Photo by Rohaneh As the rapid legalization of cannabis continues to take place all over the country, dispensaries seem to be popping up left and right.This allows so many people who have yet to experience cannabis to finally try it for themselves in a safe and legal manner. That said, cannabis dispensaries can be a bit perplexing at times. This applies to seasoned vets … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Cannabis Dispensaries
Californian Crackdown: Legislators Look to Rein in the Hemp Market
California Governor Gavin Newsom. Photo Credit: Getty Images. On September 6, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced emergency regulations aimed at the state’s hemp market. These proposed constraints would raise the legal age to purchase hemp to 21, ban any hemp products with THC levels above 0.3%, and limit the number of servings in hemp products to five. Pending … [Read more...] about Californian Crackdown: Legislators Look to Rein in the Hemp Market
Beach Bum Strains: Our Top Picks For a Relaxing Summer Day
Dynamite pairs well with a late summer night. Photo Credit: Leafly. Long days, hot nights, and sun-soaked skies. With the season winding down, we figured we’d share our favorite picks for the end of summer. Whether it’s the beach, campground, or backyard, these four strains are sure to help get through the summer’s waning weeks. White Wedding—Beach Day White Wedding … [Read more...] about Beach Bum Strains: Our Top Picks For a Relaxing Summer Day
Inside New York’s Crusade Against Unlicensed Dispensaries
Just one of hundreds of illegal dispensaries shut down by the NYPD. Photo Credit: The New York Times. In March of 2021, New York State officially legalized recreational cannabis with the passing of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA). While the first legal cannabis sale took place in December of 2022, it was still sold all over the state, especially in the city. … [Read more...] about Inside New York’s Crusade Against Unlicensed Dispensaries
How Legalization is Creating Jobs and Boosting Revenue
Photo Credit: Yahoo. In 2005, a Harvard professor of economics named Jeffrey A. Miron published a report titled “The Budgetary Implications of Marijuana Prohibition.” Funded by The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), Miron concluded that cannabis legalization on a federal level would save the government $7.7 billion per year. He also estimated that the tax revenue would generate … [Read more...] about How Legalization is Creating Jobs and Boosting Revenue
