In a cute little home right off Highway 2 in Spokane, Washington is 4:20 Friendly, a cannabis dispensary co-founded and operated by wives Carol Ehrhart and Alissa Taylor. The birth of the company came about after Washington state passed Initiative 502, which legalized both cannabis and same-sex marriage. This gave Ehrhart the brilliant idea to run the numbers and figure out … [Read more...] about Pride Month Spotlight: 4:20 Friendly
Top 10 NYC Cannabis Speakeasies
It wasn’t long ago that cannabis was illegal in New York. When the state's prohibition ended in March of 2021, cannabis speakeasies began to sprout. Emerald has compiled a list of some of the top NYC cannabis speakeasies consumers can go to stop by and get high. Happy Munkey, co-founded by Vladimir Bautista and Ramon Reyes, was one of the first to start the NYC cannabis … [Read more...] about Top 10 NYC Cannabis Speakeasies
The Unethical Truth About Some Cannabis Farms
While there are a number of cannabis farms that are ethically sourced and cultivated, that isn’t the case for all. Illegal cultivation, forced labor, and human trafficking are all unethical practices that continue to take place on certain farms to this today. Just last year, The Associated Press reported on a ranch in Southern Oregon that was involved in unethical … [Read more...] about The Unethical Truth About Some Cannabis Farms
Cannabis Across the Globe: Arm yourself with knowledge before traveling abroad
The legalization of cannabis is a highly discussed topic shared by many countries around the world. In recent years, more and more countries have moved to make cannabis medically available, or have moved to decriminalize or legalize the plant. It seems like every time you turn around, there are new rules and regulations in place. With that in mind, let’s take a look at cannabis … [Read more...] about Cannabis Across the Globe: Arm yourself with knowledge before traveling abroad
