“Happy weed.” That’s the rough translation of the phrase “khush kush,” which also happens to be the name of one of Washington’s highest quality groweries. “Khush” is the Hindi/ Punjabi word for happy. Additionally, it is a slang term used by many to refer to cannabis, of which many strains originated from the namesake Hindu Kush mountain range. Sunny Saini and his parents … [Read more...] about Khush Kush — Where Happy Weed Grows
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Revolutionary Clinics Drops Lawsuit Against City of Cambridge, Massachusetts
In January 2021, Revolutionary Clinics, a medical dispensary in Cambridge, Massachusetts, ended its legal battle against the City of Cambridge. They launched the lawsuit in response to the municipality’s decision to only allow economic empowerment businesses to sell recreational cannabis. Economic empowerment, or equity businesses, are those most affected by the War on … [Read more...] about Revolutionary Clinics Drops Lawsuit Against City of Cambridge, Massachusetts
Veteran Denied Housing Over Legal Medical Cannabis use
When one Navy veteran started using legal medical cannabis, she never thought it would jeopardize her housing. Mary Cease, 69, moved to Indiana County, Pennsylvania, to escape domestic violence and seek federal housing assistance. When she arrived, Cease applied for a Section 8 housing voucher. But — after three appeals and an appearance in front of a panel of judges — … [Read more...] about Veteran Denied Housing Over Legal Medical Cannabis use
Constellation Brands’ Financial Cushion Into the Cannabis Market
Constellation Brands, an American beverage company responsible for the production of beverages like Corona and Modelo, has been slowly entering the cannabis space with their acquisition of Canadian cannabis brands. CEOs Rich and Rob Sands are trying to break into the cannabis market by investing in Canada cannabis company, Canopy Growth (CGC). Alongside their popular … [Read more...] about Constellation Brands’ Financial Cushion Into the Cannabis Market
Virginia Goes Green: Gov. Northam Approves Adult-use Cannabis Legalization
Cannabis legalization in America is spreading like a wildfire. On Wednesday April 21st, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, a democrat, signed Senate Bill (SB) 1406 — passing the use of recreational cannabis for adults over the age of 21. While the move makes Virginia the 17th state in the nation to do so, reports the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), it is one of the first … [Read more...] about Virginia Goes Green: Gov. Northam Approves Adult-use Cannabis Legalization
