Sierra Elania, photo courtesy of Lehua Brands Infused beverage maker Lehua Brands is making waves in the cannabis world with its expansion into the Canadian market. We sat down with their CEO, Sierra Elania, to chat about what inspired the move, winning big at the California State Fair, and how their award-winning Voila! infused sparkling water is quenching the thirst of … [Read more...] about Lehua Brands Expands into Canada: Inside Their Award-Winning Cannabis Beverage Journey
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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
An Introduction to Cannabis Concentrates
Photo credit: Laura Notini Flower has always been the best-selling category in the cannabis industry, but concentrates are gaining popularity. For example, vape pens are dominating young adult markets in California, while edible products are becoming increasingly popular in both Canada and the U.S. According to Headset, vape cartridges are the second most popular item … [Read more...] about An Introduction to Cannabis Concentrates
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
Snoop Dogg Opens First Dispensary in Los Angeles
Image courtesy of S.W.E.D. Snoop Dogg is blazing a new trail in the cannabis world with the launch of his very first licensed dispensary, Smoke Weed Every Day (S.W.E.D.), on July 14th, right in the heart of Los Angeles. Known for his deep connection to cannabis, Snoop is now making his mark on the legal scene with this cutting-edge retailer. S.W.E.D. is a tribute to … [Read more...] about Snoop Dogg Opens First Dispensary in Los Angeles
