Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Dime. WNBA Star Detained in Russia for Hash oil Late last week, news broke that officials detained WNBA All-Star and Olympian, Brittney Griner, in … [Read more...] about The Dime: 3/11/2022
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Buffalo Firefighter Scott Martin Fired for Medical Cannabis use
Scott Martin at his home in West Seneca, New York in May 2021. Photo Credit: The Buffalo News. Earlier last year, The Buffalo Fire Department terminated Scott Martin after testing positive for cannabis following a random drug test. A 12-year veteran of the department, Martin lost his dream job as an emergency medical technician (EMT) specialist. The department … [Read more...] about Buffalo Firefighter Scott Martin Fired for Medical Cannabis use
The Dime: 2/18/2022
Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Dime. New York Lawmakers Make Moves to Grant Temporary Adult-use Licenses On Wednesday, February 16th, lawmakers in New York approved a bill that … [Read more...] about The Dime: 2/18/2022
New York State Senate Proposes Hemp Packaging Bill for Cannabis Products
Industrial hemp can be used for everything from packaging, to medicine, to food, to building and car materials. Photo credit: DmytroMykhailov. New York has the potential to become a pioneer in sustainability ahead of the opening of retail stores next year. The state legislature, who approved cannabis for adult recreational use in March 2021, will consider a Senate bill this … [Read more...] about New York State Senate Proposes Hemp Packaging Bill for Cannabis Products
This Black and Veteran-Owned CBD Company Aims to help Chronic Pain Sufferers
Orange CBD Oil Tinctures from Jade’s Botanical Garden. Photo credit: Jade's Botanical Garden on Instagram. For years, those who experience chronic pain believed FDA-approved pain medications were the only remedy to their conditions. Today, the CBD industry has transformed the way one treats pain and gives patients alternatives. In response, millions of businesses have … [Read more...] about This Black and Veteran-Owned CBD Company Aims to help Chronic Pain Sufferers
