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. Panama Becomes First Central American Country to Approve Medical Cannabis On Monday, August 30th, the Panama national assembly “unanimously … [Read more...] about The Dime: 9/4/2021
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The Dime: 8/27/2021
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. Newest New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Prioritizes Cannabis On Thursday, August 26th, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that she will move forward … [Read more...] about The Dime: 8/27/2021
The Difficulty of Finding a Dispensary in Poughkeepsie, New York
Residents of Poughkeepsie, New York must go to neighboring communities to buy legal medical cannabis. Photo: Wikimedia commons. It is very exciting that New York legalized adult-use cannabis. But I cannot help but realize that the state is moving at a slow, crippling pace. This came to my attention after I tried to visit a local medical dispensary in Poughkeepsie, New … [Read more...] about The Difficulty of Finding a Dispensary in Poughkeepsie, New York
The Dime: 4/30/2021
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. Texas Lawmakers Approve Cannabis and Psychedelics Reform Bills On Tuesday, April 27th, the Texas House of Representatives approved a bill to … [Read more...] about The Dime: 4/30/2021
Green Zones in Newly Legalized States
New York and New Jersey have hopped on the cannabis legalization wave. However, dispensaries still face barriers ahead as officials adjust zoning regulations for densely-populated areas. Post-Legalization Legalizing cannabis is a feat in and of itself as only 16 states and the District of Columbia have legalized its recreational use. However, the challenge of bringing … [Read more...] about Green Zones in Newly Legalized States
