Blues Brothers Benefit Concert Reels in Over $70,000
“These are not criminals, but heroes,” said cannabis activist Steve DeAngelo as he welcomed Richard DeLisi and Michael Thompson on stage before the Blues Brothers show in Las Vegas last Thursday night. The concert was a special event organized by MJ Unpacked, a new cannabis conference connecting industry brands and retailers on the executive level. Over 1,000 people were in attendance, spread throughout the juke-joint inspired House of Blues, sitting at high-top tables, on the red velvet seats in the second story mezzanine, and gathered on the hardwood paneled dance floor—all ready to share some laughs and good music in…
Read More »Officials warn of cannabis-laced Halloween candy, but experts say the ‘razor blade’ myth has simply changed f – MassLive.com
On Halloween, state attorneys general and public safety officials have said, parents must keep a close eye on their children’s candy. Treats appearing to be brand name candy may in fact be marijuana-laced edibles. But the reality, an expert on the subject told the New York Times, is that the fear over nefarious chemicals or items endings up in kids’ candy is long overblown. Joel Best, a University of Delaware sociology professor, has researched the topic for nearly 40 years. In that time, he’s found virtually no evidence that anyone sets out to trick or harm kids by putting razor…
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Texas outlawed delta-8 THC, but the fight ain’t over
Texas outlawed delta-8 THC, but the fight ain’t over – Leafly Leafly Leafly ® Loading… Where are you from? noyes Remember me for 30 days. I confirm that this is not a shared device. Darn! You’re not old enough to use Leafly. Redirecting you to By accessing this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Delta-8 THC retailers in Texas are not taking a surprise ban on their products lightly. On Oct. 15, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) quietly made an enormous change to its Consumable Hemp Program guidelines: in addition to plants containing…
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Former California Resident Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Crystal Meth – Department of Justice
Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that JASON WILLIAMS, 36, a citizen of Belize last residing in Los Angeles, California, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 60 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for trafficking crystal methamphetamine to Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, on September 22, 2020, the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Hartford Task Force arrested an individual who possessed more than 400 grams of crystal methamphetamine. Investigators learned that the individual had received the meth from…
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SD lawmakers advance legal cannabis bill (Newsletter: October 28, 2021) – Marijuana Moment
TX delta-8 ban survives first court challenge; Top NV lawmaker: Feds must legalize marijuana; Psychedelics grants awarded Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Free to read (but not free to produce)! We’re proud of our newsletter and the reporting we publish at Marijuana Moment, and we’re happy to provide it for free. But it takes a lot of work and resources to make this happen. P. Aiden Hunt, Editor, Profiles in Legalization: “MarijuanaMoment.net…
Read More »Stop Counting Sheep and Try These CBD and CBN Sleep Gummies Instead – Daily Beast
Staring sleeplessly at your bedroom ceiling when all you want is to be asleep is just the worst. But no more: Neurogan has continued a long-held Scandinavian tradition of cultivating nutrient-rich hemp, and its collection of CBD and CBN gummies and oils can help you achieve consistently restful slumber. However, if you find out CBD just isn’t your thing, Neurogan also offers a risk-free 30-days full refund together with free shipping. A great option for CBD newbies is gummies. These include melatonin—a popular sleeping aid. Pop one of these delish wildberry-flavored gummies an hour before bedtime to help you gently…
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CT Attorney General asking MA cannabis shops to remove billboards – WESTERNMASSNEWS.com
While recreational use of the drug is legal in both states, Connecticut’s attorney general is asking for the billboards to be taken down. HOLYOKE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) — If you’re driving down the highway across the border in Connecticut, you may see billboards advertising pot shops located in Massachusetts. While recreational use of the drug is legal in both states, Connecticut’s attorney general is asking for the billboards to be taken down. “If we capitulated to every prohibitionist’s whim or request, I would say that we would not have adult use cannabis in Massachusetts and certainly it wouldn’t be coming in…
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Attorneys general issue warnings for marijuana candy ahead of Halloween – NPR
Six examples of products resembling standard snack items. The featured products contain THC, a main ingredient in marijuana edibles. New York Attorney General Letitia James hide caption toggle caption New York Attorney General Letitia James Six examples of products resembling standard snack items. The featured products contain THC, a main ingredient in marijuana edibles. New York Attorney General Letitia James As Halloween is approaching this weekend, several state attorneys general across the country have issued warnings to parents to be on the lookout for marijuana edibles that can easily pass as regular candies and snacks. Attorneys general in Ohio, New…
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