Democratic Senators’ Bill Would Let DC Legalize Marijuana Sales Against Biden’s Wishes – Marijuana Moment
The Democratic leader of a key U.S. Senate committee on Monday released the text of legislation that, if enacted, would finally allow Washington, D.C. to legalize recreational marijuana sales—in contravention of the wishes of President Joe Biden. The new bills and attached report language announced by Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT), which are part of a package of legislation to fund the federal government for Fiscal Year 2022, also contain several additional cannabis-related provisions. Among others, they would continue an existing protection for state medical marijuana laws, call on the federal government to reconsider policies that fire employees…
Read More »Learn How to Harvest Cannabis Like a Pro
The first rains have come and gone, the mornings are getting frosty, cannabis harvest is in full swing and it’s all hands on deck! The cutting down of the girls can extend for four or five weeks depending on the weather and how many different cultivars are being harvested. Preparation beforehand is the key to a successful harvest because improper drying and curing can ruin a good crop. An important thing for every cannabis farmer to remember is that it takes almost as much square footage to dry cannabis as it does to grow it. So, if your number of…
Read More »California Governor Signs Historic Bill to Legalize Smokable Hemp and CBD Edibles – PRNewswire
NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nearly four years after legalizing recreational marijuana, California has finally opened the path to make smokable hemp and CBD-infused foods and beverages legal. Governor Gavin Newson signed the bill earlier this month to legalize the sale of consumables derived from hemp, creating a regulatory framework for the manufacture and sale of hemp products like smokable hemp, and hemp-infused foods. This new bill is welcome for many companies in the hemp industry, which has remained unregulated since the federal legalization of hemp and CBD. While companies are still waiting for California lawmakers to establish…
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State increases amount of marijuana medical recipients can purchase – News 12 Brooklyn
News 12 Staff Oct 19, 2021, 12:09pm Updated on: Oct 19, 2021, 12:09pm Medical marijuana recipients are now allowed to purchase more from dispensaries around Connecticut. The Department of Consumer Protection announced there are new rules for the nearly 54,000 medical marijuana patients in Connecticut, including an increase of how much they can buy at a dispensary. Medical marijuana recipients can now buy up to 3 ounces per month, up from 2.5 ounces. The marijuana will not be taxed like recreational cannabis, which is legal now but won’t be available for purchase until 2022. The state is also now allowing patients to use any of…
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State increases amount of marijuana medical recipients can purchase – News 12 Bronx
News 12 Staff Oct 19, 2021, 12:09pm Updated on: Oct 19, 2021, 12:09pm Medical marijuana recipients are now allowed to purchase more from dispensaries around Connecticut. The Department of Consumer Protection announced there are new rules for the nearly 54,000 medical marijuana patients in Connecticut, including an increase of how much they can buy at a dispensary. Medical marijuana recipients can now buy up to 3 ounces per month, up from 2.5 ounces. The marijuana will not be taxed like recreational cannabis, which is legal now but won’t be available for purchase until 2022. The state is also now allowing patients to use any of…
Read More »Adult cannabis use is now legal in Connecticut—what are the health risks and benefits? – Connecticut Magazine
Shutterstock For those who smoked a little pot in high school or college who plan to return to the habit now that it’s legal in Connecticut, today’s cannabis is not the marijuana of their youth. While research shows it can help with nausea that some cancer patients experience as a side effect of chemotherapy, scientists who study cannabis say there’s more evidence of harm than benefits. And there are limited studies of cannabis’ effect on humans, with many saying more research is needed. As of July 1, recreational use of marijuana became legal in Connecticut, making it the 18th state,…
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This entrepreneur accidentally grew a nine-foot weed plant in her backyard
This entrepreneur accidentally grew a nine-foot weed plant in her backyard – 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. Finding a nine-foot cannabis plant growing in your backyard is surprising, to say the least. Some folks might not have seen the magic and serendipity in such a marvel. But most people aren’t Tabitha Fritz, cannabis educator and entrepreneur. The…
Read More »BoA cancels cannabis researcher’s bank account (Newsletter: October 19, 2021) – Marijuana Moment
NY restricts workplace marijuana testing; SD lawmakers approve legalization proposal; CA cannabis environmental cleanup grants 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… Your good deed for the day: donate to an independent publisher like Marijuana Moment and ensure that as many voters as possible have access to the most in-depth cannabis reporting out there.Support our work at https://www.patreon.com/marijuanamoment/ TOP THINGS TO KNOWThe Senate Appropriations Committee released FY2022 spending legislation that would finally let Washington,…
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