Northern Mariana Islands Moving Forward With Full Cannabis Legalization
On Sept. 21, 2018, Governor Ralph DLG Torres of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) signed House Bill 20-178 into law. This legislation, also known as the Taulamwarr Sensible CNMI Cannabis Act of 2018, lifts all prohibition on cannabis and related products. The Marijuana Policy Project offers a summary of the bill. In […]
Big Bank Theory: Dems Hoping To Get Financial Institutions On Board With Cannabis
As anyone in the cannabis industry can attest, the inability of their business to work with a bank is one of the biggest problems they must deal with. Namely, it creates problems with security, as well as paying bills and for their employees. Fortunately, however, it appears that Democrats in Congress are ready to once […]
The Epic Journey Of How Autoflowering Cannabis Came To Rival Photoperiod Strains
Autoflowering plants are strange but wonderful creatures. When automatically flowering cannabis first showed up on the scene two decades ago, it was hempy, leafy and low potency. But throughout the last 10 years, breeders of autoflowering strains have upped their game, creating cannabis variants as high yielding and as robust as the precursor photoperiod strains […]
Let Freedom Grow: Cannabis Prisoners Have A Friend On The Outside
The current attitude toward cannabis in the United States appears to be mostly progressive, with 10 states and the District of Columbia regulating cannabis for recreational use, and 23 other states for medicinal use. Other states are pushing some form of decriminalization legislation, taking the first step in the direction of regulation. Agricultural hemp has […]
Growing Cannabis Industry Highlights Need For Conventional College Cannabis Courses
The cannabis industry is booming and there’s still so much to learn about the plant and its myriad benefits. However, there are still so few colleges where one can study cannabis in any meaningful way that will positively impact their future career. Currently, Northern Michigan University is the only facility in the United States to […]
Colombia Loosens Export Regulations, Gains Health Canada Authorization For Scientific Research
Latin America continues to develop as a potential font of legal cannabis supply globally, with the recent announcement of an exportation agreement between Colombia and Canada. Positioned to produce and export large-scale, low-cost cannabis, Colombia could very well become one of the largest providers of medicinal cannabis to the world. It is the first such […]
How To Prepare For Your First Medical Marijuana Care Appointment
Last fall, I signed up for the Medical Marijuana Program in Pennsylvania. I received my card in October and was eager to explore the dispensaries in the surrounding area. However, upon my first visit to a local dispensary, I was immediately overwhelmed. Although I’ve regularly visited states with adult-use recreational cannabis for the past four […]
Love And Marijuana: Valentine’s Day Gifts For Cannabis Couples
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and this year, green is the new pink. Cannabis-inspired gifts are among the hottest trends and can be a refreshing change from the standard flowers and chocolate. When it comes to unearthing an inspired gift for your cannabis-loving sweetie, we have you covered with our favorite finds that show you […]
