Dr. Bronner’s Hopes To Clean Up In Cannabis

Dr. Bronner's, the largest natural soap-maker in the world with the smallest label font known to exist, has always seemed like a product used by people who also use cannabis. Call it a hunch. CEO David Bronner has done quite well for himself making a soap with 101 uses, and the

Cannabis Grow Licenses In Oregon May Be Limited

Earlier this year, a state bill to limit new recreational cannabis licenses was defeated, with an argument coming from Republicans that the cannabis industry should be dealt with by the free market like any other commodity. A new bill could change that. Per KTVZ, a Central Oregon NBC affiliate, Senate Bill 218

Permits For California Cannabis Growers In Limbo

California has a cannabis problem, in that the state is behind—waaaaay behind—in getting cannabis growers the licenses they need to grow legally. As Marijuana Business Daily explains, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) issues these grower permits. As of April 16, the CDFA had issued 62 annual permits, and 564

No Citizenship For Immigrants Working In Cannabis

Last year, I wrote a piece that looked at the perils of working in the cannabis industry, or using cannabis, for undocumented individuals, and even had in translated into several languages in the hope that it would reach the largest intended audience. Last week, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Biggie Smalls Estate Entering The Cannabis Industry

I've written (okay, fine, bitched) about the number of celebrities entering the cannabis space, and while it may be well intentioned, it doesn't always sit well with consumers who want their weed brands to have a legitimate connection to the industry. A celebrity brand that gives back something to the community

A Cannabis Card Game Encourages Talking With People. Play It Anyway.

There's a new card game designed specifically for the stoner set, with the worthy and admirable goal of getting players to get high and talk to one another. For some of you, that sentence sends shudders down your spine and activates sweaty palms, but take a deep breath and stay

East Coast Cannabis Jobs Pay More

Cannabis is rapidly becoming a big business, raising hundreds of millions in tax revenue on combined cannabis sales from various states in the billions of dollars. That's a lot of green. (Get it? Because money and weed are both... never mind.) A new survey by Marijuana Business Magazine pulls back the

Federally Grown Cannabis Required for Research Is Effectively Hemp

A new study has made some revealing discoveries about the cannabis grown at the University of Mississippi. That's the infamous and sole source of cannabis being used in federally funded cannabis research. I've written before about the numerous reports of poor quality flower, possible mold, and absurdly low THC levels. That Ole

Cannabis News Catch Up

Here’s some news you may have missed while you were doing your “pot weed.” New Jersey Tokers Are Paying Way Too Much On March 7, authorities at a Philadelphia shipping port discovered 614 pounds of cannabis hidden in a shipping container originating from Puerto Rico and bound for New Jersey. While it was

Alabama, Florida and Georgia Advance on Medical Cannabis Issues

Smokable bud is finally coming to Florida's medical dispensaries. Yesterday I wrote about a Florida cannabis story, one that was a fine example of very poor judgment in the South. But it was about Florida, so that's a given. As far as cannabis goes, things are generally improving in the South,

Get Cannabis Delivered To Your Door With Eaze

One of the greatest things you can do for your fellow human is a simple but underrated act: fulfilling a shopping list for them, and bringing the haul to their front door. Amazon made themselves a quadrillion dollars by following that model, but they are not yet able to take orders

Will Illinois Legalize Cannabis?

There's a good chance you're as tired of reading about Oregon's cannabis oversupply as I am about writing about it. Then again, oversupply equals lower prices, so perhaps partaking of those readily available $7 to $10 grams of BHO before reading my coverage are making it a less arduous undertaking. Win/win. Taking

There’s Too Much Cannabis In Oregon Right Now

Oregon produces more cannabis than it consumes, causing endless consternation from regulatory and law enforcement agencies. This oversupply has resulted in threats from the state’s attorney general that authorities needed to step up their efforts to deal with it. It’s also sent weed prices plunging 50 percent last year, and predictions

Check Out the National Cannabis Diversity Awareness Convention March 8th

I attend many cannabis conferences in many places, and have recounted, dear reader, my experiences. To save you having to search for these columns and posts, here is a quick summation: The attendees, speakers, and vendors are primarily male and white. On the other hand, the War on Drugs—and on cannabis in

MedMen And Other Garbage Brands Oppose Medical Cannabis Home Grows In New York

One of the most cannabis-intolerent states for decades, New York, has recently made cannabis legalization a fast-track issue, from city to statehouse. That's great news, but late week it came to light that some interests do not want a recreational cannabis program that allows individuals to grow their own at