A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about how hemp flower is being sold in Oklahoma as "legal weed," and is being smoked by people who in all likelihood would much rather have access to something with a greater amount of THC than 0.3 percent. I'm an advocate for consumers
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Mike Tyson Throwing a Weed And Music Fest
Coachella lineup got you down? Well, you may have another reason to trek to the desert. Mike Tyson, former heavyweight champion of the world (and arguably one of the funnier bit players in The Hangover), announced last year he was opening a "cannabis resort" in the California Desert. I wrote about that
Cannabis Caramel Sauce? Yes Please, Now!
Our Discreet Methods for Cannabis Consumption series continues with a new product that I'm giving fair warning on to you now—this stuff is so good, it would be very, very easy to over-consume it. Then again, one person's over-consumption is another's really fantastic four to six hours, so exercise restraint, or
NYC Loves THC: Governor Cuomo Comes Around on Cannabis
Long overdue, yet seemingly taking shape faster than most thought possible, a recreational cannabis program may finally be coming to New York. Last week, New York Governor (and former fan of Sex and the City) Andrew Cuomo announced that he making cannabis legalization in New York a priority for 2019, his
Know Your Grower: Dirty Arm Farm
Today my holiday series of Discreet Cannabis Consumption looks at a new line of sublingual cannabis tinctures from Dirty Arm Farm, producers of tippy-top-shelf extracts which consistently rank as a favorite of dab connoisseurs. The comprehensive care and quality control standards which has gone into making their brand one of the
Hemp To Be Legalized By 2018 Farm Bill
By the time you read this, it's entirely possible that the 2018 Farm Bill will have just passed. That's notable for several reasons, none more so than the provision which would legalize hemp production. This would then radically change the landscape for CBD extracted from hemp, which is the source of
MJBiz Con 2018: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
In November 2018, I attended the annual MJBizCon in Las Vegas. It’s the largest cannabis convention in the world, featuring 27,000 attendees from 70 countries, with 1,000 exhibitors, three days of speakers, break-out lunches, and afterparties. I didn’t visit all 1,000 booths or meet all 27,000 attendees, although “Hi, I’m
OLCC Threatens 41 Cannabis Growers With Loss of License
Operation Good Harvest—AKA "I Like To Watch"—has concluded, a first-time undertaking which sent OLCC inspectors onto the outdoor farms of recreational cannabis producers across the state to inspect, verify, and validate that growers were in full compliance. How did it go? Mmm... not so great. Marijuana Business daily summed it all up
Cannabis Deals For Black Friday
This week, we gather together to share and express our gratitude—for friends, family, and super-duper low prices on cannabis. This isn't a new thing. In a market where cannabis prices just keep falling, it's hard to imagine that prices can get any lower. But they can, so instead of trampling, pushing, and
Four States With Cannabis On The Ballot
Is Cannabis In Mexico Now Legal? Kind Of
Recreational Canadian Cannabis Sales Begin Today
Starting today, the poutine-loving, Celine Dion-blasting, hockey-playing, moose-wrestling residents of Canada may now legally purchase cannabis all across their fine country. That's right: It's now legal, nationwide. Which leads me to the question, "Who in Canada would like to marry a cannabis columnist who is seeking to flee the flaming sewer bomb
Portland To Lower Cannabis Businesses Fees
Licensed cannabis businesses throughout Oregon face numerous challenges—an oversupply has led to continual falling prices, the OLCC has changed packaging requirements yet again, and no one can get a goddamn bank account. But in Portland, there's about to be some relief, and it's just the first step of an ongoing effort. Brandon
Seeking Sexy Stoners For The Northwest’s “Sexiest Cannabis Person”
Oregon Medical Cannabis Patients See Purchase Limits Deeply Reduced
On Thursday, the OLCC passed a temporary rule which radically changed, without warning, the amount of flower that an Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) patient may purchase. Previously, an OMMP patient or caregiver could purchase up to 24 ounces per day from a dispensary. Beginning today, Friday, August 24, that amount