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Shhh, Don’t Tell The Branding Guys, But Cannabis Commoditization Has Already Begun (Even Before Full Federal Legalization!)High & Marijuana Blog | Cannabis.Net
Is cannabis just a plant like tomatoes, lettuce, and kale, and in the end, it will be traded on the CBOT with future contracts that mimic corn, soybeans, and wheat? While branding experts who depend on clients believing they can differentiate their product on dispensary shelves will tell you otherwise, it appears the rest of the world that is not relying on branding revenue seems to disagree. Is cannabis just a plant like tomatoes, lettuce, and kale, and in the end, it will be traded on the CBOT with future contracts that mimic corn, soybeans, and wheat? While branding experts who depend on clients believing they can differentiate their product…
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New Hampshire Senate rejects 2 marijuana legalization bills | Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire Senate on Thursday rejected two marijuana legalization bills, one that would’ve created a state-run monopoly for retail sales and another more modest plan to allow small-scale personal use and home cultivation of the drug. Both bills previously passed the House, but the Senate once again stood as a… The post New Hampshire Senate rejects 2 marijuana legalization bills appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire Senate on Thursday rejected two marijuana legalization bills, one that would’ve created a state-run monopoly for retail sales and another more modest plan to allow small-scale…
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We tried it: Wunder’s Higher Vibes blackberry lemon weed drink | Weedmaps News
The cannabis beverage game is a tricky one. While weed drinks are marketed as alcohol alternatives, the reality is that THC alone is not a social lubricant. Drinking alcohol turns… The post We tried it: Wunder’s Higher Vibes blackberry lemon weed drink appeared first on Weedmaps News. The cannabis beverage game is a tricky one. While weed drinks are marketed as alcohol alternatives, the reality is that THC alone is not a social lubricant. Drinking alcohol turns you out. You become social, silly, and careless to the point of regret. Cannabis, especially isolated THC, tends to turn you inward. You become introspective, vibey, and more hungry for snacks than conversation.…
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What’s new in weed: products and news from Curaleaf, Kiva, and more | Weedmaps News
With so many great cannabis brands releasing exciting new products in new markets, it can be hard to keep track of every release or event. So we’re rounding up a… The post What’s new in weed: products and news from Curaleaf, Kiva, and more appeared first on Weedmaps News. With so many great cannabis brands releasing exciting new products in new markets, it can be hard to keep track of every release or event. So we’re rounding up a few significant happenings in the industry. This week, we look at releases by Kiva Confections and more. Curaleaf: new locations in New Jersey Curaleaf has expanded in New Jersey and is…
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California Legislative Panel Approves Bill for Cannabis Farmers MarketsThe Latest Marijuana News Today | HighTimes Magazine
The Latest Marijuana News Today | HighTimes Magazine A California legislative committee this week gave its approval to a bill that would permit small cannabis growers the ability to sell their harvest directly to consumers at farmers markets. The measure, Assembly Bill 2691, was approved on Tuesday by the Assembly Business and Professions Committee by a vote of 10-1. The bill was introduced in February by Democratic Assemblymember Jim Wood, who represents a large swath of California’s famed Emerald Triangle cannabis growing region. Under the measure, the state’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) would be authorized to issue temporary event retail licenses to licensed cannabis growers with no more than…
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Killer Mike Wants to See ‘Quadruple’ the Number of Pardons for People with Non-Violent Drug ConvictionsThe Latest Marijuana News Today | HighTimes Magazine
The Latest Marijuana News Today | HighTimes Magazine In an interview with Killer Mike, TMZ reports that the rapper expressed his desire to see more action on the part of Biden and his administration, which recently commuted 75 sentences and pardoned three people. An unnamed TMZ reporter caught Killer Mike at an airport for a brief question about his thoughts on the subject while they walked. “I think we can always do better,” Killer Mike said. “I think as many as we are letting out, we probably should quadruple that. I think that beyond that, that should be a priority for non-violent drug offenders in terms of marijuana and things…
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President’s Son Suggests Cannabis Legalization in NicaraguaThe Latest Marijuana News Today | HighTimes Magazine
The Latest Marijuana News Today | HighTimes Magazine If this were the 1980s, an attack and then parry in response between two countries in Central America—specifically Nicaragua and Honduras—would be nothing of note. The aforementioned plus neighbouring country, El Salvador, was the site of a bloody battle known as Iran Contra back in the day. The “elevator high pitch” for those that missed it was that it was, from a North American perspective anyway, kind of like Vietnam, The Eighties version, with a few hemispheric twists. It also gave rise to loads of action movies set slightly south of Mexico’s border and featuring actors who appeared in such immortal titles,…
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Italian City of Bologna Supports Recreational Cannabis ReformThe Latest Marijuana News Today | HighTimes Magazine
The Latest Marijuana News Today | HighTimes Magazine Four city counsellors in the Italian city of Bologna have come forward in support of recreational cannabis reform for their municipality. In this central, northern city known for its historical infrastructure dating back to medieval times, the goal is to continue the debate about cannabis reform on a local level to keep political pressure alive—and to figure out basic logistics. In Bologna, the current suggestion is that initial recreational access happens through the city’s pharmacies (much like the Swiss model rolling out this summer just across the border). The Current Legalization Status of Italy The country is moving forward on reform in…
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Study Shows Drivers in Legal States Less Likely to Drive While HighThe Latest Marijuana News Today | HighTimes Magazine
The Latest Marijuana News Today | HighTimes Magazine The study on drivers was conducted by researchers at the Center for Health, Analytics, Media and Policy, RTI International and Office of Research Protection in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, which was published online on April 23, but is slated to be published in Preventive Medicine Reports in June 2022. The study analyzed consumption behaviors of 1,249 individuals. Over one third of participants reported driving under the influence within three hours of getting high in the last 30 days, and another one third shared their use of cannabis within 20 or more days within a 30-day period. “Current cannabis users in recreational…
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Positive Drug Tests for Pot Hit All-Time HighThe Latest Marijuana News Today | HighTimes Magazine
The Latest Marijuana News Today | HighTimes Magazine More Americans are failing drug tests because of pot than ever before, and the solutions to the problem range from blaming legalization to dropping drug testing for pot altogether. Quest Diagnostics drug-tested over 11 million people during 2021, via urine, hair, and oral fluid drug tests, analyzed about 9 million of the tests, and found some startling trends. According to a Quest Diagnostics newsroom press release quietly released last month, more people are failing drug tests due to pot use than ever before. The rate of positive drug test results among America’s workforce overall hit a 20-year peak as well. It’s the…