Maine Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto, Expand Medical Marijuana Access | Paul Armentano Legislation to significantly expand patients’ access to medical cannabis in Maine will become law later this fall following Monday’s decision by lawmakers to override Governor Paul LePage’s veto. By a vote of 119 to 23 in the House and 25 to 8 in the […]
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has updated its list of slang terms for 2018, with some amusing results. The July 2018 DEA Intelligence Report, entitled Slang Terms and Code Words: A Reference for Law Enforcement Personnel, is a handbook of slang words for drugs including cannabis, cocaine, heroin, hallucinogenics, and more. It also lists jargon from […]
Oklahoma Lawmakers: No Special Session to Amend Voter-Approved Medical Law | NORML OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Republican Gov. Mary Fallin has scrapped plans to convene a special legislative session for the purposes of amending provisions of State Question 788 – the medical marijuana access initiative approved by voters last week. On Friday, Fallin – who publicly […]
It is an age-old dilemma we have all faced: the clock has rolled over to 2:30 a.m., you and your friends are high as shit, and the hunger starts to creep in. It is the unmistakable temptation of the flower. Slow at first, it’s not long before the hunger consumes you and you realize that […]
Oklahoma Passes Most Progressive Medical Marijuana Initiative Since California’s Prop 215 | Phillip Smith One of the reddest of red states went green on Tuesday, when voters in Oklahoma approved a remarkably progressive medical marijuana initiative by a healthy margin of 56% to 43%. The initiative, State Question 778, allows registered patients to possess up to […]
Washington State-based cannabis company Fairwinds launched a THC-infused sriracha tincture in April—realizing the dreams of stoners nationwide. Marijuana. Sriracha. ‘Nuff said. The product, which isn’t officially affiliated with the popular Sriracha sauce brand, has taken off in recent months. It contains a variety of spices, including ingredients made in-house, and 100mg of THC per package. […]
While the recreational cannabis industry undergoes regulatory growing pains, canna-tourism is starting to take root. Colorado’s got no shortage of tours and 420-friendly hotels, while California’s new marijuana tourist industry offers custom one-of-a-kind private experiences. If you’re seeking elevated adventures, here are six unique cannabis travel experiences to try. Camp on a Cannabis Farm HipCamp […]
Canadian Senate Approves Historic Cannabis Regulation Measure | NORML OTTAWA, ON — Members of the Canadian Senate voted late last week in favor of Bill C-45, sweeping legislation amending the federal Controlled Drugs and Substances Act so that those over the age of 18 may legally possess, purchase, and grow personal use quantities of cannabis. Since Senate members added […]