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By Richard Saunders
“Fear is the mind-killer,” American author Frank Herbert wrote in his 1965 novel Dune. Usually, our fears are not based on reality. Horror films typically hijack existing inner fears, such as the guilt from teenagers who are experimenting with sex and alcohol, only to be offed by serial killer in a slasher film.
This Halloween season, it’s time to dispel some of the horror stories and oddities that surround cannabis use. Often these stories are based on myth or on a misunderstanding of the truth—and don’t involve any actual danger.
Cannabis is one of the least dangerous substances known to man among substances that cause inebriation. For instance, a study published on January 30, 2015, in the journal Scientific Reports, a subsidiary of Nature, found that THC falls into the “low risk” category, especially when compared to similar substances such as tobacco or alcohol. In fact, cannabis demonstrated the lowest risk of negative effects of all substances that were observed.
Yet we still commonly hear “horror stories” of people who weren’t prepared for the effects of cannabis in some way. This is usually when someone consumes an edible and gets more of an effect than they bargained for. Too much THC can cause a “white out” or a scary, yet usually non-threatening panic. Fortunately, most High Times readers know how to titrate cannabis and they aren’t affected by white outs or the negative effects of cannabis.
In addition, sometimes we encounter what we think is cannabis—but is actually not what we thought. That’s why it’s important to know what you’re consuming.
Sometimes cannabis can surprise you. Here are a few urban legends and horror stories related to cannabis.
MY CANNABIS NUG CAME ALIVE!
On February 11, 2018, Reddit user u/atreides posted a video in the r/NaturelsFuckingTit of what looked like a nug of weed walking across his hand with tiny legs. It looked exactly like a green nug of weed, but with the legs of a bug. “This is a piece of weed—walking!” the user said. “I don’t believe this. I have never seen weed walk y’all.” This was no alien bug. What it actually was is a specimen of lacewing larvae, an insect that hides under a pillow of debris as camouflage.
Lacewing larvae pick up plant debris, lichen, and remains of bugs and pile it on their back. Interestingly, the bug typically looks like a fluffy green nug, considering that most of the debris is made from plant material. They look almost indistinguishable from a weed nug, other than the fact they have legs and can walk.
Since then, similar videos have emerged on social media, and the lacewing larvae bug has been dubbed the cannabis nug bug. In the event that you see one of your cannabis nugs climb out of your stash box and walk away, don’t smoke it. It’s a bug.
FACTOID: Lacewing larvae are voracious predators, and wolf down aphids and caterpillars with their powerful pincers. They can bite your finger if it is mistaken as a caterpillar. Thankfully, they don’t venture very far from home and only bite when they are disturbed.
COP CALLS 911 AFTER EATING EDIBLE WITH WIFE: “I THINK WE’RE DEAD!”
This classic caper involves a gullible cop who ate way too much of a cannabis brownie, without any prior research on cannabis or its effects. In Dearborn, Michigan, in 2007, Corporal Edward Sanchez frantically dialed 911 after eating a cannabis-infused brownie with his wife that he had confiscated from an earlier arrest.
This cop didn’t understand the dosage of his edible, or how long it takes for the peak effects of THC. Edibles can take up to two hours to kick in. Not only did the cop think he was overdosing, but he thought he was already dead. “I think we’re dying,” Sanchez cried on a dispatch recording, in a viral YouTube video. “We made brownies, and I think we’re dead, I really do.” Corporal Sanchez was forced to resign, but avoided criminal charges after his hilarious ordeal.
Sadly, Corporal Sanchez would not be the last cop to panic after eating a marijuana edible. In 2018, two cops from the Toronto 13 Division in Canada illogically called for backup after getting too high from eating edibles. Those cops also avoided charges, but were suspended from duty after their mishap. Some people never learn.
FACTOID: You cannot physically overdose on cannabis. You would have to take 40,000 times the normal dosage of THC to die. In a 2005 study by French scientists, 92 mg/kg THC intravenously produced no fatalities in monkeys. That’s comparable to a 154-lb human smoking almost three pounds in one sitting.
NEVER EAT JIMSON WEED
In the December 1975 issue of High Times, writer Steve Block described one devilish plant that sounds like a horror story. Often called by its common name, the “Devil’s Snare,” the plant is in the nightshade family and Datura genus. According to a number of reports that fall into urban legend, many teenagers have made the foolish decision to try Jimson weed as an alternative to weed, given the similarity of the names and its psychoactive properties. Weirdly, Datura plants can easily be found in the wild, and are grown for their flowers in some cases.
Almost all reports of Jimson weed read like a horror story: The plant causes intense delirium that lasts for up to several days, and almost all users say they never wanted to try the plant again. That’s because if your family and friends don’t know why you’re delirious, you could end up in the emergency room until doctors can figure out what’s wrong with you. You cannot choose to function when the active chemicals are activated.
Jimson weed (Datura stramonium) contains the tropane alkaloids atropine, hyoscyamine and scopolamine—which are powerful deliriants.
Never, ever consume Jimson weed. Just don’t. Nearly all reports indicate that the plant’s effects last way too long, and it will inevitably cause problems. It’s also potentially toxic and dangerous for your body. Despite Jimson weed’s use in hundreds of American indigenous cultures as a sacred coming-of-age herb, it causes potentially terrifying visions that last days. Nearly all reports describe its effects as “unpleasant,” despite its power. It’s foul-smelling, and its seed pods are covered in ominous spikes—nature’s way of saying, “Stay away.”
FACTOID: Jimson weed can be used medicinally for poultices to soothe scalds and burns. It’s also aggressively invasive, and probably worse than those random seeds people are receiving from China.
JUST SHUT UP
On September 21, 1970, then-unknown actor Bill Murray boarded a flight from Chicago to Denver, where he was enrolled in a pre-med course. He was only 20 years old at the time. The thing was, Murray was carrying 10 pounds of marijuana in his luggage—which is trafficking proportions.
Then Murray, being the jokester he is, was (probably) extra high and joked about having two bombs in his suitcase. Congratulations for staying on the down-low, Bill! Not.
Obviously, the ticket agent did not find his joke funny at all, and immediately notified the U.S. Marshals. Murray panicked and tried to stuff his suitcase into an airport locker, but was unsuccessful, as agents quickly surrounded him. Agents found five two-pound bricks of cannabis supposedly worth $20,000. The horror! Imagine being a 20-year-old pre-med student facing hard time.
Instead, Murray was luckily given only five years probation as a first-time offender, but his days as a pre-med student were over.
FACTOID: This event would actually spark Murray’s interest in acting, and set out the course for his defining career in Hollywood. Murray would go on to meet John Belushi and guest star on the original season of Saturday Night Live, join permanently for the second season, and the rest is history.
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It’s easy to sit back in seclusion and complain about what a difficult year 2020 has been. Yes, we have all encountered great tribulations and changes we never expected. But as an old hippy, I highly recommend you get comfortable, smoke a fatty, go with the flow and consider the benefits of living during a pandemic. There is always a silver lining, if you just take the time to look.
Of course, in the world of cannabis, the number one reward for Californians was issued last March when Governor Newsom announced that all licensed marijuana businesses in California could continue with business as usual during the imposed lockdowns, deeming it an “essential” business. Wow – from illegal to essential, thanks to COVID-19. Cannabis sales sky rocketed, although now they are primarily executed by delivery services or curbside pickup services at dispensaries. More time at home equals more time to get high.
During these singular times, many people experiencing loneliness have undoubtedly turned to cannabis as a companion to heighten creativity and elevate their mood. While the old-fashioned art of sharing a joint may be gone forever, here at the Swami Select farm, we have been learning how to smoke out of our own bowls or personal paraphernalia. We’ve even had Zoom calls where we pretend to pass the doobie. And the cool thing is, we can do this with friends all across the globe! Having a big imagination helps a whole lot during lockdown.
It’s funny how quickly a word can become so ubiquitous. Take “Zoom” for example. It’s a noun (“Are you on Zoom?”); a verb (“Let’s Zoom”); and even an adjective (“She has Zoom burnout”). We found that Zooming is a great way to have a seshin’ with your friends, share stories and music, and even check out cannabis together.
While the traditional December Emerald Cup is cancelled for the first time in 17 years, we do still plan to hold the contest virtually in March. Judging will happen with the help of some sort of Zoom arrangement. It’s simply the time to think outside the bowl.
Another benefit from the shelter in place orders is recent studies indicate that alcohol use and cigarette use is down, complementary to the increase in cannabis use. Seniors who gave up smoking marijuana in the past are taking it up again and exploring other means of ingesting, and embracing the medical use of tinctures, salves, creams and ointments. Pain relief, sleep aid and anxiety relief are a major reason more people of all ages use the magic herb.
And while you are staying home, you’re probably eating better than ever before, as home cooking is generally healthier than most highly salted restaurant fare. Even if you’re not a great cook, when you get high and sit down to a meal you made yourself, it just tastes better. And while in the kitchen, many stoners, including myself, have begun to make their own edibles. Here’s a great recipe for canna butter and now I enjoy tasty cookies with a solid buzz. Before coronavirus, I never would have taken the time to do that.
Of course, the other benefit of being stuck at home is more time with your animals, your plants and your hobbies. Even your favorite TV shows! For us on the ranch, it meant we had more time in our gardens this summer which was a real plus. Before the coronavirus, life was so busy, and we were constantly pulled away by the responsibilities and go-go-go of the outside world. It’s fun and wonderful, but it keeps us away from the cannabis plants during the growing season. This was a real bonus!
I’ve heard from friends who live in the city that things have slowed down there too. They can hear the sounds of birds singing, and the skies are a brilliant blue that hasn’t been seen in decades. What a great lesson to know we truly do have the ability to heal our planet if we all become conscious of our fossil fuel use and recognize what’s needed from us to survive.
Working from home has taught so many people how nice it is to avoid a long commute or dressing up for the day, and it spares the costs associated with transportation and eating lunch or dinner out. Instead, we stay comfy at home with our computers working harder than ever — what else is there to do? But the benefit is that “Safety Meetings” throughout the day are so much more admissible!
Consider cannabis as your best companion during these quiet times. Let her guide you into sitting in meditation, doing exercises, reading that book that’s been sitting on your shelf, or doing something creative. If we can look at this down time as a gift from the universe, it has a whole different feel to it. Open your heart to those in need around us all, whether they be ill or in need of support. The cannabis culture has always been about sharing.
Our hearts go out to those who have personally suffered or lost a dear one from COVID-19. Plagues and pandemics are as old as life on this planet. In the Great Plague of the Middle Ages, from India to Scandinavia and the British Isles, nearly two thirds of the population died.
Thankfully, while the number of deaths is high, we are still nowhere near that number. By acting together to protect ourselves and those around us through socially distancing and wearing masks, we can see that it really does make a difference – we really can slow the progress of this pandemic and ultimately bring it under control.
This is a great lesson in the power of community, similar to the power we have discovered over the years as we have struggled to free cannabis and erase the stigma around this most beneficial plant. When we act together for the good of all, it makes a difference.
As we all learn to live with less and recognize our true priorities in life, we can thank this most unusual year for teaching us that. So, whether you stay cozy at home or enjoy a quiet walk in nature, getting high while you do it will calm your nerves and put a smile on your face. And when we can freely gather again, I pray we retain these lessons and appreciate the love we share even more.
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The harvest was glorious, mellow and abundant. It was sunny and mostly warm up until the first week of November, when forecasts of the first rain and then a hard frost mandated that we cut the final cultivar a few days early.
Other than the unfortunate farms that burned and lost their whole crops, and some other growers in the immediate area who were smoked out, the 2020 California sungrown cannabis crop doesn’t seem to have suffered much testable damage.
Every harvest is different, but I would be lying if I didn’t report the unique challenges the cannabis community endured this season. Repeating the litany of crises can become wearisome, and I don’t want to sound like I am complaining. However, in spite of being declared an essential industry and evidence of a growing market for cannabis as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown, I am not sure anyone in the legal cannabis business is actually making a profit.
Most businesses in the legal market are just happy to be “still standing” at this point. We clearly are in a moment of transition, or in astrological terms, we are on a cusp, about to enter another phase. How much of the predicted events will in fact transpire – no one knows.
For the cannabis farmers of the Emerald Triangle, the challenges came thick and fast in 2020. Like everyone else, we have been affected by “the virus,” a presidential election, Black Lives Matter, social distancing and the lock down. But as 2020 started, the cannabis community received an extra helping of hurt.
First, there was the rise in the California cannabis cultivation tax, which doesn’t make much sense since excessive taxation is the reason for a thriving illicit market. This was followed by the COVID-19 lockdown, which brought the cancellation of most public cannabis events, including the 420 national holiday.
Initially, cannabis dispensaries were shut down as part of the shelter-in-place orders. A ray of hope came when cannabis was declared an essential business in late May, and sales picked up, especially delivery and the newly authorized curbside pick-up.
Cultivators took this as a green light to carry on with the springtime garden preparations. However, at the start of the planting season, it was realized that even including all the drought years since 2000, the previous eight months had received the least rainfall since 1979-80. Subsequently, springs and creeks began to run dry, and farmers who are dependent on trucked-in-water were freaking out as towns put a limit on withdrawals.
This was followed by the belated realization that two thirds to three quarters of all cannabis licenses in California are provisional because they had not met the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The January 1, 2022 CEQA deadline suddenly seemed awfully close as county and state officials realized there were not enough working hours, staff or money to pay them to process the approximately 7,000 provisional licenses before they expired. This meant that 90 percent of the compliant cannabis businesses in the state could be shut down due to an unrealistic deadline.
Some counties even require an additional report of threats to sensitive species posed by cannabis cultivation in the mountains. The cost for the licensee to secure these clearances was estimated to be in the tens of thousands of dollars. Suddenly, it seemed that virtually the entire cannabis economy would be reduced to the biggest and richest operations while the small pioneer legacy businesses would go under.
To top it all off, the fire season started earlier than usual. As anyone living in California in the summer of 2020 knows, the sky turned a dark, apocalyptic orange while ash fell like warm snowflakes that didn’t melt. It was so dark at mid-day that cars had their headlights on, and the street lights were lit.
Many people lost homes, farms and crops. Fires blazed throughout the Emerald Triangle, the Santa Cruz mountains, Big Sur, the foothills of the Sierras, and even up into southern Oregon. Watching the fire lines, shown on the Cal Fire maps, as they inched closer to one’s neighborhood and ranch was daunting and stressful.
The only good news was that, for the most part, the fires were in forest land, which meant the ash was not nearly so toxic as a town or city on fire. But still, everyone was afraid that the entire crop for the whole state would be ruined by the smoke and ash. The talk among the cannabis community was focused on how to remove ashes from the leaves and flowers. Most people used leaf blowers or gently shook their plants.
In spite of all this, the harvest turned out great. The days of August and September were hot and the nights were cool, furthering the development of THC and the terpenes. When we finally started cutting in the first week of October, there had been no significant smoke or ash for several weeks, and our feelings of hope began to rise. Even though we desperately needed the rain, everyone was glad that it held off until the end of harvest.
Once the cutting actually began, everyone shifted into high gear – literally. At Swami Select Garden, we harvest in the wee hours of the morning when it is still dark out. Because of all the smoke and ash, we added extra precautions: After each plant was brought in and weighed, we dipped every branch in a diluted hydrogen-peroxide solution. Next, we dipped them in clean water before hanging them outside on wires strung between trees for a brief drip-dry.
As the sky slowly begins to lighten, and all the plants for that day’s cutting are hanging, we take a break for breakfast, when I cook omelets or pancakes for the crew. Then, we go back to hanging everything in the official drying area.
Interestingly, the need to get up at 5 a.m. creates a bond between the team members. It is really a magical time under the moon and stars. The terpene aroma is delightful, the buds are at their peak, and there is a sense of pride seeing the giant colas come down and loaded onto the trailer. It’s hard work, but one can literally see the fruits of their labor.
All during October, the humidity was in the twenties and thirties, so the issue was preventing the flowers from getting too dry. Then, as the drying area filled up and the rain came in November, we had the dehumidifiers going full time. Drying takes between 10 days and two or three weeks depending on outside humidity and how many fans and dehumidifiers there are.
When sufficiently dry, the smaller twigs snap rather than bend. This signals that it’s time to take the branches down, off the drying nets, and roll them up in brown Kraft paper – like three-foot tall burritos. Now they are ready for bucking, when we remove any large fan leaves and take every bud off of its branch in preparation for the fully manicured trim at the processing center.
The farmer’s harvest work may be over, but it’s time to prepare for next year’s grow already. First, we planted a cover crop of nitrogen-fixing plants followed by spreading compost on top of the soil to discourage the turkeys from flying over the fence to eat the seeds. Finally, all the equipment and gardening gear must be put away for the winter. A good farmer is always thinking ahead to the next season.
The 2020 election has brought some positive news for the cannabis industry as 30 cities and counties in California passed cannabis legalization measures, which hopefully means we’ll see more retail outlets soon. The election wins in five states were also a boost, proving cannabis is the one thing most Americans can agree on. News like this is encouraging for us farmers who work so hard to grow the best cannabis in the world. We will not give up!
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Back in August, I believed that 2020 could still be a big year for the cannabis legalization movement. Yesterday, voters finished casting votes in five states to determine whether or not to legalize cannabis use. Here are the results for Arizona, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota.
Arizona Proposition 207, the Marijuana Legalization Initiative, has been approved by voters, according to several news sources.
This ballot measure legalizes the possession and use of cannabis for adults 21 and older, places a 16% excise tax on cannabis sales, and requires the Department of Health Services to develop rules to regulate commercial cannabis activity. Proposition 207 also includes provisions to establish a social equity ownership program to benefit communities disproportionately impacted by cannabis criminalization, as well as allow those with certain cannabis-related convictions to have their records expunged. The Department of Health Services will begin accepting early applications for marijuana establishment licenses beginning January 19th, 2021.
Voters in Mississippi had the option to vote between two competing medical cannabis legalization ballot measures. Initiative 65 was the result of a citizen-led petition, whereas Alternative 65A was placed on the ballot by the Mississippi Legislature. When a ballot measure is successfully filed in Mississippi, the legislature can either pass or reject the initiative with a majority vote or introduce an alternative ballot measure alongside the original initiative.
Mississippi’s Initiative 65 ballot measure has passed, according to several news sources.
Initiative 65 received majority approval over Alternative 65A, therefore Initaitive 65 will become law. Initiative 65 legalizes the use of cannabis as a medical treatment for 22 qualifying conditions, and patients will be allowed to possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis. The Mississippi Department of Health must adopt all rules and regulations for the medical program by July 1st, 2021 and begin issuing identification cards and treatment center licenses by August 15th, 2021.
Montana residents voted on two different cannabis-related ballot measures this year.
Montana CI-118, the Allow for a Legal Age for Marijuana Amendment, has been approved by voters, according to several news sources.
CI-118 amends the Montana Constitution to allow the legislature or a citizen initiative to set a minimum age for purchasing, consuming, and possessing cannabis. CI-118 adds two words to the Montana Constitution, underlined below:
“A person 18 years of age or older is an adult for all purposes, except that the legislature or the people by initiative may establish the legal age for purchasing, consuming, or possessing alcoholic beverages and marijuana.”
Montana I-190, the Marijuana Legalization Initiative, has been passed by voters, according to several news sources.
I-190 legalizes the possession and use of cannabis for adults 21 and older, places a 20% excise tax on cannabis sales, and allows for those with certain cannabis-related convictions to apply for resentencing or expungement. Montana residents will be allowed to possess, consume, and cultivate cannabis on January 1st, 2021. The Montana Department of Revenue will have regulatory authority over all commercial cannabis activity.
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Public Question 1, the Marijuana Legalization Amendment, has been approved by voters, according to several news sources.
Public Question 1 will add an amendment to the New Jersey Constitution that legalizes the possession and use of cannabis for adults 21 and older. The Cannabis Regulatory Commission, originally tasked with overseeing the state’s medical cannabis program, will have regulatory authority over the commercial cultivation, processing, and sale of adult-use cannabis. The constitutional amendment will take effect on January 1st, 2021.
South Dakota residents voted on two different cannabis legalization ballot measures this year- one initiative that would legalize cannabis for medical use and one initiative that would legalize cannabis for adults over 21.
Both ballot measures were approved by voters, making South Dakota the first state to legalize both medical and adult-use cannabis in the same year.
South Dakota Constitutional Amendment A, the Marijuana Legalization Initiative, was approved by voters, according to several news sources.
Amendment A legalizes the possession and use of cannabis for adults 21 and older. Cannabis sales will be taxed at 15%, and the South Dakota Department of Revenue will have regulatory authority over all commercial cannabis activity. The measure will take effect on July 1st, 2021. The Department of Revenue must adopt all rules and regulations for the medical program by April 1, 2022. The amendment also requires the South Dakota State Legislature to pass laws to create a medical cannabis and hemp program by April 1, 2022.
South Dakota Initiated Measure 26, the Medical Marijuana Initiative, was approved by voters, according to several news sources.
Initiated Measure 26 legalizes cannabis for medical use for those with debilitating medical conditions. The South Dakota Department of Health will have regulatory authority over the medical cannabis program and is required to adopt all rules and regulations no later than 120 days after the effective date of the initiative. The expected effective date of the measure is July 1st, 2021, therefore all rules must be adopted by October 29th, 2021. The Department of Health is also required to issue registry identification cards to qualified patients no later than 140 days after the effective date of the initiative.
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Friday, September 18, 2020 | Curated by host Shea Gunther
// Vermont Bill To Legalize Marijuana Sales One Step Away From Governor’s Desk After House Vote (Marijuana Moment)
// Marijuana vape firms say one year after vaping crisis customers turning to legal suppliers over illicit market (Marijuana Business Daily)
// ‘If someone with experience can’t get this license who can?’ Illinois Governor’s team to meet with critics of marijuana licensing process (Chicago Tribune)
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// Trulieve forks out $66 million for two Pennsylvania medical cannabis firms (Marijuana Business Daily)
// Barbados Is Inches Away From Decriminalizing Cannabis Possession (Merry Jane)
// Election 2020: All you need to know about cannabis legalization on the ballot (Leafly)
// 6 cannabis elections that changed the game (Leafly)
// Slim Majority Of Arizona Voters Support Marijuana Legalization Ballot Measure, New Poll Finds (Marijuana Moment)
// German Health Insurance Has Covered Nearly $90 Million of Medical Marijuana in 2020 (Merry Jane)
// Federal Agency Tells USDA To Keep Hemp Rules Open For Comment Even Longer (Marijuana Moment)
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It’s August, the time of year that the annual Seattle Hempfest takes place! Unfortunately, the coronavirus had other plans, closing borders, and cancelling events. Thankfully, the event is moving online! Still, there are some of us who can’t cross the border, regardless of the pandemic. It’s a good thing that last year, the Cannabis Life […]
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Thursday, August 13, 2020 | Curated by host Shea Gunther
// Trulieve’s Revenue Keeps Climbing As Company Increases Guidance (Green Market Report)
// Green Thumb Industries Q2 Revenue Grows 17% Sequentially to $120 Million (New Cannabis Ventures)
// Where Vice Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris Stands On Marijuana (Marijuana Moment)
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// Virginia’s potential $50 million medical cannabis program poised to launch (Marijuana Business Daily)
// Vape pens outdistance other ‘Cannabis 2.0’ products in Canada, data shows (Marijuana Business Daily)
// ‘It’s not cannabis’: Alta. farmer hopes to nip hemp stealing in the bud (CTV News)
// Fyllo Raises $10 Million To Expand Beyond Cannabis (Green Market Report)
// Oklahoma medical marijuana sales on pace to double 2019 numbers (Marijuana Business Daily)
// USDA Explains Why It’s Denying Hemp Farmers Access To Coronavirus Relief Benefits (Marijuana Moment)
// Controversial cannabis chain rebrands all stores in Canada after backlash over Hobo name (BlogTO)
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Wednesday, August 12, 2020 | Curated by host Shea Gunther
// Cannabis leaders react to Biden’s choice of Kamala Harris: Will she help or hurt marijuana legalization? (Leafly)
// Arizona recreational cannabis initiative tallies enough signatures for ballot spot (Marijuana Business Daily)
// Chart: Cannabis vape products remain popular one year after health crisis (Marijuana Business Daily)
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// California cannabis sales reach record $348 million in July (Marijuana Business Daily)
// Workers at Massachusetts marijuana grow vote to unionize (Marijuana Business Daily)
// NJ Marijuana Patients Can Qualify Virtually In COVID Pandemic (New Jersey Patch)
// Canopy Growth CEO’s partial-year compensation tops CA$45 million (Marijuana Business Daily)
// Harvest Sees Second Quarter Surge as Sales Exceed $55 Million (New Cannabis Ventures)
// Acreage Holdings Generates $27.1 Million Revenue in Q2 (New Cannabis Ventures)
// Jushi completes $37 million deal for Pennsylvania marijuana cultivator (Marijuana Business Daily)
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Wednesday, February 26, 2020 | Curated by host Shea Gunther
// Presidential Candidates Clash Over Marijuana Legalization At Democratic Debate (Marijuana Moment)
// Massachusetts Regulators Warn That More Pot Shops Mean More Weed on the Streets (Merry Jane)
// Smokable Hemp Bill Heads To Virginia Governor’s Desk And Lawmakers Approve Legal Marijuana Study (Marijuana Moment)
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// Mexican Senate Committees Meeting This Week To Finalize Marijuana Legalization Plan (Marijuana Moment)
// Eaze Raises $35 Million As Company Pivots To Plant Touching (Green Market Report)
// Paraguay issues first 12 medical cannabis production licenses (Marijuana Business Daily)
// Chart: Montana medical marijuana patient count continues rapid growth (Marijuana Business Daily)
// How old do you need to be to legally sell cannabis? In Canada it depends on where you live (Growth Op)
// Pennsylvania approves four firms to grow cannabis for research (Marijuana Business Daily)
// GW Pharma Generates $109 Million Revenue in Q4 (New Cannabis Ventures)
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