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Tip Jar: Budtending With Emma Chasen of Portland’s Farma

Emma Chasen, 23, graduated from Brown University in 2014 with a biology degree focused on medicinal plant research. She then coordinated clinical trials for the Brown University Oncology Research Group, but quickly became disillusioned...
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Cannabis on the Ballot: Breaking Down the 2016 Election

In one month, a record number of Americans will vote to accept or reject cannabis advancement in their state. Never before have so many states included ballot measures on medical and adult use cannabis....
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Merry Jane Presents “Homegrown” Party

A merry time was had by all at Merry Jane's "homegrown" party. Merry Jane founder Snoop Dogg was in the house, natch, and Jaleel White as well. The night included musical performances and plenty...

Canndescent Celebrates Historic Opening of Desert Hot Springs Cultivation Facility

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. – Under a mercifully mild sun, a group of people gathered yesterday afternoon at a pair of nondescript new buildings located on the outskirts of Desert Hot Springs, California, to...
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New Edible Packaging Regulations in Colorado Take Effect on October 1

Packaging for marijuana edibles in Colorado will include additional details. A symbol that includes an exclamation point and the term "THC" will be required to appear on marijuana-infused edible packaging starting Saturday, October 1. Terms...
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Governor Vetoes AB 2385, Eliminating Shortcut For Los Angeles Prop D Dispensaries

Task Force Thanks Governor Brown For Allowing Local Prop D Reform Process Sacramento – The Los Angeles Cannabis Task Force issued the following statement on Governor Jerry Brown's veto of AB 2385. Sponsored by Assemblymember Reggie...
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Valhalla Sour Gummies Product Preview

Chew on this! Using locally sun-grown, sustainably farmed flower, Valhalla has taken a big bite out of the edibles industry with their popular gummies. Flavors include tangerine, tropical twist and sour watermelon. Each box...
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MassRoots Defaults on Debt, Lays Off Staff Members

The future of MassRoots remains uncertain. MassRoots Inc. has created a social media platform that has often been called 'the Facebook of pot." The approximately 900,000 users on MassRoots can share cannabis stories and pictures...
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Washington Marijuana Sales Get Sky High on Fridays

According to new data, marijuana sales in Washington state are highest on Fridays. Headset, an analytics company for the marijuana industry, has used point-of-sales data to shed light on the purchasing habits of Washington state...
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New Jersey Lawmakers Consider Expansion to Legal Marijuana

New Jersey lawmakers are considering a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana use. The bill (A4193) was introduced by State Assemblyman Michael Patrick Carroll (R-NJ). If enacted, Carroll's bill would even allow for marijuana to be...