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Order a ceramic pipe today and burn one for Bernie

Capelli D’Angelo February 24, 2016

Stoners who support Bernie Sanders can now purchase smoking accessories to advertise their political position. "Burners for Bernie" promise that 10 percent of the proceeds will be contributed to Sanders'...

These indoor cannabis plants were trained to grow flat in order to take better advantage of the grow lights and increase yields. (Photo Credit: Wikipedia)

Marijuana industry uses $6 billion in energy last year

Capelli D’Angelo February 23, 2016

As legal marijuana spreads, many are concerned about crime statistics and dollar figures, but energy use is often overlooked. According to Westword, the U.S. marijuana industry used over $6 billion...

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Cannabis Cup permit denied for Adams County

Capelli D’Angelo February 22, 2016

High Times has announced that the Cannabis Cup will be held in Pueblo, Colorado this year for the first time since the festival launched four years ago. Events will take place April 16-20 in celebration...

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Does the candidate you support stand for legalizing marijuana?

Capelli D’Angelo February 21, 2016

As America approaches the primaries there are four candidates in the lead with a shot at becoming the next president. As Donald Trump and Ted Cruz battle it out for the republican vote, Bernie Sanders...

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Bill proposed in Colorado could lead to organic labeling for cannabis products

Capelli D’Angelo February 18, 2016

Colorado might become the first state to offer organic cannabis products. According to the Guardian, the first hearing for a bill that proposes creating organic labels for pesticide-free products will...

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As support for recreational marijuana rises, so do arrests for DUID

Capelli D’Angelo February 17, 2016

Now that marijuana has been legalized in Colorado for two years, questions are raising about DUID citations (driving under the influence of drugs). According to the Larimer County Sheriff's office, 76...

Worldwide laws on cannabis possession for medical purposes. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Colorado dispensaries adjust to new edible standards

Capelli D’Angelo February 17, 2016

This year Colorado dispensaries are phasing out gummy edibles that represent humans or animals to prevent children from mistaking it as candy. According to a Colorado Cannabis Chamber of Commerce press...

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Federal marijuana classication forces tax collectors to accept large sums of cash

Capelli D’Angelo February 16, 2016

Cash day at the Sacramento branch of the California tax agency raises safety concerns after collectors accept sums as large as $400,000 in a single day. According to the Guardian, employees are forced...

The Cannabis Cup was designed by Robin Ludwig in 1993. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Colorado gears up for the Cannabis Cup: UPDATE

Capelli D’Angelo February 16, 2016

Growers all over the world are perfecting their strains in preparation for the 2016 Cannabis Cup. This will be the fourth annual 420 celebration in Colorado. This year the festivities will be extended...

Silverton allows restricted marijuana cultivation with new zoning laws

Capelli D’Angelo February 10, 2016

Measure 91 legalized the recreational use and sale of marijuana in Oregon. The government has been reviewing legislation to regulate the marijuana market since. Feb. 1 Silverton City Council approved...

Australian government reviews medical marijuana bill

Capelli D’Angelo February 10, 2016

A new bill introduced to Australian parliament Wednesday could legalize the cultivation of medical marijuana by the end of March, according to ABC News. Currently marijuana is still illegal under the...

IRS agent arrested and charged for accepting 20K bribe

Capelli D’Angelo February 8, 2016

It's no secret there's big money to be made in the marijuana industry. Ex-IRS agent Paul Hurley decided a Seattle dispensary could afford to lose a little of their profit. After claiming he saved the...

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