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Florida continues to fight for medical marijuana

Capelli D’Angelo December 1, 2015

Five nurseries have been built in the state of Florida to house grow operations once the medical marijuana industry is officially legalized. According to WPBF News, activists opposing the measure argue...

A medical marijuana movement begins in North Dakota

Capelli D’Angelo December 1, 2015

Monday the secretary of state gave North Dakota approval to circulate a petition to try to get medical marijuana on the ballot in June, according to WDAY news. If the group supporting the petition can...

Oregon awaits pesticide regulation eagerly

Capelli D’Angelo November 30, 2015

Dispensary owners, caretakers and other marijuana producers have been cut a lot of slack since the recent legalization of recreational cannabis. According to The Oregonian, the state has taken action...

New study tests brain to find traces of marijuana use

Capelli D’Angelo November 30, 2015

A recent study tested the health effects of marijuana at various potencies. According to CBS Seattle, users smoking high-potency marijuana are at a higher risk of developing brain damage. “What we...

Medical marijuana licensing process begins in Maryland

Capelli D’Angelo November 30, 2015

Now that medical marijuana has been legalized in Maryland, the state is frantically moving to regulate the system. Out of the 1,081 pot license applications received, 1,000 will be approved, according...

In this week's Roastin' with Rick, Rick looks into the famous sativa strain Durban Poison, and smokes it out of the collaboration quad-recycler from Kind Creations and Pukinbeagle. (Photo by Neall Denman)

Roastin’ with Rick: Durban Poison

Rick Cookson November 28, 2015

Disclaimer: Under Colorado law, the use of marijuana is restricted to those aged 21 and older or those with a valid medical marijuana license. Colorado State University does not allow the possession or...

Start the day off with a cup of cannabis infused coffee

Start the day off with a cup of cannabis infused coffee

Capelli D’Angelo November 28, 2015

With the marijuana industry booming, people are realizing how profitable the plant can really be. Adam Stites, founder and CEO of Mirth Provisions, has created the ultimate wake and bake, according...

Ryun Thomas, Head Coach, Colorado State University Women's Basketball. May 21, 2012

House members push to strip DEA of marijuana eradication funding

Capelli D’Angelo November 27, 2015

Ted Lieu, a democratic House Representative, is leading a group of 12 House members to defund the marijuana eradication team, according to The Washington Post. The Cannabis Eradication Program is organized...

Marijuana arrests in Virginia increase dramatically over the past 10 years; black people arrested three times more than whites

Capelli D’Angelo November 27, 2015

As America pushes towards legalization, Virginia is pulling in the opposite direction. Over the past 10 years, arrests in the United States related to marijuana possession have dropped by 6.5 percent,...

What does the future of cannabis hold?

Capelli D’Angelo November 26, 2015

Melia Robinson, a reporter for Tech Inside, has an interesting stance on the future of the marijuana business. Referencing statistics gathered by a Wells Fargo Securities analyst, Robinson believes...

Alaska Marijuana Control Board approves new marijuana measure

Capelli D’Angelo November 24, 2015

Over the past few weeks dispensary owners have been waiting for the Alaska Marijuana Control Board to make a decision on the new proposed marijuana policy. The policy would allow customers to use cannabis...

Seattle mayor proposes marijuana zoning regulations

Capelli D’Angelo November 23, 2015

Not everyone in Seattle is satisfied after Mayor Ed Murray decided to create marijuana zoning restrictions for the city, according to The Seattle Times. The proposed amendment would reconsider the zoning...

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