WASHINGTON, June 15, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Today, a bipartisan group of Senators and Representatives introduced the CARERS Act. The Senate bill was introduced by Senators Booker (D-NJ), Paul (R-KY), Gillibrand (D-NY), Lee (R-UT), Franken (D-MN), and Murkowski (R-AK). The House companion was reintroduced by Rep Young (R-AK) and Rep Cohen (D-TN).
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Report Reveals Deep Racial Disparities in NJ Marijuana Arrests
NEWARK, N.J., June 15, 2017 / Weed Wire/ — Black New Jerseyans were arrested at a rate three times higher than whites between 2000 and 2013 despite similar usage rates, an ACLU-NJ report released today found.
LSU AgCenter Selects Vendor for Medical Marijuana Program
BATON ROUGE, La., June 15, 2017 / Weed Wire/ — The LSU AgCenter has notified the Board of Supervisors of their intent to contract with GB Sciences, Inc., to produce a medical marijuana product for qualifying patients. GB Sciences will work under the LSU AgCenter license in compliance with state law and rules established by regulatory agencies.
Medical Marijuana Bill Introduced With New Sponsors, Improved Chance for Passage; Advocates Praise Legislation As ‘Critical’
WASHINGTON, June 15, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Today, Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Senator Al Franken (D-MN), and Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced the most comprehensive medical cannabis bill in the United States Senate to date.
Lawmakers Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Medical Marijuana Bill
WASHINGTON, June 15, 2017 / Weed Wire/ — Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Rand Paul (R-KY), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Al Franken (D-MN), and Mike Lee (R-UT) along with Representatives Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Don Young (R-AK) today reintroduced a bipartisan, bicameral bill that would allow patients to access medical marijuana in states where it is legal without fear of federal prosecution.
Tilray Announces Support for Clinical Trial Examining Cannabis and Chronic Lung Disease
NANAIMO, British Columbia, June 15, 2017 / Weed Wire/ — Tilray, a global leader in medical cannabis research and production, today announced a partnership with the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) in Montreal, one of the world’s premier public academic and research institutions, to study the effects of vaporized cannabis on symptoms associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
NJ Marijuana Legalization Hearing on New Legislation
TRENTON, N.J., June 15, 2017 / Weed Wire/ — On Monday, the New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on Senate Bill 3195 at 11:00 am in Committee Room 4 in the New Jersey Statehouse. Senate Bill 3195, introduced last month by Senator Nicholas P. Scutari (D-Middlesex, Somerset, Union), would legalize small amounts of marijuana for adults 21 years and older.
Governor Wolf Vows to Protect PA Medical Marijuana Patients from Federal Government
HARRISBURG, Penn., June 15, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Governor Tom Wolf today said the federal government should not get in the way of Pennsylvania delivering relief via medical marijuana to suffering children, families and veterans. The letter comes after reports that Attorney General Sessions had personally asked Congress to repeal an amendment that protected state-approved medical marijuana programs from disruption by the federal government.
American Cannabis Company, Inc. Announces It Has Secured A Contract With A New Client In Ohio
DENVER, June 15, 2017 / Weed Wire/ — American Cannabis Company, Inc. (OTCQB: AMMJ) (“ACC”), a full-service business-to-business consulting solutions provider, and seller of ancillary products to the cannabis industry, today announced it has secured its second client in the state of Ohio.
Solis Tek, Inc. Introduces Nutrient Line Designed Specifically for Commercial Cannabis Growers to Enhance Terpene Profiles
CARSON, Calif., June 15, 2017 / Weed Wire/ — Solis Tek (OTCQB: SLTK), a vertically integrated technology innovator, developer, manufacturer and distributor focused on bringing products and solutions to commercial cannabis growers in legal markets across the U.S., announced today the launch of its Nutrient Line, which uses natural ingredients to help growers increase yield, lower costs and ultimately grow healthier plants.
Tetra Bio-Pharma Appoints Aphria CFO, Mr. Carl Merton to the Board of Directors
OTTAWA, Ontario, June 14, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc. (“Tetra” or the “Company”) (CSE:TBP) (OTCQB:TBPMF), today announced that it has appointed Mr. Carl A. Merton to the Board of Directors effective immediately.
American Cannabis Company, Inc. Announces It Has Secured A Contract With A New Client In North Dakota
DENVER, June 14, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — American Cannabis Company, Inc. (OTCQB: AMMJ) (“ACC”), a full-service business-to-business consulting solutions provider, and seller of ancillary products to the cannabis industry, today announced it has secured its first client in the state of North Dakota.
Wyden : Sessions’ Attacks on Medical Marijuana Again Show He only Values States’ Rights When He Thinks States Are Right
WASHINGTON, June 14, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued the following statement after news reports that U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions requested that Congressional leaders reverse protections provided to legal marijuana states.
Yofumo Launches with $1.5 Million Seed Investment to Redefine the Cannabis Post-Harvest Process
DENVER & OAKLAND, Calif., June 13, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — At the Cannabis Business Summit today, Yofumo Technologies announced that it has closed $1.5 million in seed funding. The company also announced that its patent-pending post-harvest system, already in multiple grows, has been selected by two leading growers: CANNDESCENT of southern California and Dark Horse Genetics of Denver.
IDPH to Begin Accepting Applications for Expanded Medical Cannabidiol Program (6/13/17)
DES MOINES, Iowa, June 13, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — On May 12, 2017, Governor Branstad signed legislation expanding the Medical Cannabidiol Act, first enacted July 1, 2014. Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) filed emergency rules implementing a portion of the new law.
Inaugural Cannabis Country Fair Opens Cannabis Competition Submissions June 12-July 3
LAYTONVILLE, Calif., June 13, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Inaugural Cannabis Country Fair (CCF) has opened entry submissions for its cannabis competition, which introduces a new competition category classification: Terpene Dominant Categories.
VPR Brands, LP will be sponsoring the Cannabis World Congress and Business Exposition
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 13, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — VPR Brands, LP (OTC PINK: VPRB), a market leader specializing in vaporizers and accessories for essential oils, cannabis concentrates, and extracts, will be a sponsor of the The Cannabis World Congress & Business Expo (CWCBExpo) at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York this June 14-16th.
Rev. Al Sharpton to Keynote the Cannabis World Congress Conference Regarding the Decriminalization of Marijuana & Diversity & Inclusion in the Cannabis Industry
NEW YORK, June 13, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — As a guest of Cannabis World Congress & Business Expositions (CWCBExpo), Rev. Al Sharpton will discuss the need for greater inclusion of underrepresented communities in the fast-growing cannabis industry, which is expected to exceed $20 billion in 2020.
Senator McGuire drives North Coast priorities in Cannabis Budget Trailer Bill
SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 12, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — California’s North Coast is the epicenter of cannabis country with four Northern California counties growing approximately 60 percent of the cannabis in America.
Drug Policy Alliance Launches Marijuana Legalization Campaign in New Jersey Focused on Racial and Social Justice
TRENTON, N.J., June 12, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Today, the New Jersey Office of the Drug Policy Alliance launched its racial justice focused marijuana legalization campaign with a video produced by Brave New Films.
Albany Press Conference: New York State Legislators Renew Push for Marijuana Legalization
ALBANY, New York, June 12, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Today, a coalition of community advocates led by Drug Policy Alliance will join Senator Liz Krueger (New York) and Assemblymember Crystal Peoples-Stokes (Buffalo) to announce reintroduction of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA, S.3040A/A.3506A), a bill that would establish a legal market for marijuana in New York.
The Shark Tank of Cannabis is Searching for the Industry’s Next Marijuana Millionaires
NEW YORK, June 12, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Marijuana Show, Amazon’s TV Series, dubbed the “Shark Tank” of cannabis, has partnered with the Cannabis World Congress & Business Expositions (CWCB Expo).
Foundation of Cannabis Unified Standards and ASTM International Sign MOU on Cannabis Standards
W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Penn., June 12, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Yesterday, global standards organization ASTM International and the Foundation of Cannabis Unified Standards (FOCUS) announced a Memorandum of Understanding to work together to address standardization needs for the cannabis industry.
Libertarians Object to Proposed Marijuana Regulations
SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 12, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Libertarian Party of California strongly supports legal marijuana, for either medical or recreational use. However, we oppose the increase in new laws and regulations that has accompanied this trend.
Florida Senate Passes Legislation to Expand Compassionate Use of Medical Marijuana
TALLAHASSEE, June 9, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Florida Senate today passed Senate Bill 8A, Medical Use of Marijuana, and Senate Bill 6A, Public Records/Medical Marijuana Use Registry/Physician Certification for Marijuana and Dispensing/Department of Health. Together, the bills implement Article X, section 29 of the Florida Constitution, which allows the use of marijuana by patients with debilitating medical conditions.
Commissioner Seagull Recommends New Medical Marijuana Conditions
HARTFORD, Conn., June 9, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — On Wednesday, June 7th, the Board of Physicians met to discuss five (5) petitions to add new conditions to the Medical Marijuana Program. The Board took votes and made recommendations to the Commissioner.
MJ Freeway Selected As Apparent Successful Vendor for Marijuana Traceability Replacement
OLYMPIA, Wash. ,June 9, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — We are pleased to notify you that the second place bidder also submitted a strong bid and has accepted our choice to be the new ASV. MJ Freeway is the new ASV.
Agritek Holdings, Inc. Announces Pre-Qualification Of Manufacturing License For 25,000 Sq. Ft. Cultivation Operation And Partner In Puerto Rico
LOS ANGELES, June 9, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Agritek Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: AGTK) today announced that the Company’s operational and licensing partner, 1919 Clinic, has received pre-qualification and preliminary approval for a manufacturing license in addition to its cultivation license for San Juan, Puerto Rico.
U.S. Customs Seizes Containers Protecting Kids from Pot
BOULDER, Colo., June 9, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Federal agency holds shipment of Stashlogix containers at port, refers to product’s aim of keeping cannabis away from kids as reason for ill-conceived seizure
MassRoots Takes Strategic Position in High Times Holdings Corporation
DENVER, June 9, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — MassRoots, Inc. (OTCQB: MSRT), a leading technology platform for medical cannabis patients and businesses, and HIGH TIMES, the world’s leading cannabis media, events and information business, are pleased to announce that MassRoots made a strategic investment in High Times Holding Corporation, “High Times”, the leading voice of the Cannabis Industry, in February 2017.
Regulate Rhode Island and Legislative Allies Propose Incremental Legalization as Compromise
PROVIDENCE, R.I., June 8, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Regulate Rhode Island and allied legislators are announcing a new proposal they call “incremental legalization.”
Medicinal Cannabis Finally on Parliament’s Agenda
WELLINGTON, June 8, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Green Party is thrilled that Parliament will consider whether to finally legalise medicinal cannabis in New Zealand.
New York State Legislators to Renew Push for Marijuana Legalization
ALBANY, New York, June 8, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — On June 12, a coalition of community advocates led by the Drug Policy Alliance will join Senator Liz Krueger (New York) and Assemblymember Crystal Peoples-Stokes (Buffalo) to announce reintroduction of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA, S.3040/A.3506), which would authorize recreational use of marijuana.
American Herbal Products Association and ASTM International Sign MOU on Cannabis Standards
W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Penn., June 8, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Today, global standards organization ASTM International and the American Herbal Products Association announced a Memorandum of Understanding to work together on standards for the cannabis industry.
BDS Analytics: Cannabis Consumers Are Happier Campers
BOULDER, Colo., June 8, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Cannabis consumers rank especially high in a wide variety of measures that indicate social and personal well-being, according to landmark research reports from BDS Analytics.
New Cannabis Chocolate Candy Molds Identify THC Laced Edibles with State Safety Symbol.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 8, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Cannabis Candy Mold Company has created the first-ever reusable chocolate molds specifically made for the home marijuana candy maker to distinguish the difference between THC medicated items meant for adults and candy for children.
American Cannabis Company, Inc. Announces It Has Secured A Contract With A New Client In Arkansas
DENVER, Colorado, June 8, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — American Cannabis Company, Inc. (OTCQB: AMMJ) (“ACC”), a full-service business-to-business consulting solutions provider, and seller of ancillary products to the cannabis industry, today announced it has secured its first client in the state of Arkansas.
Future Farm Announces Scott McDermid to Manage and Build LED Canada Division
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 8, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Future Farm Technologies Inc. (the “Company” or “Future Farm”) (CSE: FFT) (OTCQB: FFRMF) is pleased to announce that its longtime director, Scott McDermid, has taken on the role of managing LEDCanada, a Canadian LED manufacturer and distributor of commercial-grade LED lighting bulbs, fixtures, lamps, retrofits, and more.
City Controller Ron Galperin Maps Marijuana Dispensaries; Advocates for Enforcement to Protect Neighborhoods and to Collect Taxes Due
LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — With legal recreational marijuana coming to California in January 2018, Los Angeles City Controller Ron Galperin released a map showing the status of medical marijuana dispensaries in the City, along with suggestions on how to better ensure that the businesses pay taxes and comply with local regulations intended to protect residents and customers.
Senator Bradley to File Legislation to Expand Compassionate Use of Medical Marijuana
TALLAHASSEE, June 7, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Senator Rob Bradley (R-Fleming Island) today stated his intention to file legislation to implement Article X, section 29 of the Florida Constitution, which allows the use of marijuana by patients with debilitating medical conditions.
Next Frontier Biosciences Brings Advanced Formulation Sciences to The World of Cannabis Product Development
DENVER, June 7, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Colorado-based biotech company Next Frontier Biosciences (“NFB”) today announced plans to launch a suite of purified cannabinoid products for the medical and adult-use marijuana markets in Colorado in the third quarter of 2017.
MassRoots Schedules Conference Call After Market Close on June 7, 2017
DENVER, June 7, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — MassRoots, Inc. (OTCQB:MSRT), one of the leading technology platforms for the cannabis industry, announced today that MassRoots Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Isaac Dietrich will host a shareholder update call on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 4:15 pm EDT.
SolisTek President, Alan Lien, Speaking at Cannabis World Congress & Expo in NY on June 15
CARSON, Calif., June 7, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Solis Tek (OTCQB: SLTK), a vertically integrated technology innovator, developer, manufacturer and distributor focused on bringing products and solutions to commercial cannabis growers in both the medical and recreational space in legal markets across the U.S., announced today that Alan Lien, Co-Founder, Chairman and President of Solis Tek, will be presenting on “Light Science in the Grow Room” at the 4th Annual Cannabis World Congress & Business Expo.
CLS Holdings Insiders Convert $2.7 Million of Debt to Equity
BOULDER, June 7, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — CLS Holdings USA, Inc. (OTCQB: CLSH) (or the “Company”), a diversified cannabis company, is pleased to announce that Chairman and CEO, Jeff Binder, and Board Member, Frank Koretsky, have exchanged $2,704,240 of their Notes into common stock at a fixed price of $0.25 per share.
Impact of Cannabis Businesses
LOS ANGELES, June 6, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chairman Mark Ridley-Thomas issued the following statement regarding an ordinance prohibiting all cannabis businesses and activities in the unincorporated areas of the County. The ordinance also imposes reasonable regulations on personal cannabis cultivation while businesses are further studied for potential regulation.
Colorado Passes Bill that allows Medical Cannabis Treatments for PTSD & Stress Disorders Governor Signs Bill SB17-17 as a Victory for PTSD Survivors
DENVER, June 6, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – The Colorado General Assembly recently approved SB 17-17 to add Post-Traumatic Stress Bill to the list of approved medical conditions for the use of medical cannabis.
American Green Completes Joint Venture with Hempful Farms
PHOENIX, June 6, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – American Green, Inc. (OTC PINK: ERBB) is very pleased to share that it has completed the formation of a joint venture with Hempful Farms, Inc. of Phoenix.
Connecticut Board of Physicians Holds Public Hearing to Discuss Petitions for Additional Conditions for Medical Marijuana Program
HARTFORD, Conn., June 5, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – TOMORROW, Wednesday, June 7th, at 8:30am, the state Board of Physicians will hold a public hearing to discuss petitions it has received to add five conditions to Connecticut’s medical marijuana program.
Drug Policy Alliance and ACLU of California Sue City of Fontana Over Ordinance That Conflicts With Rights Granted by California’s Marijuana Legalization Initiative
SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 6, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – Yesterday, the Drug Policy Alliance and ACLU of California filed a lawsuit against the City of Fontana challenging a city ordinance that is in conflict with Proposition 64 (also known as the “Adult Use of Marijuana Act” or “AUMA”).
Bureau of Medical Cannabis Regulation to Hold Public Regulation Hearing in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES June 5, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – The Bureau of Medical Cannabis Regulation (Bureau) will hold its second public regulation hearing in Los Angeles to receive comments regarding the recent release of the bureau’s proposed medical cannabis regulations.