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CBD Guild Beats Police Raid and Resumes Operations
While operations have resumed, Care By Design has also released video evidence to prove that its labs extract cannabis oil with non-flammable CO2, not butane.
Survey: Majority of Americans Support Medical Marijuana Legalization
On June 20, 2016, survey results from Prevention magazine revealed that 75 percent of Americans support medical marijuana legalization.
Nevada Talks Medical Marijuana and Commercial Real Estate
On June 16, 2016, the Southern Nevada chapter of NAIOP, a commercial real estate development association, held a meeting at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas to discuss the effects of medical marijuana on commercial real estate in Southern Nevada.
Oregon Task Force: Cannabis Environmental Best Practices Update
On May 23, 2016, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission released video of the Cannabis Environmental Best Practices Task Force three-hour meeting held on May 19 at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem.
New York Police Commissioner Blames Violent Crime on Marijuana
In the war on crime, the causes of violent crime are innumerable and inexorably intertwined, but if New York City Police Commissioner Bill Bratton is to believed, one major contributor is marijuana.
Louisiana Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Expansion Bill into Law
On May 19, 2016, Gov. John Bel Edwards signed Senate Bill 271, expanding the number of qualifying conditions for the state’s medical marijuana program and regulatory improvements to expedite access, as well as adding language to protect physicians, according to WAFB News.
USA Today Accidentally Labels Wyoming as Marijuana Smuggling State
On May 17, 2016, USA Today published an article titled, “When smuggling Colo. pot, not even the sky’s the limit,” including a map that mislabeled Wyoming as Colorado, with arrows pointing from Wyoming to the surrounding that have intercepted marijuana from Colorado.
Florida Group Releases First Attack Ad Against Amendment 2
In Florida, opponents of marijuana reform have released their first attack ad against Amendment 2, a ballot amendment which would legalize medical marijuana in the state.
Oregon City Councilor Opens Medical Marijuana Dispensary
On May 9, 2016, Oregon Farmacy, a medical marijuana dispensary in Oregon co-owned by Clay Bearnson, a member of the Medford City Council, held a soft opening in downtown Medford.
Temescal Wellness Opens Second Location in New Hampshire
On May 13, 2016, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services announced that it had issued a registration certificate to Temescal Wellness, an alternative treatment center in New Hampshire, to open its dispensary in Lebanon on May 15.
Dead & Company Promoted Legalization on Jimmy Kimmel Live
On May 10, 2016, Dead & Company, a band including surviving members of the Grateful Dead and guitarist John Mayer, performed on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and used the opportunity to advocate for the legalization of marijuana.
High in Hawaii: Cheech and Chong Talk Marijuana and Donald Trump
On May 5, 2016, Honolulu Civil Beat released an interview with Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, with the comedic duo discussing marijuana legalization and Donald Trump. Cheech and Chong were in Honolulu as a part of their national tour.
Hickenlooper at Milken Conference: Colorado Legalization ‘Might Work’
On May 2, 2016, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper participated in the Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles, and had the chance to briefly discuss recreational marijuana legalization in Colorado.
Alaska to Broadcast New Cannabis Public Service Announcement
On April 27, 2016, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services posted a new cannabis public service announcement on YouTube.
Cannabis Activists in Saint Lucia Call for Decriminalization
On April 22, 2016, activists in St. Lucia hosted the Cannabis March in the town of Soufriere, calling for the country to decriminalize cannabis.
Rabbi Declares Marijuana Kosher During Passover
In Israel, a leading haredi rabbi has declared that the use of marijuana during the Passover holiday is kosher.
High in London: Group Hotboxes Ferris Wheel Pod
On April 20, 2016, Trollstation, a web-comedy group, released “420 London High Hotbox,” a video that documents the group boarding a pod on the Coca-Cola London Eye, the largest cantilevered observation wheel in the world, and hotboxing it to film a music video during the wheel’s 30-minute rotation.
Live TV: NORML Board Member Asks Clinton About Legalization
“I want to know if marijuana legalization was on the ballot in your state, if you’d vote yes or no,” said Evan Nison, a board member of NORML and Students for Sensible Drug Policy.
Colorado School District Broadens Medical Cannabis Discussion
On April 5, 2016, Falcon School District 49 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, released “Compassionate Cannabinoid Product Administration On District Property,” a video intended to broaden the medical cannabis discussion.
South Carolina Senate Committee Rejects Medical Marijuana
On April 7, 2016, the South Carolina Senate Medical Affairs Committee rejected S 0672, a bill that would legalize medical marijuana for patients suffering from debilitating conditions, such as cancer, PTSD, and chronic pain.
Medical Marijuana Bill Fails in Nebraska
In Nebraska, a bill legalizing medical marijuana for patients suffering from debilitating conditions has failed.
‘Vermont Is Ready’ to Regulate Marijuana: New TV Ad Airing in State
On April 5, 2016, the Vermont Coalition to Regulate Marijuana began airing a new television ad across the state proclaiming that “Vermont is ready” to end prohibition and regulate marijuana.
Native Roots Wants Naming Rights for Mile High Stadium
On April 1, 2016, Native Roots, a company with 14 legal marijuana dispensaries in Colorado, announced that it had started the process of acquiring the naming right’s to the Denver Broncos’ Mile High Stadium.
Etain Opening Fourth and Final Dispensary in New York
On April 1, 2016, Etain, a family-run business and one of the five licensed medical marijuana providers in New York, will open one more dispensary in the state.
New Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opening in Las Vegas
On April 1, 2016, Medizin, a medical marijuana dispensary at 4850 W. Sunset Road, will host its grand opening at 10 a.m. PT.
Coral Reefer Covers the California Cannabis Business Expo
On March 23, 2016, Coral Reefer, a legalization advocate and popular voice in the cannabis community, released her coverage of the California Cannabis Business Expo, which took place March 3-5, 2016, in San Francisco.
New Orleans City Council Passes Decriminalization Ordinance
On March 17, 2016, the New Orleans City Council passed Ordinance Calendar No. 31,148, decriminalizing simple possession of cannabis and synthetic cannabinoids.
GW Pharma Reports Positive Results and Stock More than Doubles by Mid-Day
On March 14, 2016, GW Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: GWPH), a biopharma company with two promising cannabis-based medications, announced positive results for the first pivotal Phase 3 study of Epidiolex, a CBD-based medicine, in treating Dravet syndrome, a severe form of pediatric epilepsy.
Essence Dispensary Opens on Las Vegas Strip
On March 9, 2016, Essence Dispensary, a medical marijuana provider in Nevada, opened its second location on 2307 S Las Vegas Blvd, being the only medical marijuana dispensary on the Las Vegas Strip.
Nebraska Takes Second Look at Medical Marijuana
On March 3, 2016, Shelley Gillen, a mother whose 13-year-old son suffers from severe epileptic seizures, met with Nebraska Sen. Sue Crawford in an attempt to convince the senator to support LB 643, a bill introduced by Sen. Tommy Garrett that would establish the Cannabis Compassion and Care Act.
Tampa, Florida: City Council Considering Decriminalization
On March 3, 2016, the Tampa City Council will meet to hear the first reading of an ordinance that would decriminalize 20 grams or less of cannabis.
Las Vegas Paiute Tribe Breaks Ground on New Dispensary
On Feb. 29, 2016, the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe broke ground on a new medical marijuana dispensary near downtown Vegas, with additional plans to open a cultivation facility on the tribe’s Snow Mountain Reservation.
Girl Scouts in New Mexico Told Cookie Sales Prohibited Outside of Dispensaries
On Feb. 27, 2016, KRQE News 13 in Albuquerque reported that two young Girl Scouts were selling their Girl Scout cookies outside of Ultra Health, a medical marijuana dispensary in Albuquerque, that afternoon.
Elizabeth Warren Proposes Marijuana Research to Tackle Opioid Crisis
At a U.S. Senate Aging Committee hearing entitled, “Opioid Use Among Seniors – Issues and Emerging Trends,” on Feb. 24, 2016, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, discussed how investing in medical marijuana research could help tackle the opioid crisis among senior citizens.
Denver Considering Cap on Marijuana Businesses to Address Saturation
On Feb. 22, 2016, Denver City Council’s Marijuana Moratorium Committee met to discuss the saturation rate of marijuana facilities within the city limits.
Retired Police Officer Opens Dispensary in Vegas
The Apothecarium, a medical marijuana dispensary in Las Vegas, opened for business on Feb. 20, 2016. At the helm of the operation is co-owner Dave Kallas, a retired Las Vegas police officer who had 21 years on the force.
Bill Maher Smokes a Joint on TV to Make a Point About Legalization
On Feb. 12, 2016, on “Real Time with Bill Maher,” host Bill Maher directed his “New Rules” editorial segment to proponents of marijuana legalization, reminding them that legalization is not guaranteed, even if it is recreationally legal in four states.
Anchorage Assembly Establishes Rules for Cannabis Businesses
On Feb. 9, 2016, the Anchorage Assembly met to discuss municipal regulations for legalized recreational cannabis businesses.
Republican Filing Medical Cannabis Bill in Iowa
Iowa State Rep. Peter Cownie, R-West Des Moines, announced on Feb. 9, 2016, that he would be filing a medical cannabis bill on Feb. 10 that would allow for the cultivation and distribution of medical cannabis oil in Iowa.
Cannabis Decriminalization Proposed in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
On Feb. 8, 2016, the City of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, held a press conference regarding Mayor Eric Papenfuse’s ordinance proposal to amend the city’s codified ordinances to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana.
Vegas Marijuana Business to Open Three Dispensaries
Essence Dispensary, a medical marijuana provider in Nevada, has plans to open three dispensary locations in the Las Vegas Valley by this spring.
California Governor Signs Emergency Legislation for Marijuana Law
On Feb. 3, 2016, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 21, emergency legislation drafted by Assemblyman Jim Wood.
CNBC Interviews Leslie Bocskor on Legal Marijuana Market
On Feb. 3, 2016, the CNBC series The Pulse @ 1 Market released its interview with Leslie Bocskor, CEO of Electrum Partners, as a part of Althea Chang’s article, “Tech start-ups hope for marijuana sales growth.”
Sacramento Becomes Biggest City in Cali to Permit Large-Scale Cannabis Cultivation
On Feb. 2, 2016, Sacramento City Council passed a new ordinance that allows a building zoned for agricultural or commercial use to operate as a cultivation facility, with such a facility now allowed to be up to 22,000 square feet in size.
Etain Opening Third Medical Marijuana Dispensary in New York
On Feb. 3, 2016, Etain LLC, a family-run business and one of the five licensed medical marijuana providers in New York, will open another dispensary in the state.
TEDx Releases David Schmader’s Talk on Marijuana Myths
On Feb. 1, 2016, TEDx released “Stoners coming out – beyond the marijuana monster myths,” a talk given by writer David Schmader at TEDxRainier, a community-based event licensed by TED, on Nov. 21, 2015, in Seattle, Washington.
OLCC Provides Recreational Marijuana License Tutorial Online
On Dec. 21, 2015, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission announced that it had released a recreational marijuana license tutorial on its website and its YouTube channel.
Blumenauer Briefs US House on Needs of Legal Marijuana Industry
On Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer requested an end to marijuana prohibition during the morning hour portion that preceded the House’s regularly scheduled legislative session.
CEO Frank Marino Expects Marijuana Investment Company to Trade Publicly by June
Cashinbis talks with Frank Marino, CEO of MJIC Inc., while at the Cannabis World Congress & Business Expo in Los Angeles. Marino reveals that MJIC expects to trade publicly by June 2016.