Legalization Nation: Cresco Labs Acquires Columbia Care

by Daisy Jane | Apr 1, 2022 | Grow Articles, Marijuana News

Cannabis law can be confusing, to say the least. The United States has not yet legalized cannabis at the federal level, and state laws on pot differ wildly, even in states where recreational cannabis is legal.
At GreenState, we’re doing our best to keep you updated on the latest in cannabis law in the US. That’s why we partnered with Legalization Nation, an explanatory comic strip aiming to educate consumers and patients on the complexities of the emerging legal cannabis industry.
Legalization Nation covers cannabis from a ground-level perspective, addressing issues like the black market, patients’ rights, corporate advantage and more, and compares state cannabis legalization policies to make sense of a daunting landscape through a familiar and accessible medium.
This week, Legalization Nation is talking about Cresco Labs’ acquisition of Columbia Care.

Box Brown is an Eisner and Ignatz Award–winning cartoonist, illustrator, comic publisher, and Pennsylvania Medical Cannabis patien..

New Mexico launches cannabis sales, within Texans’ reach

by Daisy Jane | Apr 1, 2022 | Grow Articles, Marijuana News

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – New Mexico is bringing sales of recreational marijuana to the doorstep of Texas, the largest prohibition state, as the movement toward broad legalization sweeps up even more of the American West.
As of Friday in New Mexico, anyone 21 and older can purchase up to 2 ounces (57 grams) of marijuana – enough to roll about 60 joints or cigarettes – or comparable amounts of marijuana liquid concentrates and edible treats.
New Mexico has nurtured a medical marijuana program since 2007 under tight restrictions. Friday’s changes still represent a sea change for local law enforcement, taxation officials, commercial growers and residents who thought full-blown legal access to pot would never come.
Across the state, would-be marijuana farmers are bidding for water rights and learning to raise their first cannabis crops, as experienced medical cannabis producers ramp up production and add new retail showrooms.
New Mexico is among 18 states that have legalized pot for recrea..

SC House committee sets public hearing on medical marijuana

by Daisy Jane | Mar 31, 2022 | Grow Articles, Marijuana News

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A House committee will hold a public hearing Monday on a bill to allow the use of medical marijuana in South Carolina.
A small group of House members Thursday made a few changes in the lengthy bill passed in February by the full Senate on a 28-15 vote .
One amendment cleaned up the grammar and a few typos in the bill which senators considered more than 60 changes over seven days of debate. A second change restores some podiatrists with extra training to the list of doctors who can prescribe medical marijuana.
There was little discussion of the bill Thursday. Much of that is expected for the meeting Monday morning by the full House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee.
Sen. Tom Davis, who has fought for medical marijuana for seven years, has said his proposal would be one of the most conservative among the 37 states that have approved medical marijuana, including Mississippi, which signed a bill into law earlier this year.
The propo..

Snoop Dogg on cannabis: 4 quotes that prove he is one of the greatest spokespeople for marijuana legalization

by Daisy Jane | Mar 29, 2022 | Grow Articles, Marijuana News

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When you think of celebrity cannabis enthusiasts, one of the first people who comes to mind is probably Snoop Dogg. Known for lighting up on stage and touting the benefits of medicinal and recreational cannabis at every opportunity, the rapper has contributed over 45 million dollars to the cannabis industry.
While Snoop Dogg’s art tends to be more concerned with goings-on at the club than the United States Government, his statements in interviews can be surprisingly political. Clear, confident, and often poignant, Snoop has had a lot to say about cannabis legalization over the years.
We rounded up some of the most iconic Snoop Dogg quotes on cannabis.
1. “They legalized alcohol, they legalized tobacco. What is it gonna hurt to legalize this medicinal, medical marijuana that’s used for purposes of cataracts?” In a 2012 interview with Hot 99.5, Snoop Dogg dropped this bomb while imagining how a conversation between himself and President Barrack Obama ..

How to Smoke a Joint—A Beginner’s Guide

by Daisy Jane | Mar 28, 2022 | Grow Articles, Marijuana News

With more states legalizing the use of recreational marijuana, there are now more cannabis users than ever before. Recent statistics show that there are about 48 million marijuana users in America.
One type of cannabis roll that’s popular among weed users is the joint. Some weed users also prefer to smoke a blunt or a spliff.
Today, we’ll focus exclusively on marijuana joints. Here are our four top tips on how to smoke a joint, so you get the best experience.
Start Small When you smoke a joint, it’s always better to start small and smoke less than to smoke too much and have a bad time.
If you are new to smoking, we recommend taking one or two hits from the marijuana joint and waiting at least 30 minutes before taking any more. From there, you can always take more if you feel like you can handle it.
Note that how much you smoke will affect how long the high lasts. If you smoke a lot, the high will last for a longer period of time.
The good news is that the risk of addiction is con..

Legalization Nation: What’s actually in cannabis vape products

by Daisy Jane | Mar 28, 2022 | Grow Articles, Marijuana News

Cannabis law can be confusing, to say the least. The United States has not yet legalized cannabis at the federal level, and state laws on pot differ wildly, even in states where recreational cannabis is legal.
At GreenState, we’re doing our best to keep you updated on the latest in cannabis law in the US. That’s why we partnered with Legalization Nation, an explanatory comic strip aiming to educate consumers and patients on the complexities of the emerging legal cannabis industry.
Legalization Nation covers cannabis from a ground-level perspective, addressing issues like the black market, patients’ rights, corporate advantage and more, and compares state cannabis legalization policies to make sense of a daunting landscape through a familiar and accessible medium.
This week, Legalization Nation is talking about what’s actually in cannabis vape products.

Box Brown is an Eisner and Ignatz Award–winning cartoonist, illustrator, comic publisher, and Pennsylvania Medical Cannabis patien..

What’s in a label? Separating CBD fact from fiction. (sponsored)

by Daisy Jane | Mar 28, 2022 | Grow Articles, Marijuana News

(BPT) – CBD products have come a long way in the past few years, with the market expanding to encompass everything from sodas to granola bars, in addition to an abundance of other products promoting their supposed health and wellness benefits. But do you realize that not all products containing CBD are the same?
Even though a product is available to a consumer, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s been rigorously vetted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For consumers, this lack of quality control, safety, or label accuracy means you may never know the accurate amount of CBD in a product, the purity of the product containing CBD, or if quality control standards were used by the producer.
However, there’s one easy way consumers can ensure the quality and consistency of their CBD-derived products – an FDA approval on the label. While there might be a litany of products on the market that aren’t FDA-approved, consumers can feel confident that any medication that receives an “FDA s..