Archive for August 2022
Brittney Griner and the Criminalization of Weed
Just a week before the widely publicized invasion of Ukraine, an American basketball player was detained in Russia for having vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage. Her name is Brittney Griner. Last week Brittney Griner was convicted on a charge of attempting to smuggle narcotics into Russia, based on two vape cartridges containing…
Read MoreWhat to Expect at CannaCon Chicago 2022
Chicago is a hotbed of the cannabis world. Its population rank as the third largest city in the nation makes it a lightning rod for exciting new companies, opportunities and the now-popular Chicago weed events. CannaCon Chicago cannabis conference is returning to the Donald E Stephens Convention Center this month to bring the business of…
Read MoreFour Cannabis Harvesting Tips
As we are approaching the prime season to harvest cannabis, we’re talking about cannabis harvesting tips and best practices. Requiring more than chopping the plant and trimming off the flower, cannabis harvesting has foundational techniques to ensure you get the most out of your grow — when and how to harvest buds and avoid poorly trimmed…
Read MoreIs the New Senate Cannabis Legalization Bill a Pipe Dream?
State legalization news breaks daily, however updates on national cannabis reform are not often in the headlines. After a solid amount of time in the doldrums, the federal bill to legalize weed — the Cannabis Administration & Opportunity Act (CAOA) — is making its way back into the forefront. Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), supported…
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