Study: Little evidence medical pot helps
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017CHICAGO — Medical marijuana has not been proven to work for many illnesses that state laws have approved it for, according to the first comprehensive analysis of research on its potential benefits. The strongest evidence
Pot sales continue soaring to new heights
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017Washington’s recreational marijuana market obliterated yet another sales record last week. On Friday, June 19, stores across the state sold $2,069,130 worth of marijuana products, according to figures released Tuesday morning by the Washington State
Yakima police close pot store that defied city rules
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017YAKIMA — Yakima police have shut down a retail marijuana shop after it opened despite the city’s rule banning pot sales. The Yakima Herald-Republic reports that Happy Time owner Jaime Campos on Friday cited an
Oregon’s New Recreational Marijuana Market (Sorry, Eastern Oregon)
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017Oregon’s House-Senate marijuana committee unanimously approved House Bill 3400, a significant milestone in regulation of the commercial cannabis market. HB 3400 was approved after weeks of wrangling in the legislature. A primary sticking point was
Marijuana Decriminalization: Recent State Law Changes
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017Love it or hate it, Washington state is ground zero for the great social experiment of legal marijuana. And big tax changes for recreational pot sales and where that tax revenue goes are on the
Feds paying for sewer analysis of pot usage in Washington
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017SEATTLE — The federal government has agreed to pay for an analysis of sewer samples to determine levels of marijuana use in Washington state. The University of Puget Sound said Monday the National Institutes of
Tacoma legal weed sales enjoy a U.S. Open bump
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017Tacoma — Fescue grass isn’t the only grass making news during the U.S. Open. Along with hats, caps, polo shirts and posters depicting Chambers Bay, U.S. Open golf fans are buying marijuana. “There’s definitely an
Nugshots Strain Stickers
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017I just wanted to quickly share these dope stickers I got from the Nugshots store. There’s 3 versions: Girl Scout Cookies, Grand Daddy Purp, and Jacker Herer. You can buy each separately for $2.50, or
Munchie Alert: Post Releasing Rainbow Sherbert Fruity Pebbles
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017When smoking weed we sometimes experience this thing called “the munchies”, and when we get these “munchies” we often times feel intimidated by all the choices out there. Do I want something sweet, or salty? Chewy,
Oregon Cannabis Ventures into Uncharted Territory With Wholesale Licenses
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017I was recently selected to sit on the Oregon Liquor Control Commission’s (“OLCC”) Wholesale Technical Advisory Committee. This committee will meet throughout the summer to craft regulations for Oregon’s recreational marijuana program under Measure 91.