ICYMI: Friday Roll Up
Kathryn Blume
3 Mar 2019
“All further expansion of the cannabis industry must cease until we can correct the gross racial inequities and injustices that have come to define it, especially while people remain incarcerated for cannabis offenses that are no longer illegal and are forced to suffer needlessly and lose opportunities unjustly.”
Kristen Clarke, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
Welcome To The Weekly Roll Up – A Compendium of The Week’s Cannabis News
Vermont
Senate approves bill to legalize cannabis sales—with a veto-proof margin
Unhidden: Four Minutes Of Claire
Seminar Series Opens With Talks On Cannabis Genetics
VT Digger Hosts Conversation With Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper
Homemade CBD Helps People And Pups
First medical cannabis drive-thru opens in Vermont
The Cannabis Catch-Up: High in the Hollywood Hills
Regional
Connecticut
- Gov. Lamont’s budget chief will talk with legislators about legalization
- UConn Students Experiment With Classroom Cannabis
- Connecticut Weighs Legalization Options
Maine
- Regulators apologize for taking CBD products off shelves
- Firm that launched Colorado’s legal market wins Maine contract
Massachusetts
- Regulators Consider Business Loans to Boost Diversity
- Still plenty of traffic at Northampton’s pot shop
New Hampshire
- My Turn: The cannabis legalization trap
- My Turn: No proof of causation in anti-pot column
- NH committee endorses medical home-grow
- House committee passes legalization bill
New Jersey
- Legal Sales Won’t Begin Until 2020
- NJ bar to hold cannabis symposium
- NJ legal weed: 120 lawmakers will decide it
- New Jersey Inches Closer to Legalization
- Brick’s proposed recreational sales ban met with resistance
- Is MMJ tax-deductible as a medical expense?
- New Jersey should not prosecute citizens for cannabis
New York
- Emmanuel Baptist becomes first church to host cannabis conference
- NY may legalize next year
- De Blasio blasts reports of Queens students openly smoking pot
- CA firm’s cannabis farm makes economic sense for Buffalo
- Letter: Prohibiting cannabis puts children in danger
- Erie County DA dropped nearly three dozen cannabis cases
- New York Counties Skeptical Of Legalization
- Cuomo and de Blasio propose using tax revenue to fund transit
- NY Conference of Mayors hosted a conference on legalization
- New York Association of Counties push for 4% tax on cannabis
National
Animals
Business
- Why Companies Should BanPre- and Post-Employment Drug Testing
- Four Key Principles To Thrive In Cannabis Marketplace
- Behind The Scenes With Cannabis Charities
- Emerging Leaders in the Marijuana Industry
- Better Dosing May Be Key To Cannabis Industry’s Growth
- Eli Lilly and Company shareholders encourage cannabis reform
- Martha Stewart to develop hemp-derived products
- How This Food-Delivery Entrepreneur Pivoted to Cannabis-Delivery
- Is There A Silver Lining In ‘Marijuana Adjacent’ Industries?
Cannabis
- Cannabis terminology has its own regional flair
- A Decade’s Worth of Quality Cannabis
- Not Enough Evidence to Call Weed a ‘Gateway Drug’
- Why does cannabis make some people anxious?
- What is the endocannabinoid system? (video)
CBD
- CBD is promising in various indications in medicine
- CBD Is Everywhere, but Scientists Don’t Know Much About It
Culture
- Alex Berenson suggests Jonze could be held liable for commercial
- DeVonn Francis on immigrant culture, activism, and sharing a meal
- Bella Thorne cannabis ad rejected ahead of Oscars
- 2019 Weedmaps News Stoned Oscars
- Cannabis may be coming to a mall near you
- Radio Part Of Massive Campaign From MedMen.
- The World’s First Interactive Cannabis Art Museum
Driving
Environment
Food & Bev
- Infused Drinks That Don’t Sacrifice Taste
- Top 10 cookbooks to up your cannabis edibles game
- Cannabis-Infused Beer Is Hitting Shelves
Growing and Making
Health
Hemp
- Bob Hoban Explores Hemp
- Farmers Hope for Hemp Riches Despite Risks
- US Hemp Authority Announces Issuance of 13 Certified Seals for Growers
History
- 2700-year-old weed found in an Asian grave is still totally smokeable
- A Short History of … Louis Armstrong and the Vipers
Hypocrisy, Prevarication, and Outright Lies
Labor
Legalization
- Legalization not driving increases in violent crime
- Cannabis Reform, Led by States, Puts Pressure on Congress to Legalize
Media
- Gossamer Magazine is about much more than just cannabis
- PotNetwork News Debuts First Issue of “PotNetwork”
Medical
- Finding Topical Relief, Health Benefits with Cannabis
- CBD Could Be Part Of The Next Wave Of Antidepressants
- Position Brief – Cannabis/Marijuana
Military/Veterans
Parenting
- Parenting in Sonoma in the age of cannabis legalization
- To talk with kids, parents need better info on legal pot
- Parents sharing negative cannabis experiences predicted increased adolescent use
Podcasts
- ND Legislature has shown ‘no interest in adult market
- Lawmaker says push to decriminalize cannabis isn’t quite dead yet
- Interview With Sean Stiefel Of Navy Capital
Presidential Campaign
- All 2020 presidential candidates support cannabis legalization
- 2020 Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Support Marijuana Legalization Bill
- Kamala Harris Explains Her Evolution On Legalization
Politics
- Democrats in favour of legalization more than ever
- Trump blasted Jeff Sessions’ marijuana obsession
- What’s Trump Really Going to Do About Cannabis?
- Congress asked the Fed chief about cannabis banking
- American Psychological Assn urging AG to act on cultivation licenses
- Trump Continues to Flip-Flop on Medical Cannabis
- OR Gov. Brown, PA Gov. Wolf spoke about decrim at Govs Assn meeting
- Legal Weed Did More to Stop Drug Smuggling Than Any Wall
- Former Rep. Anthony Weiner considering entering cannabis business
- Barbara Lee Files Three Pieces Of Social Justice Legislation
Science
Seniors
Sex
Social Justice
- Cannabis Social Equity Programs Are Imperfect but Critically Important
- Minority Cannabis Business Assn holding lobby day on on April 9
- Emmanuel Baptist Church Summit On Black Involvement In Cannabis Industry
- Social Equity Programs Are Imperfect but Critically Important
- Jesse Williams Reveals “Social Justice” Motivations Behind Ad
- Behind The Scenes With Cannabis Charities
Social Media
Sports
- Don Nelson now loves smoking weed more than anything
- PGA Tour barring golfers from endorsement deals with cannabis companies
Studies
- Presence of a legal dispensary may reduce opioid deaths
- Study links teen cannabis use with adult depression
- Cannabis Exposure Not Associated With Changes In Brain Morphology
- Legal Cannabis Could Threaten the Alcohol Industry
- Cannabis can help you feel less lonely and depressed
- Legalization is not driving increases in violent crime
- Microdosing psychedelic drugs decreases depression and stress
- CA pharmacists believe cannabis has medical efficacy but don’t have any info
- Pot-smokers may have healthier sperm
- Solitary pot users more prone to psychosis, dependence
- THC found more important for therapeutic effects in cannabis
Sustainability
Technology
- Algorithm Helping Expunge 9000 Convictions Back to 1975
- 10 tech breakthroughs that could change how entrepreneurs do business
Terpenes
Women
- Women, aging and medical cannabis
- Cannabis use while pregnant and breastfeeding
- Canndora Founders Edition launches to Celebrate Women in Cannabis
States
Arizona
- Medical Cannabis: How patients get permits to use it
- Dr. Sisley Completes Cannabis for PTSD Study
- Lawmakers Weigh Bill to Define Concentrates as Medical
Arkansas
- Bill would prohibit medical cannabis advertising
- Democratic Party criticized Republican senator’s bill to ban medical edibles
California
- 25th annual Social Justice Summit at HSU
- Shasta Co. property owners fined for water violations
- California Could Run Out of Cannabis by Summer
- Legalization Reduces Criminal Records
- Oxnard homeless shelter receives 100 beds from dispensaries
- Oakland meditation center rooted in diversity and social justice
- Mendocino County issues temporary moratorium on hemp cultivation
California-First Nations
Colorado
- Denver held second expungement event
- Protect Colorado’s health, ban cannabis concentrates
- New bill provides greater access for medical cannabis
- Denver just made a big change on social-use cannabis
- Cannabis advocates wary as state considers e-cigarette limits
Delaware
Florida
- Legal Recreational Pot Could Come to Florida, Just Like Vermont
- Senator filed resolution to place legalization question on 2020 ballot
- Schools can’t give kids medical cannabis but parents can
- Ag Commish: Medical cannabis for kids should be left up to doctors
- Representatives filed legalization legislation
- Florida hemp production still a cloud of smoke
- Mayor of Cocoa Beach proposed allowing police to avoid low-level cannabis arrests
- MMJ cards from other states may be honored in Florida
- Florida A&M University Plays Key Role in Medical Marijuana Research
- Agriculture commissioner tweeted, “As our climate changes & trade wars continue, farmers are asking for alternative crops — #hemp has the potential to strengthen Florida’s agriculture industry, our state’s second largest economic driver. I’m committed to making Florida the gold standard for hemp production.”
- Lawyer and cannabis supporter John Morgan tweeted “Queen of Green has made the Ag Commissioner relevant again. Not just judging 4H pigs at fairs and riding around in a pick up truck doing nothing. @NikkiFried is building a 21st Century business for Florida. I’m as proud as a 4H pig in s#*t. She gets it!”
Georgia
- In the rush to legalize cannabis, we are harming our citizens and our nation
- House of Reps approved a bill to legalize syringe exchange programs
- House of Reps passed a hemp legalization bill
Hawaii
- Proposed law could spur industrial hemp industry
- Judiciary Committee Votes to Decriminalize Adult-Use
Idaho
Illinois
- Democratic-controlled Illinois sets eyes on legalization
- Lawmaker stresses importance of cannabis bills
- Lawmaker says legalization could drive economic growth
- Lt. Gov spoke about legalization as a social justice issue
- Illinois’ one and only hemp farmer expects it to be next big cash crop
- Legalization in Illinois Addresses Social Injustice
- Cancer patient frustrated by wait to get in MMJ program
Indiana
- Study cannabis before decision
- The Case For Legalization
- Hemp bill passes Senate with Gov. Holcomb’s support
- Bill would regulate hemp, ban some CBD products
- Gov. Holcomb admits he’s smoked cannabis, doesn’t support legalization
- Reform bills declared dead for the year
Iowa
- 78% of Iowans said they want MMJ program expanded
- 48% of Iowans open to adult use
- House speaker supports expanding MMJ law
- Des Moines Register editorial board calls to expand MMJ program
Kansas
- Hemp Symposium readies farmers for research program
- Industrial hemp: A possible avenue for a sustainable future
- Medical cannabis in Missouri creating new interest in Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
- Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee will hear 18 cannabis-related bills
- Medical cannabis is a high priority in legislature
- Maryland to legalize adult use of cannabis in 2020
- Baltimore state’s attorney started releasing anyone brought for cannabis
- Community groups call on Pugh to ask BPD for end to cannabis arrests
Michigan
- Appeals Court ruling upholds employer drug policy
- Finley: If pot is legal, treat it that way
- Michigan Explores Cannabis Tech to Bolster Business Activity
- Unlicensed medical cannabis delivery flourishes in Metro Detroit
- AG moving to dismiss some cannabis cases
- How Is Legalization Going So Far in Michigan?
- Passengers can’t smoke weed in car
- Communities struggle with pot decisions
Minnesota
Missouri
- Missouri holding public forums regarding MMJ program
- Regulators finalized a first draft of MMJ rules
- Regulators finalized hemp regulations
- Slow rules work crushes hemp crop hopes
- MMJ Hopefuls Have Already Earned Missouri $3 Million
- Legal weed leaves employees unprotected
Montana
Nebraska
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
- Activists Look To Outside Help For Planned 2020 Ballot Measure
- 1st Dispensary Set to Open Feb. 28 in Fargo
Ohio
- Local college students to expand hemp-focused startup at local malls
- Medical Cannabis Expo Heading to Akron
- Can Hemp Boost Farm Economy?
- Medical cannabis sales hit $1 million
- Majority of MMJ recommendations made by doctors at cannabis clinics
Oklahoma
- New MMJ bill comin
- MMJ program has brought in over $1.1M in business application fees
- State agency shifts focus to rising MMJ demand
- House committee approved bill to make possession penalties uniform across state
- Senate committee OKs legislation preventing denying gun licenses to MMJ patients
- Dispensary licenses outnumber QuikTrip and Starbucks combined
- State agency shifts focus to rising MMJ demand
Oregon
Pennsylvania
- Medical cannabis impact felt locally one year in
- For anyone listening, let’s forget about legalizing pot
- As Pa. moves toward legalization, Penn’s ban remains
- ‘Listening tour’ sparks up debate in Richland Township
Rhode Island
South Dakota
- Rep. Johnson Supports Hemp
- Lawmakers push forward on industrial hemp licensing system
- House OKs bill to fund industrial hemp licensing
- Agweek editorial board disappointed in Gov. Noem’s opposing hemp legalization
- Senate panel passes hemp bill despite big pressure from Noem
Tennessee
- Would legalization decrease crime in Memphis? Experts say no
- Hemp processing plant hopes to cash in on CBD boom
Texas
- Veterans call on state lawmakers to create MMJ program
- Sen. Cornyn criticized Dems for filing legalization legislation
Utah
- Rep. Ben McAdams opposes federal legalization but open to allowing banking access for state-legal cannabis businesses
Virginia
- Letter: Why I support cannabis and hemp legalization
- Southside farmers among hundreds at Industrial Hemp Summit
- 2nd annual hemp summit in Danville a success
- Lawmakers approve bill to charge drug distributors and manufacturers with felony homicide if customers fatally overdose
Washington
- Public meeting today regarding proposed moratorium on cannabis facilities
- AG said he would reach out to new U.S. AG to discuss cannabis
- State board considers requiring pesticide testing on pot
- Now you can buy your pot online
Washington, D.C.
West Virginia
Wisconsin
- Law enforcement concerned about cannabis reform plan
- New store specializing in hemp and CBD oil coming to La Crosse
- Gov Evers proposes decriminalizing minor pot possession
- City Council exceeded authority with cannabis directive
- An opening to legalize MMJ
Wyoming
International
As Expected The UN Delays Voting On Cannabis
Australia
Canada
- BC legal cannabis revenues disappoint
- Atlantic Canadians still buying more pot than rest of Canada
- Nearly 1 in 6 Canadians Have Used Cannabis Since Legalization
- Public safety minister is filing a bill expedite pardons for simple possession
- First Cannabis-Friendly Golf Course to Open in Canada
Canada – First Nations
- Legal cannabis could be economic kickstarter for First Nations
- Protestors clash with police over dispensary raid
Europe
- “We understand that the European Parliament would like to ease the access to cannabis and cannabinoids for medicinal purposes. And we heartily welcome these efforts. We think that Europeans should have access to the best medical treatments. Please allow doctors and patients to profit from the broad spectrum of the therapeutic effects of the cannabis plant. Please do not limit these treatment options to a few.” — The International Association for Cannabinoid Medicines
India
- Three crore Indians use cannabis; ganja in Northeast, bhang elsewhere
- Hindu warriors are putting on the world’s largest religious festival
Mexico
Netherlands
Peru
Portugal
Tasmania
Thailand
- Thailand Legalizes Medical Weed: What’s Next?
- You want medical pot? Don’t grow your own
- First legal cannabis farm has begun operations.
Uruguay
Zimbabwe
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