“As a Council it’s our job to do right for the people in our city whose lives have been adversely affected by the War on Drugs. The City’s Social Equity program is at the crux of our efforts to right these wrongs.”
– LA CIty Council President Herb Wesson

Welcome To The Weekly Roll Up – A Compendium of The Week’s Cannabis News

Vermont

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Happy 4/20, VT: It turns out your green friend is pretty expensive

Vt. governor won’t sign marijuana bill without saliva testing provision

Vermont still a gray area when it comes to green

Scott flags constitutional concern on pot sales bill

Passage of pot bill may hinge on controversial saliva test

Interview with a pusher: drugs on campus

4/20 smokers ignore social justice

Ag Agency Releases Proposed Rules for Hemp Growers

House Struggles With Full Legalization

Reform criminal justice and legalize

Regional

 Connecticut

• Heartbroken wife fights against legalizing recreational
• Congressman hopes to ease federal restrictions on MMJ
• Senate authorizes pilot program for production, sale of hemp

 Maine

• Proposal would put Mainers first in line for licenses
• First Cannabis Industry Rules Released
• Maine wants to develop ‘craft cannabis’ market

 Massachusetts

• Great Barrington store joins ‘social equity’ program
• For pot entrepreneur, growth’s the focus
• MA cannabis store gets almost half its business from NY
• UMass Cannabis Reform Coalition: Education, advocacy, community
• Rachael Rollins, Alex Cora, Roger Lau lead bolder, more diverse group
• NY’s Legalization Struggles Are Huge Win for MA
• Voters to decide on limiting pot shops
• CCC program eyes boost for those harmed by old pot laws

 New Hampshire

• Cannabis is legal in states around NH, but it’s not easy to get
• Legalization Bill Debated In Senate Committee
• Our Turn: Cannabis and the public’s health
• Opponents to legalization double down
• Pot prohibition supporters dominate Senate hearing

 New Jersey

• MMJ patients win huge protections from being fired
• MMJ: Better than Ibuprofen?
• Joint Statement on Legalization
• Essex County Dem To Teachers: Why So Silent On Legal Weed?
• Stockton University Hosts Forum to Explore Economic Impacts of Cannabis

 New York

• These counties have the state’s highest rates of cannabis arrests
• Exploring hemp production in NY

National

 Animals

• Can cannabis help your suffering canine or cat?

 Arts/Entertainment

• Graphic Novel Explores How Racism Made Weed Illegal
• ‘Broad City’ Made Women Feel Included in Stoner Culture
• ‘Grass is Greener’ gives informative, but biased, look at legalization
• A Sex Educator’s Thoughts on Netflix’s “Sex Education”
• Filming begins on “THE GREEN DREAM”

 Business

• Cannabis Companies Want to Give You a “Wellness Experience”
• Gender Gap in the Legal Cannabis Movement
• Ambitious cannabis companies are high on design
• Big Cannabis is growing. Can craft cannabis survive?
• Merrill Lynch launches cannabis sector coverage
• 1906 Artisinal Edibles for High Functioning Adults
• High Times accused of Women of Weed trademark infringement
• Did a Cannabis Company Just Patent the Spliff?

 Cannabis

• Is It Possible to Consume Organic Cannabis?
• America’s Boom in Illegal Weed
• Cannabis Wave Taking Over Every Room of the House
• How Much Does Weed Have in Common With Other Substances?
• Just How Big Is Legal Cannabis?
• What Is CBG and How Is It Different from CBD?
• Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Kief
• When Taking A Break From Cannabis Is A Good Idea

 CBD

• Breakthrough in Water Soluble CBD Technology
• CBD reduces impairment caused by cannabis
• Is it OK to Smoke Hemp for CBD?
• Can CBD Topicals Help With Tattoo Aftercare?
• Project CBD in the News

 Culture

• Celebs Cashing In With Cannabis Products
• Patrick Schwarzenegger says Arnold inspired him to quit cannabis
• The ‘Wild West’ of Weed Is Dying Out. Here’s What’s Replacing It
• Amy Schumer’s Cannabis Message to Pregnant Women Draws Fire
• Barney Frank Was Into Legalization, Gay Marriage Wicked Early
• Are Celebrity Brands The Future Of The Industry?
• NBC’s Tom Brokaw Reveals He Takes MMJ to Relieve Cancer Pain
• Half Of Americans Think The Smell Of Weed In Public Is A Real Problem

 Driving

• Here’s what pot smokers think about driving while high
• Legalization Not Linked To Increased Traffic Deaths
• Half Of Cannabis Users In The US Think They’re Fine To Drive Stoned
• Many drivers who test positive for cannabis have a child in the car

 Education

• Industrial hemp club starts on campus one year after student petition
• Cannvas Selected as Provider of Cannabis Education

 Environment

• Is Cannabis Farming Sustainable?
• Is Eco-Friendly Cannabis A Myth?

 Events

• Cannabis Week in New York – May 28-June 2

 Fashion

• Cannabis and Fashion Explore Sustainability Together
• Why You Should Wear Hemp

 Federal

• Congressional Committees Outline Plans For Cannabis Reform
• Bill Introduced To Allow Cannabis Use In Federally Assisted Housing
• Government says cannabis involvement can derail citizenship
• The SAFE Banking Act Would Be a Giant Leap for Legal Cannabis
• Why are big insurance companies pushing for the SAFE Banking Act?
• Federal Legalization Is Close
• Congressional Dems Focus Heavily on Cannabis Reform
• Weed Industry Burning Millions on DC Lobbyists, Getting Nowhere
• Bill filed to automatically seal cannabis conviction records
• USDA accepting applications to protect hemp intellectual property
• Ofc of Personnel Mgt urged to drop question about criminal diversion program
• Federal Legalization Must Learn from California

 Food & Bev

• This $50 Weed Pizza Could Be The Future of Edibles
• CBD Gummies Were One Of The Most-Googled Foods Of 2018
• Cruelty Free Cannabis Cuisine
• South Central Cannabis Cuisine
• Texas BBQ On Weed

 Growing and Making

• How to Grow Close-up Ready Cannabis From Seed
• Everything You Need to Grow Weed Indoors

 Happiness and Joy

• 7 Ways to Spark More Joy in Your Cannabis Routine

 Health

• Here’s what cannabis actually does to your body and brain
• The ‘Gateway Drug’ is Alcohol, Not Cannabis
• How CBD can help with menopause symptoms
• Will cannabis help you work out?

 Hemp

• Mitch McConnell Says Hemp Could Replace Tobacco
• Industrial Hemp is fast booming business
• USDA guidance clears hemp cultivation seeds for import to USA
• Hemp Is No Ordinary Crop and Market

 History

• Inside the treasure hunt that launched April 20 cannabis ‘holiday’
• The Real Origin of 420 Lies With a Bunch of High School Kids
• An Astrological Look at the History of Cannabis
• A Brief History of Cannabis – Part 1
• Why the 1970s Effort to Decriminalize Cannabis Failed
• Your cannabis-related memorabilia could be a historical artifact

 Hypocrisy, Prevarication, and Outright Lies

• Cannabis use undermines “good moral character” for immigrants

 Law Enforcement

• Where the war on weed still rages

 Legalization

• Is Nationwide Legalization Just Around the Corner?
• Legalization looks promising, but plenty of questions remain
• Corporate America embraces 420 as pot legalization grows
• Legalization is a Racial Justice Issue
• Battle For CA Access Roadmap For States Considering Legalization
• Experts Say Legalization’s Future is Now

 Medical

• States with legal MMJ have seen a drop in workplace deaths
• MMJ Use Rising Among Cancer Patients
• Cannabis for Insomnia?

 Parenting

• What It’s Like to Tell Your Kids You Love Weed

 Podcasts

• The Roll-Up #84: Bean’s Mystery History of 4/20
• David Lee Roth Launches New Episode
• Future Farm Technologies Inc. George Groccia Appears on “Blunt Talk”
• B-Real Tells Joe Rogan About Smoking Weed With Mike Tyson
• Could a revolutionary podcast change America’s criminal justice system?
• How did an effort to decriminalize cannabis get turned into legislation
• Craig Gross opens conversation about Christians using cannabis
• Houston takes center stage in race for the White House

 Politics

• John Boehner can score big on pot deal with legalized weed
• Beer and cigarette makers join the pot lobbying parade
• PayPal Joins Cannabis Banking’s Lobbying Ranks in First Quarter

 Presidential Campaign

• Where Every Candidate Stands on Cannabis Reform
• Elizabeth Warren Reiterates Support For Legalization
• Where Seth Moulton Stands On Cannabis
• Hickenlooper Looks Back on Cannabis Policy
• Harris says she would pardon prisoners convicted of drug-related crimes
• Joe Biden has a problem with pot
• Why Weed Advocates Aren’t Happy About Joe Biden’s Candidacy

 Relationships

• Cannabis-loving couple gets married at a weed dispensary on 4/20 at 4:20pm

 Science

• ‘Cannabis Is A World Of Mystery,’ Says A Nobel Prize Winner Working In Weed

 Sex

• Sex and the Stoner
• Model Reveals How Smoking Weed Has Positively Affected Her Sex Life

 Social Justice

• Ben & Jerry’s Makes Racial Inequality Video of Drug Convictions on 4/20
• Ben & Jerry’s Demands Congress Expunge Cannabis Convictions
• Why Ben and Jerry’s 4/20 Campaign Actually Matters
• Fighting for Social Equity to Aid Those Most Hurt by the War on Drugs
• Prohibitionists have become drug war profiteers
• Five Black Cannabis Businesses To Follow
• Activist touts legalization as a Black empowerment
• Working in cannabis industry could keep immigrants from becoming citizens
• Cannabis Companies Are Thinking Ahead and Tackling Big Social Issues
• Cannabis Legalization Has a Racial Component
• 5 Black cannabis activists ensuring the ‘green rush’ is inclusive
• Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Tweet Casts Light on Racial Impact of Cannabis Crimes
• We Should All Enjoy the Same Freedoms and Liberties as Each Other

 Social Media

• Social Media Marketing Helps Cannabis Companies Reach the Masses

 Spirituality

• The Saga of Sister Kate: A Weed Nun on a Mission to Heal the World

 Sports

• Andrea Vergani Suspended After Testing Positive For Cannabis
• Ex-Super Bowl player believes “sensible” cannabis policy coming to NFL

 Studies

• Cannabis users likely to weigh less than non-users
• 4/20 Traffic Accidents Claim Curbed
• To test the munchies, researchers offer a choice: chips or an orange?
• Cannabis Addiction Linked to Genetic Variants
• MS Patients Reduce Use Of Meds Following Cannabis Therapy
• CBD Content In Commercial Products Typically Less Than Advertised
• Plant-Derived THC/CBD Extracts Reduce Dementia Symptoms
• National Cannabis Study
• CBD effective anti-seizure, antipsychotic, neuroprotective, antidepressant

 Stuff

• Product Ideas For Experienced Consumers And Newcomers
• The next frontier for cannabis vapes: mood-specific formulas

 Terpenes

• Strains for People Who Love Earthy Terpenes

 Travel/Tourism

• Where to find cannabis-friendly campgrounds

 Women

• Breaking the cannabis glass ceiling
• Women In Cannabis
• Women work to gain foothold in evolving cannabis industry
• Black Women Are Working To Eliminate The Racial Stigma Of Cannabis
• The Black Women Who Are Going Green
• Breaking Down Barriers For Black Women Entering Cannabis Industry
• Putting Their Money Where Their Mouths Are
• Why is the number of women in cannabis declining?

 Work Life

• Some Meetings Would Be Better If I Were a Little Bit Stoned

States