The Rohrabacher-Blumenauer amendment protecting medical marijuana initiatives at the state level has survived yet another budget crisis. Early this morning, Congress has passed a $1.3 trillion spending bill comprising multiple budgetary areas, hence its "omnibus" bill designation. This massive bill, … Read more about Rohrabacher-Blumenauer Remains – Omnibus Passes Including Protections for Medical Marijuana
Cryptocurrency Event Causes Attendees to Get High
A cryptocurrency conference in New York is under fire after attendees reported feeling high, apparently after consuming marijuana-infused food without knowing that the food contained THC. The promotional materials for the $500 per ticket event held earlier in March, called Crypto Sanctum, … Read more about Cryptocurrency Event Causes Attendees to Get High
HB18-1101 Would Allow Marijuana Businesses to Have Publicly Traded Owners
A bill has been introduced in Colorado that would allow for some significant changes to the cannabis business industry in the state, allowing for increased opportunities for investment in marijuana businesses in the state. The bill, HB18-1101, "Concerning Measures to Allow Greater Investment … Read more about HB18-1101 Would Allow Marijuana Businesses to Have Publicly Traded Owners
Nearly 4% of Denver Electricity Use Now Devoted to Marijuana Growth
According to Colorado Public Radio News (CPR), data from the Department of Public Health and Environment in Denver indicates that 4 percent (4%) of the city's total electricity use is now devoted to the growth of marijuana. Cannabis, which has been legal in the state for medical use since 2000 (with … Read more about Nearly 4% of Denver Electricity Use Now Devoted to Marijuana Growth