Texas medical marijuana faces a steep uphill climb to implementation
In the Lone Star State, the thrill of a modest victory for Texas medical marijuana advocates has since been muted by the thud of dull bureaucracy.
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Alaska marijuana testing lab closes, leaving only 2 in state
Steep Hill Alaska, of Anchorage, declared in an Instagram post that the lab is “suspending cannabis testing operations on March 31.”
Colorado gov’s weed advice for California: Focus on edibles, home grows, pesticides
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper played sage to California on Tuesday, warning lawmakers there’s a “steep hill” ahead in legalizing recreational marijuana.
Buyers beware: California cannabis sold Jan. 1 could be tainted
Any marijuana sold when recreational sales become legal Jan. 1 in the nation’s most populous state will have been grown without regulatory controls that will eventually be in place.
There’s something fishy with Alaska’s marijuana potency testing results
A committee will look at issues regarding the testing of Alaska cannabis products amid inconsistency in potency results from different labs.
Insider: Only 15% of California’s cannabis growers can meet strict new standards
Starting in January, when California’s vast legal marijuana market opens, all cannabis must be tested — and most chemicals will be banned.
Trading veggies for herb: Produce grower planting cannabis in million-square-foot greenhouse
Large-scale greenhouse-grown cannabis is about to explode in Canada, where a fruit-and-vegetable giant is joining forces with medical cannabis producer. And bigger grows are also a stateside endeavor.
Is GMO weed inevitable, given Big Ag’s entry into the cannabis industry?
While genetically altered marijuana strains have yet to find their way into the marketplace, some who study the cannabis genome say it’s only a matter of time before they do.
S 02, Ep. 44: Cannabist Show: He innovated live resin; He created the Duby social network
Guests: live resin innovator Kind Bill and Duby CEO Alec Rochford, discussing marijuana concentrates, weed in the United States and pot on social media.
Cannabist Show: He innovated live resin; He created the Duby social network
Guests: live resin innovator Kind Bill and Duby CEO Alec Rochford, discussing marijuana concentrates, weed in the United States and pot on social media.
Inside story on how Texas advocates are mobilizing for marijuana reform
Legalizing marijuana hasn’t been easy anywhere, but Texas presents a unique set of challenges. Author Neal Pollack dives into an “advocacy training” session.
Now that California has legalized, will consumers be bowled over by the potent products?
‘This marijuana is not like the old marijuana’: A closer look at the THC potency trend in California cannabis.
Super Silver Lemon Haze (marijuana review)
Our reviewer appreciated Super Silver Lemon Haze’s ability to kick him into gear, and he was able to withstand the brief moments of paranoia it provided, for its relaxing yet cerebral high.
Doctors seek to open Maryland medical marijuana testing facility
Testing is required by state law for cannabis growers, which presented an opportunity for the group of four doctors.
Can I see your license? California weed faces regulatory upheaval
California blazed a trail to legalize medical marijuana 20 years ago. But the Golden State is only now confronting the full complexity of regulating consumer safety and business practices in an industry that’s ballooned to an estimated $2.7 billion annually.
Dazed & Infused: Five legit reasons why your edibles high is unpredictable
When shopping for pot, it’s simple to grab a sativa for energy or an indica for sleep. But trying to do the same with edibles is impossible. And here’s why.
No Colo. weed in High Times’ Strongest Strains issue?
If you read High Times’ annual “Strongest Strains on Earth” issue recently — or watched the accompanying video (below) — you might have noticed that the 2015 list lacked cannabis from a certain Rocky Mountain state that launched its legal recreational marijuana program well before any others.
Lab: Edibles’ potency more accurate than a year ago, but buyer beware
Cannabis consumers in Colorado can trust the potency claims printed on the packaging of marijuana-infused edibles more than they could one year ago, according to new lab testing data commissioned by The Denver Post.
Special report: 15 months in, edibles safety still concern for Colorado
Much of Colorado’s regulatory debate around edibles has focused on preventing accidental ingestion. But the manner in which edibles affect a person raises the question whether more should be done to educate buyers before they leave the shop.
Svelte smokes: Four strains of ‘skinny pot’ that won’t bring on the munchies
Like Skinnygirl and its creator Bethenny Frankel, ‘skinny pot’ is old news. Here are four strains that never leave our pot critic rummaging through the fridge for needless snacks.
Harlequin (marijuana review)
Strain Theory: I usually love sativa-dominant hybrids like this for the mood and energy stimulation. Instead, the high-CBD Harlequin proved contemplative and internalized a lot of my energy.
Strongest strains: How potent can today’s marijuana plant truly become?
Every year for the past three years, High Times has held Cannabis Cups in both the U.S. and the Netherlands. We’ve been to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Denver, Detroit and Amsterdam. Next year, we may add even more.
Why NORML branched out into new digs in Denver
While the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws has chapters all over the U.S., NORML only has one actual office outside of its headquarters in Washington DC — and it just opened in Denver this week.
Cannabist Q&A: Medical edibles vs. rec; tax plans; Amsterdam-esque tourism
This Q&A handles readers’ questions on cannabis matters. Topics include rules and limits on medical edibles; Colorado 2014 tax revenue results so far and the state’s spending plans; and an out-of-towner wondering if any pot shops offer “sampler packs” for pot tourists.
Mandatory THC testing for edibles begins in Colorado
For the first time, makers of marijuana-infused cookies, cupcakes and candies were required to submit samples to newly licensed independent labs for testing, starting Thursday.
