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As marijuana legislation continues to cast a larger net across the US and the world, it will be important to begin taking note of a few things. Many people have Googled “dispensary near me,” and were likely offered a number of options, depending on legality in your state. As it is, you may have had…

New York State, New York City in particular, has long been associated with pioneering new ideas. From Hip Hop, teddy bears, and fashion, to Studio 54, toilet paper, and pizzerias, New York City is synonymous with innovation. It’s surprising, then, to see New York join the game so late in its dealings with legalizing marijuana.…

The United States is coming around the bend on unanimously legalizing cannabis for medical and/or recreational use. It is moving slowly, but also surely making ground. Most of the focus here has been on Washington, DC and Virginia, which are still important stepping stones. Being a native of Virginia, I thought I’d never see the…

Sometimes when browsing a menu of tantalizing cannabis products, an important question is imminent: what kind of high do I want to get today? For the seasoned cannabis user, the decision is often based on the current mood, or the events that will follow that decision. Maybe a project is due, a party to go…

I remember the days of old, sending T-9 text messages, sitting and waiting for hours, calling scores of people. Finally someone calls, and you have to go meet them in a parking lot, or some other creatively shady way.  In the end, you were lucky to end up with a bag that was less than…

Malta has made history yet again, this time in a totally new way. After serving as a crucial naval base for most of the major early civilizations since roughly 5900 BC. On December 18th, President George Vella signed legislation legalizing the use of cannabis into law. This paved the way for Malta to become the…

A look at how marijuana taxes are levied, and how marijuana tax revenue is collected and allocated state-by-state. A Year in Reflection As we come to the close of another year, as people, we often go to a place of remembrance. Whether it be loved ones lost or gained, graduations, retirements, or any memorable event,…

You can possess cannabis in DC but you can neither buy nor sell it. However, that could change soon. It depends on the passage of the Safe Cannabis Sales Act of 2021 proposed by Mayor Muriel Bowser. If the proposed legislation sails through, adult-use marijuana sales could be legalized and available to DC residents aged 21 years and above.…

Nothing beats the feeling of walking into a cannabis dispensary. The vibrant aromas of different strains, coupled with friendly budtenders, can make any weed enthusiast want to spend all their time there, or better yet, work there.  When most people think about cannabis jobs, bud tending and growing are what come to mind. But, in…

Thanks to the diligent work of activists and lawmakers in Virginia, medical cannabis is now legal there for an extended list of qualifying medical conditions. Cannabis-based lotions, vapes, edibles, and oils, in addition to medical marijuana flowers, are all legal in the state.  Let’s take a deeper look into the history of marijuana legalization in…