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Blazing up in the courtroom get Tennessee man jail time, to no one’s great surprise

- January 30, 2020April 25, 2020 0746

When I was 20, I did some pretty stupid shit. It was barely balanced out by doing some pretty cool shit, a small fraction of which still holds up today to the merciless scrutiny of the young peoples. But much as the meme proclaiming that while “you may be cool, but

Robberies Of Washington State Cannabis Facilities Leads to Changes

- January 6, 2020April 25, 2020 0722

Officials at the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WLCB) have responded to requests from numerous cannabis businesses to make a change in the way information about the businesses is shared with the public. After several cannabis businesses were recently burglarized, the WLCB has agreed to remove a map on its

Portland’s Shadowbox Farms Was Robbed of Cannabis, Carts

- November 6, 2019April 26, 2020 0990

Stealing isn't cool. It never has been, and never will be. Be it a candy bar or an election, you shouldn't take things that don't rightfully belong to you. Of course, dear reader, this is something you already know, nor do you need the admonishment that you should not purchase

Authorities Seize 10 Million Cannabis Plants Posing as Hemp

- November 5, 2019April 26, 2020 0752

The plant that produces the flowers you smoke to get all high and stuff—which we will call "cannabis"—differs in appearance from the hemp plant that doesn't get you high but is capable of producing the CBD that's going to fix everything wrong with you. It doesn't differ by much, but it

Someone Is Robbing Washington Cannabis Growers

- September 6, 2019April 26, 2020 0763

With all the expensive and visually intimidating security equipment and other measures that licensed cannabis producers are required install and maintain, you wouldn't think weed thefts would be a concern. Sun-grown and greenhouse crops are a different story, based on the tens of thousands of square feet they occupy. But indoor?

3 Pounds Of Cannabis Results in Life Sentence

- May 31, 2019April 26, 2020 0694

Legalized cannabis programs have generated tax revenue and created jobs, and have also moved cities and counties to implement expungement programs to remove previous cannabis-related arrests and convictions. But these programs only go so far, and there are still those who may not be eligible for expungement but deserve their freedom. Should

Florida Man Does Stupid Stuff With Cannabis

- March 26, 2019April 27, 2020 0882

If there's a news story that involves bizarre, stupid, or downright stupid and bizarre behavior, it's usually taking place in the state most likely to not be missed when the climate change floods come. Don't @ me, I'm right about this. I've lived in Florida, so I speak with some unwanted authority. There's

A Program To Target Minneapolis Cannabis Users Of Color Has Been Discontinued

- June 12, 2018June 14, 2020 0747

The face of a young black man is shown in a black and white photo

While there are legit issues with cannabis here on the West Coast, overall we have it pretty good. Supplies are plentiful, selection is bountiful, and new strains and products are refined and released regularly. And in cities everywhere along the coast, there continues to be discussion and action around the issues