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Illinois and Michigan To Start Legalized Cannabis Programs

- December 31, 2019April 25, 2020 0926

One midwestern state recently began, and another is about to begin, regulated cannabis sales, and it’s worth looking at what numbers have been racked up for the first, and what's expected for the other. First up, Michigan—whose state motto makes it sound like they may already be high (“Si quaeris peninsulam

The VA Continues To Block Access to Cannabis for Veterans

- June 25, 2019April 26, 2020 0832

Last week, Oregon Congressperson Earl Blumenauer was in the midst of, uh, congressing, which for him includes introducing, co-sponsoring, and supporting congressional legislation, often around cannabis issues. In this case, Blumenauer was pushing for an amendment that would have allowed doctors within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to recommend cannabis

Florida And Oklahoma Advance Medical Cannabis Programs

- August 9, 2018July 4, 2020 0810

A pair of hands hold a small amount of cured cannabis

When I used to tour the country with various bands and artists, two of the least cannabis-friendly states we'd hit were Florida and Oklahoma. (The time I was asked to let the chief of police in a small Florida town onto our tour bus—in which nearly every flat surface was covered

What Does It Costs To Grow Cannabis? Anyone? Bueller?

- October 1, 2014August 27, 2020 0820

I'm starting to think no one likes me. Not uncommon, but still... I've spoken to at least five people, posted on six sites, and sent 10 emails. My only question: "How much does it cost to grow six indoor cannabis plants, from seed or clone, to completion?" That's an important question, because the

Cannabis Grower Wanted: Must Work For Free

- September 17, 2014June 14, 2020 0686

A grow room is filled with numerous blooming cannabis plants

SO, YOU HAVE your Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) card, and you've checked out the local dispensaries. But let's say you want to try a particular strain the dispensaries don't carry, or maybe you want to save some money. In Oregon, you can designate a third party as your grower. There