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Florida Lawmakers Poised to Allow Patients to Smoke Medical Marijuana, but is it Smoke and Mirrors?

Eric HoppesFebruary 13, 2019

Yesterday Florida lawmakers on a key House panel approved smokable medical marijuana, but all is not as it seems. Last month Governor Ron DeSantis gave the Florida Legislature an ultimatum, lift the smoking ban with new legislation or he would remov... Read More...

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Florida Welcomes the Largest Medical Cannabis Conference in Orlando

Eric HoppesFebruary 11, 2019

Get Ready Florida, The Largest Medical Cannabis Conference Will Be Here in on Feburary 22nd 2019 Conference agenda: Giles says, "Our goal is to help educate those who are curious, and to help those who may be afraid t... Read More...

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Marijuana Convictions are Starting to Disappear in Many Big Cities as Prosecutors Refuse Cases

Eric HoppesFebruary 9, 2019

Top Baltimore Prosecutor Marilyn Mosby is making headlines as she joins several other major cities in refusing to hear marijuana possession cases. Baltimore has one of the nation's highest big city murder rates and only 25% of homicides are solved. W... Read More...

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Groundbreaking New Legislation in Oregon After Overproduction of Marijuana Forces Lawmakers to Consider Exporting Surplus

Eric HoppesFebruary 7, 2019

Interesting reports coming out of Oregon as marijuana supply is currently exceeding demand. A new proposal set to be presented to state legislators this year suggests exporting cannabis could be the answer to the state's dilemma. After Oregon legali... Read More...

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Controversial New Additions Create Rising Tensions and Surprising Last-Minute Vote Changes in Florida Senate as Medical Marijuana Smoking Bill Advances

Eric HoppesFebruary 5, 2019

Pressure from Governor Ron DeSantis regarding access to smokable marijuana in Florida has caused a chain of events which has left some lawmakers and advocates worried. After making statements last month giving the Florida Legislature an ultimatum to ... Read More...

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Four Oklahoma Men Arrested for Aggravated Drug Trafficking in Historic 18,000 Pound Bust but Tests Indicate Shipment Was Not “Marijuana”, Actually Hemp

Eric HoppesFebruary 3, 2019

New tests in an Oklahoma trial prove that charges against four men involved in an alleged drug trafficking operation may be misplaced. Defense attorneys, upon hearing the results of the tests, have called for charges to be dropped in an enormous 18,0... Read More...

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New Developments Regarding the Marijuana Smoking Ban in Florida as State Senator Jeff Brandes Submits Bill Seeking Repeal

Eric HoppesJanuary 29, 2019

The medical marijuana smoking ban in Florida has been the center of attention recently as advocates ranging from attorney John Morgan to current Governor Ron DeSantis have spoken out on the issue. As of yesterday, it appears legislation may be in the... Read More...

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Consumers Should Look for More than THC Content When it Comes to Cannabis, Many People Miss the Bigger Picture

Eric HoppesJanuary 28, 2019

When many consumers are faced with the new experience of purchasing cannabis legally from a regulated dispensary, they can often find themselves overwhelmed looking only at the THC content of what they are buying. This isn't just a rookie mistake tho... Read More...

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All Eyes on Florida Legislature as Gov. DeSantis Says Voters Have Spoken on Smoking Medical Marijuana, Now it’s Time to Listen

Eric HoppesJanuary 25, 2019

Last week Governor Ron DeSantis, surrounded by a number of high-profile cannabis influencers, announced that if legislation surrounding Amendment 2 does not change by mid-March he would take action himself. The State of Florida, under the di... Read More...

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Michigan Businesses Begin ‘Gifting’ Cannabis While Population Awaits the Arrival of Legal Dispensaries

Eric HoppesJanuary 16, 2019

Recreational, or adult use, cannabis was just legalized in Michigan, but one hurdle stands in the way of voters trying to access their newly passed privilege. Similar to the struggles seen in Massachusetts, the immediacy of legalization means marijua... Read More...

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Cresco Labs acquires Columbia Care in Mega-merger

Why Social and Economic Inequity will Continue to Get Worse with Florida’s Thriving Medical Cannabis Program

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Add New Rules to Florida’s Medical Cannabis Industry

Can Nikki Fried and the 2022 Governor’s Race Change Florida’s Cannabis Industry Forever?

Despite Grey Area in Law, Texas Begins Arrests for Delta-8 THC

Locked out and Left behind: The Truth About Why Florida Refuses to Award a Minority Medical Marijuana License.

Apple Now Allows Cannabis Companies On Its App Store, While Google Maintains Ban

Here’s Why You Won’t See New Florida Cannabis Dispensary Licenses Any Time Soon

Gov. DeSantis rips away Telehealth from desperate Cannabis patients – risking their health and safety.

Florida Lawmakers Poised to Allow Patients to Smoke Medical Marijuana, but is it Smoke and Mirrors?

Florida Welcomes the Largest Medical Cannabis Conference in Orlando

Marijuana Convictions are Starting to Disappear in Many Big Cities as Prosecutors Refuse Cases

Groundbreaking New Legislation in Oregon After Overproduction of Marijuana Forces Lawmakers to Consider Exporting Surplus

Controversial New Additions Create Rising Tensions and Surprising Last-Minute Vote Changes in Florida Senate as Medical Marijuana Smoking Bill Advances

Four Oklahoma Men Arrested for Aggravated Drug Trafficking in Historic 18,000 Pound Bust but Tests Indicate Shipment Was Not “Marijuana”, Actually Hemp

New Developments Regarding the Marijuana Smoking Ban in Florida as State Senator Jeff Brandes Submits Bill Seeking Repeal

Consumers Should Look for More than THC Content When it Comes to Cannabis, Many People Miss the Bigger Picture

All Eyes on Florida Legislature as Gov. DeSantis Says Voters Have Spoken on Smoking Medical Marijuana, Now it’s Time to Listen

Michigan Businesses Begin ‘Gifting’ Cannabis While Population Awaits the Arrival of Legal Dispensaries