California legalized cannabis for adults in 2016. But the city of Beverly Hills remains a cannabis-free zone. It does not allow any cannabis-related businesses within its limits – not even for medical purposes. Now comes an 81-year-old rabbi who’s running for city council for the express purpose of changing this. https://forward.com/news/national/440806/beverly-hills-california-cannabis-rabbi-jewish/
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The US Now Has Its First CBD-Infused Fast Food Joint, Called Illegal Burger
I’d like my burger medium well with tomatoes, lettuce and fries. And, can I also have some CBD with that too. Yes folks, it’s here. Illegal Burger, a fast food company in Colorado is now offering CBD-infused burgers. You cannot yet get a CBD shake to go with the burger but that may be just …
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Study: Cannabis Use Among Seniors Increased 75% In 3 Years
Wondering why grandma has been so jolly lately? It may be the dope she’s smoking. According to a recent study, the number of seniors (65+) using cannabis has increased by a whopping 75% since 2015. And, although there are big increases across the board (age, race, gender, etc.), it was especially significant among higher income, …
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What Percentage of Americans Smoke Marijuana?
Are you among the 12%? According to a recent Gallup poll 12% of US adults say they smoke weed. A number that has remained unchanged for several years. But, as you will see, this varies significantly be age, gender and political ideology. Even by geography; people in the South smoke less than the rest of …
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Michigan town ‘stinks;’ Council buys marijuana odor device
Bessemer (pop 1,905), a small town in Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula is buying an odor-detection device and drafting an ordinance to crack down on the unpleasant smell of blooming marijuana plants. According to one council member, “You can smell marijuana everywhere. We’ve got people who can’t sit in their backyard because the smell from their …
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Illinois announces nearly $11 million worth of recreational cannabis sold in first 5 days
Recreational marijuana seems to be a big hit in Illinois with long lines at dispensaries and sales of close to $11 million in the first 5 days. These are much higher sales numbers than Michigan and Colorado reported during their first week of recreational cannabis sales.
Chicago Airports Install ‘Cannabis Amnesty’ Boxes
You are at the airport in Chicago and realize that you’ve not consumed all the marijuana products you purchased. What do you do? Both O’Hare and Midway have set up “amnesty boxes” for you to dispose of your unused weed before going through the TSA checkpoint. Very considerate, don’t you think? The police will check …
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Is Coca-Cola Looking to Get Into Cannabis?
Cannabis beverages are becoming more and more mainstream, especially in Canada, where they are legal. And, big beverage companies like Constellation Brands and Molson Coors have gotten involved in producing cannabis-infused beverages. Rumors suggest that Coca-Cola may also be thinking of getting into the game. The company has denied it, but I would stay tuned for more on this. …
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Most employers in Nevada can no longer utilize pre-employment drug tests for marijuana
Looking for a reason to move to Vegas? We’ve got one! As of January 1, employers in Nevada can no longer use pre-employment drug tests for marijuana as a hiring practice. Nevada is the first state to do this. After all, if you can legally smoke at home, why should this prevent you from getting …
The age of cannabis rosé is here. Do the weed wines taste like bong water?
Looking for a new after-work wind down drink? Or, perhaps an aperitif to stimulate the appetite for dinner? How about a glass of cannabis rosé? In the last few months, three California companies have released nonalcoholic, cannabis-infused rosés: the women-centric brands House of Saka and Viv & Oak, and the stoner-friendly Rebel Coast. Welcome to …
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