Specialty vaporizer manufacturer Double Barrel announced that it has entered into an exclusive partnership with Verano Holdings that will create new markets for its patented flagship product. News of the deal was revealed at the opening of MJBizCon, a cannabis industry convention taking place this week in Las Vegas. Under the deal, Double Barrel will…
The post AutoNation Stops Discrimination Against Weed Users appeared first on High Times. Hiring practices and employment-related drug tests are some of the tension points that seem to surface when states legalize weed. If cannabis is legal in a state, can employers still drug test job applicants or employees for weed? Can they refuse to…
Published: Aug 14, 2017, 8:03 am • Updated: Aug 14, 2017, 8:03 am By Erik Schelzig, The Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The treatment of her sister’s back injury has caused Republican gubernatorial candidate Beth Harwell to reevaluate Tennessee’s ban on medical marijuana. Harwell, who is speaker of the state House of Representatives, told a…
Published: Mar 12, 2018, 10:01 am • Updated: Mar 12, 2018, 10:06 am By Amy Taxin, Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A well-known Republican on Friday filed papers to join a crowded field attempting to oust longtime GOP Congressman Dana Rohrabacher from his seat, one of four in and around Orange County that…
Have you ever bought weed and wondered why half of it was, essentially, scraps and dust? Or, better case scenario, you smoked most of your good buds, and you’re left with scraps at the bottom of the bag? While it might not be your ideal set of buds to pack your bowl, it’s not like it won’t…
By Reginald Byron Jones-Sawyer Sr. A majority of Californians voted in support of legalizing medical and adult-use cannabis. Clearly, the people believe that cannabis is not a dangerous drug when sold and consumed responsibly — and that the cannabis economy, once legalized and regulated, can serve in the best interest of Californians. Many have asked…
The post Yet Another Deadly Prison Uprising In Mexico appeared first on High Times. There was yet another deadly prison uprising in Mexico. The latest grim manifestation of the unrelenting prison crisis in Latin America comes from the northern Mexican state of Nuevo León. Authorities confirmed last week that the riot resulted in the deaths of 16 inmates and…
Published: Nov 27, 2017, 2:03 pm • Updated: Nov 27, 2017, 4:30 pm By Katie Shapiro, The Cannabist Staff For the ramblin’ man and woman, here are some weed- and travel-themed ideas to take on an adventure. Because, not all who wander are lost, as they say. (Images provided by brands unless otherwise noted) SilverStick…
This is the second installment in a cannabusiness series by financial expert Jeff Siegel. Please find Part 1 HERE. Organic food. It’s not so hard to find these days. From Whole Foods to Wal-Mart, it’s actually quite abundant. Most of my food actually comes from local organic farmers that I’ve known for years and, of course, trust….
Published: Sep 6, 2017, 8:11 am • Updated: Sep 6, 2017, 8:11 am By The Associated Press SOLDOTNA, Alaska — The chairman of the board that regulates Alaska’s legal marijuana industry is defending himself against conflict of interest questions. Peter Mlynarik told Soldotna radio station KSRM he was involved in getting to the local ballot…