Where Do They Stand? Chris Christie
September 29, 2023
Chris Christie has decided to take another go at the presidential election. He ran in 2016, but after struggling to gain support, he pulled out
Chris Christie has decided to take another go at the presidential election. He ran in 2016, but after struggling to gain support, he pulled out
Minnesota Governor Walz last week appointed its first director of the Office of Cannabis Management, Erin DuPree, which lasted all but one day after reports
Missouri is one of the latest states to embrace the legalization of cannabis, both for medical and recreational use. With this expansion comes a shift
The SAFER Banking Act has been making headlines recently after passing through the Senate Banking Committee with a 14-9 vote. This bill, which aims to
Thailand has been making headlines in recent years for its progressive stance on cannabis. In 2022, the nation became the first in Asia to decriminalize
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports has formally recommended the removal of cannabinoids, from its list
As we watch new states here in the US and countries around the world legalize marijuana, the stigmas behind being a cannabis consumer, and the
Chris Christie has decided to take another go at the presidential election. He ran
Minnesota Governor Walz last week appointed its first director of the Office of Cannabis
Missouri is one of the latest states to embrace the legalization of cannabis, both
The SAFER Banking Act has been making headlines recently after passing through the Senate
Thailand has been making headlines in recent years for its progressive stance on cannabis.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of
As we watch new states here in the US and countries around the world
The Pennsylvania Senate took a significant step towards improving access to medical marijuana for
California has long been at the forefront of drug policy reform in the United
Leafly a well-known online resource and marketplace for all things cannabis. It provides consumers
PTSD is a mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is
When you think of Maine products what do you think of? I think a
A Florida Homegrow Campaign in Florida, going under the ballot name Home Cultivation of
The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) Lab Division recently issued a notification to
The Network Show returns to Los Angeles bigger and better. The show was a
The recently passed Assembly Bill 1207 in California proposes significant restrictions on the packaging
The Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act is a newly proposed Federal
It comes as no surprise that Republicans are resistant to cannabis reform. Recently, a
For our next stop along The Cannabis Trail, we visit Sol de Mendocino cannabis
California’s longstanding struggle to maintain a secure and efficient plant identification program for cannabis
In Pennsylvania, cannabis and cannabis-infused tinctures are largely legal, provided they have been purchased
The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) is a federal law that prohibits the use, possession,
As the cannabis industry continues to expand and evolve, states are introducing new regulations
Ron DeSantis is running for the 2024 Presidential election as a prominent opponent to
The Minnesota Supreme Court has issued a ruling in the case of Adam Torgerson
The Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) has announced the 30-day application period for the first
New York State’s Cannabis Control Board has recently approved new rules that will allow
The California Senate has approved a bill that could change the landscape of cannabis
Happy Holidays! Well, maybe it’s just a Maine cannabis holiday, but either way it’s
High Times, known for its iconic cannabis lifestyle magazine and brand, recently announced a
On Aug. 2, the 4th Appellate District Court of California made a ruling on
At the University of California Berkeley, a new center offers an innovative and immersive
Retailers in Massachusetts have achieved a significant milestone in cannabis sales after only five
Thirty-five years ago, in September 1988, a DEA administrative law judge ruled that marijuana
New York recently legalized adult-use cannabis in March 2021, encouraging social equity applicants to
A recent YouGov poll commissioned by clinical trials startup Lindus Health from the UK
The mouthwatering Live Resin Vaporizer Cartridges from Alive & Well have been a hot
In 2020, Arizona passed Proposition 207, which legalized the recreational use of marijuana. But in
It’s been a busy week in California, with many recent legislative changes with regards
In Colombia, marijuana legalization has been a hot topic for some time now. With
The Miracle in Mundelein is set to be the first cannabis consumption event in
What’s Good LA, and Beard Bro Pharms community! Derek Shirley here back reporting from Maine!
A recent cannabis study from Canada published in the Journal of Cannabis Research showed that
Oregon cannabis cultivators got some much-needed relief last week when the state’s Court of
The American Psychological and Psychiatric Association (APPA) and BrainFutures have recently released the first
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made his position on how he would handle drug
Texas is one of the few states that has yet to legalize medical marijuana
California officials recently uncovered a disturbing trend among some of the state’s largest cannabis
The cannabis industry has been a roller coaster of ups and downs, but recent
Since the early days of cannabis reform, anti-cannabis proponents have argued that marijuana use
What’s Good LA, and Beard Bros Pharms community! My name is Derek Shirley, born
For our next stop along The Cannabis Trail we visit the town of Garberville
The cannabis industry is booming, and St. Louis is looking to get in on
In a recent editorial published in the journal Addiction, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) claims that
California could be one step closer to interstate marijuana commerce, potentially opening up new
According to recent data, seniors are one of the fastest-growing demographic of cannabis consumers.
We have published for, written about and supported Edwin Rubis for years now. It
New York has just opened its doors to a new kind of market –
Minnesota is the latest U.S. state to legalize recreational marijuana as of August 1,
On August 18th, MMJ BioPharma Cultivation Inc., a Medical Marijuana research company, filed a
A study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Monitoring the Future survey has
New York State’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has been hit with a preliminary
The German cabinet passed a bill to legalize adult cannabis use and cultivation. While
For our next stop along The Cannabis Trail we visit Huckleberry Hill Farms in
Delta-8 THC is an analog of Delta-9 THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. It
Humboldt County, USA – In a groundbreaking collaboration that marries heritage and innovation, the
Luxx Lighting has amended their counterclaims from March 13, 2023, against industry gardening and
In May, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a bill into law that further
The State of Ohio is considering legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis in November 2023.
Mike Pence has a long history of anti-cannabis sentiments and has spoken against both
The narrative on psychedelics has been changing rapidly over the past few years in
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) recently adopted a resolution
Positioned on the leading edge of cannabinoid innovation, HIBEGONE is an all-natural, hemp-derived, federally
The opioid crisis has reached epidemic proportions in the United States, with over 100 people
The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) has issued a product recall for over 62,000 cannabis
The state of Alabama recently reissued its first round of medical cannabis licenses, a
It’s a record-breaking month in Michigan – cannabis sales have exceeded all expectations by
Eaze has found itself in yet another lawsuit. At this rate they will soon
A recently released Gallup poll has revealed that more than half of Americans have
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled in favor of the plaintiff,
The first-ever cannabis farmers market in New York opened on August 10th in the
Tilray Brands, Inc. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to
The recent string of lawsuits by veterans and multistate operators (MSOs) against the Office
We have heard it said that “Your Pre-roll is your business card” which, when
The California-based cannabis delivery service and marketplace Eaze is the target of a lawsuit
For our first stop along The Cannnabis Trail we visit the Plantshop Cannabis Lounge
Trulieve is a Florida-based cannabis company that has recently made strides to expand its
The Oregon cannabis industry is in a state of upheaval after former Oregon Liquor
Cannabis is now legal in many states, and more are legalizing it every year.
Beard Bros Pharms Executes First Step of National Expansion Plan August 8, 2023 Blackstone,
Maryland’s first month of adult-use marijuana sales has been nothing short of remarkable. The
Jesse Ventura, former Governor of Minnesota and professional wrestler, recently announced his plans to
President Joe Biden said in a public statement on cannabis reform in 2022 that
The state of Minnesota is making history as it has become the latest state
The cannabis industry has seen a significant decrease in federal lobbying spending over the
California is progressing toward psychedelics reform, with two separate campaigns pushing for ballot initiatives
The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) granted a conditional license to the first independent
Florida has been cracking down on cannabis and hemp products in the last few
Cresco Labs and Columbia Care, two of the largest cannabis companies in the United
On July 27th the Cannabis Drinks Expo happened at the South San Francisco Conference
The city of Detroit is set to open its second round of limited marijuana
Mastercard recently announced that financial payment companies must stop allowing U.S. customers to purchase
The Ohio marijuana legalization effort is back in the news again, with activists just
Veterans in the United States finally have something to celebrate in reference to cannabis
Announcing the Traveling The Cannabis Trail Series, A Cultural Journey in collaboration with Beard
NBA superstar Kevin Durant has long been a proponent of cannabis, publicly advocating for
For years, the two infamous Schedule I drugs – cannabis and psychedelic mushrooms –
Santa Barbara County, California, was one of the first to pass legislation for legal
The cannabis industry in Vermont has been hit hard by the recent floods. As
The Nevada legislature recently approved several bills that provide a much-needed boost to the
On Saturday morning, beachgoers in Neptune Beach had an unexpected visitor on their shoreline
The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act is a bipartisan marijuana banking bill
New York recently dramatically shifted its cannabis licensing process, approving over 200 new retail
Sacramento, California, July 21, 2023 – The Women’s Canna Awards, produced by Debutante Honors,
The former President Donald Trump has made his opinion on drug trafficking very clear
New York City recently announced the launch of its Cannabis NYC Loan Fund, which
Note from the author: We are making generalizations and exaggerations in this article to
The state of New Mexico recently revoked the license of an Albuquerque adult-use cannabis
There’s been a great deal of debate in the emerging cannabis industry about intellectual
The medicinal use of cannabis for veterans is an important and timely topic, given
Ukraine is making strides toward the legalization of medical cannabis. This measure could grant
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is an annual bill that sets forth the
UC San Diego recently received a $1.5 million donation from Eugene Jhong to fund research into
Multi-state cannabis operator, MariMed Inc., took a stand for the marijuana industry by re-enacting
On July 11th, Meta announced a major update to their advertising policy on Facebook
Mendocino County, CA: California cannabis brand Terphogz has released the following statement regarding its settlement
Virginia has been on the edge of Adult-Use Marijuana for several years. In 2021,
Pennsylvania Senators Dan Laughlin (R) and Sharif Street (D) recently announced new legislation to
Connecticut recently passed a cannabis legalization law allowing adults 21 and older to cultivate
The state of Montana is no stranger to challenging issues, particularly when it comes
One of the most destructive pests in Cannabis, especially outdoor cultivation, are the various
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently
In a groundbreaking move, Australia has become the first country in the world to
The cannabis community is buzzing with excitement about the 710 holiday every year. But
In 2016, California voters approved Proposition 64 (Prop 64) to legalize marijuana possession, cultivation,
Ground-breaking new cannabis food and beverage experience features exclusive demos, in-depth presentations and expert
Seed Junky Genetics and Berner & Cookies are two very well-known brands in the
New York has secured a $150 million investment from Chicago Atlantic Admin, LLC for
The Skittles/Zkittlez trademark lawsuit between Wrigley’s and Terphogz LLC has been finally resolved. Wrigley’s,
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and its player’s union have recently signed a collective
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Maryland made history this weekend by becoming the latest state to begin recreational marijuana
The state of Wisconsin has recently seen a push from lawmakers for cannabis legalization
Luxembourg has taken a historic step towards ending its prohibition policy against cannabis, becoming
The state of Florida is currently contemplating a proposal to legalize adult recreational use
The June 2023 PPIC Statewide Survey revealed that California voters remain overwhelmingly positive about cannabis
The Denver Psychedelics Science Conference was recently graced with a special guest: NFL MVP
Of the 6,000+ species of thrips documented, much less than 1% are agricultural pests.
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is the regulatory body responsible for ensuring
The world of cannabis consumption is vastly different from the majority of its pharmaceutical
The Center for the Science of Psychedelics (BCSP) at UC Berkeley surveyed U.S. registered
The U.S. cannabis industry is a rapidly expanding market, yet the number of businesses
Los Angeles, CA – June 28, 2023 – Jointly, a leading cannabis discovery and
The National Football League (NFL) and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) recently announced an over $500,000
Several recently proposed bills have been geared toward providing veterans with access to cannabis
You may have recently heard about Catalyst Cannabis filing suit against Glass House Brands.
Colombia has had a long-running effort to legalize marijuana that came up short last
The term psychedelic therapy describes a group of therapies that employ classic psychedelics, such
The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) recently announced the launch of its Local
Psychedelic therapy is a type of mental health treatment in which psychedelics (like LSD,
Nevada recently passed the marijuana bill SB 277, which lowers licensing fees and increases
As we watch new states here in the US and countries around the world
There had been talk recently in the industry about Herbl having problems. Some of
While many retail dispensaries claim to be about their local community, a chosen few
The scientific community has jumped on the bandwagon admirably in psychedelics, psychedelic therapy, and guided
In a landmark ruling, an Arkansas Circuit Judge declared 27 medical marijuana laws passed
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is the governing body for college sports. The
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) has issued a stay on all proceedings related
The Cannabis Candy Child Safety Act, AB 1207, authored by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand
We often talk about Beard Bros operating at the intersection of the culture and
California-based Catalyst Cannabis launched a lawsuit in the Los Angeles County Superior Court against
The state of Missouri recently rolled out a micro-licensing program with the intention of
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) recently completed an analysis of current truck-driving marijuana
Twitch, the popular live-streaming platform owned by Amazon, recently updated its branding rules regarding
The entourage effect is a term used to describe the combined action of all
Wednesday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and regulators raided seven unlicensed cannabis shops in
In January 2023, Rhode Island Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul A. Suttell provided an
Last week on June 5th, Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV) and Congressman Joe Neguse (D-CO) introduced
Terpenes are a large and diverse class of organic compounds secreted in plants’ essential
In a recent vote, Colombia has moved closer to legalizing cannabis. This is the
In December 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion
A recent study has revealed that frequent cannabis users have lower body mass index
Cannabinoids are a group of chemically diverse compounds found in the cannabis plant, which
The ATF recently issued a warning to Minnesotans that people who use marijuana cannot
As the cannabis industry continues to grow and evolve in New York, the state
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a vital part of the human body that helps
California Bill AB 374, which passed the state assembly with an overwhelming 64-9 vote
On May 30th, members of the New York State Cannabis Control Board voted to
Minnesota is making waves in the plant medicine and harm reduction movements, creating a
Cannabis legalization has become a significant topic of conversation in the last few years,
A study conducted by the University of California San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine found
The cannabis industry has been growing exponentially, with more states legalizing medical and recreational
New York has announced that it will be allowing cannabis farmers’ markets this summer
The green revolution is upon us, and business opportunities in the cannabis industry are
SB 58, a bill sponsored by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-CA), has recently passed the
This month, state senators in Oregon sent a letter to U.S. Attorney for Oregon
The Stoned Ape Theory is an evolutionary hypothesis proposed by American psychonaut and ethnobotanist
The 2018 Farm Bill was meant to provide hemp farmers and processors with much-needed
In 2016, Massachusetts residents voted in favor of legalizing recreational marijuana use. Ever since
SAN FRANCISCO, May 26, 2023 – Operation EVAC, a highly-regarded Bay Area organization committed
As Maryland prepares for the implementation of adult-use marijuana legalization, a major change in
In honor of May being National Military Appreciation Month, we are highlighting some of
For new consumers, one of the biggest impediments to buying cannabis is the lack
In a move to reduce qualifications for law enforcement employment, Nevada regulators are proposing
Recent research from the University of California, Los Angeles, offers some encouraging news for
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill that would legalize adult-use cannabis use by people
The American Medical Association (AMA) recently conducted a survey in Australia to assess the
California’s cannabis industry is facing an unprecedented crisis, with cannabis companies going out of
Arizona is paving the way to be a leader in psilocybin-assisted therapy with their
Canopyright, a patent-pending, blockchain-powered marketplace that puts breeders’ rights first, has announced the full
The cultivation and use of cannabis have been the subject of much debate in
Greenfield, MA – Flower Expo, a B2B cannabis tradeshow, is set to launch on
In honor of May being National Military Appreciation Month, we are highlighting some of
Leading cannabis operators Kiva Sales & Service, Lowell Farms, Nabis, Sunderstorm, and other key
If you’ve been a cannabis consumer for any length of time, you have tried
While many retail dispensaries claim to be about their local community, a chosen few
The cannabis industry in Missouri has faced many financial hurdles due to its federal
Beard Bros is excited to announce that, in partnership with Catalyst Cannabis., that we
Psilocybin has gained momentum in recent years, and reform efforts are making significant progress
Currently, marijuana is prohibited in Colombia except for medical use. However, there has been
Oklahoma has decided to take a step toward cracking down on illicit marijuana operations
The taxation of marijuana has been a contentious issue since the plant was first
The governor of New Jersey, Phil Murphy (D), recently signed a bill into law
Robert C. Randall was an American glaucoma patient turned activist who, in 1976, was
In honor of May being National Military Appreciation Month, we are highlighting some of
The cannabis industry is growing rapidly across the United States as more states are
Saturday, May 13th, SoCal CannaBar, a locally-owned event production company, is pleased to announce hip-hop
The NBA recently clarified on the new CBA agreement between players and the league
Many retail dispensaries claim to be about their local community, a chosen few really
On 17 July 1971, United States President Richard Nixon designated drug abuse as “public
Minnesota is on the verge of legalizing cannabis after both chambers of the state
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed Senate Bill 442 in the final hours of the
You know, when you get high, and the weirdest stuff starts running through your
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) recently announced that it has authorized the sale
In November 2022, over 60% of Maryland voters approved a legalization bill for recreational
Shemia Fagan was appointed Oregon Secretary of State in 2020 after securing the Democratic
In honor of May being National Military Appreciation Month, we are highlighting some of
Hemp-derived cannabinoids, such as cannabidiol (CBD), are compounds derived from hemp plants and used
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced new drug testing policies that allow
Sen. Scott Wiener (D-CA) presented a bill in the California Senate to make it
Amendment 3 was approved by Missouri voters in November 2022, allowing Missourians to cultivate
On Friday, April 28th, the Minnesota Senate voted 34-33 along party lines to pass
At last count, there are 44 states with medical cannabis systems in place. Georgia
On Wednesday, Congress saw the reintroduction of the Secure and Fair Enforcement or SAFE
Texas has long been lagging behind the rest of the country regarding cannabis policy
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A recent poll conducted by CBS News revealed that most Americans now consider using
Athletes have always been role models in society, with their feats of strength and
The hemp industry faces an uncertain future after experiencing a major plunge in 2022,
Delaware Governor John Carney has decided to allow pending legislation that legalizes recreational cannabis
The Preparing Regulators Effectively for a Post-Prohibition Adult Use Regulated Environment (PREPARE Act) is
The U.S. Congress is considering several bills that would provide legal Federal access to
The Parabola Center for Law and Policy is a think tank that works to
Making a cheap pre-roll is pretty straightforward. All you have to do is source
Treating Anxiety and Depression With Medical Marijuana Do you have to drag yourself out
The use of CBD in professional sports has grown remarkably over the past few
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Curaleaf is one of the country’s largest cannabis multi-state operators. It produces and distributes
The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) voted unanimously two years ago to stop penalizing
Hemp production and distribution were made legal under federal law in 2018 with the
Alas, our two favorite holidays have arrived – the last day of Snow Emergency
Bonner, MT – As the cannabis industry continues to grow, consumers are becoming more
Germany had initially planned to legalize cannabis and create a legal framework for its
Rick Johnson, the former GOP state House Speaker and Chairman of Michigan’s Medical Marihuana
The initial and ongoing success of Missouri adult use cannabis sales can be attributed
New Mexico has seen a dramatic surge in cannabis sales in the first year
The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) recently sent a letter to congressional
In human health, the medical sector has offered abundant western medicine and recommendations to
Los Angeles, CA – On April 20, 2023, Green Street, Two Bit Circus and
In August 2022, police officers from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office raided Afroman’s Ohio
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Medical marijuana has become a common treatment option for people suffering from chronic pain
Ayahuasca, a powerful psychedelic brew, has been used for centuries by indigenous tribes in
Grassroots community group Bay Staters for Natural Medicine, which has more than 3,000 volunteers
Pipp Horticulture has quickly become the industry leading Mobile Vertical Growing Solutions provider, with
Don’t be startled by the title! As with any project, logistics play a big
Psilocybin, commonly known as the psychedelic substance found in magic mushrooms, has a long
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association have recently announced a tentative seven-year
Cannabis ag-tech innovator pays homage to its employees and its industry SACRAMENTO, Calif., April
New York State took a significant step forward in expanding access to legal cannabis
In a historic move, the Delaware Senate passed House Bills 1 & 2 on
In a satisfying move forward, local Washington D.C. lawmakers had a set of marijuana
After many years of failed attempts in the state legislature, Kentucky Bill SB 47 –
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Are you ready for some exciting news? A Republican lawmaker in Idaho has recently
Nevada senators recently held a hearing on a psilocybin legalization bill, discussing a proposed
Expanding research on psychedelics as a potential treatment for mental health conditions like depression,
Local news reports have stated that under the state’s workers’ compensation law, insurers can
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The scientific community has jumped on the bandwagon admirably in psychedelics, psychedelic therapy, and
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Montana has one of the fastest-growing cannabis industries in the United States. After adults
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Juliet was right about roses. The smell is in the flower, not the name.
Medical marijuana legalization has been a hot topic for decades, with proponents arguing that
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Minnesota senators in a key committee have made inroads for Minnesota marijuana laws. The
A step in the right direction for MDMA and Psilocybin, with Nevada lawmakers filing
A recent federally-funded twin study has revealed that individuals in legal cannabis states using
“Big Fish want more of the pond.” That’s the first impression one gets when
Thanks to advances in pre-roll filling machines and a decline in bulk flower prices,
U.S. citizens using medical marijuana between 2013 and 2020 grew at an average annual
It has been five years since the farming of hemp was legalized under the
We have always thought that one of the best ways to normalize and increase