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Is It Gas or Is It Trash – Derek Shirley

Recently I’ve been on a bit of a personal mission. If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you already know I’ve never been great at telling people what they want to hear. I’d rather tell people what I actually think, whether they agree with me or not. That’s

Black and white photo of Senator Scott Cyrway in a checkered shirt and tie with an American flag in the background, overlaid with a cartoon dog and text questioning Maine cannabis policy reform

Maine Politicians Are Attempting to Rewrite Cannabis Laws and Making a Mess

Let’s get one thing straight. There’s probably not another Senator in Maine I’ve disagreed with more over the years than Senator Scott Cyrway, the same guy now standing front and center as the anti-cannabis poster child behind this new Adult-Use Ballot Initiative. And what’s this thing include? Oh, just a

BioTrack + Metrc = BT Government? Or Just More Corporate Confusion?

In a move that could significantly shift the future of cannabis regulation in the U.S., track-and-trace heavyweights Metrc and BioTrack announced a strategic partnership last week that has already thrown several state programs, including New York’s, into disarray. At the center of the announcement is a new entity called BT

Weed Rescheduling: Lots of Smoke, Still No Fire

Picture this. You’re at a high-roller dinner at a private golf club in New Jersey. Plates cost more than your car, and the guest of honor is the sitting president. Between bites and backslaps, the conversation shifts from Wall Street to weed. “We need to look at that,” the president

Cannabis is Demonized While Alcohol Gets a Free Pass

If this story involved THC, your aunt Linda would already be spamming Facebook about drug-laced drinks targeting kids. There’d be Senate hearings, pearl-clutching pundits, and Moms Against Everything would be trending harder than pumpkin spice in September. But since it’s alcohol — and a beachy, influencer-approved brand like High Noon

Cannabis is Demonized While Alcohol Gets a Free Pass

If this story involved THC, your aunt Linda would already be spamming Facebook about drug-laced drinks targeting kids. There’d be Senate hearings, pearl-clutching pundits, and Moms Against Everything would be trending harder than pumpkin spice in September. But since it’s alcohol — and a beachy, influencer-approved brand like High Noon

Protecting the Future of Cannabis Culture with Safe Practices

You know, it’s one thing to catch a weed brownie at a party that hits harder than expected. That’s been part of stoner folklore for decades. But what went down in Newmarket, New Hampshire in March 2023 wasn’t some giggly edible mishap — it was an avoidable screw-up with real

Protecting the Future of Cannabis Culture with Safe Practices

You know, it’s one thing to catch a weed brownie at a party that hits harder than expected. That’s been part of stoner folklore for decades. But what went down in Newmarket, New Hampshire in March 2023 wasn’t some giggly edible mishap — it was an avoidable screw-up with real

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Fighting Mold Myths in Cannabis with Facts and Data

I recently read an MJBiz article talking about “Mold in Cannabis is not a Significant Health Risk” and I do agree that it’s not a SIGNIFICANT health risk and here’s why:  Nearly 30 years into legalized cannabis since California’s medical program launched in 1996 we now have real-world public health

Cannabis mold statistics

Fighting Mold Myths in Cannabis with Facts and Data

I recently read an MJBiz article talking about “Mold in Cannabis is not a Significant Health Risk” and I do agree that it’s not a SIGNIFICANT health risk and here’s why:  Nearly 30 years into legalized cannabis since California’s medical program launched in 1996 we now have real-world public health

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How the SHIP Act Could Impact Cannabis Culture – What the Industry Needs to Know

Yo what’s good fam. Derek Shirley here, aka gettinghighwithcats, your friendly neighborhood craft cannabis policy “know it all” and proud dirt-under-the-nails storyteller from the Beard Bro Media. Let’s talk real quick about something important: the SHIP Act.  Now before your eyes glaze over at another acronym from some D.C. suit,

SHIP Act would help cannabis culture

How the SHIP Act Could Impact Cannabis Culture – What the Industry Needs to Know

Yo what’s good fam. Derek Shirley here, aka gettinghighwithcats, your friendly neighborhood craft cannabis policy “know it all” and proud dirt-under-the-nails storyteller from the Beard Bro Media. Let’s talk real quick about something important: the SHIP Act.  Now before your eyes glaze over at another acronym from some D.C. suit,

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Maine Medical Community Not Going Down Without A Fight

l, here we are again, somehow, I’m still standing (with 2 disabled accounts LOL). Like a damn cat with nine lives, Maine Medical keeps dodging death blows. Out of the 36 cannabis related bills that hit this session, two of them could’ve gutted the soul of the medical program. And

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Maine Medical Community Not Going Down Without A Fight

Well, here we are again, somehow, I’m still standing (with 2 disabled accounts LOL). Like a damn cat with nine lives, Maine Medical keeps dodging death blows. Out of the 36 cannabis related bills that hit this session, two of them could’ve gutted the soul of the medical program. And

RECAP: Maine Cannabis Summit Recap Hosted by State Rep. David Boyer

On January 3rd, over 90 stakeholders from across Maine—farmers, employees, patients, and consumers—gathered to discuss the upcoming legislative battle in 2025 and the significant issues facing Maine’s Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis markets, particularly with the state’s now-infamous Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP). This free event, which included a complimentary lunch,

Jingle Bells, High as Hell with Tastefully Baked Connoisseur’s Club Box!

Maine is lucky enough to have about 1600 caregivers to serve its 109,000 in-state medical patients and probably even more out-of-state patients who rely on Maine’s Medical Program for affordable access to better canna medicine than their home state. The majority of the time, these out-of-state patients come from a

Expanded Recall Effects 23 Adult-Use Stores in Highly Regulated Market

On October 11, 2024, as part of an ongoing investigation, the Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) issued a mandatory recall for select pre-ground adult-use cannabis flowers, pre-rolls, and blunts produced by Nova Farms. The products were recalled due to the presence of Microbials (aerobic bacteria and Enterobacteriaceae) and Yeast and

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Meta’s Continues Cyber Cleanse of Cannabis Pages on Instagram

Back in August of this 2024, CEO Mark Zuckeberg of Meta admitted the Biden administration in 2021 pressured him into censoring content on his platform due to “safety concerns” Why is this important to cannabis pages now? Let’s start from the top.  Running a social media page for cannabis brands

When Was Maine’s First Cannabis Recall?

On September 10th, the Office of Maine Cannabis Policy proudly announced Cannabis Cured as its “first yeast and mold recreational product recall” and said it “…made possible due to testing and tracking requirement” because if you remember from previous articles the largest difference between Maine Medical Cannabis Program and its

Is it Myth or is it Mold?

An update to this article has been written by Derek Shirley, which you can read below the original article. Remember the Discovery Channel show “MythBusters”? Well, here in Maine we sure have a real moldy mystery on our hands. Some might be thinking I’m talking about the “42% of medical

Who Will Champion Cannabis Rights in Politics?

As summer comes to an end, and as the election propaganda (on both sides) starts piling up, who is going to be the “best” political party (federally) for cannabis moving forward for America? First off, when I say “best,” what the fuck does that mean?” In my personal opinion “the

Director Of OCP In Maine Comes Under Fire

In my years of working in and around cannabis policy, I have never seen anything like it. State Representative David Boyer, (R) Poland, ME, is causing the “good kind” of trouble up in Maine’s State Capital. On Feb 15th, 2024 The representative has created a petition asking Maine’s Governor Janet

Maine The Latest State To Propose On-Site Cannabis Consumption

In the shadow of the pine-clad hills, a burgeoning debate is unfolding, one with implications that stretch far beyond the coast of the Pine Tree State. In the heart of Maine, lawmakers are embroiled in discussions that would carve out a new space in the cannabis industry—literally. We’re talking about

Showing Up Is Half The Battle As A Medical Cannabis Patient

THE GIG IS UP! On September 26th, Maine Medical Cannabis caregivers and patients piled into 19 Union Street and filled not one, but two overflow rooms in addition to the main room. The sign-in line wrapped almost the whole way to the stairs. But one thing I noticed right off

Maine’s New Cash Crop

When you think of Maine products what do you think of? I think a majority of people think of lobster! If you live in the New England area (or maybe farther) you might be familiar with Maine’s potato, blueberry, and even our maple syrup industry, which brings in a cool

Maine Adult-Use Marijuana Rules Met With Opposition

Happy Holidays! Well, maybe it’s just a Maine cannabis holiday, but either way it’s cannabis rule making season in Maine! On Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 there was an official “kick off” party held by the Office of Cannabis Policy for the Adult-Use proposed rule change public hearing. There were about

Main(e) Conflict Of Interest

What’s Good LA, and Beard Bro Pharms community! Derek Shirley here back reporting from Maine! In today’s article we are going to be talking about a familiar term you might hear around the industry these days, conflict of interest.  I know you cool cats probably know what conflict of interest is

A Look Inside Maine’s Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis Market

What’s Good LA, and Beard Bros Pharms community! My name is Derek Shirley, born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pa. After catching a felony for 4 ounces of cannabis, I became a cannabis nomad for several years. I went from living in Pittsburgh to Flagstaff, AZ, to now where I call

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