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Florida’s Amendment 3, the adult-use cannabis legalization constitutional amendment that required at least 60% voter support to pass, failed to garner enough votes on Tuesday, The Hill reports. With 95% of precincts reporting results on Tuesday night, only about 57% of Florida voters had supported the amendment. Smart & Safe Florida, the campaign behind Amendment 3, noted that with a “strong majority” of voters supporting legalization, they remained eager to work with lawmakers to pursue adult-use reforms even though the campaign had fallen short of the 60% support threshold required to pass. The campaign was primarily funded by Trulieve, the…

A Minnesota judge has delayed the Office of Cannabis Management’s (OCM) licensing lottery for social equity cannabis licenses due to lawsuits filed by applicants whose applications were denied, CBS News reports. OCM officials denied about two-thirds of the state’s cannabis social equity applications last week, citing a glut of paperwork issues and cases of some individuals trying to “flood” the pool with multiple applications. Several rejected applicants filed lawsuits last week saying they had been denied unfairly. The lottery was supposed to be held Tuesday but Ramsey County Judge Stephen Smith ordered the delay to give time for the court to…

When it comes to CBD, low doses are typically more stimulating, while a higher dose of CBD may be generally more sedating or anxiogenic. These different effects are attributed to what’s known as the CBD biphasic dosing curve. Understanding more about the biphasic effects of CBD can offer a better understanding of the various factors that influence the effects you experience when taking CBD. Ultimately, this will help you determine the best dose of CBD for your personal needs. Key Takeaways CBD contains a biphasic dose-response curve, which means low doses can be stimulating and higher doses may be more…

For women in the United States, health and wellness are among the leading motivators to try cannabis products or use them more frequently, according to a newly released poll exploring what women want in marijuana. When it comes to picking between cannabis products, meanwhile, price is by far the leading factor. Among all women 21 and older who participated in the new YouGov poll, the top six reasons given for what would encourage them to “try cannabis products or use them more frequently” were all therapeutic. They included the potential to improve sleep quality, manage pain and discomfort, promote relaxation,…

 Written By Joshua Bainbridge – Content Executive at JM Wholesale  You know that feeling when you finish a disposable vape and toss it, wondering where it’ll end up? Those days are fading fast as the vape industry takes big steps towards sustainability. Out with the old regular disposables, and in with the new – refillable disposables using nic salts so you can reuse the device before finally recycling it responsibly. A few of the top examples are the Zap! Instafill 3500 with its removable battery or the Elfbar AF5000 for maximum refills. Even better, swap disposables completely for refillable…

By Dakika Esrael Far far across the valley comes the sound of an almighty procession Zion bound. Chanting chanting Iyabinghi drums yunder and yant the call to redemption, Babylon doomed to fall, Iyudgmant to come through Ivine intervention. Funde dance, Kette skip, Bass yunder, riddims praise Rastafari, the prophesied Anointed One, Jah the Redeemer in his biblical and kingly character. The year is 1930, and revelation of the newly crowned Black King of Ithiopia is proclaimed by the Brethren of Rastafari unto the world as the fulfillmant of biblical prophecies relating to the second coming of Christ on earth in…

On Thursday, November 7th, Vince Sliwoski, Aaron Pelley and Fred Rocafort held a post election discussion “Post-Election Cannabis Wrap – Smoke ’em if You’ve Got ’em”. Watch the replay! Key Takeaways from the “Smoke ’em if You’ve Got ’em – 2024 Post Election Cannabis Wrap” Webinar: Panelists: Vince Sliwoski: Oregon Business lawyer specializing in cannabis and commercial real estate. Aaron Pelley: Experienced in cannabis law since Washington’s legalization in 2012. Fred Rocafort: Trademark attorney working closely with the cannabis team. Election Results Overview: Most 2024 cannabis ballot measures did not pass. Florida, South Dakota, and North Dakota saw failures. Nebraska became…

These days, more and more folks are looking to cannabis for its potential therapeutic benefits. But this complex plant can get pretty confusing with so many compounds floating around. Two terms that cause head-scratching for sure are THCA vs. What about delta 9 – the code that sparks a thrilling journey into the unknown? If you’re feeling puzzled, you’re definitely not alone. Folks who are new to the scene might think THC is THC. You hear it all the time. “This bud has high THC,” or “that edible has a low THC dose.” Makes it sound like it’s all the…

The declining sales in recent months continue a pattern seen throughout 2024. By Jim Small, Arizona Mirror Arizona’s marijuana market saw continued softening in late summer, with September marking the lowest combined sales total of 2024, according to preliminary tax collection data. September recreational marijuana sales reached $67.3 million while medical sales clocked in at a paltry $15.8 million, for combined sales of $83.1 million—the lowest monthly total this year and almost $9 million less than in August, when recreational sales hit $74.8 million and medical sales were $17.8 million. And three months make a trend, as July recreational sales…

Voters in Nebraska on Tuesday passed medical cannabis reforms with voters approving the legalization measure 71% to 29% and the regulation measure 67% to 34%, according to Ballotpedia data. Both measures needed passage in order for a medical cannabis industry to operate in the state; however, the final decision as to whether they will take effect will be up to a state court which has heard arguments over the last week about whether the campaign collected signatures in accordance with state law.  Lancaster County District Court Judge Susan Strong on Monday ruled that state officials must count the votes, but she…