By The Cannabist Network Alex Park and his two partners wanted to grow cannabis commercially without using an excessive amount of energy, a problem that has plagued indoor marijuana cultivation. The post Boulder-based Vera aims to take high energy use out of marijuana cultivation equation appeared first on The Cannabist. …read more Source:: The Cannabist

By The Cannabist Network He described marijuana as a “very real danger” and has said its effects are “only slightly less awful” than those of heroin. The post Marijuana movement energized with Sessions out as attorney general appeared first on The Cannabist. …read more Source:: The Cannabist

By Marijuana Moment Marijuana’s ability to mitigate pain is well-established in scientific literature — and two new studies offer fresh evidence of how cannabis can be beneficial to patients suffering from different kinds of pain. 1. People Who Consume Marijuana Experience Lower Levels of Pain and Have Higher Pain Tolerance Compared With Those Who Abstain…. Read more »

By Nicolas Juarez Three Democratic lawmakers poised to chair major House committees have each gone on the record saying marijuana reform will be on the agenda in the next Congress when they and fellow party members take control of the gavels. Rep. Maxine Waters of California, who’s expected to chair the House Financial Services Committee,… Read more »

By Marijuana Moment The last remaining young Democrat in Congress to vocally oppose the legalization of marijuana has changed his mind. “I believe legalization is our best chance to actually dedicate resources toward consumer safety, abuse prevention, and treatment for those who need it,” Democratic U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III of Massachusetts wrote in an… Read more »

By Marijuana Moment The gurus at Whole Foods Market have spoken: hemp products, already incredibly popular, will be a top 10 food trend in 2019. In a press release, the company said it relied on “seasoned trend-spotters” who have “more than 100 years of combined experience in product sourcing, studying consumer preferences and participating in… Read more »

By sweiss Since vaporizers are expensive AF, there’s no better day to get one than Black Friday. Whether you’re looking to get your first vaporizer, upgrade your cheap vape pen, or buy someone a holiday present they’ll use for years to come, here are some places to find great vaporizer deals on Nov. 23. Cloudious9… Read more »

By Marijuana Moment Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, a longtime ardent marijuana legalization opponent, announced Nov. 16, 2018, that he is stepping down as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee in order to take over a separate leadership position, potentially paving a path forward for cannabis legislation in the 116th Congress. Next in line… Read more »

By The Cannabist Network Although falling marijuana prices imply that some entrepreneurs are going to go bankrupt, the bigger financial hit will be felt by states that tax marijuana based on its price. The post Marijuana is getting cheaper. For Colorado and some states, that’s a problem appeared first on The Cannabist. …read more Source::… Read more »