Cannabis And Culture

DuPage County Hemp Farm Receives Grant to Build Electric Vehicle Chargers

DuPage County Hemp Farm Receives Grant to Build Electric Vehicle Chargers

A DuPage County hemp farm, Kerry Farms, is among the recipients of a $12.6 million grant aimed at building chargers for electric vehicles (EVs). The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) will provide Kerry Farms with nearly $480,000 to establish the chargers. These funds are made available through the 2016 Volkswagen settlement, from which Illinois received […]

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USDA Acknowledges Hemp as a Valuable Crop by Renaming Trade Advisory Committee

USDA Acknowledges Hemp as a Valuable Crop by Renaming Trade Advisory Committee

In a significant move highlighting the growing recognition of hemp as a valuable commodity, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the renaming of a trade advisory committee to prominently feature hemp among a select group of specialty crops. This symbolic gesture reflects the agency’s evolving understanding of cannabis and its derivatives, such as

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New York Introduces Cannabis Farmers' Markets

New York Embraces Cannabis Farmers’ Markets to Tackle Supply Glut

The cannabis industry in New York has been grappling with a significant supply glut, prompting the state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) to introduce a unique solution. In an effort to address the surplus of cannabis products and provide opportunities for licensed growers, the OCM has announced plans to allow cannabis farmers’ markets. This groundbreaking

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Hemp Building Materials Shaping the Future of Sustainable Construction

Hemp Building Materials: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Construction

Discover the groundbreaking potential of hemp building materials, as they take center stage at the annual Innovative Housing Showcase on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. From hempcrete to hemp wood flooring, these eco-friendly alternatives are set to revolutionize the construction industry. Unleashing the Power of Hemp The US Hemp Building Association (USHBA) will showcase

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Insomnia Now a Qualifying Condition in New Mexico's Medical Cannabis Program

Insomnia Now a Qualifying Condition in New Mexico’s Medical Cannabis Program

The New Mexico Department of Health has recently expanded its medical cannabis program by including insomnia as a qualifying condition. Effective from June 1, patients suffering from insomnia will be able to enroll in the program, providing them with a legal alternative to expensive medications commonly used for sleep disorders. This decision aims to promote

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Evolving Federal Hiring Policies Reflect Changing Attitudes Towards Cannabis

Evolving Federal Hiring Policies Reflect Changing Attitudes Towards Cannabis

In a sign of the shifting tides surrounding cannabis legalization in the United States, federal government agencies are reevaluating their hiring rules to attract younger talent. With the relaxation of drug-related restrictions, agencies aim to create a more inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the evolving public attitudes toward cannabis. This blog explores the recent

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Cannabis 'Gifting' Businesses May Obtain a Medical Cannabis License in Washington, D.C.

Cannabis ‘Gifting’ Businesses May Obtain a Medical Cannabis License in Washington, D.C.

WTOP News reported D.C. businesses that have previously given away cannabis legally can now apply for a medical license under the new law, expanding their options for retail with additional licenses including online retailer and courier delivery.  People over 21 can also self-certify for medical marijuana as of August in addition to enjoying other cannabis-related activities

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Report Cannabis To Be Eliminated From NBA Drug Testing Procedures

Report: Cannabis To Be Eliminated From NBA Drug Testing Procedures

NBA players and team officials are reportedly close to finalizing a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that will officially take cannabis out of the league’s drug testing program. This news, first shared by Shams Charania of The Athletic, comes after three years of the NBA’s abstinence from marijuana testing. According to a report by Ganjapreneur, the

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Retail Cannabis Access Grant Program in CA

California Announces Funding Program to Increase Access to Retail Cannabis

The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) started a $20 million grant program to help more people get access to legal cannabis. The program is a “national first-of-its-kind,” according to the DCC. The DCC said in a press release that the grant will go to places where national surveys show there is a lot of

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WA Senate Bans Hiring Discrimination

Washington Senate Bans Cannabis-Related Hiring Discrimination

The Washington Senate passed a bill Wednesday by a vote of 28 to 21. The bill would make it illegal for employers in the state to refuse to hire someone because they tested positive for cannabis on a drug test. Sen. Karen Keiser, a Democrat, put forward a similar bill last year, but it was

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