Cannabis And Culture

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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KS Bill Would Release Cannabis Prisoners

A Kansas Bill Would Set Cannabis Offenders Free And Erase Their Records

The Kansas Reflector says that a bill being considered in Kansas would let people get cannabis-related crimes removed from their records and release people who are on probation, parole, or serving prison or jail time. The bill is being pushed by House Minority Leader Vic Miller (D), along with 24 other people. “It doesn’t legalize

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Ohio Bill Changes Cannabis DUI Laws

Bill in Ohio Would Alter the State’s DUI Cannabis Laws

According to WCMH, a bill in Ohio would change the state’s Operating a Vehicle Impaired (OVI) laws about cannabis by getting rid of the requirement that drivers would be charged automatically if they failed a drug test for cannabis. Under the plan put forward by state Sen. Nathan Manning (R), drivers could say that even

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CO Governor Promotes Marijuana Vending Machine

The Governor of Colorado Endorses the State’s First-Ever Marijuana Vending Machine

The governor of Colorado, Jared Polis, has promoted the state’s first-ever marijuana vending machine that can package, label, and dispense cannabis products to adult consumers. The Automated Cannabis Experience (ACE) is now operational at Terrapin Care Station’s retailer in Aurora. Transactions take just 50 seconds to complete, and the machine requires proof of ID and

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