Oregon Cannabis and Coronavirus: The New Rules
On March 23, Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed Executive Order No. 20-12 (the “Order”), which mandates that Oregonians stay home and observe social distancing and community mitigation measures to slow…
Majority Of Americans Agree: Pot Shops Are Essential
A new poll shows that a majority of Americans believe that cannabis dispensaries should be considered essential services that are allowed to remain open during lockdowns ordered to slow the…
New Software Ensures Cannabis Advertising Complies With Regulations
Cannabis technology platform Fyllo announced on Monday that it is launching a new software tool that helps companies ensure that advertising and other creative content is compliant with applicable regulations.…
The Best Weed Reads To Build Your Cannabis Library
As we mentally prepare for a full month of COVID-19 quarantine ahead, cannabis and books are two go-to saviors (best enjoyed together) from social media screen time and the barrage…
People Are Still Using Cannabis During the Pandemic. How Are They Getting It?
“We’re considered an ‘essential service,’” one dealer told BuzzFeed News. “Which is a mixed blessing because I have to pay for my divorce and rent but I’m ; What better…
U.S. Charges Venezuelan President With Cocaine Trafficking
The Justice Department charged Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and several other government officials of drug trafficking last week, accusing them of conspiring with Colombian insurgents to smuggle tons of cocaine…
Illinois House Rep Asks For Urgent Passing of Cannabis Home Delivery Legalization
The COVID-19 pandemic could accelerate the legalization of marijuana deliveries in Illinois. Sonya Harper, a Democratic state House representative from Chicago, had already introduced a bill last month that would…
Join Us Online For The Cannabis Cup Oklahoma: People’s Choice Edition
The Cannabis Cup, High Times’ signature competition, has gone virtual. And now, it’s coming to ; In what will be the first ever competition open to the public in the…
Cannabis, Coronavirus and Federal Disaster Assistance
Coronavirus has been great for cannabis sales. In most states with approved cannabis programs, both medical and adult use marijuana sales have been designated “essential services” by state and local…
Cannabis Firms Enact New Safety Protocols During Coronavirus Outbreak
In many jurisdictions with legal marijuana, businesses in the cannabis industry have been deemed essential services and permitted to remain open during shutdowns ordered to help slow the spread of…