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Delta-8 THC is legal in Texas… for now
420 Intel
Cannabis News
The legal status of Delta-8 THC, the popular cannabis derivative sold in smoke shops and CBD stores all over Texas, has been on a rollercoaster over the last few months. As of now, though, it's legal. Delta-8 is the milder cousin of definitely-illegal-in-Texas weed. It's consumed mostly in the form of edibles and vape cartridges. Why it matters If
Delta 8 THC: Relief from pain and anxiety or a legal way to get high?
420 Intel
Business & Finance
Products ranging from tinctures to gummy bears containing a hemp byproduct with euphoric THC effects are legal and for sale all around Indiana, where the purchase and use of traditional marijuana violates the law. Delta 8 THC products abound, available at CBD stores, smoking supply shops and even gas stations. While some states regulate or ban the
Actress Mercedes C. Young grows successful cannabis business
420 Intel
Business & Finance
  Mercedes C. Young is an entrepreneur in every sense of the word. She holds the titles of actress, television writer and producer, children’s book author, and serial entrepreneur. While writing a book, acting in roles, and producing, she started a cannabis company, Earth’s Dew, during the pandemic. Earth’s Dew products are made with all-natural, o
Man charged with growing marijuana, having weapons of mass destruction
420 Intel
Politics
A man was arrested after police allegedly busted a marijuana growing operation and found weapons of mass destruction. George Costas Skouras, 44, allegedly grew and sold marijuana at his Springettsbury Township home. Springettsbury Township Police served a search warrant Thursday and discovered "a large marijuana growing operation," according to cou
What's the state of cannabis in the Empire State?
420 Intel
Business & Finance
A candid conversation with a local cannabis consultant about what's going on in New York. The race for New York has begun. All types of entrepreneurs looking to enter the state's cannabis marketplace are busy preparing for the soon-to-be-released application process. Hemp farmers are poised to switch to marijuana crops, legacy entrepreneurs are ope
What's the state of cannabis in the Empire State?
420 Intel
Politics
A candid conversation with a local cannabis consultant about what's going on in New York. The race for New York has begun. All types of entrepreneurs looking to enter the state's cannabis marketplace are busy preparing for the soon-to-be-released application process. Hemp farmers are poised to switch to marijuana crops, legacy entrepreneurs are ope
New Medical Cannabis Program goes into effect across the state
420 Intel
Medical News
This expands the eligibility criteria for patients who can benefit from medical cannabis and makes it easier for them to be certified by a medical practitioner. A new Medical Cannabis Program certification and registration system went into effect on Monday across the state.  This expands the eligibility criteria for patients who can benefit from me
How long do marijuana edibles stay in your system?
420 Intel
Cannabis News
If you think you can’t do without your regular dose of edibles, then you might be interested in the following information on how to work around your cannabis drug tests. Many people prefer edibles to other forms of cannabis. Some people like it because of its regular appearance, while others don’t because they can’t stand the harshness of smoking f
Does cannabis cause psychosis? A new study sheds some light
420 Intel
Medical News
Responsible parties should inform consumers, especially teens, about the harms of cannabis and the serious conditions that may arise from abusing the substance. One of marijuana’s most concerning connections is the one it has with psychosis. While not wholly understood, this link has been reported to be significant, with several studies indicating 
Can Girl Scouts sell cookies outside marijuana dispensaries?
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Cannabis News
A mom and a daughter were reportedly seen selling cookies outside a Tempe dispensary on Thursday, Girl Scout Arizona Cactus-Pine said that's not allowed Are Girl Scouts allowed to sell cookies outside of pot dispensaries?  The Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine, which oversees the troops in Central and Northern Arizona, said that practice is not allow
Vaping cartridges vs. dry herb: 4 differences between the highs
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Cannabis News
There are a number of variables that have an impact on the vaping experience, none more vital than the substance being vaped and the device itself that’s being used. Given how popular vaping has become in the cannabis community, it’s easy to assume that vaping is a one size fits all proposition, and that the end result is the same regardless of how
What Weed Tourism Looks Like In 2022 And Beyond
420 Intel
Business & Finance
Whether it’s a new market, or an old one continuing to push its limits with recreational marijuana, weed tourism does not plan to slow down any time soon. As leisure travel continues to recover and countries lift their travel bans and COVID-19 restrictions one by one, many tourist destinations are eagerly awaiting new visitors. No matter how luxuri
As Missouri looks to legalize recreational marijuana, expungement gets renewed attention
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Politics
Legal experts worry expungement proposals currently being considered might cause more harm than good The push to legalize recreational marijuana use in Missouri is coming from multiple directions, with a handful of proposed initiative petitions and at least one bill, and potentially more, backed by Republican lawmakers.  Each hopes to place the iss
Florida’s roadmap to cannabis legalization
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Politics
The wait for legal cannabis in Florida may continue longer than proponents planned, but if everything goes accordingly from a planning and preparation standpoint, the wait may be worthwhile for consumers. Ever since Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize recreational cannabis use about a decade ago, dozens of other states have
New York predicts $1.25 billion in pot tax revenue over six years
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Politics
New York is looking at major revenue from cannabis sales over the next six years according to Governor Kathy Hochul. New York is poised to collect $1.25 billion in revenue from taxes on legal cannabis sales, according to a budget projection from Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul released on Tuesday. The revenue projections are included in the state
Austin, Texas cannabis decriminalization initiative set for ballot in May
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Politics
The Austin Freedom Act of 2021 also aims to ban dangerous ‘no knock’ warrants. Officials in Austin, Texas have officially given the green light to a cannabis decriminalization initiative now set to appear in an upcoming ballot. On January 18, the Austin City Council in Texas voted to allow the ballot initiative known as the “Austin Freedom Act of 2
4 things to know about Delta-8-THC, the new cannabis drug
420 Intel
Medical News
  New studies: Survey of user experience and warnings of unregulated contaminants. The sudden appearance of delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-8-THC, or delta-8) and its quick rise in popularity is a classic tale of unintended consequences and loopholes that enterprising entrepreneurs rush through.   1. Delta-8 is a cannabinoid molecule naturally
Organization launches NFT collaboration for cannabis industry reform
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Business & Finance
The Black Comics Collective and The Weldon Project are collaborating on a NFT project that will benefit those who have be impacted by the War on Drugs. Non-fungible tokens (NFT) take the stage again, this time with a cannabis-related collaboration featuring unique music and art. Burn1, a blockchain company that provides “financial rocket fuel for c

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