Trends & Articles Travel Guide Rick Steves Feels This Way About Marijuana by Sophia Vida November 28, 2017 Rick Steves is known for his travel guides through Europe, but he also is someone who supports legalized marijuana. Speaking in Chicago on Tuesday, he said at a press conference, "This is not a pro-pot movement. This is an anti...
Legal Related Former Attorney General Had this to Say About Marijuana Crack Down by Sophia Vida November 23, 2017 Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, who held the position during the George W. Bush era, had some things to say in regards to a marijuana crack down. Gonzales stated "We’ve got other priorities we ought to be spending o...
Trends & Articles Pennsylvania Couple Sue Over Police Mistaking their Backyard Plants for Weed by Sophia Vida November 20, 2017 Despite no charge, a Pennsylvania couple is furious that police allegedly treated them like criminals when they mistakenly thought their backyard plants were marijuana. According to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, the couple, Ed...
Trends & Articles Former Budweiser’s Executive Thinks Marijuana is the New Craft Beer by Sophia Vida November 16, 2017 According to Chris Burggraeve, who was the former chief marketing officer for Anheuser-Busch InBev NV, marijuana is one of the fastest industries around the world. He has said, "This is one of the fastest-growing categories glo...
Trends & Articles Colorado Doctors Claim First Marijuana Overdose Death by Sophia Vida November 16, 2017 When a young 11-month old infant passed away two years ago in Colorado, there was some debate as to what killed the child. Two poison control doctors have now claimed to have documented the first known case of death caused by a...
Legal Related Phil Murphy’s Win in New Jersey Could Help Legalize Recreational Marijuana by Sophia Vida November 09, 2017 It was a night of celebration on Tuesday when Democrat Phil Murphy won the election for Governor in New Jersey. It was also a night of celebration for those who want the state of New Jersey to legalize recreational marijuana. ...
Legal Related Detroit Voters Want Rules Relaxed with Marijuana Dispensaries by Sophia Vida November 09, 2017 It seems that Detroit citizens are wanting restrictions relaxed on medical marijuana facilities. Voters came out to vote "yes" to make it easier for dispensaries to open and operate in the city. The "yes" vote had 60% of the...
Legal Related Poland Has Just Legalized Medical Marijuana by Sophia Vida November 07, 2017 New regulations that went into force last week in the country of Poland, now allows that marijuana from important plants can be processed in the country's pharmacies. The new regulations stipulate that it must be logged with th...
Trends & Articles Marijuana Found in Child’s Trick or Treat Bag in West Virginia by Sophia Vida November 04, 2017 What was first thought to be heroin, turned out to be a derivative of marijuana found in a child's trick or treat bag in the state of West Virginia. Police have said lab results on the substance that was found in a 3-year old g...
Legal Related Maine’s Governor Just Vetoed A Marijuana Bill by Sophia Vida November 04, 2017 Governor Paul LePage of Maine, vetoed a marijuana bill this week that would regulate and tax the sale of recreational marijuana. According to LePage, he vetoed the bill because the federal government prohibits cannabis. He s...