Cannabis Legalization News Podcast

Send us Fan Mail #cannabisResearch #marijuanastudies Why are so many myths about marijuana believed? Because it is almost impossible to study cannabis for its benefits.  We discuss the federal roadblocks faced by possible researchers.  First, anyone that wants to research cannabis must submit an investigational New Drug application to the FDA. Then the researcher needs to get cannabis to study, so...

Send us Fan Mail Happy 4/20! Celebrate with Tom and Miggy during this extra special LIVE Q&A episode! Support the show Support the show Get our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3VEn9vu

Send us Fan Mail It took a global pandemic for the government to accept that cannabis is an essential medicine. Today, more than 30 states have passed some form of medical marijuana legislation and since 1995, Patients Out of Time has fought to re-institute cannabis as a legitimate medicine. Tune in this Sunday at 3 PM CST for a discussion with an OG cannabis activist from Patients Out of Time. ht...

Send us Fan Mail #cannabiscollege #cannabiscertifications Illinois has a new community college cannabis vocational pilot program.  --Answer to question of how many community colleges in Illinois?  48 Only 8 of the 48 community colleges in Illinois will get the cannabis vocational training program.  Colleges will be able to award degrees in cannabis.  For example, it will be an associates degree in...

Send us Fan Mail In California, ALL cannabis products must be bought through a distributor. Distributors are responsible for making sure cannabis products are compliant in terms of testing, labeling, and packaging. Today we’re joined by Vince Ning from NABIS to discuss California’s unique cannabis regulation model. NABIS is one of the largest third-party distributors in California. 99% of retailer...

Send us Fan Mail Virginia Decriminalizes Marijuana! Cannabis legalization news from Virginia. Gov. Ralph Northam (d) announced he signed a bill eliminating jail time for marijuana possession.  Virginia decriminalized possession of up to one ounce of marijuana - effective July 1, 2020. “This means close to 30,000 people a year will no longer be labeled as criminals and no longer will suffer the neg...

Send us Fan Mail What penalties do cannabis consumers face in India? Why is the cannabis-infused beverage ‘bhang’ socially acceptable, but cannabis flower is criminalized? India has ancient scriptures dating before 1000 BCE detailing the healing properties of cannabis, but today you can face major penalties for possessing it. is marijuana legal in india The Great Legalisation Movement - India was...

Send us Fan Mail #OperatingAgreements #cannabisBusiness Operating agreements tell the story of your limited liability company. They are flexible contracts that can be tailored to suit your cannabis company's unique needs.  Learn more about cannabis company operating agreements, right here. https://www.cannabisindustrylawyer.com/cannabis-operating-agreement/ Support the show Support the show G...

Send us Fan Mail What conditions qualify for a medical marijuana card in Maryland? How much does it cost to open a dispensary in MD? Today we’re joined by cannabis lawyers Kinner and McGowan out of the DMV area to get a better understanding of Maryland and Washington DC's cannabis laws. http://kinnermcgowan.com/ https://www.outlawreport.com/ ______________________________________________ Foot...

Send us Fan Mail Could Kentucky be the next state to legalize medical cannabis? We’re speaking with Kentucky cannabis lawyer, Nathan Miller, about the progress of HB 136 and what we can expect from Kentucky in 2020. https://suhreandassociates.com/ ______________________________________________ Footnotes: HB 136: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/20rs/hb136.html Summary of HB 136: https://www....

Send us Fan Mail How to Value Your Cannabis Company for Investors - Part 1 of our multipart series on Raising Money for Your Cannabis Business. Check out our Fundraising playlist for all the videos. Raising capital for you cannabis business is super important unless you have a couple million sitting around burning a hole in your pocket, which is unlikely. Be sure your team puts together the best p...

Send us Fan Mail What's the best consumption method for dosing cannabis? Are recommendations based on Sativa/Indica ratio outdated? Figuring out your dosage can completely change your cannabis experience. We’re speaking with Dr. Gary Rodziewicz from Your Perfect Dose to figure out how to calculate YOUR perfect dose. https://yourperfectdose.com/ Mentioned in the episode: https://hightimes.com/...

Send us Fan Mail Federal Cannabis Legalization News April 2020 We discuss the four states that are still putting cannabis legalization on the ballot: 1) Mississippi 2) South Dakota 3) New Jersey 4) Arizona What happens to cannabis bills during a global pandemic? 2020 was poised to be a big year for cannabis legalization but COVID-19 could slow down the progression of ballot initiatives and bills....

Send us Fan Mail What do you need to know about Competitive Cannabis Licenses? Over the last few months, cannabis lawyer Tom Howard has been knee-deep in dozens of competitive cannabis license applications - and he's learned A LOT. Today, Tom's going to share with you the top 10 things he's learned while completing cannabis license applications. www.cannabisindustrylawyer.com Suppor...

Send us Fan Mail We’re speaking with Senior Judge John Delaney from a group of law enforcement officials who are fed up with the War on Drugs. Texas Senior Judge John Delaney sits down from Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) and talks with #cannabislegalizationnews on how things are going in Texas and how LEAP helps change the approach law enforcement takes to the war on drugs and addiction...

Send us Fan Mail How to Shelter in Place with Weed - Dispensaries Still Open During Quarantine. Tom gives you 5 tips to shelter in place during this quarantine for the Coronavirus, Covid-19. The five tips to help shelter in place are fairly important - but mostly straightforward and come as no surprise. Read Illinois' shelter in place order, with or without weed: https://www2.illinois.gov/Doc...

Send us Fan Mail Hey, fellow cannabis enthusiasts. Today we’re taking a moment to talk to you guys about how we’re practicing social distancing, preparing our stash for the next few weeks, and how we're entertaining ourselves through quarantine. "Do it for the grandmas!" - Miggy420 Support the show Support the show Get our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3VEn9vu

Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone, Boveda - friend of the show and first time sponsor - gave us like 2,000 individually wrapped Boveda 62% humidity packets - so we are giving them away to you!  Like & Subscribe and watch until the end to find out how we can hook you up and keep your herbs fresher than the day they left the cure.  Big thanks to Boveda's Lance Lambert. https://www.youtube.com/w...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Isaac Balbin from Parsl joins to discuss how the cannabis industry is embracing blockchain technology. https://www.parsl.co/ Support the show Support the show Get our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3VEn9vu

Send us Fan Mail Tokeativity was founded in 2016 amidst a historic women’s movement that impacted every industry from entertainment to journalism. Today we’re speaking with Lisa Snyder, founder of Tokeativity, about their feminist cannabis community.  http://tokeativity.com/ Support the show Support the show Get our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3VEn9vu

Send us Fan Mail To celebrate International women's day & Women's history month, we are profiling Women in Cannabis all month.  Today we are joined by Lisa Solomon Mann from To Be Blunt - Chicago Reader - I helped write of them articles one time. https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/to-be-blunt-cannabis-supper-clubs/Content?oid=71090471 https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/green-sp...

Send us Fan Mail Whether you’re a cannabis advocate, activist, or an ally - we need your help. On this episode Tom and Miggy were joined by Caitlein Ryan and Kristin Baldwin from The Cannabis Alliance to discuss social equity, changing the stigma, and how every consumer can make an impact on legislation. "Ending prohibition is a team effort.” - Miggy420 https://thecannabisalliance.us/ https:/...

Send us Fan Mail Ohio cannabis legalization is moving forward because of My Free Ohio: https://myfreeohio.com/. They are proposing an amendment to their constitution to legalize cannabis. Ohio Cannabis Legalization News! We discuss the state of Ohio's medical cannabis law - how the ballot initiative process working Ohio - when Ohio will legalize, and what it will look like. Support the show S...

Send us Fan Mail Stale weed is the worst! Lance Lambert from Boveda joins us to discuss a few techniques for keeping your stash as dank as ever. Here's a hint: it's all about humidity control. https://bovedainc.com/ Support the show Support the show Get our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3VEn9vu

Send us Fan Mail Kentucky Votes to Legalize Medical Marijuana!  And they even called it cannabis!  HB 136 Kentucky Medical Cannabis Laws are changing fast! For the first time in decades the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Laws changes when its state legislature voted 65-30 to legalize medical cannabis for the people of Kentucky. It may soon become law and allow patients to access legal cannabis medicine...