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CANNABIS INDUSTRY BLOG

Get Your Green Thumb On: 420 Cannabis Seed Deals

Russ Beretta April 18, 2021

Get your green thumb on this 420 and save big by taking advantage of one of these amazing cannabis seed deals. We’ve compiled a list of all the best marijuana seed sales available this 420. From the fastest autoflowering genetics to the most popular new cultivars, we’ve got you covered! This list goes over deals for feminized seeds, regular photoperiod seeds, and autoflowering genetics. I will also discuss which outlets will ship to the United

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THE ULTIMATE 420 GIVEAWAY GUIDE (2021)

Zoe April 18, 2021

THE ULTIMATE 420 2021 GIVEAWAY GUIDE! 420 is one of the biggest days of the year for the cannabis community. As the global cannabis legalization movement continues to grow, this day becomes more well-known around the globe. This year, many brands are celebrating the day with giveaways and free prizes as well as virtual events. We have compiled a list of the best 420 giveaways from around the global cannabis industry! → AudioKush x

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Amsterdam’s Top 20 Most Popular Cannabis Strains of 2020

Russ Beretta December 31, 2020

Amsterdam’s Top 20 most popular cannabis strains of 2020 are here. Here I evaluate 2020’s best selling and high demand marijuana cultivars in Amsterdam. 20/20: ZUCOTTI Amsterdam was once the home of the best new genetics. In recent years the hype has moved over to the new North America varieties. Well in 2020, a few new genetics bred in Amsterdam found their way across menu after menu. Zucotti comes in at number 20 to start

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Viewing Jack Herer Cup Amsterdam 2020 Entries

Russ Beretta December 4, 2020

Jack Herer Cup returns to Amsterdam on 12th of December. Over the next two week, I will be viewing Jack Herer Cup Amsterdam entries from various participants, and uploading content here, so that you can also inspect them. I will be providing a variety of content, including in-shop viewings, potency analysis with Purpl Pro, reviews, and more. Voting is virtual, so even you can vote! Voting is now open for Jack Herer Cup. You can

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The Best Black Friday Cannabis Seed Sales Are Here

Russ Beretta November 25, 2020

It’s almost Black Friday and the best cannabis seed sales are here. Here, we go over the best cannabis seed sales from seed breeders and seed banks. This year the Black Friday cannabis seed sales are so amazing, it’s practically raining seeds! There is no better time than now to pick up your green thumb and start growing your own at home! Check out this compiled list of the best Black Friday marijuana seed sales

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House Of Smart – Rotterdam Smartshop (Walkthrough Video)

Russ Beretta November 23, 2020

House Of Smart is the largest smartshop located in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands. You can visit the smartshop at Hartmansstraat 26 3012 VA, Rotterdam. House Of Smart smartshop offers a large selection of products including truffles, CBD, vaporizers, seeds, grow items, and legal herbs. Some brands carried at House Of Smart Rotterdam include Mister Maka, Mush Magic, Cannabis Bake House, Hemp Heros, Plagron, & Happy Caps. Looking to grow your own? Check out their selection

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Hot New Amsterdam Coffeeshop Trend, Mylar Bags • Where To Find Them

Russ Beretta September 30, 2020

As the cannabis industry continues to grow around the world, branding becomes more important than ever. A few years back, we saw repurposed tuna fish cans as the hottest new way to package cannabis. Sure enough, these ‘Cali tins’ made their way to Amsterdam. Mylar bags are now becoming a popular packaging solution in Amsterdam. Now, the hot new trend has shifted to customized mylar bags, which has quickly become the industry standard for cannabis

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A New Cannabis Cup Comes To Amsterdam, Canna World Cup (VIDEO)

Russ Beretta September 25, 2020

Canna World Cup debuts next July 2021 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The Canna World Cup is a 3-day long exhibition, celebrating the cannabis culture alongside the World’s leading brands across the industry. July 23, 24, & 25 Canna World Cup & Expo debuts in the cannabis capital of the world, Amsterdam. A three-day long cannabis exhibition comes to Amsterdam next year. Canna World Cup will showcase networking events, conferences, educational workshops, vendors, products, music, food, and

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Squashing Hash Into Rosin at Coffeeshop Espresso

Russ Beretta July 23, 2019

On 8th July, TheCoffeeshops.com invited us to Coffeeshop Espresso in Mijdrecht to find out which hash yields the highest rosin! For this research project, we worked with 8 different hashes. We used 25u bags by Lake Effect Extracts. The first round of pressing was Temple Ball, Somango, & Lemon Skunk. After the first round, we served up a bunch of dabs to everyone in the coffeeshop! Once everyone was properly medicated, we then pressed Chem

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#SquishTheSummerHigh Heads to Coffeeshop Family First

Zoe July 22, 2019

On Saturday 27 July, Audio Kush returns to Coffeeshop Family First for a live rosin pressing demonstration. With recent trophies from both the Jack Herer Cup and USA Squash Off, Family First houses some of Amsterdam’s finest cannabis products. We are looking forward to seeing how Family First’s hash and rosin fare in our custom Kushware rosin press. It is going to get squishy! Join us to learn more about rosin pressing, a legal, solventless

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Gallery: 710 Squash Off Amsterdam

Zoe July 19, 2019

710 Squash Off Amsterdam (July, 2019) July marked the second time Uncle Stoner’s USA Squash Off event has made it to Amsterdam and in the spirit of 710, this special edition of the competition featured hash-only entries! The Squash Off is an innovative, live cannabis judging and rosin pressing event.

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Squash Off Returns to Amsterdam with Rosin Tech

Russ Beretta July 16, 2019

On Sunday, 14th July, we attended Uncle Stoner’s approved Squash Off. This was the second time this event headed to Amsterdam, and the 21st edition of the contest. This time, hash was on the menu, which made this the debut hash edition of Squash Off, creating a nice twist on the event! Ironically, for the 21st edition, they had 21 entries! Rosin Tech Products sent Press Master, Harry Pollen from Spain, to run the BIG

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Pre-710 Pressing Session!

AudioKush Directory July 6, 2019

We’re so excited for 710, we’re doing some Rosin Pressing early! TheCoffeeshops.com has invited Audio Kush to Coffeeshop Espresso to search for the hash with the highest yield! TheCoffeeshops won highest yield at the first European edition of Uncle Stoner’s approved Squash Off. They are ready to do it all over again, this time at the Hash Edition which is happening on 14 July 2019 in Amsterdam! Join the Audio Kush team on Monday, 8

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710 Amsterdam: Squish The Summer High Launch Party

Zoe July 6, 2019

On 710 Amsterdam gets a little stickier! The Squish The Summer High Launch Party is slated for Wednesday 10th July 2019 at 1e Hulp, one of Amsterdam’s coffeeshop hotspots. For our kick off party, a few special guests will be joining us! Squash Off’s Uncle Stoner is coming all the way from the USA. We will be chatting with him about the recent High Times Cannabis Cup in Michigan and his upcoming Squash Off in

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Gallery: USA Squash Off Amsterdam (May, 2019)

AudioKush Directory June 21, 2019

USA Squash Off Amsterdam (May, 2019)

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Product Review: Greengo Eco Rolling Tray

Zoe May 30, 2019

Greengo Products’ Eco Rolling tray won a second place trophy for ‘Best Product’ at Amsterdam’s Inaugural edition of the Jack Herer Cup. This eco-friendly tray is made of recycled THC plastics, used from cannabis packaging and storage (you can even see the residual THC in the plastic!). This tray features a built-in rolling station and two distinct areas to break up and examine your smoke. It is compact and durable, which is a good thing

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Master Bong Dabs With Kushware: “The Backwood Nectar Collector”

Zoe May 24, 2019

Master Bong delivers his weekly smoking innovation and this week his creation features Kushware! The “McGyver of Pot” hails from the Bay Area of California, where he is deeply involved in cannabis culture and, as a hobby, enjoys creating smoking devices out of every day objects. This week, master Bong has created “The Backwood Nectar Collector”, fashioned from a Backwood blunt and Kushware silicone dab collector. https://audiokush.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Master-Bong-Dabs-Kushware.mp4

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Jack Herer Cup Amsterdam Winners Announced!

Zoe May 21, 2019

The winners have been announced for Amsterdam’s inaugural edition of The Jack Herer Cup. The Cup culminated with an awards ceremony along the canals of Amsterdam at the Hardrock Cafe, hosted by Master Bong of California. The ceremony was held at 20:00 on Friday 17 May, 2019 at the Hardrock Cafe Amsterdam, which is the sole venue of Jack Herer Cups worldwide. The VIP judges entered the Hardrock on the Green Carpet after a limousine

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USA Squash Off Heads to Amsterdam!

Zoe May 10, 2019

Uncle Stoner is bringing his USA Squash Off competition overseas to Europe! This live, interactive rosin pressing competition is taking place on Saturday, 18th May, 2019, during the Jack Herer Cup weekend in Amsterdam! The USA Squash Off made its debut in Calfornia at the Chalice Cup. During the competition, cannabis is judged in front of an audience. Judges award scores and explain the reasoning behind their scores to the audience. The cannabis is then

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B.A.C. Nutrients – High Quality Cultivation Products

Zoe April 29, 2019

For over 15 years, B.A.C. (Biological Activated Cocktail) has been an industry leader in the production of high quality cultivation products. The company began with the vision of Frits Visser. Born out of his passion for roses, renowned floral cultivator, Visser dove into the study of soil and microorganisms. As Visser has become an expert in the agrarian sector, his in depth knowledge of soil life, with a focus upon organic practices, has gained him

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Celebrating 710 in Amsterdam at Coffeeshop 1e Hulp

Russ Beretta July 24, 2019

On 710 (10th July) we squashed 1e Hulp. A variety of flavors were in the building. 1e Hulp provided us with 2 hashes (24k & Banana OG) and 1 flower (Slurricane) to squash. Sensi Seeds dropped by and let us sample one of their brand new flavors, Hindu Nicole Kush hash. This isn’t even available until next year! Hindu Nicole Kush was entered into the Squash Off. Once the demo was over, guests started bringing

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#SquishTheSummerHigh Heads to Coffeeshop Family First

Zoe July 22, 2019

On Saturday 27 July, Audio Kush returns to Coffeeshop Family First for a live rosin pressing demonstration. With recent trophies from both the Jack Herer Cup and USA Squash Off, Family First houses some of Amsterdam’s finest cannabis products. We are looking forward to seeing how Family First’s hash and rosin fare in our custom Kushware rosin press. It is going to get squishy! Join us to learn more about rosin pressing, a legal, solventless

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Gallery: 710 Squash Off Amsterdam

Zoe July 19, 2019

710 Squash Off Amsterdam (July, 2019) July marked the second time Uncle Stoner’s USA Squash Off event has made it to Amsterdam and in the spirit of 710, this special edition of the competition featured hash-only entries! The Squash Off is an innovative, live cannabis judging and rosin pressing event.

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Squash Off Returns to Amsterdam with Rosin Tech

Russ Beretta July 16, 2019

On Sunday, 14th July, we attended Uncle Stoner’s approved Squash Off. This was the second time this event headed to Amsterdam, and the 21st edition of the contest. This time, hash was on the menu, which made this the debut hash edition of Squash Off, creating a nice twist on the event! Ironically, for the 21st edition, they had 21 entries! Rosin Tech Products sent Press Master, Harry Pollen from Spain, to run the BIG

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710 Amsterdam: Squish The Summer High Launch Party

Zoe July 6, 2019

On 710 Amsterdam gets a little stickier! The Squish The Summer High Launch Party is slated for Wednesday 10th July 2019 at 1e Hulp, one of Amsterdam’s coffeeshop hotspots. For our kick off party, a few special guests will be joining us! Squash Off’s Uncle Stoner is coming all the way from the USA. We will be chatting with him about the recent High Times Cannabis Cup in Michigan and his upcoming Squash Off in

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Gallery: USA Squash Off Amsterdam (May, 2019)

AudioKush Directory June 21, 2019

USA Squash Off Amsterdam (May, 2019)

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Squish the Summer… HIGH!

AudioKush Directory June 17, 2019

Audio Kush Launches Summer Rosin Pressing Event Series! As the cannabis industry continues to expand rapidly, Audio Kush maintains the perspective that it is important to keep clients up to date with the latest technologies and products available in order to help them make informed decisions when selecting the cannabis products that are best suited for them. Rosin pressing has become widely accepted as a safe way to create cannabis concentrates with the use zero

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Ben Dronkers: Lifetime Achievement Award – Jack Herer Cup

Zoe June 3, 2019

Ben Dronkers Wins the Lifetime Achievement Award at Amsterdam’s Inaugural Jack Herer Cup If you are familiar with Amsterdam Cannabis culture, you have likely heard of and probably even smoked something from Ben Dronkers’ collection. Founder of Sensi Seeds, HempFlax, the Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum, and the Cannabis Culture Awards, Ben has been active in the cannabis community as a fearless pioneer. Ben began to cultivate his own cannabis at a time when this

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Master Bong at The Jack Herer Cup

Zoe June 1, 2019

Audio Kush caught up with Master Bong after the Jack Herer Awards. The entertainer’s vivacious personality and witty puns kept the crowd energized throughout a lengthy awards ceremony, culminating with Coffeeshop Easy Times’ taking home the trophy for Best Coffeeshop! Master Bong had much to share with Audio Kush regarding his time in the Netherlands, spent judging entries for the Jack Herer Cup, his future plans as the “McGyver of Pot”, and the details of

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Gallery: Jack Herer Cup Amsterdam 2019

AudioKush Directory May 29, 2019

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At The Jack Herer Cup With Uncle Stoner

Zoe May 28, 2019

While gathering footage for Amsterdam’s Inaugural Jack Herer Cup, Audio Kush had the pleasure of meeting Uncle Stoner. Easily the most experienced connoisseur on the panel of skilled cannabis judges, Uncle Stoner has been active in the community for almost two decades, working closely with the activists who have greatly influenced cannabis culture as we know it today, including Mila the Hash Queen, Ben Dronkers of Sensi Seeds, Soma of Soma’s Sacred Seeds, and Jack

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Jack Herer Cup Interview: Coffeeshop Family First

Zoe May 27, 2019

Coffeeshop Family First won big at the 2019 Jack Herer Cup in Amsterdam! Here we are behind the scenes with owner, Moro who states that the win is in his father’s honor. The shop was renamed to Family First in 2018, after the owner’s passing. For many years prior, it was known by the name of Bushdocter.

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Jack Herer Cup Amsterdam Winners Announced!

Zoe May 21, 2019

The winners have been announced for Amsterdam’s inaugural edition of The Jack Herer Cup. The Cup culminated with an awards ceremony along the canals of Amsterdam at the Hardrock Cafe, hosted by Master Bong of California. The ceremony was held at 20:00 on Friday 17 May, 2019 at the Hardrock Cafe Amsterdam, which is the sole venue of Jack Herer Cups worldwide. The VIP judges entered the Hardrock on the Green Carpet after a limousine

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Coffeeshop Relax Gears Up For Jack Herer Cup

Zoe May 11, 2019

Coffeeshop Relax Gears Up For Jack Herer Cup It is a beautiful day to head to Coffeeshop Relax!You can now sample their Jack Herer Cup – Amsterdam entries for €10 each! Relax has entered lovely Tangerine G13, White Choco, and Silver Haze into this year’s cup! You can vote for your favorites online at www.JackHererCup.NL. Coffeeshop Relax has been serving Amsterdam for over 30 years and takes great pride in offering one of the largest ranges of

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USA Squash Off Heads to Amsterdam!

Zoe May 10, 2019

Uncle Stoner is bringing his USA Squash Off competition overseas to Europe! This live, interactive rosin pressing competition is taking place on Saturday, 18th May, 2019, during the Jack Herer Cup weekend in Amsterdam! The USA Squash Off made its debut in Calfornia at the Chalice Cup. During the competition, cannabis is judged in front of an audience. Judges award scores and explain the reasoning behind their scores to the audience. The cannabis is then

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AudioKush Official Media Sponsor of Jack Herer Cup

Zoe May 1, 2019

AudioKush is proud to be an official sponsor for Jack Herer Cup – Amsterdam. 17th May we will be inside Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam, as we honor the ‘Hemperor’, Jack Herer. Come join us for the first ever Jack Herer Cup in Europe! Head to JackHererCup.nl for more information. Voting now open!

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Jack Herer Cup Heads to Amsterdam

Zoe April 28, 2019

The Jack Herer Cup makes its overseas debut this May. The Jack Herer Cup is a premier Cannabis awards show which originated in Las Vegas. It is held annually in honor of activist, Jack Herer. Not only is Amsterdam a special place for cannabis, but was a special place for Jack Herer as well. The “Emperor of Hemp” met his wife, Jeannie in Amsterdam. Jeannie will be in attendance at awards ceremony for the Jack

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Thank You 2019 #420Sesh Sponsors!

Zoe April 22, 2019

Audio Kush was proud to partner with many community organizations who helped to make 420 Sesh a success! We will shortly be publishing reviews of Dutchfem Seeds who created an informative display, stocked with free giveaways, a seed shop, and interactive ‘Spin & Win’ prize game, B.A.C. nutrients, who loaded us up with tons of giveaways for the sesh and our late night attendees, and last, but not least, Hara’s Litibles who had a busy

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CANNABIS INDUSTRY NEWS

WBNA Star Brittney Griner Is Free in U.S.-Russia Prisoner Exchange

Russ Beretta December 8, 2022

The release of Brittney Griner from Russian custody is the outcome of an arrangement negotiated by American President Joe Biden. A senior administration official has confirmed that WNBA star Brittney Griner was freed from a Russian jail camp on Thursday after the Biden administration secured her freedom in return for a weapons dealer. Known as the “Merchant of Death,” Russian weapons dealer Viktor Bout will be traded for Brittany Griner. The President of the United States

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Cannabis Grow Accidentally Discovered After Fire In Haarlem

Russ Beretta October 18, 2022

On Monday morning, a large cannabis grow operation was unintentionally discovered after a fire broke out at the restaurant Emin Oglu in Haarlem. In a home on Teding van Berkhoutstraat, 300 cannabis plants were discovered. The blaze began at about 11:30. The smoke from the fire forced the evacuation of numerous nearby residences. When the residences above and adjacent to the restaurant were examined, they accidentally found the plantation. Two persons who remained in the attic were hurt, according to

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UK Blocks Bermuda From Marijuana Legalization

Russ Beretta September 12, 2022

The United Kingdom prevents Bermuda from legalizing marijuana on the same day the new British Prime Minister becomes sworn into office. At least twice in recent years, the United Kingdom has taken the unprecedented step of meddling in prospective cannabis legislation in one of its territories. In 2020, lawmakers in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) enacted the Cannabis Licensing Act, but it was quickly banned by the United Kingdom. Now the United Kingdom is under

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You Can Bring Cannabis Into Amsterdam’s Reggae Lake Festival

Russ Beretta August 18, 2022

Contrary to popular belief, Amsterdam isn’t as free as many think. In many ways, Amsterdam is not as liberated as many believe it to be. Numerous bars and clubs do not comply with the tolerance policy, which permits people to lawfully carry no more than 5 grams of cannabis. Even though cannabis is technically illegal in the country, hosts have the right to decide whether or not to allow it within their venues. A few

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Maine Offers $20,000 To Municipalities To Allow Cannabis Businesses

Russ Beretta August 13, 2022

Maine Office of Cannabis Policy is paying up to $20,000 to communities that permit adult cannabis sales to aid with cost regulation. Currently only 7% of the cities and towns have opted-in to adult-use cannabis sales. Local governments may use the money to pay for things like legal representation, ordinance writing, and staff work, and there’s hope that it will persuade communities who have banned business from operating inside their boundaries to change their minds.

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Denver No Longer Requires Residency To Open Cannabis Business

Russ Beretta August 2, 2022

Ownership of a Denver marijuana business no longer requires proof of legal residency, and the rest of the state may soon follow. On July 5, the Denver Department of Excise and Licenses stated that state lawmakers had eliminated the need for the residency verification which had been in place since 2006. In accordance with Colorado Senate Bill 21-199, receiving public benefits from local governments and municipalities as well as the state was no longer subject

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US State Files Bill To Legalize Cannabis Country-Wide

Russ Beretta July 21, 2022

A bill to legalize marijuana in the United States has been introduced in a state legislature. This morning in the Senate, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the long-awaited cannabis legalization proposal. It is quite improbable that the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act will get the sixty votes required for it to pass through the Senate. President Joe Biden also has voiced his opposition to legalizing

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A Decade Of Collaborations With G Pen

Russ Beretta July 13, 2022

Ten years of innovation in cannabis vaporization for customers was commemorated in February 2022 by the G Pen and its parent firm, Grenco Science. Over the course of the previous decade, the consumable vape brand known as G Pen has been involved in a number of strategic partnerships. In honor of G Pen’s 10-year anniversary, we would like to take a look at some of their most recent products and collaborations, as well as showcase

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Amsterdam Coffeeshops Start Closing, Prepare For Shut Down Due To Covid-19

Russ Beretta March 14, 2020

Just yesterday, we talked about the potential threat Coronavirus can have on Amsterdam coffeeshops. Well, you’ve heard it here first. Coffeeshops are now closing! You better act quickly if you want to secure your herb and hash before we hit a drought. AMSTERDAM COFFEESHOPS PREAPRE FOR MANDATED SHUTDOWN Today, Amsterdam’s Grey Area Coffeeshop announced that it will be closed until further notice. Coffeeshop Centraal only allowed 5 people inside at at a time. Coffeeshop Amsterdam

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Coronavirus May Force Netherlands Coffeeshops To Close. We Suggest Stocking Up!

Russ Beretta March 13, 2020

Coffeeshops have already begun to take precautionary measures to stop the spread of Coronavirus. Several shops are now only accepting payments by pin. That means no more cash. If you are a tourist, this could cause major problems because this means you will have to use a European bank card. The international travel credit card you picked up for your vacation might not get you your bud! What to do next? You can’t open a

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Spannabis 2020 is Canceled

AudioKush Directory March 11, 2020

Audio Kush brings you the latest breaking news in the Coronavirus outbreak! Spanish government officials entered the exhibition site this morning to announce that Spannabis must be canceled. Yes, you have heard correctly. Spannabis 2020 has canceled its cannabis trade show. Exhibitors are forced to unpack. No official announcements can be found anywhere on Spannabis‘ website or social media. What a disaster this has become! Shame on the organization for dragging it on this long!

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Spanish Parliament Closes For Week, Spannabis Still Gives Green Light

AudioKush Directory March 10, 2020

Coronavirus hits Spain as death tolls rise to 36 with over 1,600 cases. On Tuesday afternoon Spanish officials deem this as an emergency. What does this mean? • Spanish Parliament shuts down for 1 week• All flights to and from Italy are canceled for at least 2 weeks• Schools shut down for up to 2 weeks• All professional sports to be played behind closed doors Spannabis organizer still insist that this is merely “fake news”.

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Coronavirus Forces Major Conference Cancelations, Spannabis Continues With No Concern

Russ Beretta March 7, 2020

Coronavirus continues to sweep the globe by storm. To be exact, 3,526 deaths, 104,184 confirmed cases, and 98 countries and territories have been effected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Mobile World Congress, scheduled February 24-27 in Barcelona, was the first major conference to cancel. The conference expected upwards of 100,000 visitors. In a recent statement, GSMA CEO John Hoffman states, “with due regard to the safe and healthy environment in Barcelona and the host country

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Cannabis Legalization Proposed in Croatia

AudioKush Directory February 24, 2020

A Croatian politician has proposed cannabis legalization. Croatian lawmaker, Mirela Holy, states, “when it comes to the use of cannabis for recreational purposes, the bill would allow every adult to grow as many as nine female plants with high THC content for their personal needs”. Could Croatia be the first nation of the European Union to legalize recreational use of cannabis? Read the full story at Ganjapreneur.

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Drum & Bass Community Mourns The Loss of Producer Optiv

Russ Beretta January 7, 2020

It is incredibly saddening that we have to bring you this news. Edward Holms, known on the stage as Optiv and half of the production duo Cause 4 Concern, passed away tragically on 6th January 2020. He was known around the industry to be nice, humble, and always taking care of others. Since 1999, Optiv has released dozens of records on labels including Red Light Records, 1210 Records, Random Recordings, Project 51, Blindside Recordings, Virus,

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Home Grows Allowed For Personal Use In Italy

Zoe December 28, 2019

An Italian Supreme Court ruling has legalized small scale cannabis cultivation and personal use. Cannabis had been legal to some extent in Italy since a 2016 law was adopted by parliament, yet this new ruling clarifies terms of the law. Italy’s Court of Cassation has decided that the crime of growing cannabis should exclude “small amounts grown domestically for the exclusive use of the grower”. A 2008 Supreme Court ruling declared the cultivation of cannabis

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13 Nov – #GirlyWeedSesh Returns – Amsterdam

Russ Beretta November 6, 2019

On 13th November Girly Weed Smokers returns to Amsterdam with the 16th edition of #GirlyWeedSesh. This time the ladies are invading Coffeeshop Relax. And they are in for a treat since Relax’s menu is packed with some of the best Amsterdam Genetics flower strains, hash, & award winning edibles! Check out a recent Relax menu here. Want to get involved with this exclusive girls only smoke session in Amsterdam? Send GirlyWeedSmokers a message on Facebook

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Boerejongens Voted Amsterdam’s Best Coffeeshop at Zamnesia Awards

Zoe November 5, 2019

Boerejongens in Amsterdam has long been regarded as one of the city’s must visit coffeeshops. With friendly, knowledgable staff and a menu of prime genetics, beautiful flowers, hash, and tantalizing edibles, it is no surprise that Boerejongens has once again claimed the title of Amsterdam’s Best Coffeeshop. The 2019 Zamnesia Awards were presented at Sofitel Legend The Grand in Amsterdam Centrum. Months of voting and Zamnesia’s reputation as one of Europe’s leading smartshops, brought out

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Belgian Customs Shuts Down CBD Dispensary In Antwerp

Russ Beretta August 29, 2019

The pop-up store created by Ian Thomas and the web shop, Ganō, was short-lived. The store was opened two days ago, slated to stay open through September 1st. However, yesterday it was closed by a police order. The store sold CBD oils, derived the hemp plant. The Antwerp attorney had the store closed due to administrative shortcomings. A plant? Are you guys kidding?Today the police sealed the Ian Thomas x Gano CBD pop up store

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Hundreds in UK Seek Private Medical Clinics in Hopes of Getting Medical Marijuana

Zoe August 18, 2019

Since Medical Cannabis was legalized in the UK in November 2018, very few have received a prescription. Physicians are still reluctant to prescribe cannabis to patients who would benefit from it, due to its controversial status and a lack of education regarding the medicinal nature the plant possesses. Patients have been forced to turn to private medical clinics in order to get a prescription for medical marijuana. While the self-proclaimed “cannabis experts” working at these

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European CBD Propaganda Strikes Again

Russ Beretta August 1, 2019

This past June, Sweden‘s highest court ruled that CBD (cannabidiol) oil must not have any concentration of THC. CBD oil with even the slightest concentration of THC is now considered a narcotic. As of July in the Netherlands, CBD oil in vaping form has been made illegal by the Dutch government. Italy, where you can possess hemp flowers containing up to 0.6% THC, has ruled that selling concentrates and extracts from the plant is illegal.

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Jack Herer Cup Amsterdam Winners Announced!

Zoe May 21, 2019

The winners have been announced for Amsterdam’s inaugural edition of The Jack Herer Cup. The Cup culminated with an awards ceremony along the canals of Amsterdam at the Hardrock Cafe, hosted by Master Bong of California. The ceremony was held at 20:00 on Friday 17 May, 2019 at the Hardrock Cafe Amsterdam, which is the sole venue of Jack Herer Cups worldwide. The VIP judges entered the Hardrock on the Green Carpet after a limousine

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Jack Herer Cup Heads to Amsterdam

Zoe April 28, 2019

The Jack Herer Cup makes its overseas debut this May. The Jack Herer Cup is a premier Cannabis awards show which originated in Las Vegas. It is held annually in honor of activist, Jack Herer. Not only is Amsterdam a special place for cannabis, but was a special place for Jack Herer as well. The “Emperor of Hemp” met his wife, Jeannie in Amsterdam. Jeannie will be in attendance at awards ceremony for the Jack

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Netherlands Wietexperiment, Government to Enter Cannabis Coffeeshops

Zoe February 17, 2019

Could this be the beginning of the end for Dutch coffeeshop culture?

The Dutch Government is currently threatening coffeeshop culture. The proposed “Wietexperiment” is set to limit the supply of product in the coffeeshops of six to ten medium to large sized Dutch municipalities.

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NFL Player Arrested With 157 Pounds Of Cannabis Faces 20 Years In Prison

Zoe February 23, 2020

Greg Robinson, lineman for the NFL’s Cleveland Browns is facing 20 years in prison after being caught with 156.9 pounds of marijuana in his possession. At the time of his arrest, Robinson was passing through the United States Border Patrol’s Sierra Blanca Checkpoint Station, near the Texas-Mexcio border, accompanied by ex-NFL player, Quan Bray. A K9 unit detected the cannabis inside of vacuum sealed bags, hidden in the door at the rear of rented Chevy

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NH House Passes Marijuana Legalization Bill… Again

Russ Beretta February 23, 2020

Round 2… fight! On Thursday February 20th, the New Hampshire House has once again voted to legalize recreational marijuana. In 2019, the House passed an earlier edition of the bill, which sought to instate a regulated & taxed retail market. Unfortunately, this bill was dead upon arrival in the Senate. The amended bill has now scrapped the idea of regulation and taxation. If the 2020 bill is passed, NH adults would be allowed to carry

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Cuomo Embarks Upon Tour Of Cannabis States Paving Way For New York Legalization

Zoe February 22, 2020

New York’s own, Governor Andrew Cuomo will be taking his team on a multi-state tour of states which have legalized recreational cannabis with an ultimate goal of furthering New York’s cannabis legislation to make way for legal recreational cannabis. The Cuomo team will head to Massachusetts and Illinois, as well as either California or Colorado with the aim of examining each state’s approach to the legalization of cannabis and to meet with representatives from each

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Move Over Plastic… There’s 100% Organic Hemp Grinders In Town!

Russ Beretta February 20, 2020

If you are a stoner, chances are you are familiar with Santa Cruz Shredder, the USA produced grinder company. As they strive to produce the best grinders in the world, they take a leap into waste reduction with their newest innovation. Santa Cruz Shredder now introduces a completely biodegradable, Hemp grinder. “With 14 Billion pounds of plastic waste being dumped in the world oceans everyday, we are doing our part in helping Mother Earth. If

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Today Is Virtual Cannabis Activism Day In New York State

Russ Beretta January 8, 2020

Today, January 8th 2020, marks a significant date for New York’s medical marijuana program, and is coined “MMJ Virtual Lobby Day”. Currently, New York States medical program is pitiful. It is time to make significant amendments to this program! How To Get A New York Medical Marijuana Card Let us review the current NY Medical Marijuana Program. You may be eligible for medical marijuana if you have been diagnosed with one or more of the

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Home Grows Allowed For Personal Use In Italy

Zoe December 28, 2019

An Italian Supreme Court ruling has legalized small scale cannabis cultivation and personal use. Cannabis had been legal to some extent in Italy since a 2016 law was adopted by parliament, yet this new ruling clarifies terms of the law. Italy’s Court of Cassation has decided that the crime of growing cannabis should exclude “small amounts grown domestically for the exclusive use of the grower”. A 2008 Supreme Court ruling declared the cultivation of cannabis

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Rapper Jay-Z Enters Cannabis Industry, Opens Dispensary

Russ Beretta December 28, 2019

Caliva brought on rapper Jay-Z as chief brand strategist in July. Just a few months later the brand launches a dispensary in Bellflower, California. The Greater Los Angeles area dispensary, Deli by Caliva, is a New York style deli themed dispensary. From the outside, it looks like a deli. The theme continues as you enter through the doors. You take a ticket and wait for your number to be called. Then you walk up to

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NBA Star Kevin Durant Enters Cannabis Industry

Russ Beretta November 27, 2019

NBA star, Kevin Durant, joins a growing list of celebrities that are involved with the Canadian cannabis organization, Canopy Growth. Canopy Rivers, the investment firm for Canopy Growth, has teamed up with Durant’s investment firm, Thirty Five Ventures. Durant and his business partner Rich Kleiman will sit on the advisory board of Canopy Rivers. Other celebrities associated with Canopy Growth include Drake, Seth Rogan, & Martha Stewart.

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Recreational Cannabis Begins In Michigan On December 1… Kind Of

Zoe November 26, 2019

Michigan is set to legalize recreational cannabis next week, but many Michiganians will not have easy access. Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids are two of the small number of Michigan cities ushering in recreational cannabis on December 1, 2019. 1,411 municipalities across Michigan have opted out of the marijuana law’s establishment licensing, which means that cannabis retail sale can not happen in these areas. The Detroit city council has temporarily closed all of the adult-use

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New York State Adds Opioid Prescription Replacement To MMJ Program Qualifications

Russ Beretta November 21, 2019

“In a 2017 piece uncovering the extent of the family’s reach, the New Yorker stated that Purdue Pharma funded research to support OxyContin, and even paid doctors to say that concerns over opioid addictions were blown out of proportion.”((((https://www.theextract.co.uk/science/research-papers/cannabis-opioid-crisis/)))) It’s about time that we see some much needed change to New York States failing Medical Marijuana Program. New York Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker states, “Medical marijuana has been shown to be an effective treatment

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Historic Vote Approves Marijuana Legalization Bill By Congressional Committee

Zoe November 21, 2019

Legislation decriminalizing cannabis has been approved for the first time today by a United States Congressional Committee in a 24-10 vote. The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act was approved on Wednesday November 20, 2019 by the House Judiciary. Under this bill, cannabis would be federally descheduled and prior cannabis conviction expunged. The bill also states to impose a five percent tax on cannabis sales, reinvesting revenue in communities disproportionately impacted by the war

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Colorado Dispensary Chain Sells to Canadian Medical Cannabis Brand For $140 Million

Zoe November 9, 2019

One of Colorado’s first dispensaries has been sold to a Canadian cannabis company. The chain of The Green Solution dispensaries have been sold to Canadian Columbia Care for $140 million. This sale could foreshadow what is to come with Colorado’s legal cannabis market. When dispensaries first began to emerge across the United States, they existed on a smaller scale and many were family owned. Now, bigger companies are entering the industry and are buying out

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Drake Enters Cannabis Industry

Zoe November 8, 2019

Entertainer Drake joins the ranks of celebrities working in the cannabis business. The Canadian-born celebrity, 33 is working with Toronto-based cannabis giant, Canopy Growth Corp to release his line of cannabis under the name More Life Growth Company. More Life products will be curated by Drake to promote “wellness, discovery and overall personal growth with the hope of facilitating connections and shared experiences across the globe.” Canopy Growth is a cannabis company which originated in

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Residents of Public Housing Face Eviction For Legal Cannabis Use

Zoe November 6, 2019

The upcoming legalization of cannabis in Illinois brings the concern of public housing back to our attention. As seen in other states, residents of public housing can be evicted for using cannabis because public housing program abides by federal rather than state law. Illinois legalizes recreational cannabis on January 1 of 2020, but residents of units managed or subsidized by the Chicago Housing Authority and other public housing divisions still can face eviction for using

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Want a Career in Cannabis? Job Fair – Boston – Nov 15th

Russ Beretta November 6, 2019

On Friday, November 15th, MCR Labs, in association with Massachusetts Recreational Consumer Council (MRCC), will be hosting ‘Cultivating an Industry’. This is an educational cannabis career fair that will be held at the Dewitt Center in Boston, Massachusetts. “Connect with industry leaders, advocates, and dispensaries to learn more about their career opportunities at our upcoming job fair.” –https://mcrlabs.com/ Here you will be able to network with a variety of cannabis employers and advocates including Cannabis

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Niagara Falls USA CBD Connoisseurs, One Hemp Holistics

Russ Beretta November 6, 2019

One Hemp Holistics is located directly across from the Fashion Outlet Mall in Niagara Falls, NY. You can visit them at 2023 Military Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 or online at www.onehempholistics.com. This is a very spacious CBD dispensary complete with relaxing waiting room area. Here you can educate yourselves in the wonders of Cannabidiol (CBD). At One Hemp Holistics you will find a wide variety of CBD products for both humans and pets including

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NYPD Works With FedEx to Confiscate Legal Hemp – How to Mail Hemp in 2019

Zoe November 4, 2019

The NYPD took to Facebook today to publicly congratulate officers of the 75th Precinct who, working alongside shipping giant, FedEx, seized 106 pounds of cannabis in the form of legal hemp flowers. The individual allegedly arrested for this shipment reports that the flowers confiscated were legal hemp flowers. He took to Facebook this evening: “These officers tossed out all the legal documents that was in each box. They were emailed by the farm that is

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Is Cuomo Manipulating Legalization To Benefit Big Business?

Russ Beretta September 18, 2019

On Sunday, Governor Cuomo was interviewed live on MSNBC by Kendis Gibson. During this interview the governor was questioned if the recent deaths caused by vaping illicit carts are leading him to reconsider marijuana legalization statewide. His responses are extremely frightening. “You can legalize marijuana and sell THC in compounds that do not require you to smoke the marijuana, and we do not support smoking of marijuana,” he said. “There are compounds that have the

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Glass Blower Makes Ventilator Splitter For Hospitals To Assist Covid-19 Battle

Russ Beretta March 20, 2020

“My scientific glass background allowed me to create a piece of glass tubing to join the ventilators to more than one patient.”

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New Policy: NFL Players Will Not Be Suspended For Cannabis Use

Zoe March 17, 2020

The National Football League Players Association has come to a new collective bargaining agreement which includes changes to the league’s cannabis policy. Players will no longer face suspension from the league for positive marijuana test results. These changes bring the NFL’s previously dated cannabis policy to a far more progressive place in the sports world. The NFLPA has sent all players a fact sheet that covers the highlights on the current proposal for a new

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Woman Arrested For Cash Smelling Like Weed

AudioKush Directory March 12, 2020

A Louisiana woman posted a $5,000 cash bond and quickly found herself in a world of pain. Terrebonne Parish Sherrif’s Office claimed the cash reeked of cannabis, which lead them to searching her car. Instead of bailing her friend out, the 33-year-old Stormy wound up with a number of drug charges. Read the full story at NBC.

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Medical Marijuana Patients Cannot Be Fired In New Jersey

Russ Beretta March 11, 2020

In 2016, a New Jersey funeral home fired a recovered cancer patient for being an alleged “drug user”. He was prescribed medical marijuana for his medical condition. Tuesday, March 10, 2020, New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that employees of the state cannot be fired for testing positive for THC. Of course, only if you are a medical marijuana patient. Read the courts descion here.

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Women In Cannabis Lobby Day Is Postponed, Virtual Lobby Day Emerges

AudioKush Directory March 11, 2020

RocNorml posts, “Our Women In Cannabis Lobby Day was postponed – but you can still join us in a virtual lobby day today”. They strongly urge New Yorkers to call into their local government and demand much needed change. You can your voice to bring justice to New York! Below you can find the numbers for Govenor Cuomo, Heastie, & Stewart-Cousins, along with a phone script. A similar virtual lobby day was conducted in January.

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8-Year-Old Wins $200 Worth Of Cannabis Products

AudioKush Directory March 10, 2020

How does an 8 year old win $200 worth of cannabis products? Last week Keith Redl tells CTV News, “My grandson thought he won a great prize”. The former police officer was shocked when he discovered the contents of the prize won at Dawson Creek Minor Hockey Association. The raffle was sponsored by Canadian cannabis dispensary Star Buds and contained infused edibles, flower, concentrates, a silicone bubbler, along with other 19+ products, totalling over $200.

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Viral Video Shows NYPD Officers Violent Assault Of Young Man Smoking Marijuana In Park

Zoe March 7, 2020

After being spotted smoking a joint in a New York City Park, a young man was violently assaulted and then arrested in Brooklyn Wednesday evening. Fritzroy Gayle, 20, was heading home from his second job prior to 8 PM, when he stopped to pick up a few groceries for his mother and smoke a joint in the park with a friend. Before he fully understood what was going on, the young man had been tackled

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MLB Players Can Toke Up, Can’t Get Cannabis Sponsorships

Russ Beretta March 5, 2020

A few months back, we learned that Major League Baseball (MLB) was no longer going to test for natural cannabinoids. Recent news has uncovered that even though MLB players are now allowed to light up the herb, they are not aloud to receive endorsement deals with any cannabis brand. Unfortunately for brands like Canopy Growth, MLB players are off limits for celebrity endorsements. So if you have a cannabis brand, don’t think about phoning up

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Canopy Growth Closes 2 Greenhouses, Leaves 500 Unemployed

Russ Beretta March 5, 2020

On Wednesday afternoon, Canopy Growth announced that they will be closing two of their indoor greenhouse facilities in British Columbia, Canada. In yesterdays press release, Canopy Growth states, “nearly 17 months after the creation of the legal adult-use market, the Canadian recreational market has developed slower than anticipated, creating working capital and profitability challenges across the industry”. The closed facilities, located in Aldergrove and Delta, made up over half of their operations. Roughly 500 employees

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NFL Player Arrested With 157 Pounds Of Cannabis Faces 20 Years In Prison

Zoe February 23, 2020

Greg Robinson, lineman for the NFL’s Cleveland Browns is facing 20 years in prison after being caught with 156.9 pounds of marijuana in his possession. At the time of his arrest, Robinson was passing through the United States Border Patrol’s Sierra Blanca Checkpoint Station, near the Texas-Mexcio border, accompanied by ex-NFL player, Quan Bray. A K9 unit detected the cannabis inside of vacuum sealed bags, hidden in the door at the rear of rented Chevy

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NH House Passes Marijuana Legalization Bill… Again

Russ Beretta February 23, 2020

Round 2… fight! On Thursday February 20th, the New Hampshire House has once again voted to legalize recreational marijuana. In 2019, the House passed an earlier edition of the bill, which sought to instate a regulated & taxed retail market. Unfortunately, this bill was dead upon arrival in the Senate. The amended bill has now scrapped the idea of regulation and taxation. If the 2020 bill is passed, NH adults would be allowed to carry

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Cuomo Embarks Upon Tour Of Cannabis States Paving Way For New York Legalization

Zoe February 22, 2020

New York’s own, Governor Andrew Cuomo will be taking his team on a multi-state tour of states which have legalized recreational cannabis with an ultimate goal of furthering New York’s cannabis legislation to make way for legal recreational cannabis. The Cuomo team will head to Massachusetts and Illinois, as well as either California or Colorado with the aim of examining each state’s approach to the legalization of cannabis and to meet with representatives from each

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Kentucky House Passes MMJ Bill After Decade-Long Fight

Zoe February 21, 2020

On February 20, 2020, following over two hours of debate, House Bill 136 passed by a 65-30 vote, legalizing Medical Cannabis in the state of Kentucky after over a decade of efforts by activists and legislators alike. This was the first time a medical marijuana bill has been taken up by the full House. If the bill becomes law, it would establish restrictions on who can have medical marijuana and determine where it can be

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Today Is Virtual Cannabis Activism Day In New York State

Russ Beretta January 8, 2020

Today, January 8th 2020, marks a significant date for New York’s medical marijuana program, and is coined “MMJ Virtual Lobby Day”. Currently, New York States medical program is pitiful. It is time to make significant amendments to this program! How To Get A New York Medical Marijuana Card Let us review the current NY Medical Marijuana Program. You may be eligible for medical marijuana if you have been diagnosed with one or more of the

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Miss Universe Canada Dresses As Cannabis Leaf

Russ Beretta December 16, 2019

Miss Universe Cannabis…. Uh.. You mean Miss Universe Canada, eh? Well, we guess it can be either! This year, Miss Universe Canada dresses up in full support of legalization as she boasts a full custom Cannabis leaf costume. “It was inspired by Canada’s recent legalization of cannabis but most importantly to end the stigma globally in hopes to spark more research for medicinal purposes” – Alyssa Boston (Miss Universe Canada 2019) You go girl! Thank

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Washington Teens Charged For Robbing Cannabis Dispensaries With Sledgehammers

Zoe November 29, 2019

A group of teenagers have been arrested in Washington State and charged for breaking into cannabis dispensaries to steal products using a sledgehammer. The group appears to be linked to several similar crimes which have happened across the Bremerton and Puget Sound area. All but one teen, who escaped, were caught after a police chase last Saturday. One of the three captured teens is a minor, but it has been made public that the others

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Recreational Cannabis Begins In Michigan On December 1… Kind Of

Zoe November 26, 2019

Michigan is set to legalize recreational cannabis next week, but many Michiganians will not have easy access. Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids are two of the small number of Michigan cities ushering in recreational cannabis on December 1, 2019. 1,411 municipalities across Michigan have opted out of the marijuana law’s establishment licensing, which means that cannabis retail sale can not happen in these areas. The Detroit city council has temporarily closed all of the adult-use

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New York State Adds Opioid Prescription Replacement To MMJ Program Qualifications

Russ Beretta November 21, 2019

“In a 2017 piece uncovering the extent of the family’s reach, the New Yorker stated that Purdue Pharma funded research to support OxyContin, and even paid doctors to say that concerns over opioid addictions were blown out of proportion.”((((https://www.theextract.co.uk/science/research-papers/cannabis-opioid-crisis/)))) It’s about time that we see some much needed change to New York States failing Medical Marijuana Program. New York Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker states, “Medical marijuana has been shown to be an effective treatment

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North Carolina Senate Approves Medical Marijuana Bill

Russ Beretta June 3, 2022

The North Carolina Senate has passed Senate Bill 711, the North Carolina Compassionate Care Act, which would allow patients with a range of medical ailments to use medicinal marijuana. Violators would be subject to felony prosecution. By a vote of 35 to 10, Senate Bill 711 was approved in North Carolina on Thursday. The proposed legislation will next be considered by the House of Representatives. Those over the age of 18 who meet the bill’s

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Canada Decriminalizes 4 Drugs After BC Overdoses Rise

Russ Beretta June 2, 2022

As a result of a steady increase of drug overdoses in British Columbia, Canada decriminalizes 4 drugs in the western province. Canada will allow British Columbia to conduct a three-year experiment, decriminalizing the possession of small quantities of narcotics in response to recent rises in drug overdoses. MDMA, opiates, methamphetamine, and cocaine will all be included. In April, the BC Coroners Service recorded 18 straight months in which more than 150 British Columbians were killed

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Learn To Roll A Joint & Sushi With This Denver Workshop

Russ Beretta May 30, 2022

Have you ever considered the notion that smoking joints and eating sushi may be a perfect match? Even better, you can learn how to roll joints and sushi like a master in this unique workshop session! The “Sushi & Joint Rolling Class” is one of the many canna tourism-related workshops, seminars, and guided tours that are offered by My420Tours in Denver. At Sushi & Joint Rolling Class in Denver, you will be walked through the

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Two New Mexico Tribal Nations Sign Recreational Cannabis Sales Agreement

Russ Beretta May 27, 2022

An agreement has been reached between two New Mexico tribal nations and state officials, which acknowledges the tribal authority to collect taxes on the sale of cannabis products. These agreements ensure participating tribal nations will benefit from New Mexico’s newly founded recreational cannabis industry. The Pojoaque and Picuris nations in New Mexico signed an agreement, announced May 19, to collect taxes on local cannabis product sales sold on sovereign territory. The action formalizes the Pojoaque and

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Rhode Island Becomes 19th State To Legalize Cannabis

Russ Beretta May 26, 2022

Legislation signed by Governor McKee makes Rhode Island the 19th state to legalize and regulate adult-use recreational cannabis. The Rhode Island Cannabis Act was approved by the House by a vote of 55-16 and the Senate by a vote of 32-6. The measure permits individuals over 21 to possess, buy, and cultivate cannabis. Gov. Dan McKee signed the Rhode Island Cannabis Act into law on May 25, 2022, making it legal and regulated in the

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Makers Of Sam Adams & Twisted Tea Produce THC Infused Beverage

Russ Beretta May 23, 2022

TeaPot is a new line of cannabis-infused iced teas that have been introduced by The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE: SAM), which made the announcement today. The Boston Beer Company, Inc. is the owner of a number of well-known brands, including Samuel Adams, Truly Hard Seltzer, and Twisted Tea, amongst others. Now, the owner of Sam Adams advances into the infused cannabis beverage market. Starting in July, TeaPot will be available in a few Canadian

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Minnesota Senate Blocks Votes To Legalize Cannabis

Russ Beretta May 20, 2022

On Wednesday, May 18th, members of the Minnesota Senate blocked a vote on whether the state should legalize marijuana for recreational use. An attempt by Democrats to pursue cannabis legalization legislation was rebuffed by the Republican-controlled Minnesota Senate. By a vote of 33 to 31, the chamber, dominated by Republicans, voted against the motion to consider the measure. The bill’s sponsor, Senate Minority Leader Melisa López Franzen, DFL-Edina, indicated that Minnesotans support efforts to legalize

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan Looks To Legalize Cannabis

Russ Beretta May 12, 2022

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is conducting research to analyze the possibility to legalize cannabis in UK. Khan’s four-day journey to the United States includes an investigation of the California’s 2016 decision to legalize cannabis. Sadiq Khan, mayor of London, tweeted, “As part of my time in LA, I’ll be meeting with experts and seeing first-hand the approach they have taken to cannabis here.” Each day, the worldwide movement for cannabis legalization gains momentum. This week,

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Germany Set To Legalize Recreational Cannabis By Late 2022

Russ Beretta May 10, 2022

By the end of 2022, Germany plans to legalize adult-use recreational cannabis. Karl Lauterbach, the SPD-affiliated German Minister of Health, said that he intends to place cannabis legalization on the parliamentary agenda this summer. Lauterbach said, as reported by German media, that he had changed his views on cannabis recently. “I’ve always been an opponent of cannabis legalization, but I revised my opinion about a year ago,” the minister stated. Lauterbach predicts that technical discussions will

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Is Canna World Cup Amsterdam Festival 2022 Canceled?

Russ Beretta May 3, 2022

Despite the fact that the Canna World Cup Amsterdam 2022 is scheduled to begin in precisely 2 months, the event has gone utterly quiet. Over the previous several months, no announcements have been made, and countless unanswered inquiries have been posted as comments on all of their social media accounts. The issue that remains unanswered is whether the Canna World Cup will make its premiere with a festival in Amsterdam in 2022, or if it

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Swiss Recreational Cannabis Pilot Project – Sales Begin This Summer

Russ Beretta April 22, 2022

Switzerland will execute its first adult-use recreational cannabis sales this summer through a pilot project. Swiss health regulators have approved a plan on Tuesday to test the sale and use of cannabis for recreational purposes in the city of Basel this summer. Cannabis for recreational use is scheduled to begin in Switzerland this summer, but only as part of a restricted and supervised pilot experiment. Swiss health officials authorized Tuesday the commencement of a pilot

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Northern Nights Music Festival Expands On-Site Cannabis Dispensaries

Russ Beretta April 21, 2022

Northern Nights in California is the first music festival to permit the sale and usage of recreational marijuana on-site. It has established itself as a focal point for normalizing cannabis culture, creating trends for the music event industry with its Tree Lounge concept. Now, Northern Nights expands its on-site cannabis dispensaries, offering multiple retail outlets at various stages within the festival grounds. Remember those days when you would have to sneak in your stash in the most

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Potency Testing Pop-Ups In Amsterdam This 4/20

Russ Beretta April 19, 2022

This 4/20, AudioKush is offering Potency Testing Pop-Ups throughout Amsterdam. Get free & instant potency testing in Amsterdam this 4/20. We will be offering potency testing pop-ups across Amsterdam on April 20th, 21st, and 22nd. This year’s 4/20 week, we plan to visit a variety of Amsterdam’s coffeeshops and we will be offering FREE potency testing! DM us to schedule potency testing or follow our stories to find out where we are, pass by, and say high!

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Amsterdam Mayor Takes New Steps to Ban Tourists from Cannabis Coffeeshops (NEW UPDATES!)

Zoe April 19, 2022

And… she’s back at it again. Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has responded to the request of several regional official with plans to steam onward with legislation to prohibit tourists access to Amsterdam coffeeshops. The proposal of these temporary measures comes in response to the “worrying interdependence” the mayor claims to have observed between the trade of soft drugs (cannabis) and the funding of the illicit hard drug market in the city of Amsterdam. In January

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US House Votes To Legalize Recreational Cannabis

Russ Beretta April 2, 2022

The United States House of Representatives gathered on Friday to examine and vote on whether to legalize recreational cannabis on a federal level. In a vote to remove marijuana from the federal list of illegal narcotics, Democrats beat Republicans by a margin of 220-204. Despite the fact that recreational cannabis has been legalized in a number of states around the nation, marijuana is still classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law. When

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Louisiana Minors Threatened With Jail For Low-Level Cannabis Possession

Russ Beretta March 31, 2022

Minors in the state of Louisiana are being threatened with harsh penalties for committing low-level cannabis possession offenses. Under a newly proposed Louisiana bill, minors would be imprisoned if caught carrying small amounts of cannabis. Louisiana legislators may decide to reinstate the possibility of jail-time for possession of up-to 14 grams of cannabis. This bill would only focus on children and adolescents under the age of 18. Adults who are arrested with marijuana, even if

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Amsterdam Coffeeshop Opens Doors As Donation Collection Point For Ukrainians

Russ Beretta March 23, 2022

As Russia’s barbaric onslaught on Ukraine continues, the world seeks for ways to assist the victims and their families. A coffeeshop in Amsterdam is currently collecting donation contributions such as clothing and non-perishable food items to help Ukrainian refugees. In Amsterdam, Coffeeshop The Dolphins has opened their cannabis dispensary as a donation drop-off location for essential items. Clothing, clean bedding, sleeping bags, hygiene supplies, shoes, and non-perishable things are being collected at Coffeeshop The Dolphins for

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New Jersey Begins Applications For Recreational Cannabis Dispensaries

Russ Beretta March 19, 2022

The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission began accepting applications for marijuana dispensary licenses at 9 a.m. on Tuesday. Nearly 200 applications had been received and processed as of 4 p.m. This week, the state of New Jersey started accepting applications for recreational marijuana dispensary licenses. According to a press release, the state’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) received 172 applications before the conclusion of the business day. According to the Cannabis Regulatory Commission’s statement, the first

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