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This is Jane Project Turns One: The Importance of Trauma-Informed Healing Communities

Zoe May 3, 2020

This May, the This is Jane Project celebrates a year of an empowered healing movement, dedicated to connecting womxn recovering from trauma through honest, open dialogue, including discussion of medicinal cannabis use. As we honor the organization’s milestone, it is important to remember the lasting impact trauma can leave and how the suppression of such can greatly impact a survivor’s healing. The This is Jane project honors each individual’s healing process through candid conversation in

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Product Demo: Purpl Pro – Mobile Cannabis Potency Testing

Russ Beretta April 23, 2020

Product Demo: Purpl Pro – Instant Mobile Cannabis Potency Testing Purpl Pro is a mobile microlab by Purpl Scientific that provides instant cannabis potency measurement. Instantly test your cannabis flower with Purpl Pro’s potency analysis capabilities. Purpl Pro is perfect for coffeeshops, social clubs, dispensaries, homegrowers, events & expos, and more. Purpl Pro’s instant, mobile cannabis potency testing device is available in Europe exclusively through Delta 9 Analytics. HOW TO USE PURPL PRO• Load your

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26-Year-Old Invents New Grinder With Simple Hack

Zoe April 23, 2020

Zachary McCreedy loves cannabis. The 26 year old from Norfolk, Virginia has a history of creating outrageous party accessories ranging from glow in the dark table tennis to giant bongs. When he created the ZAM Grinder, a compact metal device, only 1.1 inches (2.8 cm) in diameter, McCreedy hoped to reach a larger market by improving upon a product which millions of people rely upon daily. McCreedy’s business ventures began when he developed a website about

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Father Obsidian x Buffalo Made Co. Collab: Health & Fortune

Zoe April 22, 2020

Father Obsidian and Buffalo Made Co. have collaborated to create Health and Fortune, a lifestyle collection created with the Western New York community in mind. Father Obsidian is a premiere CBD retailer based out of Buffalo, New York, offering a range of CBD products including CBD flowers, balms, tinctures, and more as well as other natural essentials, including minerals and sage. Father Obsidian’s Buffalo Lifter won First Place at Uncle Stoner’s USA Squash Off, a live rosin

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Coffeeshop Rosin Press: Obama Kush (Flower) – Bushdocter Amsterdam

Russ Beretta April 22, 2020

In February 2020, Audio Kush TV went to Coffeeshop Bushdocter in Amsterdam for an educational rosin press workshop. During this coffeeshop rosin press, we squished some lovely flower and hash that day, including the infamous Obama Kush. We were able to get multiple rosin presses from Coffeeshop Bushdocter‘s Obama Kush flower. Only one press is shown in the video. Some of the other strains pressed into rosin at Coffeeshop Bushdocter that day include their Grape

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These Songs Should Be In Your 420 Playlist!

AudioKush Directory April 20, 2020

What songs are in your 420 playlist? We think these songs should be in your 420 playlist! Note: All songs are embedded YouTube links. Wait a second for the videos to load, as there are over 100 songs in this 420 playlist. And finally, last but not least, Bob Marley & The Wailers – Kaya.

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THE ULTIMATE 420 GIVEAWAY GUIDE (2020)

Zoe April 20, 2020

THE ULTIMATE 420 GIVEAWAY GUIDE Check out some of the hottest 420 giveaways of 2020 and enter for a chance to win the latest cannabis products! 420 is a special holiday for the cannabis community, a time to celebrate cannabis for all of its medicinal and recreational benefits and to acknowledge how far the global community has come over the past several decades. Many brands are celebrating with giveaways to express their appreciation to their

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The Night Before 4/20: A Festive Stoner Poem

Zoe April 19, 2020

This festive 420 poem was originally shared by comedian Bill Maher on Real Time with Bill Maher. “We are trying to get this to be a real holiday” Maher told fans. “It’s more worthy than Columbus Day. Why should we celebrate that racist psychopath?” ‘Twas the Night Before 4/20 ‘Twas the night before 4/20 and all through the crib not a creature was stirring not even … did you hear something? Is the door locked? I was

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New York City Mayor Says “Smoke Up” & Urges Reduced Penalties For Illegal Sales

Russ Beretta June 8, 2022

Friday at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York City Mayor Eric Adams attended the Cannabis World Congress and Business Expo. Here Adams interacted with cannabis-enthusiasts. Mayor Eric Adams promised to New Yorkers that he will not take a heavy-handed approach to dealing with illicit sales of marijuana before it is legal to do so within the state. Adams indicated that he did not see the need to crack down on anyone caught trafficking unregulated cannabis

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Guam’s Adult-Use Cannabis Laws Go Into Effect

Russ Beretta June 8, 2022

Guam’s adult-use cannabis regulations went into effect after lawmakers failed to pass, amend, or reject them before the May 31 deadline. Guam’s regulations for adult recreational cannabis went into effect after the legislature failed to act on them. Legislators had 90 days after the bill’s submission to pass, amend, or reject the regulations. On May 31, they missed the deadline due to their inaction. Next, the Cannabis Control Board will convene a meeting with key

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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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Japanese Health Ministry Discusses Legalizing Medical Marijuana

Russ Beretta May 30, 2022

Japanese health ministry officials are pushing for the legalization of cannabis for medical purposes. On the 25th of May, a Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare panel met to discuss actively pursuing the legalization of marijuana for medicinal use, first reported by The Asahi Shimbun. The ministry compiled a report back in June 2021, which recommended that the Japanese government allow the use of cannabis products to treat epilepsy. This comes as the United States, Canada, and many other

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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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New York Looks For New Decriminalization Regulations

Russ Beretta June 19, 2019

With the current MRTA bill dead, Cuomo and other New York State lawmakers push for new decriminalization regulations((((Twitter, CPeoplesStokes)))).

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New York Sits on the Cusp of Cannabis Legalization

Zoe June 19, 2019

The Clock is Ticking and the Empire State is Down to the Wire as an attempt is made to Legalize Recreational Marijuana Wednesday June 19, 2019 is the proposed deadline for New York State Lawmakers to vote on the issue of recreational marijuana. After efforts to pass recreational cannabis stalled earlier this Spring, the Bill is once again appearing before the New York State Senate. Members of the state house and assembly have until the

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Schumer: “It’s time to decriminalize marijuana”

Zoe June 16, 2019

New York’s senior Senator Chuck Schumer took to Twitter to address the need for cannabis legalization. He is one of many New York politicians in favor of making cannabis legal for recreational use in New York State and the large nation as a whole. Schumer’s Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act is a critical step towards legalization. This new legislation aims to deschedule Marijuana at the Federal Level and has additional provisions which address the importance

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Recreational Cannabis is Legal, Yet Raids STILL Continue in California

Zoe June 8, 2019

June has began, bringing with it the promise of summer, a plethora of fresh produce, and continuing cannabis raids across the state of California. Authorities are reporting that nearly 141,000 marijuana plants have been seized in Southern California over the past week during massive raids which are stated to be targeting “dozens of illegal cultivation sites”. We are hearing from our sources that this problem is actually much more widespread than reported. We treated 4/20

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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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Recreational Cannabis is Legal, Yet Raids STILL Continue in California

Zoe June 8, 2019

June has began, bringing with it the promise of summer, a plethora of fresh produce, and continuing cannabis raids across the state of California. Authorities are reporting that nearly 141,000 marijuana plants have been seized in Southern California over the past week during massive raids which are stated to be targeting “dozens of illegal cultivation sites”. We are hearing from our sources that this problem is actually much more widespread than reported. We treated 4/20

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Boost Your Grow Organically With Prime Superior Nutrients

Russ Beretta October 2, 2021

Prime Superior nutrients are manufactured by LPC Naturals LLC, which is located in Williamsville, New York. LPC Naturals LLC is part of Lackawanna Products Corporation, a commodities trading firm founded in 1982 that offers a variety of agricultural products and logistics services. Of course, their recently developed Prime Superior assortment of agricultural products is among the most notable of these for cannabis growers. There are three components to the Prime Superior range of nutrients, which

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First USA Cannabis Industry Antitrust Verdict Reached

Zoe October 1, 2021

The United State’s first antitrust verdict against the cannabis industry was delivered on September 23rd by a jury in Martinez, California. A seven-week trial in the Superior Court of California has declared that, according to antitrust regulations, a judgment of $15 million dollars, plus incurred fees will be awarded to plaintiff, Richmond Compassionate Care Collective. The lawsuit emerged after three dispensaries in Richmond, California allegedly plotted to prevent Richmond Compassionate Care Collective from establishing a competing dispensary and retail

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Netherlands Mayors Call On Government to Legalize Cannabis

Zoe September 27, 2021

A statement signed last week by nearly 40 mayors from across the Netherlands calls on the government to legalize soft drugs including cannabis and hashish as part of a campaign to fight organized crime and drug offenders infiltrating respectable companies and organizations. According to these mayors, the majority of whom hail from the Southern Netherlands, the issue must be given top priority in the next cabinet’s plans. According to the manifesto, vulnerable individuals may be

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Gifting Connoisseur Cannabis Products In WNY w/ Mayor Of Puffalo

Russ Beretta September 22, 2021

New York legalized adult-use cannabis earlier in 2021, however the establishment of legal cannabis retailers is still a work in progress. That hasn’t stopped young business-minded people from providing cannabis products to clients, while they have found a loop-whole in the States legislation, allowing for “gifting” and “donations”. That is exactly how Spencer (aka. The Mayor Of Puffalo) operates his new start-up. While Spencer does not have a brick and mortar, you may find his

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Buffalo New York’s Premium Headshop, Headspace Glass & Gifts

Russ Beretta September 22, 2021

Buffalo, New York-based Headspace Glass & Gifts has been locally owned and operated since 2010, and supplies the region with one of the largest selections of scientific glass. Starting with only one small store front on Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo (Allentown), Headspace Glass & Gifts now operates four locations: Orchard Park/Hamburg, Tonawanda, East Amherst, & Buffalo (Allentown). The original Headspace location in Buffalo (Allentown) can be visited at 67 Elmwood Avenue, just past Allen Street

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Jack Herer Cup Amsterdam 2021 Award Winners

AudioKush Directory September 16, 2021

Winners of the 2021 Amsterdam Jack Herer Cup were announced during a live ceremony at Tam Tam Beachclub.

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Police In Barcelona Force Clubs To Remove Cannabis Products

Russ Beretta August 3, 2021

Police in Barcelona have been authorized to carry out inspections at cannabis social clubs, forcing them to immediately stop selling marijuana products. Police in Barcelona a search fi marijuana. (Insert John Holt – Police In Helicopter melody here). Barcelona has become the go-to cannabis hot-spot in Europe. The wide-range of products, affordable pricing, high tourism traffic, beaches, and the amazing Barcelona atmosphere have been driving the cannabis industry to this market over the last decade.

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DEA & FBI Raid Champs Trade Show Las Vegas, Shut Down Delta-8 Booths

Russ Beretta July 28, 2021

The Champs Trade Show is currently taking place in Las Vegas, NV, and it wasn’t long before the DEA and FBI decided to raid the event. Booths are being checked for any supply of Delta-8 THC and are being shut down immediately if any are discovered. We are hearing that the State Attorney General was provided a CBD or Delta-8 infused edible, which sparked the raid. In the state of Nevada, Delta 8 is a

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Jones Soda Plans To Make Cannabis Infused Beverages

Russ Beretta July 19, 2021

Jones Soda is launching a new endeavor that will feature cannabis-infused beverages. You know, that brightly colored soda in glass bottles with quirky labels, that’s found at some of the dankest delis and bodegas around? Jones Soda is now branching out into the cannabis sector with a range of THC infused products. Jones Soda Set To Enter Cannabis Industry With THC Infused Beverages According to a news release from Business Wire, Jones Soda is planning to enter the

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Netherlands Legal Cannabis Wietexperiment Postponed

Russ Beretta July 2, 2021

As the Netherlands prepares to establish a regulatory system for the cannabis industry (wietexperiment), many other parts of the world push for legalization with home grow laws. The Wietexperiment cannabis trial, scheduled to start March 2021 in ten Dutch cities, has been postponed indefinitely. Arnhem mayor Ahmed Marcouch declared the wietexperiment formally postponed in a letter to the municipal council on Thursday. Currently, there is no standardized system regulating the quality and safety of cannabis

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Coffeeshop Kronkel In Nijmegen Reopens Kitchen Services

Russ Beretta June 12, 2021

As of today, Coffeeshop Kronkel in Nijmegen reopens their kitchen. You can now purchase cannabis, hash, or pre-rolls, consume them on-site, while enjoying a snack or meal inside Nijmegen’s Coffeeshop Kronkel. Coffeeshop Kronkel Reopens Their Kitchen In Nijmegen The kitchen at Coffeeshop Kronkel will be open daily, from 2:00 PM until 9:30 PM. Coffeeshop Kronkel’s food and beverage menu includes a variety of snack items like toasti’s, soups, salad, and fries. However, they do have

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Cookies Coffeeshop Opens In Amsterdam On Friday 11 June 2021

Russ Beretta June 8, 2021

On Friday the 11th of June, 2021, Cookies opens a lounge inside a coffeeshop in Amsterdam! Cookies Amsterdam will be opening at Green House United, one of the Green House Coffeeshop locations. The Cookies coffeeshop will be located in Amsterdam at Haarlemmerstraat 64, 1013 ET. Cookies Collaborates With Green House, Opens Inside A Coffeeshop In Amsterdam A special ceremony will commence at 4:20 P.M. on Friday, 11 June, 2021, to celebrate the opening of Cookies

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Amsterdam Coffeeshop Changes Since COVID-19

Russ Beretta June 4, 2021

In the previous year and few months, from the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreaks the coffeeshop community in Amsterdam saw significant changes. Coffeeshop closures, acquisitions, new ownership, and some great renovations are amongst these major developments. In this article, I’ll discuss all the key changes the coffeeshop culture in Amsterdam has experienced since March of 2020. 420 Coffeeshop becomes Strain Hunters Coffeeshop Strain Hunters opened up in Amsterdam on September 18, 2020. The opening was

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Relaxation Of Lockdown, Coffeeshops Reopen Indoor Seating 5 June

Russ Beretta May 30, 2021

Finally, it is near the conclusion of the Coronavirus lockdown in the Netherlands. “The easing that will take effect on 5 June actually means the end of the lockdown,” Dutch Prime Minister Rutte states during a press conference. Restaurants, cafés, and yes, coffeeshops, will reopen indoor on Saturday, 5 June, accommodating up to 50 people. Although these capacity increases will come with exceptions, including reservations, fixed locations, and a closing time of 10 p.m. Coffeeshops

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In-House Genetics Partners With Genesis Cannabis In Oklahoma

Russ Beretta May 20, 2021

This week, In-House Genetics revealed an exclusive & strategic partnership with Genesis Cannabis in Oklahoma. In-House Genetics in the coming months will enter the Oklahoma market with Genesis to offer seeds, cannabis floral goods, extracted products, and edibles. The key objective of Genesis Cannabis and In-House Genetics’ strategic relationship is to maintain the high level of genetics that is very much expected. This allows In-House Genetics to remain at the forefront when it comes to

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Netherlands: Covid-19 Restrictions Eased, Terrace Hours Extended

Russ Beretta May 19, 2021

The Netherlands is now implementing the second phase of the current Coronavirus opening plan, which involves a range of recreational activities and extended terrace hours. Starting 19 May, the Netherlands eases COVID-19 restriction measures. Gyms, theme parks, zoos, and other attractions in the Netherlands will reopen their doors as of today, May 19th. Outdoor terraces are also open for longer periods of time. Terraced businesses will open as early as 6 a.m. and shut as

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Amsterdam’s Bulldog Hotel To Reopen June 1

Zoe May 18, 2021

Amsterdam’s iconic Bulldog Hotel will reopen on 1 June 2021!

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TerpsArmy To Open A Coffeeshop In Amsterdam

Russ Beretta May 17, 2021

TerpsArmy, a Barcelona-based Cannabis Social Club, will soon open a coffeeshop in Amsterdam. TerpsArmy had been speculated to be coming to Amsterdam for several months, but where they would end up remained a mystery. They established a new Instagram account, @TerpsArmyAmsterdam, which is still empty as of the time this article was published. TerpsArmy takeover of Amsterdam coffeeshop, El Guapo This week, TerpsArmy arrived in Amsterdam to begin renovating the now-closed Coffeeshop El Guapo. Coffeeshop TerpsArmy

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