Archive for June 2017

Source: Radical Rant: Leading Anti-Pot Crusader Says Weed-Fights-Opioids Claims Are ‘Erroneous’ – High Times

Amid skepticism from advocates, lawmakers are racing to beat a deadline so retail operations can open in time for a proposed July 2018 launch date. Source: Massachusetts House Passes Controversial Cannabis Bill, Setting up Showdown | Leafly

Source: Bill H.3768 This is the bill passed by the Joint Committee on Marijuana Policy on June 19th, 2017

Experts argue that eliminating the Rohrabacher-Farr amendment might actually cause a surge in opioid-related incidents. Source: “Scientific American” Blasts Attorney General Sessions Over Medical Marijuana Claims – News | MERRY JANE

From “chocolate chip therapy” to some next-level glass, we’ve got a whole spectrum of canna-gear for every type of weed-friendly father. Source: MERRY JANE’s 2017 Father’s Day Marijuana Gift Guide – Culture | MERRY JANE

Gov. Source: Baker declines to back House proposal to hike pot tax rate to 28% | Boston Herald

The full House of Representatives is expected to vote on a bill with proposed changes to the law legalizing marijuana on Thursday, about 24 hours after it was recommended out of committee.On Wednesday, 10 members of the Joint Committee on Marijuana Policy voted to advance the bill with a favorable report. One member voted to…

State taxes on recreational pot would be hiked to as high as 28 percent under a long-awaited bill that reshapes the state’s fledgling marijuana Source: Beacon Hill seeks to hike pot tax to 28 percent | Boston Herald

Lawmakers are considering raising the sales on recreational marijuana sales. Source: Advocates protest possible changes in marijuana sales law | WWLP.com

MERRY JANE News dives into cannabis suppositories. Source: Should You Put Weed in Your Butt? – Health | MERRY JANE