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Seattle Cannabis Company Introduces Powdered Cannabis
In a press release Monday July 6, recreational marijuana company Prohibition gold has gone a different direction when it comes to selling recreational cannabis: powdered marijuana. The substance, called Potshotz will be sold as a premeasured gram of white powder which can be mixed into any drink. Co-founder Tom Williams was quoted as saying, “This isn't what comes to mind when you think about marijuana. It looks different and creates an entirely new product category for marijuana. It's such a convenient, easy-to-use powdered mixer.” The company worked with different scientists throughout the food industry to create a neutral tasting powder with no added sugars or other sweeteners, which are normally how the taste of cannabis is covered up in edibles. Williams and his partner Greg Walters wanted to create a product for of age cannabis users that would allow them to enjoy their cannabis without drawing attention to their use. Walters said of his company’s new product, “The prohibition on marijuana is ending and we're already a long way from yesterday's pot brownies. We can't wait to see how consumers innovate with our products. The possibilities for what you can add THC to are endless.” Sometime next year Prohibition Gold plans to introduce Topshotz which will be similar to Potshotz, but it will be sold as a powdered cannabis mixer to be added to food. Potshotz is now available at recreational cannabis stores throughout Washington. Now that cannabis use is becoming both more common and socially acceptable I think we’ll begin to see more innovative products such as Potshotz. I’m excited for the future of recreational cannabis. For more information, check out the original article here. Featured Image Source: EugineHemp.com --- Do you live in Washington and plan to try this product? Let us know in the comments!
Meet PotBot: Your New Virtual Budtender
Cannabis has been making headlines in the past few months with repeated victories in legalization for recreational and medical use, as well as the development of a worldwide cannabis market. The next development that might be making waves in the cannabis market will possibly be replacing your local budtender. From Potbotics comes a device that will help patients and consumers choose a strain to purchase based on personal preference named "PotBot." The PotBot is an automated budtender that offers strain suggestions to patients and consumers after getting preliminary information from the buyer. PotBot takes into consideration any medical conditions of the consumer, their preferred tastes, the type of high they want to experience, and so on to recommend strains ideal to their toking experience and needs. PotBot will be available in app form, as well as be sold as a kiosk by Potbotics for use in dispensaries. PotBot is not the first to offer a weed reviewal and recommendation service, however. Leafly, likely the largest cannabis review site in the world offers thousands of reviews on hundreds of strains. Although similar in purpose, the results and recommendations of these two services couldn't be more different. The data that helps PotBot determine the ideal strain of choice comes from scientific and medical studies, rather than reviews submitted by consumers like Leafly's service. For more information, check out the original article here. Featured Image Source: PCMag.com --- PotBot seems like it will be a great tool to help people select their strains, but I also like to read the personal testimonies from Leafly, which service sounds better to you? Or do you prefer just asking your local budtender? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
US House Votes To Reduce Cannabis Law Enforcement, Reduces DEA Budget
Last week, the House of Representatives voted on a number of bills related to state medical marijuana laws and the federal government’s tendency to ignore those laws. Among the resolutions voted on is a bill to cut the DEA’s budget. One measure the house voted on that was unfortunately defeated was a bill to prevent the feds from enforcing federal cannabis prohibition laws over individual state’s laws. That bill was defeated 206-222, with 24 House Democrats voting against the bill and a majority of House Republicans in favor of it. In a statement with US News and World Report Representative Ted Lieu (D-CA) stated, “It’s time for the federal government to no longer make marijuana use and possession criminal. It’s clear the public is already there, and it takes Congress sometimes a little bit of time to catch up. But with the votes you’ve already seen and I believe you will see there’s growing bipartisan support to no longer have marijuana as a federal crime.” Lieu’s words match a recent Quinnipiac University poll stating that a majority of Americans favor legalizing marijuana for medical and recreational use. Opponents of legalization called the measure’s defeat “a victory for America’s kids.” In a victory for medical cannabis advocates, the House voted again on a law passed in 2015, barring the federal government from prosecuting legal dispensaries and their patients. Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) who favored the law said, “Passage of this amendment brings us one step closer to providing relief for those suffering from multiple sclerosis, glaucoma, cancer, HIV/AIDS and other medical conditions.” The House also voted again on a law protecting farmers growing hemp legally from their crops being seized by the Feds. Overall 9 million was cut from DEA departments specifically devoted to cannabis and most of their budget was reappropriated to help children of domestic violence victims. For more information, check out the original article here. Featured Image Source: Freep.com --- Some say that the type of mood the policymakers the Representatives present towards cannabis is positive, others claim the Representatives just wish to allow states the right to decide for themselves, what do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Putting The City Before The State: Cannabis Success In Pennsylvania
While some states have decided that outright cannabis legalization is the solution to prohibition, other states, like Pennsylvania, have decided not to enact change to their outdated laws. However, communities based in two of Pennsylvania’s largest cities have fought and succeeded in minimizing the legal risks surrounding smoking cannabis at the municipal level. While the cities of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia cannot legalize marijuana outright, they have decriminalized the drug by using credible legal arguments and garnering outstanding support. First It Was Philly Born out of a libertarian desire to minimize state power and protest the incarceration of non-violent drug offenders, a homegrown movement brought forward radical changes to how Philadelphia dealt with cannabis users. In the past, those caught with any amount of marijuana were prosecuted under the Controlled Substance Act and sent to prison on a sentence that varied depending on the quantity of the substance in possession. The new laws mandated that people caught with a small amount of cannabis would be issued a $25 fine and those caught smoking it would be charged $100. While still a deterrent, this change at a municipal level meant that no one possessing under 30 grams would have to go to jail, which most of the city councillors agreed was a positive change. One councillor, Jim Kenney, said, "I think it's pretty hypocritical in a state that licenses, sells and taxes alcohol — that actually runs alcohol-dispensing stores — to say that marijuana rises to the level of an opiate [. . .] It's not necessary, productive or good for the community.'' Then Pittsburgh Progressed In 2015, Pittsburgh City Council voted to change how the municipality dealt with cannabis-related issues. This movement was inspired by the changes that had been made in Philadelphia. After a vote of 7–2 in favour of decriminalizing cannabis, no citizen or visitor to Pittsburgh could be arrested for smoking marijuana. They would merely be fined the same amount of $25 for possession and $100 for public smoking. Councillors commended the change in law, saying that the millions of dollars that were spent on policing prohibition could now be reallocated. What Drove this Change? When changes were proposed to reclassify cannabis possession in these cities, arguments in favor came from many different communities. More specifically, members of African American communities argued that their race, along with Latinos', had been disproportionally targeted in the state's war on cannabis and that this was having a huge effect on their populations. Not only was this a shocking statement, but it was also backed by the police department's documents, despite overwhelming evidence that suggests that most races smoke cannabis at similar rates. African American community organizations and black media outlets were a significant part of the movement that contributed to having these laws changed. While legislation in these cities was an overwhelming success for the cannabis community, the fight to ultimately end prohibition in Pennsylvania is far from over. While the case must still be presented for state-wide legalization, changes have been made in Pennsylvania's two largest metropolitan areas—providing inspiration for other cities around the country. Although there is still significant opposition to the idea, decriminalization at a state level may be closer than we think. Photos: sevenMaps7 / Shutterstock, Dave Z, tpsdave, Biggunben
Does ResponsibleOhio Create a Monopoly?
Excited about ResponsibleOhio’s referendum to legalize cannabis in the Buckeye State? On the surface, you should be. After all, if Issue 3 passes, Ohio will become state number five to thumb their collective nose at the Federal Government on the issue of marijuana prohibition. And as they say, “As Ohio goes, so goes the nation.” But take a closer look. Yes, the measure would make it legal for any adult over 21 to toke up, but many cannabis activists argue that it may do more harm than good. The primary gripe for most pro-pot groups who oppose the measure is the alleged monopoly it would create. According to an editorial piece on Cleveland.com, ResponsibleOhio’s Issue 3 would “give ten predetermined beneficiaries at sites around the state the exclusive right to grow marijuana commercially,” and it just so happens the measure is being funded primarily by those "ten predetermined beneficiaries." Granted, the measure does allow individuals to grow up to four plants for personal use as long as they register with the state, but that allowance doesn’t justify the closed market it would create, at least as far as Cleveland.com’s editorial board is concerned. “No matter how you smoke it,” they argue, “A state sanctioned monopoly—or perhaps more accurately in this case, an oligopoly or cartel—awarded to private individuals is almost always ill-advised.” It should be noted that the authors of the editorial cited state unequivocally that they are all for legalization, just not through this proposed channel, and they aren’t the only ones to hold this view. “After reading the fine print, I'd have to vote no,” Said Mike Kouza, owner of the Attic Smoke Shop in Findlay, Ohio. “I'm never one to advocate political agendas but ResponsibleOhio is a bad deal for everyone in Ohio who actually needs legal Cannabis.” Whether or not Issue 3 is right for the smoking population of Ohio will ultimately be up to the voter. Washington’s initiative faced opposition from within the movement as well, but ultimately overcame and became law. If you’re a resident of Ohio, no one here will tell you how to vote. Just be advised that you should always read the fine print on everything. Research the measure for yourself. Get the facts. If Issue 3 is the way you want to see cannabis legalized in your state, then vote yes. Just know exactly what you’re voting for.
Sandra Bland Was High When She Died, According To Toxicology Report
In an unexpected twist to an otherwise all-too-familiar story, an initial toxicology report has revealed that motorist Sandra Bland was likely high on marijuana when she mysteriously died after three day in the custody of Texas police, following a traffic stop. A initial report by the coroner found 18 micrograms of THC per liter of blood, a level being reported as three times the legal limit for driving marijuana-legal states Colorado and Washington. The levels were such that University of Florida toxicology professor Bruce Goldberger told FOX News it was possible that Bland consumed THC at some point during her three day incarceration. Bland, a 28-year-old black woman from Chicago, was driving through Texas when she was stopped for an improper lane change. What should have been a routine traffic stop quickly escalated, with police physically restraining Bland and hauling her off to jail. Three days later, Bland was found dead, hanged in her jail cell. The immediate reason given by authorities was suicide, an explanation vehemently rejected by Bland's family and much of the public. Several agencies and invested parties quickly moved to begin various investigation of what happened to Bland, while a video of her arrest quickly spread via social media. With opinion sharply divided on Bland's case, in a country where questionable police action against black citizens has become the norm, rather than the exception, today's curious revelation about THC in Bland's system has raised eyebrows, and the ire of many. "Sandra Bland Marijuana Smear Is Another Cheap Trick of Racist Drug War" read the title of a blog post by Sharda Sekaran, the Managing Director of Communications for the Drug Policy Alliance. What do you think? Was Bland high? Does it matter?
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