States consider best ways to legalize recreational marijuana
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A special legislative commission is looking into the potential effects of legalizing recreational marijuana in Rhode Island as the state’s northern neighbor readies to allow recreational marijuana sales. Read more »
New hitch in Oakland pot permit pipeline
John Oram is relieved. Oram is the CEO of Bloom Innovations, a horticulture consulting and management firm in Oakland. Bloom distributes cannabis products — seeds, flowers, concentrates, infused edibles and more — under the brand name NUG, a Bloom subsidiary. Read more »
Cities take aim at pot policy
Two northern San Mateo County cities are slated this week to examine limiting residents’ access to marijuana, but one set of policies stands to be more restrictive than the other. Read more »
Marijuana Can Help Children with Seizures, Cancer Nausea
Researchers said medical marijuana is effective in treating some conditions in children, but they urge caution on using the drug in young patients. Read more »