Author: Max Savage Levenson

[ad_1] The federal war on marijuana has entered the end game.today, the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) officially moved to re-categorize marijauna as having medical use and a low potential for abuse. For the first time since 1971, the US federal government is seeking to end cannabis’s designation as a “Schedule I” controlled substance—equivalent to drugs like heroin and PCP. Instead, the US intends to consider marijuana a Schedule III substance—on the same level as codeine.The Associated Press appears to be the first to report the news, with it being picked up by Marijuana Moment.Legalization polls in the 70s, and…

[ad_1] After a drawn-out legal battle, Florida’s Supreme Court ruled on April 1st that a cannabis legalization measure known as Amendment 3 can appear on the state’s ballot this November. The decision comes four months after the court heard arguments regarding the constitutional amendment (and two years after the court rejected a similar adult-use measure). The legalization campaign is run by Smart & Safe Florida, which gathered over one million signatures to put it on the ballot. Florida’s Republican Attorney General, Ashley Moody, led the unsuccessful fight against it.Florida could soon see a booming rec market. Over 22 million people call…

[ad_1] 91 points out of 100Price: $30 / eighth-ounceBatch size: 30 to 50 pounds.If someone claims that you can’t get a bona fide sativa buzz from a CBD strain, they clearly have not tangled with the delectable Forbidden V from Wisconsin’s Native-owned brand Canndigenous. Surging with bold notes of citrus and sweet cookie dough, Forbidden V delivers a smooth head high that’s perfect for day-time puffing. It balances that warm cerebral buzz with a more subtle body high, however, that I felt in my joints long after taking a few drags of the sticky flower.Canndigenous prices their flower a bit…

[ad_1] While President Biden does not appear keen to champion federal legalization anytime soon, the beginning of 2024 nonetheless finds us at the precipice of a remarkable crossroads: Since Ohio became the 24th state to legalize adult-use marijuana in November, nearly half of all US states have gone green. Furthermore, 38 states have legalized medical marijuana. And when it comes to the number of Americans who live in states with rec cannabis, we’ve officially crossed the halfway point.So whaddaya say, Leafly Nation? Let’s keep the ball rolling!In 2024, several more states could write bills—or send measures to voters—to legalize adult-use…

[ad_1] Even if we can’t easily spot changes to cannabis law on dispensary shelves, state policies are constantly in flux. As in years past, 2024 brings a slew of new policies that impact consumers and businesses alike, from coast to coast and in both adult-use and medical states.Read on for a list of some of the most impactful and imminent changes, from revised employment rights for cannabis consumers, to revamped licensing policies and even a potential statewide unionization effort.California Residents have new and improved employment rightsHippie Hill on April 20th, 2023. (David Downs/Leafly)Folks, this is a biggie! Starting on January…

[ad_1] 92 points out of 100Price: $25/a package of ten gummiesFounded by California budtender Olivia Alexander, the lauded CBD brand Kush Queen turns out some of the most impressive gummies in the market. Their Sleep Gummies each pack 15 milligrams of full-spectrum CBD and 15 milligrams of CBN, which consumers and business alike tout for its sedative properties, despite a dearth of scientific evidence. The gummies highlight the company’s strengths: Stellar taste and quick-acting, powerful effects. Available exclusively in Mixed Berry, the gummies boast a pleasant chewiness and subtle flavor light years removed from some of their gelatin-heavy and over-sugared competitors;…

[ad_1] Ohio voters have officially legalized recreational cannabis via Issue 2. The ballot initiative passed this evening, November 7. The state’s vote to legalize cannabis follows several reforms. Ohio lawmakers legalized medical marijuana in 2016. Additionally, 38 Ohio cities have already decriminalized the possession of up to 7 ounces of cannabis. In 2015, Ohioans failed to pass a separate legalization initiative, by a vote of nearly two to one.Read on to learn how legalization in Ohio could unfold. We encourage readers to consider that the state’s legislature reserves the right to modify (or even repeal) the measure; any and all of…

[ad_1] 92 points out of 100Summer 2023THC: 19%Out in Montana—and in many parts of the country—late summer offers optimal camping conditions: warm days and crisp nights best spent around a campfire. For those stunning evenings under the stars, the stellar and indica-dominant Neverland from Missoula’s Funk Farm delivers a perfect blend of tranquility, to help you melt into your camp chair, and a gentle cerebral buzz to keep the laughs and the good cheer rolling. A cross of Candyland and Cherry Pie, Neverland flaunts bold, fruity-y flavors that contrast perfectly with a light note of gas. Funk Farm’s buds boast impeccable…

[ad_1] Who says THC strains should have all the fun?Here at Leafly, we know that potent cannabis ain’t for everyone. Ganja boasts extraordinary effects for many of us, but for others, the best smoke is often much more mild. CBD often plays second fiddle to THC, despite its individual myriad of potential benefits and uses. The USDA’s National Hemp Report estimates that over 6.7 million pounds of floral hemp was produced in 2022—though that doesn’t mean all of it is worth your time and money.With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of the most creative, flavorful, expertly-cured, and…

[ad_1] 94 points out of 100Summer 2023Price: $48 / quarter-ounceTry some of Dad Grass’ expertly-cured bud and you’ll quickly understand why the brand has become synonymous with high-quality hemp. Their original Dad Grass flower—a Biscotti strain—packs bold notes of lime, gas, pepper, and pine. It produces an even-keeled buzz that works great any time of the day, and showcases some exciting terpenes: β-Caryophyllene, α-Bisabolol and α-Humulene.Bonus points: Each tin of Dad Grass comes with some handy rolling papers…a guaranteed hit with the dads in your life.You can buy Dad Grass’ flower and other products straight from their website. Since all…

[ad_1] 94 points out of 100Price: $12 / eighth-ounce; $49 / ozThe Sour Special Sauce from Horn Creek Hemp ain’t just a great choice for an all-day CBD strain—at $12 an eighth, it’s a screaming deal. This strain tests out at nearly 4% terps—primarily b-Myrcene, Ocimene and b-Caryophyllene—that jump out of the bag with strong notes of lemon and gas with just a hint of sweet bubblegum, creating a nice contrast with the sour profile.SSS calms without sedating, and provides a little mental zip without the raciness of a sativa. As such, we think it’s a great strain for any…

[ad_1] 93 points out of 100Summer 2023Price: $20 / eighth-ounce; $80 / ozIt’s no wonder Tweedle Farms prefers to keep the genetics of their Green Goddess under wraps. Rocking gargantuan, sticky buds and stellar effects, Green Goddess is a knock-out CBD strain.Rich in terpenes including Myrcene, Linalool, a-Cedrene and Limonene, Green Goddess leaps out of the bag with bold notes of pine, raspberry, musk and jasmine. Initially, it induces a mild and extremely pleasant body high that paired perfectly with a stretching or yoga practice. Yet it quickly moved north, generating a warm heady buzz and mental relaxation that kept me…