Week of 08/20/2022 Cannabis News: US First Circuit Appeals Court rules on residency requirements, Southern Hemp Expo 2022, and DoT proposes examiner guidance on CBD for drivers
This week in review the US First Circuit of Appeals Court has ruled that blocking non-residents from licensing a medical dispensary is unconstitutional, the Southern Hemp Expo took place in Nashville, TN, and the Department of Transportation has proposed guidance for medical examiners that will be medically certifying driver to include language about CBD. Amazing photos from the event included in the article along with an audio player for those on the go.
Episode 49: Jackie Torrez and We Canna Be Professional Houston event
Jackie Torrez of Buhppy Baby is this weeks guest on the Texas Cannabis Collective weekly podcast. Gramps is co-host this week. We’re discussing her business @buhppybaby, hemp cloth, and the upcoming event in Houston titled We Canna Be Professional on August 19th 2022.
Week of 08/13/2022 Cannabis News: SXSW panel voting, Texas Cannabis Roundup, Legalization leads to lower synthetic weed poisoning
This week in review Greenlight Events held the Texas Cannabis Roundup in Dallas. SXSW has opened voting for panels on cannabis for 2023 to include Texas speakers. States that have legalized see a major decrease in synthetic marijuana poisonings. Audio player included for those on the go.
Power Biopharms to be title sponsor of Texas Cannabis Roundup
The largest gathering of hemp business professionals in 2022 is meeting to discuss Texas cannabis policy, industry, and culture on Aug 10, 2022, at the Longhorn Icehouse in Dallas, Texas.
Week of 08/06/2022 Cannabis News: Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years, San Marcos Decrim on the Ballot, Feds seek breathalyzer-like research
This week in review WNBA star Brittney Griner has been sentenced to 9 years in Russian Penal Colony and advocates are voicing out. The City of San Marcos will see decrim on the ballot in November. The federal government is looking for a agency capable of doing breath and blood samples for when people consumer cannabis. Audio player embedded below for those that are on the go.
San Marcos city council sends decriminalization measure to the ballot
Mano Amiga along with other advocacy groups such a Ground Game Texas and Texas Cannabis Collective gathered signatures of registered voters across several months. Those signature were delivered to City Hall at the end of May, and were verified just this past week. The San Marcos City Council was then required to decide on whether to pass the measure themselves or send it to the November election ballot.
Episode 48: Chris “Gramps” Grisolia
Chris Grisolia aka “GRAMPS” joins this episode as our guest. Jesse Williams hosts and talks to Chris about how he got into advocacy, his plans for his joining the Texas Cannabis Collective team as the treasurer, upcoming events, and his plans for his own podcast Gramps Place.
Week of July 30th cannabis news: More federal cannabis bills filed, Texas study shows horses benefit from CBD
This week in review two bills have been filed regarding cannabis. One bill to direct medical cannabis research, and another to expunge criminal records. A Tarleton University study has finished up showing that horses benefit from CBD usage in several key health areas. Audio player included for those on the go. Check it out today.
Episode 47: Why Cannarock will be the feel good hit of the summer.
Brittan Taylor, co-founder of Cannarock, and her husband AJ Channer of Fire From the Gods and co-founder of Cannarock join Lonestar Collective to discuss this annual Cannarock event, what the mission and goals are for the event, and what to expect. Listen to it today wherever you stream podcasts, player embedded in the article.
Episode 46: Smokable Hemp Ban II with Susan Hays
Super Cannabis Attorney and Texas Agriculture Commissioner candidate Susan Hays joins the show for episode 46. In the episode she discusses the issues that took place with the ruling, the confusion still in place for businesses, advice for businesses, a little bit about her candidacy, and much more. For more information on Susan Hays visit https://hays4ag.com