Biden’s pardon, who missed out on the historic move
Justin Machacek is a Texan very familiar with the federal side of possession charges. But he will be left out of Biden’s pardon. TCC had a chance to get his story. Do you want to know how this could happen?
Week of 10/8/2022 CannaNews: Biden Pardons Cannabis Possession, TX Marijuana March Freedom Festival
This week in our short news segment President Biden has pardoned all federal simple cannabis possession charges and urges state governors to pardon and expunge for the same offense on a state level. The #Texas MJ March and Freedom Festival took place in Fort Worth. @DFW NORML executive director Shaun McAllister speaks on Greg Abbott’s response to cannabis pardons. Audio player (for those on the go) and YouTube video included to see some of the turnout of the event.
Biden pardons thousands of federal marijuana offenders
The POTUS has pardoned federal marijuana convictions and us called for changes to be investigated on a federal level. Texans will voice their opinion Saturday in Ft Worth on the POTUS call for governors to follow suit.
The 2022 Texas Hemp Awards voting has started
Voting for the Texas Hemp Awards has began at https://www.texashempawards.com/ (see nominees below) and Texas Cannabis Collective has been nominated 9 times in 5 different categories. Texas-based Advocate/Warrior, Texas Hemp Event held in 2022,Texas-based Hemp Production, Texas-based nonprofit with a cannabis focused mission, Favorite TikTok or Instagram account to follow. Be sure to check out the article for the entire list of candidates and be sure to vote!
Episode 56: Mara Gordon of Aunt Zelda’s
Mara Gordon , cofounder of Aunt Zeldas is the guest for episode 56 of the Lonestar Collective Podcast. Mara Gordon is a cannabis advocate, entrepreneur, and researcher. She has harnessed her background as a process engineer to create therapeutic dosing regimens for thousands of patients around the world, drastically improving their health, quality of life and longevity. Mara openly shares her knowledge about the therapeutic benefits of the cannabis plant – whether consulting with medical teams, through TEDx Talks or calling out hyperbole in the industry she cares so deeply about.
Nobody is giving children cannabis edibles for Halloween
Every year you can count on an outlet posting an article about how either a law enforcement agency or advocacy group is pushing the idea that your neighbors just wanna see your kids suffer by giving them tainted Halloween candy.
Episode 55: Priscilla Mora of VIVID CHICA
Priscilla Mora aka VIVID CHICA joins the latest episode of Lonestar Collective Podcast as a guest. Priscilla operates VIVID CHICA which is a hand made jewelry and grinder company using recycled jewelry as art. Mora is also a patient in the TCUP
Week of 9/24/2022 CannaNews: DoJ likens marijuana users to wife beaters in recent filing on firearms, Oklahoma marijuana ballot question 820 won’t be on ballot
This week in our short recap, Oklahoma Supreme Court has denied Yes to 820’s petition that the state be forced to put the ballot initiative on the upcoming November 2022 ballot. In a battle between the DOJ and the Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried, the DOJ has likened federally illegal marijuana users to domestic violence perpetrators saying they cannot exercise proper judgement and should not have firearms rights. Audio player included for those on the go.
Lonestar Collective Podcast Episode 54: Lamont Ratcliff
Lamont Ratcliff of Texas MMJ Doctors is the guest for this episode. Lamont talks with Jesse and Gramps about the patient makeup of the #TCUP (Texas #Compassionate Use Program) that they see, the issues the program is facing in Texas and much more.
Week of 9/17/2022 CannaNews: Poll shows Republicans favor marijuana reform, FDA’s response on cbd insufficient, drug testing and supply chain issues
How drug testing could be feeding into the labor supply issues, Republicans nationally were polled to highly support medical cannabis reform, and FDA disappointment all in this week’s update.