Week of Cannabis Review 06/11/2022: Texans w/ personal possession is most frequent border traffic stop, legalization reported to be undermining Mexican cartels
This is our short weekly review of what’s going on in cannabis in the week of 06/11/2022. An analysis of border patrol and DPS border traffic stops capture mainly US citizens with small marijuana possession, the GAO reports that most border patrol stops are capturing low level marijuana offenders of one ounce or less, and the congressional research service has reported that legalization in the US and Canada is undermining cannabis trafficking of cartels from Mexico into the US. Audio player included for those on the go.
Clayton County edibles arrest highlights disparities across state and nation
Recently, two young men were arrested and accused of possession of THC edibles in Clay County Texas causing note to disparities in the system. Read about the disparities between the state and its neighbors, the counties and cities of Texas. As well, disparities across the justice system in how these cases are handled. Check out the article today and learn why we all need to be involved in changing this.
Episode 40: Robert Head w/Hemp for Victory and Blue Cord Farms
Jesse Williams and Austin Zamhariri co-host this week with guest and Army veteran, Robert Head of Blue Cord Farms and Hemp For Victory. Robert talks about the mission of Hemp For Victory, where the name for Blue Cord Farms comes from, his life and experience as a soldier trying cannabis for the first time and much more.
From SWAT Team to CBD Business Owner: Trey Phillips of Thrive Apothecary
Trey Phillips, co-owner of Thrive Apothecary is in our community spotlight today with quite a story to tell. few advocates in Texas can say that they served years in Fort Worth law enforcement and even a number of years serving in the Tactical Operations Division SWAT Team of Fort Worth . Yet, such is the unconventional career trajectory of Trey Phillips. From arguably the strongest prohibitionist stance of anyone in Texas, the journey that Phillips took from seasoned lawman to cannabis advocate and CBD store owner of Thrive Apothecary is remarkable. Check it out today and learn more about Trey, his wife Lisa and their medical cannabis business in Texas.
San Marcos reaches signature goal for decriminalization effort
Mano Amiga, working with Ground Game Texas and Texas Cannabis Collective has reached the signature goal to put decriminalization on the ballot in November. Check out the article for more information on the press anouncement this coming Wednesday.
Week of Cannabis Review 5/28/2022: Lab caught falsifying results, Marijuana labels found to be misleading
This week in review an Oklahoma lab was discovered to be falsifying results and keeping inaccurate records resulting in a recall, Killeen Texas has turned in the needed signatures for via Ground Game Texas to decriminalize in the city, Research shows that age gating methods in California and others states are working at dispensaries, and that labels commonly placed on marijuana in dispensaries are often misleading. Audio player included for those on the go, check it out today.
Week of Cannabis Review 5/14/2022
This is our short weekly review of what’s going on in cannabis in the week of 5/14/2022. Topics this week are a Colorado cbd manufacturer is facing a wage theft lawsuit, US senators pushing for Safe Banking act to be in a competitiveness bill, marijuana sales have eclipsed Starbucks sales, and NIDA’s Dr. Volkow is questioned at an appropriations hearing about cannabis. Audio player included for those on the go.
Austin citizens vote to end misdemeanor marijuana arrests and no-knock warrants.
The city of Austin has passed Prop A by vote which will eliminate misdemeanor marijuana arrests and ban the use of no-knock warrants by city officers.
Episode 36: Jonathan Hildner for TXHD-54
Jesse Williams and Loren Simpson co-host this episode with guest Jonathan Hildner. Jonathan is running as a candidate for Texas House District 54 (that is the state house, not congressional seat). Jonathan discusses his background in politics, his youth and life in the city of Killeen, how the city and his time in politics have shaped his views and his plans for Texas as a whole and with marijuana legalization efforts.
Once Again, House Republicans Vote Against The MORE Act
If there’s one point that needs to be stressed when discussing American cannabis reform and those who are advocating for those reforms, it’s that there is considerable support from conservatives for those very reforms.