Nobody hates talking frankly to children more than their parents — and nobody but their parents have more incentive to tell a convenient lie. You may deny it, but let’s be real: one of the “secrets” of effective parenting is the Platonic lie, the noble sacrifice of honesty for harmony. Maybe you don’t really know…
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As Pennsylvania lawmakers continue to debate legalizing marijuana for adult-use in the commonwealth, a newly filed bill seeks to require employers to cover the costs of medical cannabis for qualifying patients receiving workers’ compensation. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. David Delloso (D), would make it so Pennsylvania employers must “provide for reimbursement to a qualifying…
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By Chip Dankerson, Senior Analyst in Vaporware and Hot Air In a keynote that left Silicon Valley gasping for air (and not from smoke), Apple today unveiled its boldest, most uncalled-for innovation yet: the iBong 3000. Sleek, over-engineered, and wildly impractical, the iBong 3000 is set to “revolutionize the way you get high,” according to…
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Enforcement efforts against illicit cannabis operations by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) held mostly steady in 2024 compared to previous years, according to newly released agency data that, for the first time, also tallies actions against what DEA calls “Chinese Grows.” The new report from DEA’s Domestic Cannabis Eradication / Suppression Program includes numbers…
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When cannabis entrepreneurs thought the road couldn’t get any rougher—between banking hurdles, shifting regulations, and volatile markets—tariffs entered the equation. The latest trade policies are driving up costs for packaging, raw materials, and essential components, forcing businesses to rethink their supply chains. “Supply chain for cannabis is already a challenge,” said Tony Reyes, President of…
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A marijuana industry-funded political committee donated $1 million to President Donald Trump’s MAGA Inc. super PAC in the first half of this year, according to newly published Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings. The American Rights and Reform PAC, which launched in 2023 under a different name, Legalize America, took in money from multiple cannabis companies…
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The cannabis industry has never had it easy. Between regulatory uncertainty, banking restrictions, and sky-high tax burdens, even the most successful operators often feel like they’re just treading water. At the heart of that financial squeeze is Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code—an outdated tax provision that forces cannabis businesses to pay taxes on…
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As the cannabis industry has become more competitive and margins have tightened, leaning on the expertise of seasoned cultivators has become increasingly invaluable.From avoiding pest problems to refining environmental strategies and mastering the post-harvest process, building upon the work and innovations of those who have been there and done it remains key to improving quality…
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Paul McKay Paul McKay is a writer and editor with a background spanning from sports journalism and social media growth to stand-up comedy. He has multiple years of experience writing within the cannabis industry, as well as creating content for technology advisory companies and popular satirical websites. Growing up in the Atlanta area, Paul draws…
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[PRESS RELEASE] – VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 4, 2025 – Village Farms International Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved an investment to expand the company’s cannabis cultivation capacity by converting the remaining 550,000 square feet of its Delta 2 greenhouse in Delta, British Columbia, to cannabis production.An incremental 40 metric tonnes…
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