by Dan Yates
A proposal from a Regina entrepreneur adds to the growing list of plans to process hemp in Western Canada for industrial purposes.
After two years of research and development, Thomas Chevalier said he hopes to set up a plant by the end of this year in Gilbert Plains, Man., producing biomass briquettes from hemp straw.
Full Article:
http://www.producer.com/2014/04/hemp-processing-plan-turns-straw-into-briquettes/
Month: April 2014
Marijuana Extract Legalized in Mississippi
By Leslie Nash – email
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has signed a bill to legalize a marijuana extract to be used as medicine under tightly controlled circumstances.
Full Article:
http://www.wjtv.com/story/25276187/marijuana-extract-legalized-in-mississippi
You’re invited to an Ice Cream Social for Mark Orozco for Riverside County Supervisor-District 5 2014 hosted by Brownie Mary Political Club
Mississippi – Gov. Phil Bryant signs cannabis oil bill
Geoffrey Pender, The Clarion-Ledger
Gov. Phil Bryant’s office says he has signed House Bill 1231, allowing the medical use of cannabis oil derived from marijuana, into law.
Full Article:
http://www.clarionledger.com/story/politicalledger/2014/04/17/bryant-cannabis-oil-bill/7827765/
Here’s Why Every Pot Smoker Should Move To Massachusetts Right Now
Smoking marijuana is many, many times more likely to get you arrested in some states than in others, according to a new study by the information resource and community Addiction Treatment.
Full Article:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/17/marijuana-enforcement-_n_5161119.html
by Natalie Maier
With hemp burgers were sizzling on the stovetop, local hemp cook, licensed marijuana grower and patient Sharon Cohen takes command of the kitchen at Sprout Regional Food Hub in Springfield, Ore.
Cohen, 58, cooks her own original recipes with hemp seed. She began cooking with it 20 years ago because she was attracted to its high nutritional value.
“It was originally just really a passion from the heart to create food that was extremely nutritious,” Cohen said. “It’s kinda a power food.”
Full Article:
http://dailyemerald.com/2014/04/17/eugene-baker-sharon-cohen-makes-strides-in-hemp-food-market/
No one has applied for a Nevada marijuana business license
LAS VEGAS (KSNV & MyNews3) — Hundreds of people are expected to apply for medical marijuana business licenses in Clark County but with the deadline inching closer, the county has yet to receive any applications.
Full Article:
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/54963450/ns/local_news-las_vegas_nv/#.U04QAVVdVac
Hawaii Legislature OK’s University of Hawaii hemp biofuel study
Bill CresenzoReporter-Pacific Business NewsEmail
“The dean may determine how soils and water may be made more pristine and healthy by phyto-remediation, removal of contaminants, and rejuvenation through the growth of industrial hemp, as well as the viability of industrial hemp as a biofuel feedstock,” the bill, which was passed Monday, says.
Full Article:
http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2014/04/15/hawaii-legislature-oks-university-of-hawaii-hemp.html
Oklahoma – Hold Governor Mary Fallin Accountable
Please hold Governor Mary Fallin accountable for what she says! Will she really help keep Jaqie Angel alive in Oklahoma. Mary Fallin claims she cares. Mary Fallin claims she will help in any way she can. Actions speak louder than words! Hold Mary Fallin accountable and let’s bring Jaqie Angel back to Oklahoma.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWySlx_XZLI#t=28
Company unveils first age-verifying, pot vending machine
Nelson Garcia, KUSA
(Photo: Andrew Christman, KUSA-TV, Denver)
Stephen Shearin believes his company is evolving the marijuana industry by creating a vending machine for pot and pot products.
“It’s extremely cool this is the first one,” Shearin said.
Shearin is the chief operating officer for Tranzbyte, a company that owns American Green. American Green is the manufacturer of a vending machine called the ZaZZZ, which starts by verifying a person’s age through their driver’s license.
“They would swipe their driver’s license at which point multiple cameras would allow us to use some advanced biometrics to make absolutely certain that the person who swiped the card is the owner of that card,” Shearin said.
Full Article:
http://www.9news.com/story/news/local/2014/04/12/marijuana-vending-machine-unveiled/7662761/