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1 month ago | 
greenstate.com | Pam Chmiel |Rachelle Gordon |Cara Wietstock
New Jersey is one of the most sought-after cannabis markets in the U.S. because of its prime location in the densely populated Northeast and a rapidly growing industry that generated $1 billion in sales in 2024—an impressive 25 percent increase from the previous year. What started in 2022 with just 13 medical retailers has expanded into a thriving marketplace of 200 adult-use dispensaries, with independent operators making up the majority.
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2 months ago | 
greenstate.com | Pam Chmiel |Rachelle Gordon |Cara Wietstock
Fashion shows are a spectacle of over-the-top creativity, where designers push boundaries with outlandish designs—the perfect set for flamboyant cannabis brands to make a statement. At New York Fashion Week 2025 (NYFW), two standout brands, Pinks and Flamer, turned heads with their signature pink and red prerolls, blending cannabis culture with fashion and self-expression.
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2 months ago | 
greenstate.com | Pam Chmiel |Rachelle Gordon |Cara Wietstock
Where is the science to support the sweeping health claims made by cannabis brands flooding the market and dominating conversations? Both Americans and healthcare professionals want to know. Johns Hopkins University, renowned for its world-class medical program, is spearheading efforts to bring science-backed evidence to this emerging field through its Cannabis Science Lab (CSL).
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
greenstate.com | Brian Brown |Charlotte Matthews |Pam Chmiel |Cara Wietstock
Cannabis can be confusing, to say the least. The United States does not yet have legal weed at the federal level, and state laws on pot differ wildly, even in states where recreational cannabis is legal. At GreenState, we’re doing our best to keep you updated on the latest in cannabis law in the US.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
greenstate.com | Cara Wietstock |Charlotte Matthews |Pam Chmiel |Rachelle Gordon
College is an environment where people commonly expand their worldviews. New ideas, friends from diverse backgrounds, and exciting experiences are waiting around every corner. The University of Utah is facilitating this type of growth with a new course for Fall 2024 that covers weed in an entirely new way. Cannabis college courses aren’t a new concept.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
greenstate.com | Rachelle Gordon |Pam Chmiel |Cara Wietstock
Millions of Americans are preparing their holiday travel itineraries. While exciting, travel can bring up some important questions: Who will water my plants? What should I do with the groceries about to expire? Can I bring my weed with me for the annual cousins’ walk? RELATED: Up-and-coming weed tourism hub surprises everyoneThe last question is becoming increasingly more relevant as cannabis is legalized throughout the country. But what does the law say about traveling with weed?
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
greenstate.com | Cara Wietstock |Pam Chmiel |Rachelle Gordon
Those of us who take a cousins’ walk each holiday dinner may have wished that one extra curmudgeonly family member would join in. We wonder if maybe a hit of fire weed would calm them down. Perhaps a dash of THC seltzer in their drink would make them understand a different point of view. That might be true, but likely only if they know they are being dosed.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
greenstate.com | Rachelle Gordon |Pam Chmiel |Cara Wietstock
Minnesota became the 23rd state to legalize adult-use cannabis in the summer of 2023. Over a year later, licenses to grow, sell, and distribute the plant have yet to be issued. Many potential operators thought they’d finally begin to see some movement this week when a lottery was scheduled for a limited number of conditional licenses. However, a last-minute lawsuit has delayed the process yet again.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
greenstate.com | Cara Wietstock |Pam Chmiel |Rachelle Gordon
Dabbing cannabis extracts has some lofty benefits. Quality concentrates often deliver a tasty, terpene-rich flavor. Consumers may also find small, low-temperature dabs easier on the throat and lungs compared to burning (or combusting) flower. These benefits only last as long as the piece is clean, though. Regular maintenance and deep cleaning are required for a delicious, smooth dab. Cleaning a rig is not much different from , pipe, or bubbler.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
greenstate.com | Rachelle Gordon |Pam Chmiel |Cara Wietstock
The holiday season is officially here. As seasonal decor goes up and families gather, the fun but sometimes arduous task of shopping for gifts begins. More and more, people purchase presents that align with their values. Folks in California wanting to gift weed this year have a unique product to consider that just so happens to do good.
