Rachelle Gordon

Minneapolis

Editor at Green State

I'm not a player, I just crush a lot

Articles

This is the biggest mistake people make at dispensaries

1 week ago | greenstate.com | Rachelle Gordon

Knowledge around cannabis has grown exponentially in the era of legalization. However, a knowledge gap still exists between the industry and consumers. It’s a very steep learning curve, and people often struggle to understand all of the nuances of the cannabis plant and its many, many finished products on the market. One of the biggest misconceptions in the space centers on pot potency.
The Freak Brothers want to get you high - find out how | GreenState

1 week ago | greenstate.com | Rachelle Gordon

There are a select few stoner icons who transcend time and space. Among them are Cheech and Chong, Harold and Kumar, and even Shaggy from Scooby-Doo. One group of cannabis characters that continues to delight plant enthusiasts around the world is The Freak Brothers. Initially created by Gilbert Shelton in the 1960s as a comic book series titled The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers, the siblings have been a part of cannabis culture for decades.
FDA issues warnings over popular pot products

1 week ago | greenstate.com | Rachelle Gordon

Nowadays, cannabis is seemingly everywhere, especially CBD. Once the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp nationwide, the compound started appearing in everything from skincare to pillows. CBD pet products experienced a particularly dramatic surge in popularity, thanks to the cannabinoid’s perceived abilities to ease separation anxiety, joint pain, and other common ailments in animals.
This weed device reigns supreme in the battle for big clouds

1 week ago | greenstate.com | Rachelle Gordon

In the era of cannabis legalization, the number of consumption gadgets continues to grow exponentially. From enails to portable terp pens, there’s a device for everyone. But even with all the shiny new toys, one gizmo has continued to impress even the most senior weed snobs. We’re talking, of course, about the Volcano vaporizer. Created by German manufacturer Storz & Bickel, the Volcano has been beloved by cannabis fans for over two decades.
The hidden crisis plaguing cannabis - and how to fix it

1 week ago | greenstate.com | Rachelle Gordon

The cannabis industry is facing a serious mold crisis that is devastating to cannabis businesses.
Minnesota marijuana marks major milestone

2 weeks ago | greenstate.com | Rachelle Gordon

Minnesota state lawmakers approved adult-use cannabis in 2023, but retail dispensaries have yet to open—except on tribal lands. The vast majority of these retail locations are in rural locations, save for Island Pezi, which sits roughly an hour south of the Twin Cities metro area. Now, the unique marijuana market is set to hit a significant milestone with the opening of its first off-reservation tribal dispensary.
Minnesota marijuana marks major milestone

2 weeks ago | newsbudz.com | Rachelle Gordon

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Cannabis businesses can actually enjoy tax benefits—here’s how | GreenState

2 weeks ago | greenstate.com | Rachelle Gordon

Cannabis businesses have long been at the mercy of federal laws and regulations that prevent them from leveraging any tax breaks. In particular, the which inhibits cannabis companies from taking any deductions on their taxes, is a detriment to the potential success of these businesses. But what if there were a legal way that makes these regulations irrelevant?
Op-ed: California's cannabis market at a breaking point | GreenState

2 weeks ago | greenstate.com | Rachelle Gordon

GreenState regularly shares contributor perspectives on the industry and trends. The ideas expressed here are wholly those of their author and do not necessarily reflect those of GreenState’s newsroom. California’s cannabis market is in crisis—and a planned tax hike could push it over the edge. On July 1, the state’s cannabis excise tax is set to rise from 15 percent to 19 percent. While this may seem small on paper, the impact is massive.
Texas company offering free weed to fight hemp ban

2 weeks ago | greenstate.com | Rachelle Gordon

The booming Texas hemp market is at risk. SB3 seeks to ban the vast majority of hemp-derived products in the Lone Star State. This comes despite recent polling suggesting the majority of Texans support legalizing cannabis. Now, one local pot company is encouraging its customers to fight the ban in an unusual way. RELATED: Divisive Texas hemp war reaches boiling pointReggie & Dro is a cannabis store and consumption lounge in Stone Oak, Texas.