Large numbers of migrants from China are crossing into the U.S. and finding work on marijuana farms. Some of the businesses are accused of exploiting workers and violating state growing rules.
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Black market cannabis thrives in California despite legalization
Marijuana legalization was expected to bring the industry out of the shadows. But in some states, the black market is alive and well.
Posted inEpisode, The Weekly Catch
Narragansett Tribe sues federal government, the latest on CD1, and more
The Narragansett Indian Tribe is bringing a lawsuit against the federal government for land the tribe says is owed to them. Also, the deadline is coming up to register to vote in the upcoming special election. We give you the latest on the CD1 race and more. And what do you want to see in rules and regulations around recreational cannabis in Rhode Island? You can share your opinion in public listening sessions over the next few weeks. Plus, a conversation about the Kingston Chamber Music Festival; a story about a local inter-Tribal drum group; and a few tips on what to do this weekend.
Posted inArticle, Politics
Six Rhode Island communities vote to ban retail cannabis sales
Cannabis retailers will be allowed in 33 of the state’s 39 cities and towns.
Posted inArticle, Politics
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For January 17
Question of the Week: What does the new year hold for the power dynamic at the Statehouse? With that in mind, thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) Gov. Gina Raimondo […]
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City Council Blames Oversight Issues For Fall River Pot Shop Congestion
When the only recreational marijuana facility in Fall River opened less than a year ago, it was heralded as an economic boom for the city as thousands of visitors from all over the region came to spend money on cannabis products.
But recent complaints about traffic, noise, and air pollution around the dispensary call attention to a lack of planning and oversight by the city in the name of profits.
Posted inArticle, Education
UConn Students Experiment With Classroom Cannabis
It’s something you might expect to see on a poster in a dorm. Bright green leaves, fanned and serrated. It’s cannabis. Except today, it’s center stage on a table in the biggest lecture hall on UConn’s campus. But first, it had to get there. “I drive a UConn van into the middle of campus and […]
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RI Allows Parents Of Children With Autism To Experiment With Medical Marijuana
Could marijuana hold promise for treating autism? Rhode Island is one of a small but growing number of states that allow medical marijuana for patients – including children – with severe forms of autism. But there’s little scientific evidence about the benefits — and risks — of this treatment.
