Category: Washington, D.C.
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Will the U.S. Botanic Garden Display Hemp?
From the notoriously pungent corpse flower to the bright-red torch lily, the U.S. Botanic Garden has long dazzled visitors with an expansive display of exotic flora and rare plants. But the hemp plant—a more common species—has always been conspicuously absent from the garden, which sits just steps away from the Capitol Building in Washington. Now,…
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D.C. Councilmember Withdraws Bill Prioritizing Formerly Incarcerated Entrepreneurs In Cannabis Industry
During a marathon legislative session of the D.C. Council on Tuesday, May 4, Councilmember-At-Large Robert White withdrew a bill that gave people formerly incarcerated for drug offenses a leg-up to participate in the District’s growing medical cannabis industry. The emergency legislation required the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration(ABRA), which regulates D.C.’s medical cannabis program, to reserve…
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District Hemp Owner Talks CBD in D.C. Amid COVID and People and Pets’ Needs
Last week’s episode of The Outlaw Report podcast was a conversation with Barbara Biddle, the owner of District Hemp Botanicals, located in the DuPont Circle neighborhood of Washington D.C. Biddle also owns two other hemp CBD boutiques in Virginia. We discussed the hemp industry in D.C., and how her business has been affected by the…
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After Daughter Suffers Major Seizure, Advocate Urges D.C. To Ramp Up Medical Cannabis Testing
D.C. residents testified on Wednesday Apr. 28 at a hearing by the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) on new rules that ease restrictions on the medical cannabis industry amid the coronavirus pandemic. The new regulations, unanimously approved by ABRA’s board in March, lift a cap on the number of plants cultivators can grow. They also…
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The Outlaw Report Podcast: District Hemp
After reviewing the top headlines, The Outlaw Report podcast host Scott Cecil is joined by Barbara Bittle, the founder and owner of District Hemp, a hemp & CBD boutique in the Dupont neighborhood of DC. Barb shares with Scott some of the challenges facing the local hemp industry during the Covid-19 pandemic even as a…
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House Democrats Passing The SAFE Banking Act Is Not Enough
Earlier this month, when Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer hinted that he would be introducing federal cannabis reform legislation, many expected it to be a federal decriminalization bill and most thought it would arrive on or around Apr. 20. Instead, on Apr. 19, the House Of Representatives voted in favor of The Secure and Fair…
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Statehood Vote Could Unlock Recreational Cannabis Sales In D.C.
Cannabis advocates have their eyes on Congress this week as House lawmakers gear up for a vote on D.C. statehood that could pave the way for the legalization of recreational cannabis sales in the District. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) last week said he planned to bring HR 51, a bill also known as…
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420 Events in MD, Virginia, and D.C. (2021)
Note: This article was published in 2021. Follow this link to check out 420 events for 2022. Maryland 4/20 – Cali Vibes hosted by Jahfarii & Dj Suplex. The Garage, 6 East Lafayette Avenue Baltimore. 7pm-11pm. LINK. 4/20 – Got 5 On It: Game Night – 420 Edition!. Virtual event presented by Explore Maryland Cannabis.…
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The Outlaw Report’s D.C. Cannabis Industry Guide
The Outlaw Report has released a D.C. Cannabis Industry Guide which is available as a perk through our Patreon. The handy guide provides the ins and outs of cannabis in D.C. as it currently operates in the District—perfect for those who need a refresher or the cannabis novice in your life who is still figuring…
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D.C. Dispensaries Welcome Looser Restrictions On Cannabis Classes
D.C. cannabis card holders looking to master the art of baking the perfect pot brownie or using a high-tech vaporizer could soon get to learn from licensed professionals at their local dispensary. Last week, D.C.’s Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) proposed new rules that would allow medical cannabis dispensaries to host educational events and demonstrations.…
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The Outlaw Report Podcast: The D.C. Gray Market
Following a round-up of The Outlaw Report’s recent headlines, The Outlaw Report podcast host Scott Cecil is joined by Ben Galrock, owner of Voyager Club DC, to discuss the landscape of Initiative-71-compliant cannabis micro-operators in the district, and what the future holds for micro-operators, gifting cannabis, and at-home cultivation. Top new stories include Virginia’s accelerated…