Stoner Nation: How to Register to Vote [Election 2016]

Stoner Nation: Are you registered to vote?

Although you are just one voice in a sea of many, yours matters and you can make a difference! We at Toke Tank are supporters of legalized marijuana, opening the conversation and getting the message out there that weed can be part of a productive lifestyle. If you want to make that voice heard, you need to register to vote! Continue reading Stoner Nation: How to Register to Vote [Election 2016]

First Drive-Thru Pot Shop Opening in Oregon

Gold Beach, Oregon makes history as the first town to become home to a cannabis drive-thru. Those looking to get baked with minimal effort will be able to drive by Green Life Oregon, a recreational cannabis shop on the Oregon coast that allows you to meet with a budtender from the comfort of your car. Continue reading First Drive-Thru Pot Shop Opening in Oregon

Behind the Scenes at NuGreen [Image Gallery]

Not once has it truly hit us that the marijuana industry in Washington is more than merely a fantasy as when we stepped through the doors at NuGreen, an I-502 Washington weed grower based out of a warehouse in Spokane.  Continue reading Behind the Scenes at NuGreen [Image Gallery]

Rare Insight on Bernie Sanders from DOPE Magazine

DOPE Magazine recently rolled out their newest issue with a strong and decisive looking Bernie Sanders on the front cover. A bold move during a contentious and confusing 2016 Presidential election, we recently got a chance to ask the folks at DOPE about their choice for choosing Mr. Sanders and whether or not they are “Feeling the Bern.” Read on for their thoughts. Continue reading Rare Insight on Bernie Sanders from DOPE Magazine

How Does the MJ Industry Feel About SCOTUS Nominee?

Although much of the bi-partisan politics world is against President Obama’s recent SCOTUS nominee, Judge Merrick Garland, the marijuana industry as a whole remains optimistic. From thoughts that Mr. Garland will bring a well-balanced viewpoint based on science rather on propaganda and scare tactics to his logical interpretations of the laws, check out these reactions from several key industry players:  Continue reading How Does the MJ Industry Feel About SCOTUS Nominee?

Maine Will Not Back Down In The Fight For Legalized Marijuana

Initiative supports are filing a lawsuit against Maine’s Secretary of State, Mathew Dunlap, on the grounds that he disqualified the measure to regulate marijuana like alcohol on the November ballot. The lawsuit calls out state officials who improperly invalidated thousands of signatures of legitimate Maine voters and are depriving all Maine voters of their right to vote on the measure. Continue reading Maine Will Not Back Down In The Fight For Legalized Marijuana

U.S. Legal Marijuana Is Forcing Cartels Out

States that have legalized the sales of marijuana have been putting a large dent in Mexican drug cartels. Since legalization, feds have seen less marijuana cross the boarder, less illegal grow ops, and less arrests for marijuana related charges. Continue reading U.S. Legal Marijuana Is Forcing Cartels Out

Washington’s First Marijuana Recall

Washington’s recreational marijuana industry has been completely safe and free from pesticides since being legalized in 2012. Colorado has experienced many cases of recalls do to unexpected hazardous materials in their products. On February 12th, Evergreen Herbal, a Washington based cannabis wholesaler, announced the first ever recall of a marijuana product in Washington state. Continue reading Washington’s First Marijuana Recall

Stay Safe on Social Media: Police Busts in Legal Weed States

Yikes! Careful what you post. Police in states where marijuana is recreationally legal (Alaska, Colorado, Washington and Oregon) are turning to social media to bust non-state operations. Sometimes turning to entrapment, a recent article by The High Times shows those living in pot-friendly states may not be living under pot-friendly law enforcement. Continue reading Stay Safe on Social Media: Police Busts in Legal Weed States

Canada’s Recently Elected Prime Minister Pushes Marijuana Legalization

Justin Trudeau was elected to be the new Prime Minister of Canada on October 19th, 2015. As leader of the Liberal Party in Canada, he wants to work on the economy, environment, and marijuana legalization in Canada. Continue reading Canada’s Recently Elected Prime Minister Pushes Marijuana Legalization