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Top 21 Seed to Sale Software Providers of 2022
We’ve done the research and made a list of the Top 21 Seed to Sale Software Providers of 2022.
New Hampshire Poll Finds 74 Percent of Residents Approve of Legalization
Seventy-four percent of New Hampshire survey participants share that they support recreational cannabis legalization, and 68 percent approve of a…
NCAA Raises THC Limits for Student-Athletes
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), which governs college athletics in the U.S., has changed its cannabinoid policies for student-athletes….
Regulators Find 42% of Tennessee’s Hemp Crop Tests Over THC Threshold
According to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA), 42% of hemp crops in Tennessee are being found non-compliant with federal…
Maryland House Passes Bill for Voter Referendum on Cannabis Legalization
The Maryland House of Delegates on Friday approved a bill that would allow voters to decide in November whether to…
Washington State Lawmakers Considering Bills to Regulate or Ban Synthetic THC
With about two weeks left in the state’s legislative session, Washington lawmakers are considering two bills to outlaw or regulate…
Maryland House Approves Legalization Bills
On Friday, Maryland’s House of Delegates approved two bills designed to legalize recreational marijuana. Under the measures, Maryland voters will…
Medical Cannabis Tracking System Set to Launch in Oklahoma
Medical cannabis businesses in Oklahoma have about three months to get in line with the state’s “seed-to-sale” tracking system after…
NCAA Eases Rules, Testing for Cannabis Use Among College Athletes
The NCAA said last week that it is relaxing its policy for cannabis testing among collegiate athletes in the United…
Star signs and cannabis strains: March 2022 horoscopes
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Can drug use make you lose your mind?
Drug-induced psychosis is a real thing. But which drugs? At what dosage? All these variables matter. The post Can drug…
How Will the War in Ukraine Affect the European Cannabis Industry?
When Russian tanks rolled into the Ukraine last Thursday, perhaps the last thing on anyone’s mind was how the largest…
Cannabis Product Prices Drop Amid Rising Inflation
Despite rising inflation, the cost of cannabis products has declined over the past year, according to data from cannabis analytics…
Arizona Community Colleges Get $31M from Cannabis Taxes
Arizona’s 10 community college districts received more than $31 million from cannabis-derived taxes collected last year, the Associated Press reports….
Atlantic City, New Jersey Official Pushing for Consumption Lounges
An official in Atlantic City, New Jersey is asking the state’s cannabis regulators to consider large-scale consumption areas within the…
South Dakota Lawmakers Advance Legalization Bill
A bill to legalize recreational pot for adults narrowly advanced in the South Dakota legislature last week, winning approval in…
New Jersey Governor Says Adult-Use Pot Sales Could Start Soon
Democratic Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey announced the imminent launch of the state’s regulated recreational cannabis market, saying retail…
‘Lady Buds’ Cannabis Documentary Inspires Two New Projects
Lady Buds is a 2021 film that looks deep into the lives of six diverse women in the cannabis industry,…
4 Black Canadian cannabis change-makers you need to meet
Black history isn’t just for February and celebrating Black excellence in cannabis is something we can, and should, do year-round….
Brand Spotlight: Gift of Doja
Gift of Doja (GoD) is a women-of-color-created cannabis equity brand—specializing in honoring the vibe of “all beings and all things.”…
Best Rated Dispensaries in Worcester 2022
These dispensaries are the very best the county of Worcester has to offer. The post Best Rated Dispensaries in Worcester…
“Entrenched in purpose: ” Founders of Viola and Gold Standard Farms live out their Black family legacies in the cannabis industry
Explore what it means for Al Harrington and Jarrel Howard to build on the idea of Black family in the…
Why does Northern California’s craft cannabis face potential ruin?
Stifling taxes in California’s cannabis system threaten to push legacy growers out of business. That could erase a major part…
European Commission Makes Two Big Steps on CBD Reform Front
Not all is doom and gloom on the cannabis front in Europe, no matter the frustrating red tape, delays, and…
California Bill Would Eliminate Cannabis Cultivation Tax & Raise Retail Tax
A proposed bill in California would suspend the state’s cannabis cultivation tax while increasing the retail excise tax in order…
Where does Biden’s Supreme Court nominee stand on marijuana legalization? Here’s what we found
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has real-world experience with America’s drug laws. The post Where does Biden’s Supreme Court nominee stand…
New Jersey Govenor Says Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Could Begin ‘Within Weeks’
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) said on Wednesday that adult-use cannabis sales in the state could start “within weeks,”…
New Mexico Supreme Court Says Medical Cannabis Cannot be Taxed
The New Mexico Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that medical cannabis purchases in the state are not subject to the…
Medical Cannabis Sales in Arkansas Surpass $20M In January
Arkansas, one of a growing number of states in the South with full plant medical cannabis, started 2022 with bumper…
Maryland House Advances Cannabis Legalization Bills
The legalization of adult-use cannabis in Maryland took another step forward on Wednesday with the advancement of two bills in…
Georgia Lawmakers Consider Bill to Expand Medical Pot Program
A bill proposed in Georgia would more than triple the number of medical cannabis licenses in the state, while also…
Nebraska Medical Cannabis Bill Fizzles in Committee
The legislation was dealt a sequence of setbacks that dimmed its prospects: its sponsor, Republican state Senator Mike Groene, resigned…
Annual Leafly Report Shows US Cannabis Industry Supports 428,059 Jobs
The 2022 job report from Leafly explores the newest data on cannabis jobs, which provides an in-depth look at the…
Cannabis buyer’s guide to outstanding outdoor flower of 2021
The world’s best outdoor of the 2021 season needs you to smoke it. The post Cannabis buyer’s guide to outstanding…
Medical Marijuana, Inc. Subsidiary HempMeds® Brasil Sponsors First Brazilian Obesity Medicine Symposium
SAN DIEGO, CA, Feb. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire – Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC: MJNA) (the “Company”), the first-ever publicly traded cannabis…
Mississippi Minority Cannabis Association: Education & Training for a Diverse Cannabis Industry
The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act was signed into law in early February 2022 after a long fight for safe access…
Report: Cannabis Industry Employment Grew 33% In 2021
Leafly, in partnership with Whitney Economics, has published its sixth annual cannabis jobs report, the Seattle-based cannabis technology company shared…
Florida Officials Seek to Ban Physician Accused of Violating State’s Medical Cannabis Law
Health officials in Florida are asking an administrative law judge to permanently ban a physician from recommending medical cannabis for…
Higher Profile: Doug Fine, Hemp Farmer and Goat Herder
Doug Fine wants to save the planet by teaching humans about a regenerative and sustainable lifestyle. A lofty goal for…
Cannabias: Understanding the Anti-Cannabis Bias Found in News Media
Editor’s note: Anyone who has been working in the cannabis industry is familiar with how “wrong” the mainstream media usually…
Setbacks In Germany Due to Delays on Forward Reform
There was much excitement in Germany last September in the German cannabis industry, in particular, when the new “Traffic Light…
Welcome to the Crypto Cannabis Club
Crypto Cannabis Club is a home for fans of cannabis and NFTs from all over the globe. In a short…
r/leaves: Why would someone want to quit cannabis?
Cannabis isn’t right for everyone. This Reddit forum helps people quitting pot find a new kind of community. The post…
California Bill Would Protect Cannabis Users From Employment Discrimination
California employers would be barred from discriminating against employees for cannabis use while off the job under legislation introduced last…
National Expungement Works Releases 2021 Impact Report
The National Expungement Works (N.E.W.) organization released its 2021 Impact Report on February 22, which examines the victories from last…
Benefits of Getting a Weed Box Subscription
If you’re a weed lover, signing up for a monthly weed box subscription can help you enjoy and sample new…
Best Ways to Use Different Varieties of CBD Products
In recent years, public opinion on marijuana and the compounds derived from this useful plant have shifted drastically, and as…
Kontusion on Metal, Hardcore, and Tripping in the Woods
New, old-school band Kontusion is no stranger to the scene. Guitarist/vocalist Mark Bronzino is an underground, hardcore-punk pioneer from New…
54K Acres of Industrial Hemp Planted in 2021, Worth $712M
In 2021, 54,200 acres of hemp were planted for industrial purposes in the U.S, valued at $712 million with 33,500…
Ayr Wellness Announces ‘Changing Legacies,’ A Series of Expungement Events
Company Teams Up with Community Partners in MA, NY, NJ, IL and NV to Assist Individuals in Obtaining a Fresh…
Toolkit: How to talk to kids about cannabis
Have you ever wondered how to talk to your kids about cannabis? Don’t worry, we got you. The post Toolkit:…
Watchdog Flags Cannabis Products with Unproven Opioid Addiction Claims
Cannabis companies are crossing the line when they display claims such as CBD as a way to battle opioid addiction,…
South African State of Gauteng to Build Country’s First Cannabis Hub
For all the delay and excuses to be heard on the cannabis reform front just about everywhere else right now,…
The US cannabis industry now supports 321,000 full-time jobs
The cannabis industry added 77,300 jobs last year, a 32% gain over 2019—despite a pandemic and economic recession. The post…
The US cannabis industry now supports 428,059 jobs
America’s fastest-growing industry created more than 100,000 new jobs last year. The post The US cannabis industry now supports 428,059…
Private Companies Taking Over Alberta Online Cannabis Sales
Privately owned cannabis dispensaries in Alberta, Canada will be able to accept online orders for cannabis products for home delivery…
New Zealand Police Reboot Illegal Cannabis Operation Search After Year of Inactivity
New Zealand Police National Headquarters recently brought back its cannabis eradication program, which was cancelled in January 2021. According to…
Oregon Lawmakers Take On State’s Illicit Pot Operations
A pair of proposals in the Oregon legislature would take aim at the illicit cannabis operations that have troubled law…
Florida Doctor Faces Permanent Medical Cannabis Ban
A physician in Tallahassee, Florida is staring down significant penalties from the state after allegedly failing to adequately assess patients…
Wells Fargo Analyst Blames Pot Prohibition for Lack of Truckers
A Wells Fargo financial analyst has blamed the federal prohibition of cannabis for the nation’s shortage of truckers that has…
Wells Fargo Analyst: Trucker Shortage Due to Federal Prohibition
A top Wells Fargo analyst suggested that federally mandated drug testing for cannabis is contributing to the worker shortage and…
Colombian President Approves Cannabis Industry Regulation Measure
Colombian President Ivan Duque on Sunday approved a measure to regulate medical cannabis products in food and beverages, allow for…
South Dakota Police Arrest Patients Enrolled in Tribal Medical Cannabis Program
Law enforcement officials in South Dakota are arresting people who have been issued a medical cannabis card by the Flandreau…
Advocates in Denton, Texas Launch Cannabis Decriminalization Campaign
Advocates in Denton, Texas are conducting a petition drive to decriminalize cannabis in the city, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports….
Brazilian City of Goiânia Declares Cannabis Day
This landmark event in Goiânia, approved by the majority of the city council, was chosen to be a Municipal Day…
Customers At South Dakota’s Only Medical Dispensary Still Getting Arrested
South Dakota only has one medical cannabis dispensary. To make matters worse, some customers there are still getting busted for…
Boyne Capital Partners and A&A Global Imports Have Acquired Aphecal Enterprises, Inc.
Miami, FL – Boyne Capital Partners (“Boyne”) is pleased to announce that its portfolio company A&A Global Imports, LLC dba…
Sweeping Cannabis Legalization Bill Introduced in Missouri
A cannabis legalization omnibus bill was introduced last week in Missouri, which would legalize cannabis for adults, allow regulated sales,…
New Zealand Police Revive Cannabis Eradication Program
Police in New Zealand have budgeted more than $600,000 for a national cannabis eradication program — a year after the…
Isle Of Man Plans $136 Million Facility Off Coast of U.K.
The Isle of Man (located in the middle of the Irish Sea, between Ireland and the U.K.) is attempting to…
USDA Report Values Hemp Market at $824 Million
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the true value of America’s hemp market—and the numbers are telling. Hemp…
New Law Could Help Free Louisiana Man Serving Life in Prison For Cannabis
Kevin O’Brien Allen was caught selling $20 worth of cannabis to an undercover officer in 2012 and 2013. He was…
CNN CHS Coverage Light on Sources; Cherry picks data
In a September 17 article focused on cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) CNN’s coverage uses just one source (quality and gatekeeping…
New York Times Follows Trend of Fear Mongering With Story Focused on Edibles and Children
The New York Times on January 14 published an article titled “More Young Kids Are Getting Sick From Cannabis Edibles”…
Fox News: No Fairness or Balance in Coverage of San Francisco Cannabis Tax Suspension
Recently, officials in San Francisco, California voted unanimously to suspend the implementation of its voter-approved cannabis tax. Supervisor Rafael Mandelman,…
CNN’s Cannabis and Sleep Headline Doesn’t Jive with Reality or Article Content
A Dec. 6, 2021 CNN article boasts the headline “Marijuana may make sleep worse, especially for regular users, study finds;”…
CNN Cannabis Heart Attack Report Strikes Alarmist Tone
CNN’s article, “Young adult cannabis consumers nearly twice as likely to suffer from a heart attack, research shows,” suffers from…
Brand Spotlight: Pantry Food Co.
Founded in 2019, Pantry Food Co. specializes in cannabis-infused edibles crafted by award-winning chefs using only premium ingredients. Recently, the…
The Roll-up #231: Winter Olympics for stoners
We need to talk about that figure skating drug test “exception” and Sha’Carri Richardson. The post The Roll-up #231: Winter…
We tried HHC with Bay Smokes
Here’s what happened when this writer tried HHC with Bay Smokes, reporting back on her experience with the brand’s new…
Kentucky Lawmakers File Cannabis Legalization Bills
Cannabis policy reform could be coming to Kentucky with the filing of separate bills to legalize medical and adult-use cannabis….
Kratom & Cannabis – The Similarities & Differences
Kratom and Cannabis are popular plant-derived substances used by people all around the world for a variety of different reasons….
Delta-8 disposables and vape carts from Exhale Wellness offer classic strain options to go
Delta-8 disposables and carts are a great way to get your favorite highs wherever life takes you. Exhale Wellness has…
‘Bing Bong’ sensation Nems shows off new strain and tells homemade bong story
NYC’s Bing Bong phenom Nems shares NYC weed history and previews his new line of cannabis products in an exclusive…
Just Announced – High Times Cannabis Cup Colorado: People’s Choice 2022
The High Times Cannabis Cup Colorado: People’s Choice 2022 will be a massive competition that will celebrate cannabis in the Rocky Mountain…
Cannabis Legalization Bill Filed In Kentucky
Democratic lawmakers in Kentucky on Thursday filed legislation to legalize cannabis for adults in the state and tax sales, the…
Washington State Fails to Pass Cannabis Industry Social Equity Bill
A Washington bill to increase social equity in the state’s cannabis industry failed to clear the House on Tuesday, The…
Review: The DON by The Kind Pen
We’ve all been there: You want a legit dab, but you’re out and about, so you can’t feasibly whip out…
New York Lawmakers Greenlight Cannabis Cultivation
On Wednesday, New York lawmakers passed a bill that authorizes temporary and conditional licenses for both the cultivation and processing…
Alabama Senate Committee Approves Cannabis Decriminalization Bill
An Alabama Senate committee has approved a bill to decriminalize possession of small amounts of cannabis and expunge convictions for…
Most Affected: Luke Scarmazzo, Legal Dispensary Owner
Luke Scarmazzo was a legal dispensary owner, but he still ended up in prison. Today, the American public stands nearly…
Prepare for the outdoor grow season with Dosidos & more hit strains
Find strain-specific tips for getting ready for outdoor grow season and shop favorites like Dosidos seeds & more. The post…
The best-rated dispensaries in Chicago
Looking for the best dispensaries in Chicago, IL? Leafly List shows you the highest-rated cannabis shops in Chicago according to…
What is a cannabinoid?
Cannabinoids are chemical compounds that contribute to the many effects of cannabis. Learn about the different types of cannabinoids and…
Why solventless rosin CBD gummies are a serious upgrade
Get your hands on these brand new premium rosin gummies from The Botanist and five for free today. Rich in…
Doing It Doggy Style: Snoop Dogg’s “Next Episode” in Cannabis
There is no disputing that Snoop Dog, one of the (God or Dog) fathers of rap, continues to prove himself…
Canadian budtenders are scared for their safety at work
Even though weed is legal in Canada, working as a budtender is still risky business. Here’s why. The post Canadian…
Majority Of Arkansas Voters Back Cannabis Legalization
Should Arkansas voters get the opportunity to decide on cannabis legalization at the ballot later this year, a new poll…
‘Legacy NYC’ art gallery gifts legal cannabis with local art
This genius downtown operation stays MRTA-compliant by rolling cannabis and art into one unforgettable experience. The post ‘Legacy NYC’ art…
Marijuana Matters: Equity Through Education, Advocacy, and Entrepreneurship
Marijuana Matters is a Washington D.C.-based social enterprise organization dedicated to social equity through a three-pillar mission encompassing cannabis Education,…
Man Serving Life In Prison for $20 Cannabis Sale Gets Chance at Freedom Under New Louisiana Law
Kevin O’Brien Allen, a 39-year-old Louisiana man serving life in prison without parole after being arrested for selling $20 worth…
Minnesota Medical Cannabis Patients Will Be Able to Access Flower Next Month
Minnesota medical cannabis patients will be able to buy flower products, including pre-rolls, starting next month. According to the state…
Missouri Introduces Recreational Cannabis Legalization Measure
A Missouri lawmaker introduced a comprehensive bill to legalize recreational cannabis on Tuesday. The measure, titled the Cannabis Freedom Act…
Wyoming Legislators Introduce Cannabis Decriminalization Bill
House Bill 0106 was introduced to the Wyoming legislature to potentially decriminalize small amounts of cannabis and reduce possession fines,…
Leafly Buzz: 12 most lit cannabis strains of February 2022
February is cookie season—and mints crosses are hot, hot, hot. The post Leafly Buzz: 12 most lit cannabis strains of…
The best-rated weed dispensaries in Illinois
Looking for the best dispensaries in IL? Here are the highest-rated weed shops in Illinois based on real reviews by…
Virginia Lawmakers Pass Recreational Sales Bill
Lawmakers in Virginia on Tuesday passed a bill that would allow recreational marijuana sales to begin later this year, a…
British Police Commander Accused of Taking Drugs While on Vacation
The British cannabis discussion, more than just about anywhere else, has long verged on the tragicomic. This latest development is…
San Diego City Council Votes to Reduce Tax on Cannabis Producers
The San Diego, California City Council on Tuesday voted to reduce the tax rate on cannabis production facilities from 8%…
Ascend Counters MedMen Claims About Influencing New York Politicians
In its legal battle against MedMen in New York, Ascend Wellness Holdings is accusing the company of fabricating a narrative…
Hemp Bobsled and Luge Tracks Debut at Winter Olympics in Beijing
Need another reason to make the switch to hemp as a sustainable source of fiber? The plant is currently being…
Sha’Carri Richardson Suggests Double Standard After Valieva Tests Positive for TMZ
American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson had designs on winning gold at last summer’s Tokyo Olympics until a positive drug test dashed…
Rutgers University Report Examines Cannabis Consumption Data
A new study conducted by Rutgers University in New Jersey compiles data on cannabis consumption in relation to gender, age,…
Best Rated Dispensaries in Massachusetts
Looking for the best dispensaries in Massachusetts? Leafly List shows you the highest-rated cannabis shops in Massachusetts according to reviews…
Medical Marijuana, Inc. Subsidiary Kannaway® Celebrates Best Revenue Month in Company History for South Africa and Japan Divisions in January 2022
SAN DIEGO, CA, Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC: MJNA) (the “Company”), the first-ever publicly traded…
Crystal Peoples-Stokes Launches Equity Focused Political Action Committee
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Defining Hemp Case Heads to Court in Germany
The entire cannabis conversation in Europe is still in very sticky legal territory, no matter the ongoing victories and the…
Ohio Senate Leader Rejects Medical Cannabis Petition
Ohio state Senate President Matt Huffman said last week that he will not act on a petition to legalize recreational…
Michigan Consolidates State Regulation of Cannabis
The latest cannabis news out of Michigan shows that even government agencies need a rebrand sometimes. Such is the case…
Parallel CEO Apologizes, Calls Out Corporate Cannabis Lobbying in Open Letter
James Whitcomb, CEO of multistate cannabis operator Parallel, published an open letter today decrying systemic inequities in the cannabis industry…
Washington Wants Harsher Penalties for Dispensary Robbers
A proposal in Washington to impose harsher penalties for robbing cannabis retailers was approved by lawmakers in the state Senate…
Breaking: Snoop Dogg smoked weed at the Super Bowl
This just in: Famous rapper does the pot before performance. Check out these hilarious reactions to this “shocking” news. The…
Indiana Senate Passes Bill to Intervene With Prosecutors Who Refuse to File Cannabis Charges
A bill proposed in Indiana that would allow the state attorney general to intervene with the decisions of county prosecutors…
Cannabis Could Be Allowed As Workplace Accommodation for People with Disabilities in Connecticut
A New Hampshire Supreme Court ruling could require businesses to allow cannabis use as a workplace accommodation for people with…
Michigan Consolidates Hemp and Cannabis Regulatory Agencies
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) last week consolidated the state’s cannabis and hemp regulatory agencies, which she says will increase…
More Than 40% of Connecticut Municipalities Opt Out of Cannabis Industry
Over 40% of Connecticut towns have opted to place bans or moratoriums on adult-use cannabis businesses, including 75 out of…
Israel Announces New Cannabis Decriminalization Plans
Israeli Justice Minister Gideon Sa’ar proposed new guidelines last week which further move the consumption of cannabis away from a…
Couple these seductive strains and songs for Valentine’s night and beyond
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Lil’ Kim reveals when and where to find her arousing line of Aphrodisiak strains
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Best Rated Dispensaries in Massachusetts [Updated 2022] | Leafly
Looking for the best dispensaries in Massachusetts? Leafly List shows you the highest-rated cannabis shops in Massachusetts according to reviews…
TVA Says It Will Power Marijuana Operations After All
The Tennessee Valley Authority has walked back a threat made earlier this month to deny electricity service to cannabis operations,…
Marijuana Bills Stall in Virginia’s GOP-Controlled House
Efforts to tweak Virginia’s cannabis laws have reached an impasse in the state’s general assembly, with a senior Republican lawmaker…
South African Government to Fast Track Cannabis Reform Regulations
Almost alone in a sea of naysayers (globally) right now, South Africa appears to be moving forwards, no holds barred,…
New York Cannabis Regulator Predicts Licensing by Fall
New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) Executive Director Chris Alexander expects the state to release its proposed cannabis industry…
Washington Bill to Increase Penalties for Cannabis Shop Robberies Passes Senate
A Washington bill increasing the penalties for robbing licensed cannabis retailers has passed the state Senate, KIMA reports. The bill…
Alabama to Consider Bill to Reduce Penalties for Simple Cannabis Possession
Alabama lawmakers are set to consider a bill this week to reduce the penalties for cannabis possession in the state…
HBO Doc ‘Life of Crime’ Chronicles Addiction
Life of Crime: 1984-2020, a new documentary on HBO Max, follows three residents of Newark, New Jersey as they bounce…
Long Beach Cannabis Matters to Laurie Holcomb
A perceived male-dominated appellation, the Long Beach cannabis industry has seen some incredible women top the ranks thanks to their…
People’s DTLA – A New Kind Of Cannabis Superstore
People’s DTLA has introduced a new kind of cannabis superstore in Downtown Los Angeles that has cannabis connoisseurs and curious…
The Roll-up #230: Get your vagina stoned for Valentine’s Day
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Democratic Senators Seek Colleagues’ Input on Federal Cannabis Legalization
Three Democratic lawmakers intent on reforming the nation’s cannabis policy are seeking input on a federal marijuana legalization bill with…
Tennessee Valley Authority Warns It Won’t Power Cannabis Operations
The Tennessee Valley Authority warned millions of customers last week that it will not supply electricity to cannabis operations producing…
How Binoid Does THC-O Right
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the hemp market lately, then you’ve noticed a rapidly growing trend of what…
New Jersey to Miss Statutory Deadline for Launching Adult-Use Sales
New Jersey will not meet the February 22 statutory deadline to open its adult-use cannabis market, according to a TapInto…
Higher Profile: R. Gage Amsler, ‘The Strains of War’
U.S. veteran, combat field medic, sometime paramedic and high security specialist “Doc” R. Gage Amsler, otherwise known as Doc Gage,…
Proposed Bill Could Protect Employees in Colorado who Use Cannabis
It has been nearly 10 years since voters in Colorado legalized recreational cannabis, but for some employers in the state,…
Stars & strains: compatibility guide for love and connection
Friends, lovers, or nothing? Find the cannabis strains that will help you connect with every sign in the Zodiac and…
Medical Marijuana, Inc. Promotes Chief Financial and Information Officer Todd Morrow to Company President
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC: MJNA) (the “Company”), the first-ever publicly traded cannabis company…
Bill Introduced to Raise THC Limit in Hemp to One Percent
Hemp production was legalized at the federal level under the 2018 Farm Bill—but endless red tape and regulatory demands make…
New York Cracks Down on Illegal Cannabis Businesses
It has been nearly a year since New York legalized recreational pot, but the state made it clear on Tuesday…
Thailand Officially Removes Cannabis from Narcotics List
Thailand’s public health minister on Tuesday signed a ministerial announcement officially removing cannabis and hemp from Category 5 of the…
Oklahoma Governor Supports Medical Cannabis Law Reforms
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) indicated during his annual State of the State address that he will support the push…
Study: 2 in 5 Drivers Who Use Cannabis & Alcohol Have Driven Under the Influence
A new study from researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found that two in five drivers who…
Utah Passes Bill Protecting Public Employees in Medical Cannabis Program
Both chambers of the Utah state legislature have passed a bill to protect public employees from termination if they choose…
The perks of living with a THC-free bae
Do you love weed, but your partner does not? Here’s the bright side for stoners with THC-free cuties to cuddle….
Can CBD Really Work for Psoriasis?
For a disorder that has no known cure, psoriasis sufferers are considerably on the lookout for ways to manage and…
Study Shreds Cannabis ‘Amotivational Syndrome’ Theory
Scientists continue to grapple with the question: Does cannabis actually make people lazy in the long run? ”Cannabis amotivational syndrome”…
Cali Vibes Rocks Long Beach, Allowing Cannabis
Cali Vibes, quickly becoming known as one of the largest reggae-focused events in America, allowed cannabis consumption on-site over the…
All-star LA pot shops for packing a superb bowl
Pre-game with this starter list of the best marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles. The post All-star LA pot shops for…
David Hua: Streamlining Cannabis Retail With Technology
While the business of retail cannabis requires a significant amount of ancillary partnerships to operate smoothly, perhaps nothing is more…
Bill Aims to Reform Federal Hemp Laws
A bill introduced in the U.S. House on Tuesday would increase allowable THC limits in hemp products, remove requirements that…
Colorado Bill Would Prevent Termination for Off-the-Clock Cannabis Use
A bill introduced in Colorado would prohibit employers from denying employment to or terminating workers because of their off-the-clock cannabis…
Pennsylvania Adult-Use Bill Gets Committee Hearing
The Pennsylvania Senate held the first hearing for an adult-use cannabis bill on Monday, according to a WGAL report. Heard…
Cine Argentino versus Marihuana (Parte 1)
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Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Troubling Cannabis Penalties
Calling it “another step in the wrong direction,” Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers last week vetoed legislation that would have created…
Doc Ray on the Battle to Save Heritage Growers and Genetics
Small-scale cannabis farms—the very pioneers of the industry—are being purged out of the legal market as the wholesale price per…
Auto-flowering Cannabis Strains: 6 Myths Revealed are they True or False?
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Hemp Cultivation: Top 4 Uses for Drone Technology
Smart farming technology is shaping the future of hemp and cannabis cultivation. Here are 4 of the top uses for employing drones for smarter, more efficient hemp cultivation.
Tissue Culture: New Solution for Hemp Cultivators
Tissue culture has became a great resource for hemp cultivators. Plant tissue culture is a collection of techniques harnessed to maintain or grow plant cells, tissues or organs under sterile conditions in culture media, a rich blend of ingredients that promote plant-cell growth.
Understanding the 2018 Farm Bill
Understand the 2018 Farm Bill: Legalization of Industrial Hemp Production
Hemp Farm: Which Type is Right For Your Land?
There are a few different types of farms you could be operating, depending on the size of your farm and the supporting infrastructure.
What Are Terpenes?
Terpenes do more than just help the smell and flavor of cannabis and other things; they also have therapeutic attributes as well.
What Are Cannabinoids?
Cannabinoids found in cannabis are called phytocannabinoids. Cannabinoids work with the body’s endocannabinoid system. There are more than 100 different cannabinoids present in cannabis.
Cannabis For Sports & Workout
Cannabis helps motivate a lot of people to get out and do things. There are a lot of people these days living with anxiety and depression. These conditions rob the body of energy and vigor.
Auto-flowering Cannabis Strains: 6 Myths Revealed are they True or False? Auto-flowering cannabis strains There are more myths about autoflowering…
Smart farming technology is shaping the future of hemp and cannabis cultivation. Here are 4 of the top uses for employing drones for smarter, more efficient hemp cultivation.
Tissue culture has became a great resource for hemp cultivators. Plant tissue culture is a collection of techniques harnessed to maintain or grow plant cells, tissues or organs under sterile conditions in culture media, a rich blend of ingredients that promote plant-cell growth.
Understand the 2018 Farm Bill: Legalization of Industrial Hemp Production
Texas is broadening its restrictive medical cannabis program to include patients fighting chronic pain, the Houston Chronicle reports, in addition…
More than two years after voters approved a measure legalizing recreational cannabis, and more than a year after the launch…
Called “Good Grades,” the dispensary will also be the first legal cannabis store in the New York City borough of…
Charles Michael Haywood, 22, appeared before a judge on Monday, March 27, and will be charged with capital murder for…
Texas Expands Restrictive Medical Pot Program To Combat Opioid Epidemic
Texas is broadening its restrictive medical cannabis program to include patients fighting chronic pain, the Houston Chronicle reports, in addition…
Montana GOP Lawmaker Wants To Eliminate Recreational Dispensaries
More than two years after voters approved a measure legalizing recreational cannabis, and more than a year after the launch…
New York’s First Woman-Owned Dispensary Opens Tomorrow
Called “Good Grades,” the dispensary will also be the first legal cannabis store in the New York City borough of…
Man Who Stabbed Hemp Store Clerk To Face Death Penalty
Charles Michael Haywood, 22, appeared before a judge on Monday, March 27, and will be charged with capital murder for…
Center for Medical Cannabis Research To Open at University of Utah
The University of Utah recently confirmed that it’s starting the early planning phases to build a Center for Medical Cannabis…
DEA Uses Apple AirTag as a Surveillance Device
The use of Apple’s location-tracking device appears to be the first time a federal law enforcement agency has used an…
Hawaii Cannabis Bill Fails, Ending Legalization Hopes for 2023
Hawaii will have to wait at least another year before marijuana legalization comes to the islands, after a legislative proposal…
Kentucky Gov. Signs Bill To Regulate Delta-8 THC
Up until now, intoxicating hemp-derived products were freely available in Kentucky under the 2018 Farm Bill, but that will soon…
Dutch Government to Donate $1.5M to Fund CBD, Epilepsy Study
The UMC Utrecht Brain Center, in collaboration with various organizations in the Netherlands, will receive about $1.5 million (€1.4 million)…
Zurich To Launch Cannabis Legalization Pilot Program
The government of Switzerland has approved a plan to legalize the possession and consumption of cannabis in the city of…
Ohio Law Enforcement Is Suing Afroman for Use of Security Footage Online
In September 2022, Afroman’s home residence in Ohio was raided by local law enforcement. While Afroman wasn’t home, his private…
Psychedelic Therapy in Australia Likely To Cost Thousands
Patients in Australia will soon have legal access to the psychedelic drugs psilocybin and MDMA under a plan announced by…
Medical Cannabis Cultivation Bill Approved in New Hampshire House
House Bill 431 was introduced on Jan. 5, 2023, and has proceeded through numerous sessions and hearings before passing in…
Cro-Mags Show No Mercy!
It was nowhere near show time, and it was readily apparent that trouble was brewing. An Instagram post made by…
New York Governor Unveils Plan To Address Illicit Pot Shops
New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Wednesday unveiled new legislation to combat the state’s persistent illicit cannabis operators. The bill,…
Arizona Advances Bill To Make Medical Cannabis Available to Patients with PTSD, Autism
A bill that would expand the list of qualifying conditions for medical cannabis and lower the cost of the treatment…
Oklahoma Senate Passes Bill Targeting Illegal Weed Industry
The Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday approved legislation that targets the illicit weed industry by requiring medical marijuana businesses to provide…
U.S. Conservative Group Calls for Prince Harry to be Deported Over Past Drug Use
Prince Harry’s visa should be denied and he should be deported from the U.S., a conservative group is demanding. When…
Czech Republic Cannabis Magazine Editor in Chief Found Guilty for Publishing Weed Content
Robert Veverka is editor in chief and publisher of a Czech Republic publication called Legalizace, which has been publishing since…
Taliban Bans Weed Cultivation
Sharia law in the Taliban-dominated country of Afghanistan now bans weed cultivation along a long list of other basic freedoms….
Mississippi Lawmakers Approve Changes to Medical Cannabis Law
Mississippi lawmakers last week approved a bill mandating changes to the state’s Medical Cannabis Act, the bill to legalize medical…
Court Ruling Could Lead to Cannabis Planting in Brazil
According to Reuters, the Superior Court of Justice (STJ), which serves as the top appeals court in Brazil for non-constitutional…
New Lawsuit Against New York Cannabis Agency Filed
The New York-based Coalition for Access to Regulated & Safe Cannabis (CARSC) recently filed a lawsuit against the Office of…
Petition Launched To Legalize Shroom-Assisted Therapy in Canada
Advocates for the medical use of psilocybin mushrooms in Canada launched a petition to call upon the federal government to…
Marihuana y Seducción: ¿Cuál es la Relación Entre Porro y ‘Levante’? Todos los Misterios Develados
Nota por Hernán Panessi publicada originalmente en El Planteo. Más artículos por El Planteo en High Times en Español. Síguenos en Instagram (@El.Planteo) y…
Northern Windfall: Wisconsin Residents Spend Millions on Pot in Illinois
For the state of Illinois, a thank you might be in order for its neighbors to the north. A newly released…
Kansas Senate Panel Tables Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill
A Kansas state Senate committee on Thursday voted to table a bill to legalize medical marijuana, likely killing the measure…
Tennessee Legislators Demand Return of Children to Parents After Cannabis Possession Arrest
On March 16, the Tennessee Democratic Caucus demanded that five children taken during a traffic stop by law enforcement be…
Psychedelics Advocates Launch Political Action Committee
A group of psychedelics activists has formed a political action committee aimed at lobbying Congress to support research into the…
April 20 Becomes a Paid Holiday for Employees at a Massachusetts Cannabis Company
According to Temescal Wellness Director of Retail and Customer Engagement, Sian Leininger, this honors both cannabis culture as well as…
Armed Robbery Attempt Fails at East Vancouver Weed Store
One robber got more than he bargained for attempting to rob a cannabis store in Canada. Kingsway Cannabis in East…
Kentucky Senate Passes Medical Pot Legalization Bill
The Kentucky Senate on Thursday passed a bill to legalize medical marijuana after years of work by lawmakers and activists….
Announcing the High Times Cannabis Cup New Mexico: People’s Choice Edition 2023
What has a plentiful landscape of natural beauty, is famous for hatch green chiles, is the birthplace of Neil Patrick…
New Jersey Cultivation Cap Expired, But Real Estate Issues Remain
New Jersey’s cannabis legalization law initially went into effect in 2021 with a cultivator cap set at 37 licenses. Adult-use…
Cannabis Expungement Law Takes Effect in D.C.
The measure that was approved by the Council of the District of Columbia late last year mandates an “automatic sealing…
Cocaine Production Soars to Record Levels, UN Reports
According to a report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), “The COVID-19 pandemic had a disruptive…
Inflated THC Levels, Price Gouging Would Be Banned Under California Bill
Enormous pressure to maximize THC levels falls upon cultivators, manufacturers, and labs. And when THC levels are inflated, it creates…
Seed Synergy
Upon exhaling a deep drag from a joint of Blueberry Cookies grown by City Farmers BCN the smoke from my…
The Gang Goes to Thailand: High Thaimes (Part 4)
After wrapping up at Tropicanna we headed back to the hotel to shower and change before the biggest night of…
Slow Pace of Dispensary Openings Leaves Fresno, CA. with Budget Shortfall
The slow pace of retail cannabis dispensary openings in Fresno, California has led to a budget shortfall of more than…
UN Issues ‘Warning’ to U.S. Over Adult-Use State Laws, Suggesting Repeal
The United Nations’ (UN) narcotics watchdog issued a press release on March 9, saying that U.S. adult-use cannabis laws are…
Vermont Lawmakers File Several Bills To Legalize Psychedelics, Other Drugs
Lawmakers in Vermont have introduced several bills aimed at making sweeping changes to the state’s drug laws. The website Psychedelic…
German Minister Expects to Introduce Updated Cannabis Legalization Proposal Soon
German Health Minister Karl Lauterbauch recently attended a meeting in Brussels, Belgium with the Council of Ministers for Employment, Social…
Washington Social Equity Application Nears Deadline
The state of Washington is set to dole out more than 40 new cannabis retail licenses this month to so-called…
Mississippi Farmers Pivot From Hemp to Pot
With medical cannabis now officially live in Mississippi, a local newspaper is spotlighting a family that brought the newly legal…
Malaysian Politicians Say Weed-Infused Product Addressed to Them Isn’t Theirs
Two Malaysian politicians—Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Minister of Economy Rafizi Ramli—laughed off the discovery of a parcel…
Medical Cannabis Bill Passes in Kentucky Senate Committee
On March 14, Senate Bill 47 was reviewed in the Senate Licensing & Occupations Committee voted 8-3, which will now…
Medical Marijuana, Inc. Appoints New CEO; Highlights Renewed Focus on Profitability, Further Expansion
World’s First-Ever Publicly Traded Cannabis Company Appoints Longtime Board Member as New CEO SAN DIEGO, CA – March 14, 2023…
Connecticut Cannabis Sales Top $18 Million in February
Licensed cannabis sales topped $18 million in Connecticut during February, the first full month of regulated recreational marijuana sales in…
Texas Committee Unanimously Votes to Pass Decriminalization Bill
Last week, the Texas House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee voted 9-0 to pass a bill that would decriminalize small amounts of…
Nevada Lawmakers Introduce Psilocybin, MDMA Research Bill
A pair of Democratic state senators in Nevada introduced a bill last week to allow for research into psilocybin, or…
Study Finds Significant Increase in Medical Cannabis Use in U.S.
With a majority of states now permitting medical cannabis treatment, a new study has found a sharp increase in its…
Doctor on TikTok Says Be Honest About Smoking Weed Before Anesthesia
In a TikTok video posted on March 10, influencer and doctor Kunal Sood M.D. warned that people who need anesthesia…
Georgia House Passes Bill To Increase Medical Pot Licenses
The Georgia House of Representatives passed a bill on March 7 that would expand the number of medical cannabis licenses…
Black, Hispanic Patients More Likely To Be Tested for Perinatal Cannabis Use
According to data published in the journal Hospital Pediatrics, patients selected to undergo drug screening during the labor and delivery…
Kentucky House Approves Delta-8 THC Regulation Bill
The Kentucky House of Representatives voted on Thursday to approve a bill to regulate the production and sale of the…
Telehealth Medical Cannabis Prescriptions Could Be Coming to Florida Under New Bill
Discreet prescription refills via telehealth visits are already the norm for medications like hair loss and erectile dysfunction medication for…
‘Father of Cannabis Science’ Raphael Mechoulam Dead at 92
Raphael Mechoulam, the first person to synthesize THC, earning him the moniker the “Father of Cannabis Science,” has died, Analytical…
Heavy Metal To Launch Cannabis Line in Massachusetts
Heavy Metal Entertainment revealed this week that it is partnering with the licensed cannabis company Berkshire Roots to launch a…
Delaware House Approves Legalization Bill
Lawmakers in the Delaware House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a bill to legalize adult-use marijuana in the state––but the…
Pennsylvania Governor Proposes Taxes on Pot—But No Legalization Bill
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday unveiled his proposed budget for the state, which included a plan to levy a…
Hawaii Senators Pass Adult-Use Cannabis Bill
On March 7, the Hawaii Senate voted to pass an adult-use cannabis bill in a 22-3 vote. Also referred to…
Oklahoma Voters Reject Recreational Pot Legalization Initiative
Voters in Oklahoma on Tuesday rejected a ballot measure that would have legalized recreational marijuana in the state that already…
Legislators Reintroduce Psychedelic Therapy Bill
Four legislators announced on March 7 that they have refiled their psychedelic therapy bill. Rep. Nancy Mace, Rep. Madeleine Dean,…
On SNL Monologue, Super Bowl Winner Travis Kelce Praises Pot
Smoking pot might get you suspended from a team—but you can still win the Super Bowl twice, Kansas City Chiefs…
Illinois Extends Craft Grower Deadline
Regulators in Illinois have extended the operational deadline for some craft cannabis growers in the state. The state’s Department of…
Ohio Cannabis Industry Announces Opposition to Medical Weed Revamp Bill
A group of medicinal cannabis operators and advocates in Ohio have joined forces in “strong opposition” to a bill that…
Morocco Begins Construction on First Legal Cannabis Lab
Morocco made history this week, as it broke ground on what will be the North African country’s first lab for…
Top New York Democrats Seek To Change Cannabis Tax
A pair of influential New York lawmakers are seeking to overhaul the state’s tax structure for adult-use cannabis sales, which…
Arkansas Bill Seeks Ban on Delta-8, Other Hemp Products
One Arkansas lawmaker wants to ban the hemp products that have taken over shelves at gas stations and convenience stores….
Colorado Hospital to Review Policy After Allegedly Snatching Cannabis from Grieving Mother
Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, Colorado is taking a second look at the way it handles cannabis after facing pressure…
Pennsylvania Bill Would Give Doctors More Flexibility To Prescribe Cannabis
A pair of lawmakers in Pennsylvania want to make it easier –– a lot easier –– for doctors in the…
California Cannabis Sales Declined in 2022
Finalized data from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration shows that California cannabis sales declined in 2022. The…
Missouri’s First Month of Legal Recreational Pot Sales Tops $100 Million
Cannabis retailers in Missouri rang up more than $100 million in sales in February, the first month of legal recreational…
Justice Department Launches Expungement Application
The time is now to expedite the process and get proof of pardon for low-level federal cannabis convictions that no…
Legalization Bill Moving Along in Hawaii Legislature
A bill to make Hawaii the next state to legalize recreational cannabis cleared a legislative hurdle this week. The legislation…
Florida Group Submits 420,000 Signatures for Cannabis Amendment—Halfway to Qualifying for Ballot
The group that is powering a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize recreational cannabis in Florida is halfway to its goal…
Oklahoma Activists Prepare for Recreational Pot Legalization Vote
Voters in Oklahoma will head to the polls on Tuesday to decide on State Question 820, a ballot measure that…
Announcing the High Times Cannabis Cup SoCal: People’s Choice Edition 2023
Earlier this month, we announced the launch of the High Times Cannabis Cup People’s Edition in Michigan, but now we’re…
Michigan City Decriminalizes Psilocybin, Other Psychedelics
City leaders in Ferndale, Michigan voted this week to decriminalize psilocybin mushrooms and other natural psychedelics, making the city in…
Rhode Island Lawmakers Introduce Magic Mushroom Bill
If the federal government signs off on psilocybin, a pair of Rhode Island lawmakers want the state to be ready…
Colorado Weighs Proposal To Allow Safe Injection Sites
A bill proposed in Colorado would give the go-ahead to local governments to set up so-called “safe injection sites” within…
New York Will Double Number of Cannabis Retailer Licenses
Regulators in New York announced this week that the state would double the number of cannabis retailer licenses, bringing the…
San Diego Receives Cannabis Equity Grant To Boost Local Weed Industry
At long last, San Diego is receiving grant money from the state as part of a program designed to help…
Over 7,500 Pot Convictions Expunged in Missouri
More than 7,500 individuals in Missouri have had their prior marijuana-related convictions expunged with recreational cannabis now legal in the…
Sonoma, California Ease Tax Burden for County Weed Farmers
Officials in Sonoma, California moved this week to provide tax relief to the area’s cannabis cultivators, another decision driven by…
Michigan Cannabis Market Nets $60M Windfall for Local Governments
Tens of millions of dollars have been doled out to local governments across Michigan as a result of the state’s…
North Carolina Senate Approves Medical Pot Bill
The North Carolina Senate this week approved a bill to legalize marijuana, bringing the measure one step away from heading…
$2.5M Fund To Assist Small Farmers in Humboldt, Trinity Counties Unveiled
Aid is on the way for struggling farmers in two of the Emerald Triangle’s three counties, with funding available to…
Bill Seeks To Ease Medical Cannabis Restrictions for New Mexico Firefighters
The proposed legislation “would narrow the definition of ‘safety-sensitive position’” under the state’s medical cannabis law, according to the Santa…
Cannabis Lounge Planned for Atlantic City Hotel
Visitors to Atlantic City could have the convenience of a cannabis dispensary and consumption lounge located just off the famed…
Heated Debate Erupts on Reddit Over Weed Etiquette at Concerts
A Reddit post in the popular subreddit r/Am I the Asshole? community is beginning to go viral after it ignited…
Growing Number of Canadian Weed Consumers Source Products Legally
According to a study published in the Harm Reduction Journal, a growing number of Canadian consumers have transitioned to the…
Four Americans Convicted in U.K. Smuggling Case
Four U.S. nationals have been convicted of smuggling cannabis into the United Kingdom and now face time behind bars for…
Italian Court Rules Hemp Flowers, Leaves are Not Narcotics
A ruling by an Italian court earlier this month represents a huge break for the country’s hemp and CBD industry. …
University of Arizona Students Launch Expungement Clinic
Student advocates from the University of Arizona at the James E. Rogers School of Law in Tucson are personally taking…
Virginia Adult-Use Cannabis Plans Halted Due to Failed Bills
Although Virginia adult-use cannabis sales were projected to begin no later than Jan. 1, 2024, the state’s adult-use cannabis sales…
California Spotted Owls Threatened by Illegal Cannabis Grows
A Federal Register notice published on Feb. 23 explains how illegal cannabis grows in California are harmful to spotted owls,…
Arizona Weed Sales Top $1 Billion in 2022
Cannabis sales in Arizona exceeded $1 billion dollars in 2022 as the state’s recreational marijuana market experienced strong growth in…
California Bill Would Ban Tobacco Sales to All Born After 2006
The strongest and wildest approach yet to deter teen tobacco use at the state level is taking shape. A new…
Alaska Scrubbing Hundreds of Pot Convictions from Court Database
Hundreds of Alaska residents will have their prior marijuana convictions removed from the state’s online court database. That move follows…
Proposals To Crack Down on ‘Pop Up’ Weed Clinics Rejected by South Dakota Lawmakers
An effort to rein in so-called “pop up” medical cannabis clinics in South Dakota was rejected by the state’s lawmakers…
Washington Senate Passes Bill Banning Hiring Discrimination for Pot Use
The Washington Senate this week approved a bill that would protect cannabis users from pre-employment job discrimination. The measure, Senate…
Texas Police Ignore Local Decriminalization Ordinance in Spite of Voter Approval
Tension is building in a small Texas city between police, advocates, and elected officials. In Denton, Texas, police—sworn to protect…
Jerry Garcia’s Cannabis Brand Joins California Mass Extinction
There’s a mass cannabis exodus out of California, and, no, that’s not a reference to the Bob Marley song, although…
Legalization Bill Advanced in New Hampshire House
Lawmakers in the New Hampshire House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to move forward with legislation that would legalize recreational…
Weed Vending Machine That Live-Labels, Bags Hits Colorado City
Representing a significant shift in the way cannabis products are being normalized, weed vending machines—now capable of labeling and dispensing…
Michigan Regulator Suspends Cannabis Processor’s License
The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency this week suspended the license of one of the state’s licensed marijuana processors, alleging that…
California Announces New Grant Program To Bolster Cannabis Industry
California will offer millions of dollars in grants in an effort to expand access to the regulated cannabis industry, the…
Iowa Democrats Introduce Bill To Legalize Pot
Democratic lawmakers in Iowa on Tuesday introduced legislation that would legalize adult-use marijuana in the state and pave the way…
Oklahoma Legalization Campaign Releases New Video To Educate Voters
Oklahoma voters could be making history next month if they pass a legalization ballot for adult-use cannabis. In preparation for…
The Gang Goes to Thailand: Learning the Thai Way (Part 3)
Alright, now that the lovey holiday’s over & I’m not ruining anyone’s relationship, let’s get into the weird. I’m treading…
Irish Police Seize More Than 250 Pounds of Weed
Police in the Republic of Ireland announced this week that law enforcement officers seized more than 250 pounds of cannabis…
New Jersey AG Releases Revised Drug Testing Policy for Law Enforcement
It’s been nearly a year since New Jersey’s adult-use cannabis program went live in April 2022. Attorney General Matthew J….
Pet Medical Cannabis Bill Introduced in Rhode Island
Lawmakers in Rhode Island introduced a bill allowing pets to use medical cannabis if and when it is certified by…
Senate Panel Approves Cannabis Research Bill
A U.S. Senate panel last week approved a bill that directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct research…
Police are Getting People High as Part of ‘Stoned Driving’ Training
Driving while stoned. It has become one of the more vexing challenges for law enforcement in the era of legalization,…
Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler
Do you suck at rolling joints? You need not worry, because most likely, the majority of casual smokers fall into…
The Anthropologist Who Became a Shaman Cult Leader
Browsing through an antique bookstore in Quito, I stumbled on a book called Shabono: A Visit to a Remote and…
North Carolina Lawmakers Renew Medical Cannabis Push
The North Carolina General Assembly will once again play host to a debate over medical cannabis legalization, as supporters hope…
Mexico Seizes 630,000 Fentanyl Pills in Record Bust
Mexican authorities seized a massive cache of fentanyl pills this week in what they are describing as a record-setting bust. …
Vegas Weed Advocates Call for Easing of Distance Buffers for Cannabis Businesses
Cannabis advocates and business owners in Las Vegas are calling on city leaders to ease distance requirements between weed businesses,…
Oregon Runner Preaches Benefits of Pot and Performance
One runner in Oregon is speaking out about how cannabis helps improve his running routine. Long distance and cross-country runners…
Recent Report Proposes Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Growth up to $50.7B by 2028
The Brightfield Group recently released its “U.S. Cannabis Market Forecast” on Feb. 16, which presents data of comparisons from cannabis…
Lucy Files with Health Canada To Manufacture Cocaine, Heroin
Forget ketamine- and MDMA-assisted therapies: A psychedelics manufacturing company is moving forward with cocaine and heroin—with an end goal to…
Solvang, CA. Delays Ruling on Whether To Permit Recreational Pot Sales
City leaders in Solvang, California on Monday punted on a decision over whether or not to permit recreational cannabis sales…
Virginia Legislative Panel Kills Retail Cannabis Bill
A Virginia legislative panel this week declined to advance a bill to regulate retail cannabis sales, effectively killing the proposal…
Twitter To Allow THC, CBD, and Related Ads in U.S.
In a seismic shift away from the way nearly all major social media platforms handle cannabis ad-related content, Twitter announced…
Colombia Touts Major Increase in Cannabis Exports
The marijuana trade is thriving in Colombia. The South American country announced last month that its cannabis exports increased 96%…
Weed Sales on Super Bowl Sunday Decrease in 2023
An estimated 113 million viewers watched Super Bowl LVII to see if the Philadelphia Eagles or Kansas City Chiefs would…
San Diego Officials Brace for Plunging Cannabis Revenue
City officials in San Diego are anticipating a steep drop in tax revenue from cannabis sales this year, as California’s…
Rhode Island Bill Attempts To Prevent Cannabis Gatherings of More Than Three People
S-125 was introduced in Rhode Island on Feb. 1 by six senators: Sen. Walter Felag, Sen. Leonidas Raptakis, Sen. Frank…
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Will Introduce Bill Allowing Farmers To Grow Medical Pot
A pair of Pennsylvania lawmakers want to create new opportunities for farmers in the state to grow medical marijuana. State…
Psilocybin Mushroom Bill Introduced in Utah
Following in the footsteps of Colorado and Oregon, Utah is the latest state to consider the benefits in therapy that…
Kansas Lawmaker Introduces Cannabis Amnesty Bill
A Kansas state lawmaker last week introduced a cannabis amnesty bill that would effectively decriminalize marijuana in the Sunflower State….
Legalization Bills Prefiled in Louisiana
Louisiana Rep. Candace Newell recently prefiled a package of bills that would legalize adult-use cannabis. According to the Louisiana Radio…
New York City Opens Third Legal Cannabis Store
Cannabis retail locations are rolling out in the largest city in the U.S. while unlicensed locations thrive despite numerous efforts…
New California Bill Would Allow Cannabis Catering
According to KTLA 5, a new bill in the California legislature could finally allow private events to have cannabis catering….
DEA States that Delta-9-THCO, Delta-8-THCO Are Not Hemp
In an email response sent to Rod Kight of Kight Law Office PC on Feb. 13, the Drug Enforcement Administration…
Connecticut AG Sues Five Retailers for Delta-8 Sales
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced on Thursday that his office is suing five retailers for alleged violations of the…
Zimbabwe Increases Hemp THC Limit to 1%
Zimbabwe increased the THC limit for industrial hemp from 0.3% to 1%, making significant changes for the African country’s hemp…
California Cannabis Prisoner Luke Scarmazzo Released from Federal Prison
California cannabis prisoner Luke Scarmazzo was freed from prison on Feb. 3, with help from Mission Green, a campaign led…
Amsterdam Bans Cannabis Use on Streets of Red Light District
For many tourists, Amsterdam’s red light district has long been a destination to escape the laws and restrictions of their…
Data Finds Hemp Hulls Contain Bioactive Compounds Supporting Gut Health
Hemp has plenty of industrial applications, and while some consumers might tout the benefits of ingesting hemp for constipation, high…
Illinois Announces Launch of Cannabis Disparity Study
The Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO) announced on Feb. 7 that it launched its Cannabis Disparity and Availability Study,…
Chinese Police Enlist Drug-Sniffing Squirrels
Forget the hounds. Police in China are releasing the squirrels. Law enforcement in the city of Chongqing reportedly announced that…
Washington Lawmakers Propose Raising Taxes on Higher Potency Weed
Cannabis consumers in Washington state may soon be subject to a “dank tax.” Lawmakers there have introduced a bill that…
Aaron Rodgers To Speak at Denver Psychedelics Conference
NFL star quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be a featured speaker at a psychedelics conference to be held in Denver this…
Reefers by Sublime Cannabis Line Arrives with New Live Album
Two of three living members of legendary band Sublime, Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson, vocalist Bradley Nowell’s widow Troy Nowell,…
Raekwon Plans To Open Hashstoria Cannabis Lounge in Newark, New Jersey
Raekwon, aka Raekwon the Chef of Wu-Tang Clan, plans to open Hashstoria dispensary and cannabis lounge on Broad Street in…
New York City Officials Pledge Crackdown on Illicit Pot Shops
New York City officials announced this week that they would take new steps to address the city’s growing number of…
Raekwon To Open Hashstoria Cannabis Lounge in Newark, New Jersey
Raekwon, aka Raekwon the Chef of Wu-Tang Clan, will open a Hashstoria dispensary and cannabis lounge on Broad Street in…
Hawaii Senate Hearing Garners Overwhelming Support for Psilocybin Bill
Sen. Ron Kouchi introduced Senate Bill 1454 on Jan. 25, which was unanimously passed in the Hawaii Senate Committee on…
Seth Rogen’s ‘High-ly Creative Retreat Airbnb Begins Booking
Feel like taking your creativity level… a bit higher? Available for booking beginning this week, Seth Rogen partnered with Airbnb…
Oregon Cannabis Industry in ‘Weakest Economic Position’ Since Launch in 2016
The recreational cannabis industry in Oregon is in its “weakest” economic position since the legal market launched in 2016, according…
California Lawmaker Introduces Cannabis Cafe Bill
A California lawmaker has introduced a bill that would allow the state’s licensed cannabis consumption lounges to sell freshly prepared…
Medical Marijuana, Inc. Participates in Preclinical Research Study on Therapeutic Benefits of CBD on Traumatic Brain Injuries
Study Carried Out by Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the IPN and the Siglo XXI National Medical Center…
The Gang Goes to Thailand: Not THOSE Americans (Part 2)
Welcome back, friends. It’s been a few weeks since I’ve returned to the states now, and while the details are…
Legislation To Launch Adult-Use Sales in Maryland Unveiled
Right on schedule, two companion bills to regulate adult-use cannabis sales by July 1 were unveiled in Maryland. Two pieces…
Federal Judge Rules Gun Ban for Weed Smokers Unconstitutional
A federal judge in Oklahoma City ruled last week that a federal law that prohibits cannabis users from owning firearms…
Florida To Double Number of Medical Cannabis Licenses
The Florida Department of Health announced last week that it will open a new round of licensing for medical marijuana…
Fuck Transcendental Meditation, Listen to Soul Glo Instead
Until about a year and a half ago, I always said that I didn’t like “loud” music. I didn’t mind…
Missouri Weed Sales Launch Earlier Than Expected
In a surprising twist, legal cannabis sales went live in Missouri on Friday, with state regulators issuing retail licenses days…
More Than 80% of Texans Back Medical Cannabis, Poll Says
More than 80% of Texans are in favor of medical cannabis, while a smaller majority backs recreational pot, according to…
Australia Approves MDMA, Psilocybin for Therapeutic Use
Regulators in Australia this week announced that qualified psychiatrists will be able to prescribe “medicines containing the psychedelic substances psilocybin…
Oklahoma Could Generate Nearly $500M if Recreational Pot is Legalized
While intense campaigns on either side of the issue are attempting to swing the March 7 vote, a new report…
Dozens Arrested in Weed Distribution Ring with Orders via FedEx, UPS
Authorities shut down an illegal distribution operation providing prompt delivery of weed and edibles sent coast to coast via trackable…
Yale Announces New Cannabis Research Center
One of the country’s most prestigious academic institutions will be home to a new research center dedicated to studying cannabis. …
UC Davis Launches Institute for Psychedelics and Neurotherapeutics
The University of California, Davis announced this week that it is launching a new institute that aims to “advance basic…
British Police Find 6,000 Cannabis Plants in Abandoned Tire Factory
British police this week reportedly uncovered thousands of cannabis plants in an abandoned tire factory in what is being called…
Poll: Majority Support Legalization in Hawaii
More than half of Hawaii residents believe it is time for the state to change its laws and legalize recreational…
Connecticut Locals Protest Cannabis Facility Near Schools
Local news station WFSB reports that the facility, which is being built in New Britain, Connecticut, will be “close to…
Republican Congressman Reintroduces Bill To Move Cannabis to Schedule III
As many advocates are pushing for decriminalization and completely descheduling cannabis at the federal level, one Republican congressman is pushing…
Washington, D.C. Mayor Signs Medical Pot Bill
The recently passed bill, called the Medical Cannabis Amendment Act of 2022 (B24-0113), was sponsored by Chairman Phil Mendelson of…
Long-Term Study of Twins Finds No Link Between Legalization, Drug Abuse
Once again the gateway theory—the belief that cannabis use leads to other drugs, popularized about 40 years ago—is being crushed…
Australia Report Reveals Potential Cannabis Legalization Plan
The Australian Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) recently released a proposal exploring two options on how to approach cannabis legalization. It…
My Coke-Free Visit to Escobar’s Home Turf
“Do not go there!” Valentina, a 27-year-old designer living in Medellín, yelled when I told her that I planned on…
Deputy Fends of Five Armed Robbers at Dispensary in St. Vincent
The cannabis industry in the Caribbean mirrors the danger of the U.S. cash-only industry and the lure for criminals given…
Virginia Subcommittee Approves Psilocybin Rescheduling Bill
Virginia Sen. Ghazala Hashmi’s bill, Senate Bill 932, recently passed in the Senate Education and Health Subcommittee on Jan. 25….
GOP Lawmaker in Indiana Pushes Legalization Proposals
A Republican lawmaker in Indiana is putting his weight behind a pair of bills that would bring legal marijuana to…
Cannabis Pilot Program Kicks Off in Switzerland
Weed is for sale in one of the largest cities in Switzerland—for a select few, anyway. The country officially launched…
Ohio Bill Would Relax Penalties for Drivers with THC in System
A lawmaker in Ohio has introduced a bill that would help marijuana users in the state avoid a costly impaired…
Greece Opens First Medical Pot Production Plant
History was made in Greece with the country inaugurating its first ever medical cannabis plant last Thursday. According to the…
Hong Kong’s ‘Dangerous Drug’ CBD Ban to Begin
In a starkly different approach from the U.S. and many other places around the world, Hong Kong moved to ban…
Mississippi Celebrates Launch of Medical Cannabis Sales
A few Mississippi dispensaries were ready to open to customers on Jan. 25. Mississippi Trade Association Executive Director Melvin C….
Argentina Launches New Agency To Boost Cannabis Industry
Argentina officially launched a new government agency on Wednesday as part of an effort to bolster the country’s medical marijuana…
New Hampshire Governor Dismisses Legalization Bill’s Chances
Democratic and Republican lawmakers in New Hampshire are gearing up for another effort to legalize marijuana, but the state’s governor…
Tennessee Bill Would Regulate the Sale of Delta-8 THC
Tennessee leaders are again putting forth a bill that would regulate hemp-derived cannabinoids like delta-8 and delta-10 THC, after a…
Upstate New York Officials Clash Over New Cannabis Regulations
City and county officials in upstate New York are at odds over the implementation of rules governing the sale and…
Weed-Funded Rec Center Opens in Aurora, Colorado
The city of Aurora, Colorado hosted a grand opening on Tuesday for its brand new 77,000-square foot, nearly $42 million…
Catholic High School Teacher Busted for Allegedly Smoking Weed with Students
Brady P. Waibel, 32, a now-former Catholic school teacher, is accused of allegedly smoking weed with several students, three of…
Nike Challenges Trademark of Hemp Company Slogan ‘Just Hemp It’
Nike is one of the largest footwear and athletic gear companies in the world, known for its familiar slogan “Just…
Delaware Lawmakers Renew Effort To Legalize Pot
Democratic lawmakers in Delaware last week performed what has become an annual legislative ritual by introducing measures that would legalize…
Arizona Bill Would Provide Grants for Magic Mushroom Trials
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Elon Musk Denies 420 Tweet Was About Weed
During a California court appearance Monday, when questioned about a 420 tweet, Elon Musk suddenly forgot the significance of the…
Nevada Releases Bulletin for Products Affected by Unapproved Pesticide
The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) recently issued a public health and safety bulletin on Jan. 19 regarding the use…
Medical Marijuana, Inc. Subsidiary HempMeds® Brasil Launches Two New Full Spectrum Concentrations in Brazil With Competitive Price Point
New Products Offer 3,000mg to 6,000mg, Will Come in Jars of 30 and 60mL, Presenting Significant Cost Savings to Rapidly…
Two Bills to Decriminalize Psychedelics Filed in Massachusetts
Two bills were filed in Massachusetts to decriminalize psilocybin mushrooms, ayahuasca, mescaline, and ibogaine. The bills would end the prosecution…
Missouri Legislator Introduces Psilocybin Bill
Missouri Rep. Tony Lovasco introduced House Bill 869 on Jan. 18 that would allow psilocybin therapy, which is a revised…
Georgia Medical Cannabis Program Finally Taking Shape
The long-delayed medical cannabis program may finally be coming together in Georgia, with state regulators reportedly expected to vote on…
Guyana Authorities Seize Weed Shipment from the U.S.
Customs officials in Guyana last week intercepted and seized a box of cannabis that had been shipped from the United…
Australian Activists Face Charges for 4/20 Sydney Opera House Projection Protest
Two activists in Australia are facing criminal charges for projecting pro-cannabis messages on the Sydney Opera House, one of the…
Maryland Gov. Wants To Avoid Long, Drawn-out Cannabis Rollout
Voters in Maryland last year elected a new governor and approved an initiative legalizing recreational cannabis. Now, the freshly sworn-in…
NYC City Council Pledges Action on Unsolicited Pot Shops
Civic leaders in New York City this week promised increased action to address the proliferation of unlicensed marijuana retailers, just…
Washington State Announces Social Equity Applications for March 1
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) has officially announced that it will open up social equity applications on…
South Dakota Senate Authorizes Lawmakers To Set Medical Pot Conditions
Lawmakers in South Dakota on Thursday took a step toward making significant changes to the state’s medical cannabis program. The…
Ohio Lawmakers File Medical Cannabis Revamp Bill
Two Republican state lawmakers in Ohio have introduced a bill to revamp the state’s medical marijuana laws that would create…
Critics Blame Flavored Cannabis Products for Targeting Kids
A chorus of experts are growing concerned about the prevalence of candy-flavored cannabis products and other flavors that appeal to…
U.S. Virgin Islands Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis
On Jan. 18, a signing ceremony was held to document Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. signing The Virgin Islands Cannabis Use…
Connecticut Lawmakers Propose Changes to Recreational Pot Program
Legal marijuana sales in Connecticut are barely a week old, but lawmakers there are already mulling changes to the new…
Go Ahead and Pack Heat, But Not a Bowl
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Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Sends Medical Pot Regulations to N.C. Assembly
According to the Citizen Times, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Council met on Jan. 12 and successfully voted…
Weed Delivery Driver Robberies Spike in Michigan
A noticeable uptick in cannabis delivery driver robberies is being reported in Michigan, as authorities scramble to control the problem…
9 Americans Arrested for Smuggling Weed Into the U.K.
The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency revealed on Tuesday that a total of nine Americans have been arrested in the…
Nigerian Customs Authorities Seize Nearly 600 Pounds of Weed
Customs authorities in Nigeria announced this week that a patrol had intercepted nearly 600 pounds of cannabis along a busy…
Drug-Carrying Pigeon in Canadian Prison Yard
In a scheme straight out of the Middle Ages, authorities at the Pacific Institution in Abbotsford, a correctional facility about…
Texas Accepting Applications for Additional Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
Texas is now accepting applications as it looks to increase the number of licensed medical cannabis dispensaries, a state agency…
Fentanyl Crisis Behind Record Homeless Death Toll in Seattle
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Biden Mentions Freeing Prisoners with Cannabis Convictions in MLK Day Speech
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British Columbia Considers MJ Consumption Spaces, Citizens and Businesses Weigh In
If cannabis is legal, but consumers are only allowed to smoke in private residences, where does that leave tourists, or…
Oklahoma Narcotics Bureau Investigating 2,000 Potentially Illegal Grow Licenses
A recent report from Tulsa World states that according to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (OBNDD), there…
Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf Pardons Over 2,500, Nearly 400 for Nonviolent Cannabis Offenses
Many Pennsylvania residents with nonviolent cannabis offenses will be given a second chance, and the most recent batch of pardons…
Second Legal Dispensary Set To Open in NYC
Already home to the Empire State’s first and only legal recreational cannabis dispensary, New York City will soon make way…
Illinois Lawmaker Introduces Psychedelics Legalization Bill
An Illinois state lawmaker has introduced a bill that would legalize psychedelics including psilocybin, the primary psychoactive compound in magic…
Hawaii Representative Announces Plan To Legalize Pot in 2023
On Jan. 11, members from Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), the Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii, and ACLU of Hawaii, spoke…
Arizona Jail Detention Officer Arrested for Dealing Meth, Fentanyl
Drugs on demand, straight from a jail guard, were shut down by the sheriff at the Lower Buckeye Jail in…
Minnesota Adult-Use Legalization Bill Clears First Hurdle
Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota have begun their push for marijuana legalization, with a bill clearing the first of many legislative…
Tennessee Lawmakers Unveil Cannabis Legalization Bill
A pair of Democratic state lawmakers in Tennessee this week introduced a bill to legalize both medical marijuana and adult-use…
Arrest of Albanian Official Accused of Drug Smuggling Causes Stir
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Medical Weed Sales Continue To Decline in Arizona
There is a Grand Canyon-sized gulf between medical cannabis and recreational marijuana in Arizona. Sales of medical marijuana continue to…
Cal NORML Warns of Potential THC-O Acetate Risk
New data shows a potential problem with vaping THC-O acetate, and the reasons are worthy of concern. The National Organization…
Robot Lawyer Aims To Make Legal Representation Affordable
A new app is aiming to democratize the legal world through the power of artificial intelligence. Human attorneys tend to be…
Connecticut Launches Recreational Cannabis Sales
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Prince Harry Talks to Toilet While Tripping Shrooms
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Study Shows Rise in Weed-Related Emergency Room Visits Among Older Adults
A new study by researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine has revealed a dramatic spike…
First U.S. Surgery, Cannabis Guidance Released
Finally detailed and informed advice on the potential interactions between cannabis and anesthetic medications before, during, and after surgery is…
Wisconsin Republicans Express Support for Legalizing Weed
Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin are now “close” to supporting legislation to legalize medical marijuana, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said…
Study: A Quarter of People With Chronic Pain Use Cannabis
With medical cannabis legal in the majority of states in the country, the number of adults who have turned to…
Recreational Pot Sales Double in Maine
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Utah Group Aims To Legalize Shrooms in the State
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Minnesota Dems Introduce Legalization Bill
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Analysis: Adult-Use Cannabis Leads to Economic Improvements, More Jobs
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Study Reveals California Law Enforcement More Likely To Arrest Black Teens
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New Mexico December Cannabis Sales Total More Than $40 Million
Regulated sales of cannabis in New Mexico topped more than $40 million for the month of December, with recreational marijuana…
Montana Tops $200 Million in First Year of Recreational Pot Sales
Montana raked in more than $200 million in its first year of recreational cannabis sales, the state reported this week….
Video: Woman Caught Red-Handed Stealing Tips from Cannabis Store
A woman shopping at a cannabis store in Canada was made famous on Facebook after being caught on cam stealing…
Massachusetts Adult-Use Cannabis Reaches Nearly $4 Billion in 2022
The Massachusetts CCC’s report shows that between Jan. 1 and Dec. 18, 2022, the state collected $1.42 billion in adult-use…
Maryland Voter-Approved Legalization Measure Takes Shape in New Year
Maryland might still be years away from the launch of its new legal marijuana market, but the start of the…
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Vetoes Several Medical Cannabis Bills
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Tony Shhnow Makes Getting Money Music
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U.S. Virgin Islands Lawmakers Pass Cannabis Legalization Bill
Lawmakers in the U.S. Virgin Islands last week passed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana, bringing the number of states and…
Iowa Medical Cannabis Program Continues To Rise With $10 Million in Sales
Iowa Cannabidiol Board reports that by the end of December 2022, the state had collected $10.2 million in sales through…
Connecticut Clears Nearly 43K Cannabis Convictions
On New Year’s Day, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced that 42,964 cannabis convictions were processed to be erased. That number…
Medical Pot on the 2023 Agenda for South Carolina
Medical cannabis advocates in South Carolina are ready to go again as they hope that 2023 will finally be the…
Humboldt County Shaken by Second Earthquake in Two Weeks
An earthquake rocked Humboldt County on Sunday, shaking California’s famous Emerald Triangle cannabis cultivation region for the second time in…
Italian Army’s Mission: Produce More Cannabis
Italy is turning to its military to help make its legal medical marijuana program self-sufficient. DefenseNews reports that the Italian…
New Jersey Q3 Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Top $100 Million
Sales of adult-use cannabis in New Jersey for the third quarter of 2022 topped $100 million, according to recently released…
Kentucky Governor Calls on Legislature To Push Medical Pot in 2023
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear recently held a press briefing detailing many of his successful actions from the past year. Among…
Court in France Tosses Out Ban on Hemp Flower
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Oregon Health Authority Finalizes Rules for Psilocybin Services Act
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) approved its final rules for the Oregon Psilocybin Services Act on Dec. 27. The Act…
FDA Mulls Over CBD Regulation
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is apparently eyeing new regulations for certain CBD products, with an announcement from the…
Colorado Psychedelics Decriminalization Takes Effect
Psychedelics including psilocybin are now officially decriminalized in Colorado, where voters decided last month to end criminal penalties for possessing…
Snoop Dogg Unveils Death Row Cannabis
Snoop Dogg announced today that Death Row Records—the legendary West Coast hip-hop platform featuring artists like Dr. Dre, Tupac Shakur,…
Afroman Announces 2024 Run for President
Hip-hop artist and cannabis community icon Afroman announced over the weekend that he is running for president of the United…
New York Governor Announces Start of Recreational Weed Sales
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday that regulated sales of recreational marijuana will begin in the state next…
Florida Issues Medical Cannabis Rules, Opening Doors for New Businesses
State regulators in Florida this week unveiled new rules for its medical marijuana program, a move that could result in…
Vermont Sells Over $2.6 Million in Adult-Use Cannabis
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New Report Analyzes Medical Pot Patients’ Consumption Habits
A new report from New Frontier Data explores the necessity of understanding what medical cannabis patients are currently looking for…
U.K. Police Chiefs Call for Decriminalization of First-Time Drug Offenses
A group of police chiefs in the United Kingdom is developing a plan to effectively decriminalize the possession of drugs…
Earthquake Rocks California’s Famed Emerald Triangle
California’s famed Emerald Triangle cannabis-growing region was rocked by an earthquake early Tuesday morning, leading to the deaths of two…
Core One Labs Nearing Commercial Mushroom Production in Canada
A Canadian biotech company says that it is ready to initiate commercial production of psilocybin mushrooms. Core One Labs Inc.,…
Smart Approaches to Marijuana Exec Attacks ‘Fake’ Cannabis Research on Fox
Anti-cannabis political organization Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) was represented on Fox News primetime to expose what they believe to…
Doggface, Known for Viral TikTok Involving Cranberry Juice and Fleetwood Mac, Arrested for Pot
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Desmond Chan, Randy Simmen Want To Make Timeless Dispensaries
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Yearly Cannabis Sales in Washington State Decline by $120 Million
Cannabis sales in the state of Washington declined by about $120 million over the past year, according to a recent…
Canada Destroys a Record Amount of Cannabis
For the first time since Heath Canada began tracking it after legalization, they report that over a quarter of their…
Psychedelics Decriminalization Bill Introduced by California Lawmaker
A California lawmaker on Monday introduced legislation to decriminalize the possession and use of natural psychedelics including psilocybin, the primary…
Former Congressmember, NBA Athlete Create Alternate Cannabis Banking Solution
Former Rep. Dan Donovan, who held his position as a New York House representative between 2015-2019, and former Indiana Pacers…
Santa Claus to Deliver Weed, Courtesy of Emjay
Santa Claus is coming to town—this year, loaded up with cannabis deliveries available at locations in Southern California. Give the…
Veteran Chronicles: A Passion for People
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Mayor Announces Cannabis Research Institute Coming To Chicago
Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot on Thursday announced the launch of the Cannabis Research Institute (CRI), a joint effort between…
Study Finds up to 9% of Psilocybin, LSD Experiences Result in Flashbacks
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CannTrust Weed Cultivation Scandal Prosecution Falls Apart
Prosecutors with the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) told a Canadian court on Wednesday that they had no reasonable expectation of…
NYC Mayor Promises Crackdown on Illicit Pot Retailers
New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday said that his administration is ready to crack down on the illicit…
Cash Only’s 420 Recs: Weed and Psychedelics Journalist, Madison Margolin
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New Hampshire Lawmakers Prepare Legalization Bill
After failing to get marijuana legalization over the finish line earlier this year, lawmakers in New Hampshire are readying a…
Statik Selektah, Bun B, and Friends on ‘TrillStatik 2’
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Finding Myself: Thoughts On Originality, Self Confidence, and Perseverance
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Cory Booker Says Mitch McConnell Is Blocking Cannabis Bills
Democratic U.S. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey says that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is opposed to marijuana policy…
New Frontier Data Explores How Packaging Affects Consumer Purchasing Habits
Cannabis retail marketing must be heavily researched to best catch the eye of potential customers, especially in markets where there…
No One Has Applied For A Cannabis Retail License in Guam Yet
The newly established recreational cannabis industry in Guam is taking shape, slowly but surely. Pacific Daily News reported this week…
Kansas Lawmakers Plan To Introduce Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill
State lawmakers in Kansas met to discuss legalizing medical marijuana last week, with plans to introduce a bill when the…
Denver Drops Charges Against Rabbi Ben Gorelick
The Denver district attorney’s office has dropped felony drugs charges filed against Rabbi Ben Gorelick, citing voters’ approval of a…
Los Angeles Selects 100 More Social Equity Applicants Following Lawsuit
The city of Los Angeles’ Department of Cannabis Regulation last week announced that it had “successfully conducted the retail application…
ACLU of Nevada Sues Board for Classifying Cannabis Under Schedule 1
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Nevada isn’t accepting the Nevada Board of Pharmacy’s classification of cannabis: Despite legal…
Australian Residents Could Save $850 Million Annually if Cannabis is Decriminalized
According to a new Penington Institute report, it’s time to give cannabis legalization benefits a closer look. “Penington Institute is…
Adventures With Santa: Braddock, Pennsylvania
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New York Eases Restrictions on Cannabis Dispensary Locations
The New York Office of Cannabis Management eased restrictions on the locations for the state’s first cannabis dispensaries last week,…
Brittney Griner is Free, But Another American Remains Locked Up in Russia for Pot
Brittney Griner is back on American soil following ten months in Russian custody on drug charges. But other U.S. citizens…
Baja California Governor Says She’s ‘Totally Behind’ on Medical Cannabis
The leader of the Mexican state Baja California offered a full-throated endorsement of medical cannabis last week as debate surrounding…
Rhode Island Rakes In $1.6 Million in First Week of Recreational Pot Sales
Rhode Island’s new adult-use cannabis market opened for business earlier this month, and so far, business is good. Local news…
UCL To Lead First-Ever Brain Imaging Study Among Psychedelic Retreat Participants
Despite naysayers and prevailing attitudes echoing into the present day, it’s clear today that psychedelic medicine at the very least…
Recreational Weed Now Legal in Missouri
Cannabis is now legal for adults in Missouri, although legal sales of recreational marijuana are still months away. Missouri voters…
SAFE Banking Act Left Out of Defense Spending Bill
A bid to include the SAFE Banking Act in a must-pass defense spending bill has failed, leaving advocates searching for…
Authorities Seize More Than 2 Tons of Cannabis in Morocco
Law enforcement officials in Morocco completed a massive drug bust this week in the southern part of the country. The…
Cannabis Legalization Bill Approved By Colombian Senate
Senators in Colombia have gathered many times over the past few weeks to discuss a cannabis legalization amendment to the…
Brittney Griner Released from Russian Prison in Exchange for Arms Dealer
WNBA star Brittney Griner, after being locked up for months in Russia for a small amount of cannabis, was released…
Connecticut Governor To Expunge Thousands of Cannabis Convictions
Tens of thousands of Connecticut residents are in line to have their records cleared after the state’s Democratic governor announced…
Saskatchewan Bill Would OK Cannabis Licenses for First Nations
The provincial government of Saskatchewan, Canada announced on Tuesday that it has introduced legislation designed to give the province’s First…
Fentanyl Overdose Reversal Drug Stronger Than Narcan Released
A new overdose reversal drug is arming first responders with a more powerful tool for fentanyl overdoses. Zimhi—an FDA-approved high-dose…
Normalization of Cannabis Shows Shift in Holiday Sales Patterns
New Frontier Data compared cannabis sales data for the month of November in 2021 and 2022, which shows a shift…
Legalization Amendment To Be Added to Missouri Constitution
Missouri’s state constitution will have a new entry this week, with the voter-approved recreational cannabis amendment slated to be added…
Dispensaries’ Cashless ATM Transactions Get The Ax
Cannabis dispensaries in several states were left scrambling to find ways to process transactions without cash when a popular workaround…
New Mexico Company Supports Medical Pot Patients With Workers’ Compensation Access
Bennabis Health recently announced that its medical cannabis program is now available to patients living in New Mexico. The company…
Minnesota Files Lawsuit Against Several Companies for Illicit Edible Sales
The state of Minnesota said Monday that it is suing a trio of businesses for alleged violations of the state’s…
Portland Shop Openly Selling Psychedelic Mushrooms
A Portland herbal shop is openly selling psilocybin mushrooms, drawing lines of people waiting more than two hours to get…
U.S. Youth Ditch Alcohol for Cannabis in Record Numbers, Study Says
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Biden Signs Bill To Expand Medical Cannabis Research
President Joe Biden added his signature last week to a bipartisan bill that seeks to broaden and streamline research into…