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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
March brings the promise of spring and connecting deeply with your inner self. Check out what strains the stars suggest…
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
New York, NY – New York communities most impacted by the nation’s deep inequities and resulting stark consequences in education,…
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?
Auto-flowering Cannabis Strains: 6 Myths Revealed are they True or False? Auto-flowering cannabis strains There are more myths about autoflowering…
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
An audit on the Massachusetts cannabis industry recently revealed that the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) allowed millions in possibly…
A herd of sheep grazing near Almyros in the Thessaly region Greece invaded a medical cannabis greenhouse and ate at…
Cannabis companies doing legal business in their state are one step closer to potentially opening accounts with federally-insured banks after…
As of right now, the only reason to watch these losers jump through hoops on the debate stage at the…
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Audit Results Published
An audit on the Massachusetts cannabis industry recently revealed that the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) allowed millions in possibly…
Herd of Sheep Devour Hundreds of Pounds of Pot in Greece
A herd of sheep grazing near Almyros in the Thessaly region Greece invaded a medical cannabis greenhouse and ate at…
SAFER Banking Act Passes Senate Committee, Moves to Floor Vote
Cannabis companies doing legal business in their state are one step closer to potentially opening accounts with federally-insured banks after…
And Then There Were Seven (Losers)
As of right now, the only reason to watch these losers jump through hoops on the debate stage at the…
Future’s Monster Kush First Evol Strain To Enter Nevada Market
Future’s cannabis brand Evol is now available in Nevada in partnership with cultivator Redwood Cultivation, a Sept. 22 announcement reads….
Nebraska Advocacy Group Continues Pushing for Medical Cannabis Legalization
Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana (NMM) is continuing to ramp up its medical cannabis ballot campaign for a third, and hopefully…
Rochester, New York Public Library Launches Cannabis Worker Certification
The Rochester Public Library in Rochester, New York is recognizing the vast potential for jobs in the state’s budding new…
Detroit Police Raid Psilocybin Church After Newspaper Feature
A church that purportedly uses entheogenic plants like psilocybin mushrooms as a holy sacrament was raided by officers with the…
Two People Charged for Pot Every Hour, Every Day in Kentucky, Data Shows
Despite the dramatic shift in opinion about cannabis in America, Kentucky law enforcement agents continued to charge people with cannabis-related…
Wisconsin Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Legalize Cannabis
A bid to bring legalization to the Badger State started in earnest last week, with Democratic lawmakers in Wisconsin announcing…
Minnesota’s New Cannabis Czar Steps Down After One Day
On September 21, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz appointed cannabis business consultant Erin DuPree as head of the Office of Cannabis…
Woman Arrested for Flying Drone with Drugs, Porn into Australian Prison
A Brisbane woman pleaded guilty Friday to charges stemming from an incident in Spring of last year when a drone…
Over Eight Hundred Banks File to Allow Cannabis Businesses, FinCEN Reports
Banking institutions are in a race to allow cannabis businesses ahead of imminent changes in the way cannabis is classified…
Research Finds Increased Heavy Metals Risk for Cannabis Users, Affirms Testing Need
A new study conducted by New York’s Columbia University researchers used a massive database from the U.S. Centers of Disease…
UN Report Calls for Drug Policies That Protect Human Rights, Reduce Harm
On Sept. 20, the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council published the UN Human Rights Office Report regarding human rights…
The Netherlands Government Announced a Start Date for Cannabis Pilot Program
The Netherlands government recently confirmed that it plans to start its pilot program on December 15 later this year. “The…
Illinois County Forces Dispensaries to Display Warning Labels About ‘Mental Health Dangers’ and ‘Suicidal Ideation’
One county official in Illinois issued a recent dispensary rule change that leaders say isn’t backed by science and goes…
Denmark Parliament Inquiry Shows That 320,862 Pounds of Cannabis Have Been Destroyed
The Danish Parliament’s Health Committee recently stated that it has destroyed more than 145,541 kilograms (or approximately 320,862 pounds) of…
Bitcoin Mining Farm Discovered During Chile Drug Raid
A police raid in Santiago, Chile resulted in the seizure of multiple narcotics as well as the discovery of a…
Athletes Using Cannabis for Recovery, Survey Finds
A newly published survey from researchers at Kent State University sought to find out whether “cannabidiol (CBD) use and/or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol…
Method Man’s Small-Batch Cannabis Arrives in New York
Method Man’s cannabis brand TICAL (Taking Into Consideration All Lives) announced on Sept. 15 its entrance into New York’s adult-use…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom To Review 17 Cannabis, Psychedelics Bills
As of the California State Legislature ended on Sept. 14, more than 17 cannabis or psychedelic bills were sent to…
Ketamine Therapy Offered as Employee Health Benefit Nationwide
A national provider of workplace insurance for psychedelic therapy recently partnered with two new companies to expand their network and…
Orbiting Space Drug Factory Denied Re-Entry to Earth
The United States Air Force has denied re-entry and landing permission for a floating drug factory that has apparently been…
Kentucky Public Hearing Spotlights Testimonies of Ibogaine Patients
The Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission held a public hearing on Sept. 15, inviting a wide variety of people to…
Wealthy Countries Gave Over $1 Billion to Global Drug War, Shows New Report
A recent report from Harm Reduction International (HRI) sheds light on how richer countries like the United States and Europe…
Oregon Psilocybin Service Centers Set High Prices, Thousands Have Already Waitlisted
An estimated 3,000 people are now on a waitlist for Oregon’s first legal and operating psilocybin service center. EPIC Healing…
Border Patrol Intercepts Nearly $10M at U.S.-Mexico Border in Texas
A massive bust at the U.S.-Mexico border in Laredo, Texas, was announced last Friday, and law enforcement agents presented the…
Infant Survived Potential Kidnapping, Car Crash While Dad Bought Xanax
The father of a nine-month old baby girl who went missing overnight this past July is facing multiple felony charges…
Man with Tourette Syndrome Pleads with NHS To Increase Cannabis Prescriptions
Conor Ryder, from Dorset, England, a man living with Tourette syndrome, is urging the government to make medicinal cannabis more…
Cheech and Chong Launch Dreamz Dispensary Partnership in New Mexico
Tommy Chong and Cheech Marin of the iconic comedy duo Cheech and Chong announced their company’s entrance into the New…
9-Year-Old Girl with Autism, Epilepsy Petitions To Use Cannabis at School
Nine-year-old Krystal Mattis is unable to attend full days at school because she uses cannabis tincture to treat epilepsy and…
Pot Odor Does Not Justify Probable Cause for Vehicle Searches, Minnesota Court Affirms
If Minnesota police search a vehicle solely based upon the smell of pot, they can’t justify searching a vehicle, even…
Washington State Pays Out $9.4 Million in Refunds Relating to Drug Convictions
In July, Washington State recently opened its online reimbursement center, called the Blake Refund Bureau, to cover court-ordered fines or…
Michigan Lawmakers Call On Congress To Consider Psychedelic Treatment For Vets
Lawmakers in Michigan last week passed a resolution in which they called on members of the United States Congress, as…
Bill To Ban Chemicals in Peeps Advances in California, Exposing Food Industry’s Dirty Little Secret
The original recipe for bright pink Peeps is at the center of a controversy involving potentially problematic chemicals found in…
Republican Legislators Call on DEA To Reject Recommendation To Reschedule Cannabis
A group of Republican legislators recently sent a letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) asking for the agency to…
Researchers Lead First Pilot Study on MDMA Treatment For New Mothers
A study on MDMA treatment for new mothers, which launched in the spring, is being led by Dr. Larry Leeman,…
New York Cannabis Regulators Expand Licenses to Disabled Vets, Women, Minorities
Cannabis regulators in New York state gave the green light to pass updated and expanded regulations Tuesday, signaling a more…
Three-Fingered ‘Alien Corpses’ Unveiled to Mexican Congress Amid Heavy Skepticism
A journalist and UFO researcher recently testified to Mexico’s national congress that he had discovered what he believed to be…
Colombia Breaks Coca Cultivation Record, UN Report Finds
Colombia broke a new record for cultivating the coca leaf, the plant used to make cocaine, according to a United…
The Adderall Shortage Might Be Getting Worse
The biggest manufacturer of Adderall will not be increasing production to address national shortages of ADHD medication, despite a call…
Connecticut Cannabis Sales Continue To Rise in August with $25 Million in Sales
New data on monthly cannabis sales in Connecticut shows that numbers have increased yet again. The Connecticut Department of Consumer…
Attorneys Offer Free Expungement Services at New Jersey Event
A trio of dedicated attorneys—Andrew Cooper of Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP, Michael Hoffman of The Hoffman Centers PC, and…
DEA Doubles Down on Decision To Fire Agent Who Tried To Replace Opioids With CBD
The Drug Enforcement Administration recently defended their decision to fire an “outstanding” special agent fired earlier this year for using…
North Carolina Tribe Votes To Legalize Recreational Cannabis
For North Carolina, where both recreational and medical cannabis are both illegal under the state’s law, the outcome clears the…
Number of Licensed Hemp Farms in Kansas Decreases From 200 to 41
A recent report shows that the state of Kansas once had hundreds of licensed hemp cultivators, but that number has…
Pennsylvania Navigates Legal Distinction Between Pot-Infused Gummies and Chewables
The Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Advisory Board recently debated and voted on what, at least to the ears of a stoner,…
Federal Judge in Arkansas Blocks Hemp Cannabinoids Ban in Pivotal Ruling
The implications of a recent federal judge ruling have people in the industry asking: Did a federal judge just legalize…
Kern County, California Cops Shut Down Seven Unlicensed Dispensaries
Seven unlicensed dispensaries in Rosamond, California were shut down by Kern County Sheriff’s office deputies Wednesday, reports the Sierra Sun…
NYC Pays Settlement to Mom Separated from Newborn for Cannabis Use
A settlement has been reached between the City of New York’s child welfare arm and a mother who had her…
Announcing The High Times Cannabis Cup Massachusetts: People’s Choice Edition 2023
2023 marks the third year that our High Times Cannabis Cup: People’s Choice Edition has been held in Massachusetts. Soon,…
Court-Mandated Cannabis Treatment Plummets After Legalization
Newly released data published in last month’s issue of the Journal of Addiction Medicine concluded that marijuana treatments for young…
First Cannabis Ads Coming Soon to Spotify
Chicago-based marijuana company Cresco Labs Inc. announced on Thursday that it will become the “first cannabis company to launch cannabis…
Canadian Study Links Cannabis Legalization to an Increase in Car Accidents
The results of a recent study published in JAMA Network Open claim to have found an association between cannabis legalization…
High Times Unveils Deal with Nasdaq-Listed Lucy Scientific Discovery to Enter Public Market
Celebrating a milestone in its nearly 50-year history of informing readers and bringing cannabis culture to the masses, Hightimes Holding…
Over-The-Counter Overdoses Largely Affect Women, the Young
The Japan Times reported this week on data published by the National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, an agency under…
South African Police Won’t Arrest You for Growing Weed in Your House (Or Your Car)
The South African Police Service has confirmed that they will no longer be bothering to arrest anybody for personal-use cultivation…
Pittsburgh Advocates Unite To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania’s second-largest city, advocates are busy working to legalize adult-use cannabis. Last month, two lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 846…
Colorado Gov. Sends Letter to Commend Biden Administration for Making Progress on Rescheduling Cannabis
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis recently sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Sept. 5 regarding the U.S. Department of…
European Lobby Says Experienced Trippers Should Advise On Psychedelic Use
Much like the United States, Europe is currently figuring out how to incorporate psychedelic therapy into its healthcare landscape most…
Shooting Sours Copenhagen’s Open Hash Market Haven
Copenhagen, Denmark’s autonomous neighborhood commune of Christiania (or Freetown Christiania) has tolerated soft drug use for decades on Pusher Street,…
UC Berkeley Announces Free Online Course for Psychedelic Research
Last month, the university’s Center for the Science of Psychedelics launched a free, online course titled “Psychedelics and the Mind.”…
Study: Psilocybin ‘Shows Promise’ As Treatment For Depression
A study by American Medical Association, published late last month, sought to measure the “efficacy and safety of psilocybin in…
Woman Arrested Smuggling Cannabis Internationally Thought She Had Handbags in Her Suitcase
A woman arrested in Dublin, Ireland for cannabis smuggling allegedly told the authorities she did not break any laws intentionally…
USDA Hemp Handbook Receives Update To Build Hemp Information, Support Conservation Efforts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently published an updated version of its Hemp Handbook last month. The first version…
Ballot Initiative Could Crush Cannabis Cultivation in Humboldt
Small farmers in California’s famed Emerald Triangle are uniting to defeat a ballot initiative that could devastate what remains of…
Congressman Introduces Bill To Withhold Federal Funding From States With Legal Weed
Rep. Chuck Edwards, who represents a district in western North Carolina, unveiled the “Stop Pot Act” on Friday, saying that…
The 70,000 People Trapped at Burning Man by Weather Can Finally Leave
The tens of thousands of people stranded at Burning Man began their mass exodus on Monday after a massive storm…
Study Found That 92% of Illegal Cannabis Samples Contained Pesticides
A recent study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research found shocking evidence of the presence of pesticides in illegal…
Solventless Spain
In 2023, more Americans than ever traveled to Barcelona, Spain to attend the week-long festivities surrounding Spannabis. For years now,…
Report: Despite Promises, Oregon’s Psilocybin Program Not Paying For Itself
According to Willamette Weekly, nearly three years after voters in the state approved a ballot measure to legalize it, “Oregon…
First Meeting Held by Experts From the Hawaiian Psychedelic Task Force
The Hawaii Office of Wellness and Resilience recently announced that the Breakthrough Therapies Task Force held its first meeting on…
Dept. of Health and Human Services Calls On DEA to Reclassify Cannabis as Schedule III
An official at the Department of Health and Human Services recommended to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) that cannabis be…
Half a Million Fentanyl Pills Disguised as Oxycodone Confiscated by San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office in One Week
Last week was busy for the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department, who reported Monday that they confiscated over 500,000 fentanyl tablets…
Mexican Navy Seizes More Than Four Tons of Cocaine After High-Speed Chase at Sea
Dramatic new footage released by Mexico’s Navy shows officers carrying out a major drug bust after a high-speed chase at…
Arkansas Medical Cannabis Sales Set To Surpass Last Year’s Record Of $270M
The people of Arkansas spent $23.2 million on medical cannabis in July, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports. According to the Department of…
New York Supreme Court Judge Lifts Injunction for Small Number of Cannabis Licenses
New York Supreme Court Justice Judge Kevin Bryant recently lifted a temporary injunction that previously halted approval for any state…
Survey: One-Third of Those Under 50 Open to Psychedelic Mental Health Treatments
A poll from YouGov “found that a significant percentage of respondents across different age groups, including 18-24 year olds (36%)…
Ron DeSantis Confirms He Would Not Legalize Adult Use if Elected President, Warns of Fentanyl-Laced Pot
On Saturday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said he would not legalize adult-use cannabis if elected president, confirming what he said…
Tennis Star Catches Wind of Pot Smell at US Open
The US Open is not played on grass, but there was apparently still plenty of green on Monday as the…
Bahamas Considers Weed Legalization for Religious, Medical Use
Government officials in the Bahamas last week introduced a number of measures that would dramatically change the country’s marijuana laws,…
Harlem Set To Open First Legal Dispensary
It is a celebratory time in one of New York City’s most historic neighborhoods, which will open its first legal…
Missouri Foster Parents Can Now Legally Possess, Grow Cannabis in Their Homes
Foster parents in Missouri can now legally possess and grow cannabis in their homes. This news results from an emergency…
Trump Booked at Fulton County Jail, Leaves After 20 Minutes
Thursday evening, Donald Trump’s mug shot was released to the public after he was booked at an Atlanta, Georgia jail…
The Summer of Busts
Though the Summer of 2023 has been flush with great musical events, from jam band farewells to EDM gatherings, there…
The First Republican Primary Debate Sucked for Everyone Except Trump
Each of the eight participants in the first 2024 Republican primary debates went to Milwaukee knowing they had to make…
Unlicensed Cannabis Events Prompt Crackdown by City of Denver
The Denver Department of Excise & Licenses is continuing to serve warnings to event organizers who are hosting unlicensed cannabis-related…
Hulk Hogan, 70, Swaps Opioids and Alcohol for CBD
Hulk Hogan, real name Terry Gene Bollea, is done with painkillers and alcohol, swapping the two for CBD, which is…
Son of Infamous Jimmy Chagra Arrested in Texas on Drug Charges
Infamous (and now deceased) El Paso drug trafficker Jimmy Chagra’s son, 44-year-old Jamiel Alexander Chagra Nichols, was arrested for allegedly…
Legal Cannabis Pilot Program Officially Launches in Zurich, Switzerland
In Switzerland, a pilot program called “Züri Can – Cannabis with Responsibility” officially began on Aug. 22 and will run…
South Dakota’s Medical Cannabis Program Shatters Projections
The South Dakota Department of Health has issued roughly 11,500 cards since the medical marijuana program launched in 2021––shattering the…
New Jersey Cannabis Tax Revenue Provides $5 Million to Violence Prevention
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin recently revealed an initiative that provides a total of…
Oklahoma Sheriff Auctions Off Seized Pot Farm
An illegal pot farm is up for grabs on an auctioning website, and law enforcement officers from a sheriff’s office…
Cannabis Analyzer Chosen by FDA for Quick, Accurate Product Testing
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Aug. 18 that it has chosen a very specific company’s portable…
Shroom Shop Raided in Ontario, Canada
Another location of a psilocybin mushroom dispensary chain in Canada was raided by police, about a month after its earlier…
Senior Citizens Are the Fastest-Growing Demographic Embracing Cannabis
People like to rag on boomers for never changing, but at least when it comes to cannabis, seniors are ready…
Michigan Cannabis Sales Hit Record High, Profits Another Story
According to the most recent monthly report from the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency, Michigan cannabis sales reached a record in…
Ohio Rec MJ Market Could Generate $275-403M in Taxes in First Five Years
Ohio just approved a statewide vote on adult-use cannabis on November’s upcoming ballot, and it’s looking like business would be…
New Report Shows Colorado Cannabis Tax Revenue Exceeds Tobacco, Alcohol
The Colorado Legislative Council Staff (LCS), described as the “nonpartisan research arm of the Colorado General Assembly,” released a report…
Duluth, Minnesota Bans Pot Smoking in Public Parks
Officials in Duluth, Minnesota this week approved an ordinance that will ban smoking marijuana in all city parks. The passage…
India: Man Dies in Police Custody After MDMA Arrest, Officers Suspended
Dear reader, we regret to inform you that the war on drugs has needlessly claimed another life, this time in…
Fresno, California Locals Block Cannabis Store from Opening
After bending over backwards to meet the criteria for compliance, residents in Pinedale, a neighborhood of Fresno, California, rallied in…
Ohio Cannabis Legalize Initiative Pending For November Ballot
The Ohio-based advocacy group known as Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol (CRMA) is working on a citizen-initiative to legalize…
Cannabis Plantation Burned by Indonesian Authorities After Discovered by Drones
The Associated Press reports that authorities in Indonesia burned a marijuana plantation “after it was discovered by drones.” “A joint…
Organizers Hope To Raise Funds for Flooded Vermont Cannabis Pot Shops
“Historic” flooding in Vermont is causing an unprecedented number of landslides in the state, impacting businesses including those in the…
German Cabinet Approves Plan To Liberalize Pot Laws
Germany took a major step toward marijuana reform on Wednesday when the country’s cabinet approved a bill that will liberalize…
Missouri Regulators Recall Thousands of Cannabis Products
The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation said that it is “issuing a patient and consumer communication to alert patients and…
Treasury Secretary Yellen Ate Magic Mushrooms in China (But Didn’t Trip)
In an interview with CNN’s Erin Burnett on Monday, Janet Yellen recounted eating at a restaurant chain in Beijing called…
Pot Pride
More than any big city in America, San Francisco has always been on the cutting edge of cannabis consumption––from the…
Texas Cannabis Companies’ Economic Impact Predicted To Surpass Wine
Cannabis businesses in Texas may soon make more money than the wine industry, the Austin Business Journal reports. Cannabis companies…
Oregon Governor Rejects Cannabis Banking Bill
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek recently rejected a bill that would have created a State Public Bank Task Force. The 19-person…
Rep. Greg Steube Unveils Bill To Deport Prince Harry, Other Immigrants for Alleged Drug Use
Last week, Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) introduced the Substance and Possession Abuse Restrictions for Entrance (SPARE) Act to ramp up…
New York Weed License Pause Extended Two Weeks as Shop Owners Protest
A judge’s order forcing a temporary pause on the issuing of cannabis dispensary licenses in New York was extended for…
Hot Hemp and Delta-8 Products in Virginia Lead to ‘Aggressive’ Fines
Virginia’s new stricter rules took effect, notably aimed at delta-8 THC sellers, leading to a round of warning letters sent…
New Hampshire Commission To Study Cannabis Legalization
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu last week signed legislation to create a commission to study legalizing recreational marijuana via a…
A 15-Year Court Case Recently Came to an End for Maltese Cannabis Consumer
In the Mediterranean island of Malta, one man who was caught with cannabis 15 years ago and recently saw his…
New York Judge Pauses Cannabis Dispensary Licensing
A New York judge on Monday issued a temporary injunction barring state cannabis regulators from issuing licenses for retail marijuana…
Dallas Restaurant Warns Customers: ‘If You Have The Smell of Marijuana, We Will Not Serve You’
Tex-Mex restaurant E-Bar has been the talk of the town for its anti-stoner policy that is spelled out in a…
New Version of German Cannabis Legalization Bill Draft Possibly Arriving Next Week
German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach recently said in an interview with the Rheinische Post on August 9 that the federal…
University of Nevada, Reno Announces Cannabis Scholarship
Two companies in the cannabis space, Green Flower and Curaleaf, announced in an August 8 press release that they are…
Border Officials Seize 2,000 Pounds of Pot Disguised As Frozen Waffles
Officials working on the United States-Canada border late last month seized a massive shipment of marijuana that, at first blush,…
New Zealand-Based Rugby Athlete Receives Suspension Following Positive THC Test
New Zealand rugby player, Isaia Walker-Leawere, recently tested positive for THC and has been banned from playing on any team…
K9 Named Karma Poses With 18-Pound Suitcase of Weed from Florida Airport Bust
Monday, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) in Orlando, Florida posted a photo on X, formerly known as Twitter, gloating…
North America Dominates Seed Market, Report Indicates
With home grow on the rise and a growing understanding of cannabis genetics, the cannabis seed market is undergoing its…
Former Mayor of Adelanto, California Sentenced to Federal Prison for Accepting Pot-Related Bribes
On August 4, former Adelanto, California mayor Richard Kerr was found guilty of taking cannabis-related bribes while in office. According…
San Francisco Cops Have Already Seized More Narcotics Than All of 2022
Police in San Francisco said last week that they have already seized more narcotics this year than in all of…
Woman Says Disney Imagery ‘Hijacked’ Her Experience In Ketamine Study
One woman’s experience in a clinical trial on ketamine therapy turned into a real Mickey Mouse operation. In a study…
Bill Gates Confesses to Seth Rogen He Smoked Weed in High School ‘To Be Cool’
Microsoft founder Bill Gates shared with actor and acclaimed stoner Seth Rogen that he, too, has a history with cannabis…
Military Veterans File Suit Against New York’s Cannabis Licensing Rules
A group of four military veterans last week filed suit against New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), claiming that…
USDA’s Weekly Farm Column Puts the Spotlight on Indiana Hemp Cultivator
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) publishes a weekly column called “Fridays on the Farm” where it highlights various farmers…
Ohio Legalization Campaign Submits Additional Signatures To Qualify For Ballot
The supporters of a proposed ballot measure to legalize adult-use cannabis in Ohio last week submitted petitions with more than…
New Jersey Officer Reinstated After Being Fired For Positive Cannabis Drug Test
A police officer in Jersey City, New Jersey was fired for testing positive for THC in a drug test. Last…
Cannabeginners: How To Legally Use Cannabis in Chile
Chile, the country, not to be confused with Chili (the food), is the longest north/south oriented country in the world,…
Arkansas Hemp Firms File Suit Against Delta-8 THC Ban
A group of hemp businesses has filed a legal action challenging a new Arkansas law that bans hemp-derived psychoactive cannabinoids…
Portuguese Parliament Approves Decriminalization of Synthetic Drugs
Portugal approved the decriminalization of synthetic drugs, The Portugal News reports. Portugal has had the most liberal approach to all…
Survey: 58% of Cultivators Feel ‘Bad’ or ‘Terrible’ About Current State of Cannabis
While states throughout the U.S. continue to embrace the new legal wave of cannabis, it doesn’t eclipse the strife within…
Mexican Drug Cartels Are Using Monster Trucks Like Killing Machines
If you’ve ever listened to country music (there’s no shame in embracing your inner redneck), you’ve likely heard about cowboys…
Red Lake Nation Opens Minnesota’s First Adult-Use Dispensary
Sales of regulated adult-use cannabis began in Minnesota on Tuesday with the launch of recreational marijuana sales at a dispensary…
Idaho Activists Continue Drive To Get Medical Cannabis Measure On 2024 Ballot
An advocacy group is determined to bring medical cannabis to Idaho, one of the last remaining states with no form…
Illinois Cannabis Among Most Expensive Weed in America
If you’re facing sticker shock in Illinois, you’re not alone and your suspicions have been confirmed: Illinois ranked among the…
Columbia Care And Cresco Labs Call Off $2 Billion Merger Deal
A planned merger between cannabis multistate operators Columbia Care and Cresco Labs valued at $2 billion has been called off,…
OLCC Official Files Claim Against Oregon Governor
Former Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) director Steve Marks led the agency for almost a decade but was fired in…
Shroom, Pot Operation Bust at Former Walmart Building Is West Tennessee’s Largest Ever
Nine law enforcement agencies joined together to take down a massive illegal drug operation after a 35-pound shipment of psilocybin…
Medical Marijuana, Inc. Kannaway Division Completes Acquisition of KZ1 Network Marketing Company
SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC: MJNA) (the “Company”), announced today that its network marketing division, Kannaway, has completed an Asset…
Can ‘Hempcrete’ Start A Homebuilding Revolution?
A recently published article by The Cool Down (“America’s mainstream climate brand”) detailed how hemp can be “transformed into a…
U.S. Lawmakers File Bill To Ease Federal Employment Restrictions On Cannabis Use
A bipartisan pair of U.S. lawmakers last week introduced legislation to ease federal employment restrictions on cannabis use that deny…
Colorado’s Cannabis Party Buses Keep Chugging Along
Meet Colorado’s latest cannabis entrepreneurs: bus drivers. Earlier this year, the state began doling out licenses to businesses providing 4/20-friendly…
Study Ranks New York City as Top Cannabis-Consuming City in the World
According to a new study, New York City consumes more cannabis out of any city in the world, at 62.3…
New Cannabis Consumption Lounge License Approved in Nevada
With the debut of The Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada and the growing updates for entertainment and tourism, officials are…
Black Market Thrives in Morocco’s Rif Mountains
Cannabis resin world capital Morocco is struggling to reconcile its historical but illegal cannabis production region with the emerging legal…
Uruguay’s Historic Legalization: Six Years, And More Than 10 Million Grams Later
This month marks six years since Uruguay launched legal recreational sales in the country, and newly released data illuminates how…
House Panel Calls On FDA To Regulate CBD For Foods, Beverages
Hemp advocates and industry leaders last week called on the federal government to ease access to cannabidiol as a House…
From the Archives: New York, Mon Amour (1979)
By Victor Bockris 1) At London’s Gatwick Airport, I went straight to the cafeteria, stationed myself at a deserted corner…
Un Nuevo Libro Explora la Historia Cultural y Geográfica del Cannabis: ‘Tengo Sentimientos Encontrados con la Legalización’, dice su Autor
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…
Kevin Durant Says He Lobbied NBA To Drop Cannabis Ban
In his 15 seasons in the NBA, Kevin Durant has collected two championships and a most valuable player award, all…
Mastercard Announces Ban On Debit Card Transactions For Weed Purchases
Payment processing powerhouse Mastercard this week revealed the company is taking steps to prevent PIN-based debit card transactions for marijuana…
Cannabeginners: How To Legally Use Cannabis In South Africa
Cannabis is known by different names around the world; in South Africa, it is most commonly referred to as “dagga”…
House Approves Spending Bill with Amendments for Veteran Medical Cannabis Treatments
On July 26, the U.S. House of Representatives approved amendments and added a large spending bill. Among those amendments was…
Senators Back Bill to Tackle Big Pharma’s Rocketing Prescription Drug Prices
Built-in structures to incentivize jacking up drug prices in pharmacies, and prey on seniors, could soon be whittled down. Sens….
CBD Liquid Products Often Short On CBD, Report Says
Some CBD products may not be all they seem, according to newly published analysis. Researchers from the United Kingdom assessed…
Ohio Pot Legalization Initiative Fails To Collect Enough Signatures
A campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Ohio fell short of the number of verified signatures needed to qualify a…
Report Highlights How Cocaine Trade Has Swarmed Peru’s Indigenous Territory
An engrossing new story published on Tuesday sheds light on the impact of Peru’s exploding cocaine trade on the country’s…
NASA Employee Used COVID Small Business Relief to Fund Illegal Pot Operation
An employee of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) pleaded guilty to using COVID relief designed for small businesses…
Beach Bud: ‘Large Amount’ of Cannabis Washes Ashore in Florida
A Florida beach was the site of some mysterious, lost treasure over the weekend. Police in Neptune Beach, a town…
Report: Massachusetts Cannabis Social Equity Fund At $0 Year After Launch
A fund created by Massachusetts state lawmakers last year to subsidize equity-owned cannabis businesses there remains empty, according to a…
Cannabis Legalization Is Putting Police Dogs Out Of Work
Minnesota legalized cannabis, and as a result, some dogs are out of a job. Canine officers such as Jango, a…
Study Finds 14% Use Cannabis For Work-Related Injuries
Slightly more than 14% of workers recovering from an on-the-job injury used cannabis to help them recover, according to the…
Minnesota Cities Temporarily Banning Cannabis Retailers Ahead Of Legalization
Nearly a dozen Minnesota cities have passed laws to temporarily ban recreational marijuana dispensaries from opening in their jurisdictions as…
Minneapolis Mayor Orders Police Stop Arrests for Psychedelics
Minneapolis, Minnesota is set to become a haven for people who turn to psychedelics for depression, anxiety, and other conditions….
Research Confirms That Serotonergic Antidepressants Like SSRIs, SNRIs Can Decrease Psilocybin’s Effects
A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology found that serotonergic antidepressants like SSRIs and SNRIs can decrease psilocybin’s…
Albania Legalizes Medical Cannabis
Albanian lawmakers on Friday approved a measure legalizing marijuana for medical purposes. The country’s parliament “voted 69-23 to allow limited…
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan CBD Regulation Bill
A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Thursday introduced a bill to ensure hemp-derived CBD products are regulated by the U.S….
New Law Gives Seattle Dispensary Employees Stronger Labor Protections
A newly enshrined ordinance in Seattle will give cannabis dispensary workers in the city stronger labor protections, part of an…
Psychedelic Toads Invade Arizona After Monsoon Season Kicks In
The Sonoran Desert Toad, with glands secreting a venom rich in the hallucinogens 5-MeO-DMT and bufotenin, is invading Arizona now…
New York Approves New Retail Licenses, Cannabis Farmers Markets
New York cannabis regulators this week approved more than 200 additional retail dispensary licenses and adopted new rules that will…
States With Legal Weed See Drop in Mental Health Treatment
States that have legalized recreational marijuana use for adults have also seen a drop in mental health treatment admissions, according…
Florida Advocacy Group Files Brief Against Attorney General for Challenging 2024 Ballot Initiative
The Florida-based advocacy group Smart & Safe Florida (SSF) has been hard at work trying to get a cannabis legalization…
Tupac Shakur Murder Case Resurrected as Police Execute Search Warrant in Las Vegas
Tupac Shakur’s still-unsolved murder mystery was revived—over 30 years later after his murder at the peak of his career in…
U.S. Department of Justice Extends Pardon Certificate Comment Deadline to August 15
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced in March that it was officially opening up an online portal to make…
Gigi Hadid Busted for Weed in Cayman Islands
Fashion model Gigi Hadid and a friend were arrested on marijuana charges in the Cayman Islands last week, customs officials…
NY State Senator Urges Aggressive Action on Unlicensed Cannabis Shops
A New York state senator wrote a letter to the state’s Office of Cannabis Management, urging leadership to engage in…
Cannabeginners: How To Legally Use Cannabis In Japan
Japan has a long history with plant medicines, including cannabis and psychedelics, but like most of the world, after WWII…
Cannabis Businesses Affected by Flooding in Vermont Don’t Qualify for Federal Aid
While the west coast braces for the annual summertime heatwave, states on the east coast are trying to stay afloat…
Number of Federal Cannabis Prisoners Has Decreased by 61% Over the Past Five Years
Recently the Justice Department Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) reported that the percentage of people in federal prison for cannabis…
Reps. AOC and Crenshaw Form ‘Wild Coalition’ in Psychedelics Push
Psychedelics reform is uniting even the most unlikely allies: Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) are making some…
Ohio Regulators Reject Autism And OCD As Medical Pot Qualifying Conditions
Ohio cannabis regulators last week added irritable bowel syndrome as a qualifying condition to use medical marijuana but declined to…
Coast Guard Seizes 223 Pounds of Cocaine From Boat Headed Towards Long Beach
It’s never a happy ending if you’re a Columbian drug smuggler and your boat breaks down. The feds seized 223…
South Dakota Police Commission Approves Officer Applicants with Cannabis Records
Recently in South Dakota, two law enforcement officers were forgiven by the South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards Commission for…
Michigan Ends Weed Testing For Some State Jobs
The Michigan Civil Service Commission adopted a rule change last week that will end drug screenings for marijuana for applicants…
Carjacked Auto Smashes Into Los Angeles Dispensary as Robberies Get More Brazen
Attacks on dispensaries in the Los Angeles area in California are getting more and more brazen and in some cases,…
Cannabeginners: How to Legally Use Cannabis in France
While world-renowned hashmaker Frenchy Cannoli may have been a true cannabis evangelist, educating the masses on how to make high…
Minnesota-Based Native American Tribe To Begin Selling Recreational Cannabis After August 1
In Minnesota, the Red Lake Nation council recently voted on July 11 to legalize adult-use cannabis starting on August 1….
Montreal Shroom Shop Raided, Owner Says ‘We’re Just Getting Started’
An unlicensed psilocybin mushroom shop in Montreal, Quebec in Canada was raided during its opening day Tuesday, but the shroom…
Executives Re-Enact Boston Tea Party To Protest Cannabis Tax Rule
Executives from a Massachusetts-based cannabis company dressed in colonial garb aboard a ship in Boston Harbor on Wednesday to protest…
Berkeley Decriminalizes Psilocybin, Ayahuasca
City officials in Berkeley, California have reportedly moved to decriminalize both psilocybin mushrooms and ayahuasca. According to Psychedelic Spotlight, the…
North Carolina Medical Cannabis Bill Likely Dead For 2023
A bill that would legalize medical marijuana in North Carolina is likely dead for the 2023 legislative session, House Speaker…
Massachusetts Pot Sales Reach $152M Last Month, $4.74B Since 2018
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) recently released a report of its latest recreational cannabis sales data. In June, the…
Meta Updates Policy To Allow CBD Ads Without Permission
Major social media platforms continue to gradually warm up to cannabis. As Meta rival Twitter announced it will allow some…
Only 24.4% of Cannabis Operators Profitable Due to 280E, Other Challenges
A new report on the U.S. cannabis market is making the rounds, and paints a pretty dire picture of where…
Maryland’s First Week of Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Tops $20 Million
Maryland’s first week of regulated sales of adult-use cannabis totaled more than $20 million dollars, only eight months after voters…
Germany Releases Draft Bill For Cannabis Legalization
Germany continues to inch closer to a new era of cannabis legalization. Last week, the country’s ministry of health unveiled…
Scotland’s Government Calls For Drug Decriminalization
The Scottish government last week called for decriminalizing possession of personal quantities of drugs in a bid to address the…
Canadian Study Examines Potency, Duration of Joints
Researchers at DELIC Labs recently published a study analyzing how the size of ground cannabis flower in today’s cannabis joints…
Announcing the Winners of the High Times Cannabis Cup Michigan: People’s Choice Edition 2023
Welcome one and all, to the return of our beloved High Times Cannabis Cup Michigan: People’s Choice Edition 2023! This…
Long Island’s First Adult-Use Dispensary Opens To Huge Crowds
Long Island’s first legal recreational cannabis business cut its ribbon and opened its doors last week, marking another milestone in…
DEA Celebrates 50th Anniversary of War on Drugs, Drugs Are Winning
Citing former president Richard Nixon, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) celebrated the 50th anniversary of the agency’s creation and the…
Pennsylvania Senate Panel Advances Medical Cannabis Reform Bills
A Pennsylvania Senate panel has given its approval to three bills to ease restrictions on the state’s medical marijuana operators…
AOC ‘Concerned’ Biden’s Conservative Pot Views Could Ruin Bipartisan Push To Study Psychedelics
AOC is doing what we love her best for: calling out the old-guard Democrats. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the Democratic Representative from…
New York Town Owes Nearly $200,000 After Firing Medical Cannabis Patient
The city of Amsterdam, New York owes nearly $200,000 after firing a medical marijuana patient for failing a drug screening…
Woman Becomes First Person To Be Imprisoned for CBD in Hong Kong
A 32-year-old woman was recently put in prison for possession of CBD in Hong Kong. According to a report from…
High Times Cannabis Cup Illinois: People’s Choice Edition 2023 Kicks Off
The time is upon us, so pack your bowls and fire up your torches, and if you’re a brand with…
Matt Gaetz Proposes Ending Cannabis Testing for Military Members
A proposed amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act by Republican Representative Matt Gaetz of Florida would cease cannabis testing…
More Than 1,000 Arrested in Sweep of U.K. Weed Grows
Police in the United Kingdom arrested more than 1,000 individuals and confiscated more than 180,000 cannabis plants in a recent…
Moxie Launches in Ohio
Moxie, California’s first licensed cannabis brand, has launched its premium medical cannabis products in Ohio. Moxie is one of the…
U.S. Secret Service Investigating Cocaine Reportedly Found in White House
The White House is putting a new meaning to its name. A white substance found in 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue reportedly…
New York Cannabis Social Equity Fund Secures $150 Million Investment
New York Governor Kathy Hochul last week announced that the state’s cannabis social equity fund has secured a $150 million…
Oklahoma Medical Cannabis Firms File Suit To Block Fee Increases
An Oklahoma cannabis activist has joined forces with three of the state’s medical marijuana providers to file a lawsuit against…
Australia Becomes First Country to Authorize Psilocybin, MDMA Therapy
The Land Down Under made a historic move over the weekend, though some experts are cautious as to how exactly…
RFK Jr. Wants To Decriminalize Pot, Psychedelics
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vowed to make major drug reform a reality should his long-shot presidential bid land him in…
U.K.-Based Hemp Farm Shuts Down Due to THC in CBD Products
In the British Isles, Jersey Hemp is the only farm permitted to cultivate hemp. While it’s licensed to produce CBD…
Cannabis and the Second Amendment: A Word of Warning
The ATF released clarification on May 30 to firearm owners after the passage of cannabis legalization in Minnesota, reminding them…
U.S. Forest Service Reminds Employees That They Are Still Subject to Federal Law
On June 22, U.S. Forest Service (USFS) deputy chief for business operations Tony Dixon published a statement exploring the relationship…
Seven Founding Fathers Who Farmed Hemp and Advocated for It
On July 4, 1776—247 years ago—the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, announcing the colonies’ separation from…
NBA Contract Allowing Players To Smoke Weed Goes Into Effect
The National Basketball Association has removed cannabis from its list of banned substances under a new contract that allows the…
President Biden Is ‘Very Open-Minded’ About Psychedelics For Medical Treatment
President Joe Biden’s youngest brother said the president has been “very open-minded” in their conversations about therapeutic psychedelics, AP reports….
Legalize America Is the First Cannabis-Focused Super PAC
The U.S. Cannabis Council (USCC) announced on June 28 that it has created Legalize America, which is the first United…
Conocé Porro y Pelis, un Registro de Películas para Ver Fumado
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…
Zelensky Pushes Medical Cannabis Legalization To Aid Ukrainians Suffering ‘Trauma of War’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday called on lawmakers to legalize medical cannabis, saying the treatment could provide relief to…
Catalonia Crackdown: Spanish Region Reins In Cannabis Industry
A riveting piece published on Wednesday by Reuters brought into focus the response from law enforcement to illicit cannabis production…
Santa Barbara County, California to Implement ‘Death Penalty’ Tax Rule
Santa Barbara County officials are stepping up rules to get cannabis businesses to be current on their tax payments. On…
Connecticut To Launch Legal Home Cultivation This Weekend
Adults in Connecticut will be able to start growing their own weed beginning this weekend as the state’s law permitting…
Luxembourg Legalizes Weed For Personal Use
Lawmakers in Luxembourg on Wednesday approved a measure to legalize marijuana for personal use, making it only the second country…
Recent Report Finds Cannabis as Most Used Substance in Europe
The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction’s (EMCDDA) report, entitled “Cannabis—the current situation in Europe (European Drug Report…
Travis Kelce Estimates Up to 80% of NFL Players Smoke Pot, Others Say It’s Higher
In an interview with Vanity Fair, two-time Super Bowl champion and tight end Travis Kelce estimated that 50-80% of NFL…
Florida AG Files Challenge to Cannabis Legalization Initiative
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody on Monday filed a challenge to a proposed ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana with…
New Hampshire Medical Pot Dispensaries Open Business to Outsiders (Even Canadians!)
Medical cannabis patients who are visiting New Hampshire from another state or Canada can now receive the treatment from authorized…
Licensed Recreational Weed Sales Launch in Maryland on Saturday
Regulated sales of recreational marijuana begin in Maryland on Saturday, leaving retailers with only days to prepare for the launch…
New Poll Shows 61% of Americans Support Legalizing Psychedelic Therapy
A poll from the University of California, Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics (BCSP) shows new data regarding American…
U.K. Minister Admits to Smoking Pot in Past, ‘Didn’t Get Very High’
U.K. Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations Michael Gove admitted smoking cannabis…
New Podcast Documents Fallout of Adelanto, Its Move To Legalize Cannabis
In many ways, what happened in Adelanto, California, is an epitomic American tale: a failing prison town wanted to turn…
Fungus Found in Batch of Nevada Weed
Officials in Nevada flagged a cannabis product being sold at a dispensary in the Reno, Nevada area, after lab testing…
FDA Issues Draft Guidance For Clinical Studies On Psychedelics
The United States Food and Drug Administration, aka the FDA, issued the first-ever guidance for clinical studies on psychedelics, according…
Canada Border Agency Reminds Travelers that Bringing Cannabis Across an International Border Is Illegal
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) released a press release on June 26 as a reminder for people traveling for…
‘American Pot Story: Oaksterdam’ To Make Hollywood Premiere
The feature film American Pot Story: Oaksterdam will have its Hollywood premiere on Thursday, June 29 at the Dances With…
United Airlines Workers Busted For Stealing Pot From Checked Luggage
A pair of United Airlines workers are facing legal turbulence after getting busted for stealing marijuana from passengers’ checked luggage. …
Senate Committee Approves Bill Allowing VA To Recommend Pot to Veterans in Legal States
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a spending bill last Thursday that includes an amendment allowing the U.S. Department of Veterans…
Nevada Issues First Cannabis Consumption Lounge Licenses
Visitors to Las Vegas will soon have places to legally smoke weed as Nevada regulators have issued the state’s first…
Mets Owner Steve Cohen Donates $5 Million In Support Of Psychedelics Research
The philanthropic group led by New York Mets owner Steve Cohen and his wife, Alexandra, is donating millions of dollars…
Predictive Plant Analysis
As American hemp farmers struggle to accurately sex plants and prevent their crops from going hot—going over the potency definition…
Legal Weed Sales In Minnesota Expected To Hit $1.5 Billion By 2029
The regulated marijuana market in Minnesota is expected to grow to more than $1.5 billion per year by 2029, according…
Colorado Governor Wants Pardons for Psychedelic Convictions
On the heels of his state’s landmark new law that legalizes psychedelic drugs, the governor of Colorado wants to go…
Pot Use Lower Among Illinois Teens Who Live Near Medical Dispensaries
An Illinois teenager living in a zip code with a medical cannabis dispensary is less likely to have used pot,…
Three States in Australia Push for Adult-Use Cannabis
Leaders in three state parliaments in Australia—Victoria, NSW, and Western Australia—introduced draft laws simultaneously on June 20 to push for…
New Jersey Lawmakers File Bill Expanding Cannabis Data Collection for Cops
A New Jersey government official wants to keep track of your entire relationship with cannabis in an effort to tackle…
Colombia Senate Rejects Cannabis Legalization Bill
On June 20, the Senate in Colombia officially rejected a measure that would have allowed recreational cannabis sales. With a…
Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Cannabis Odor Enough To Justify Search
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled this week that the scent of cannabis alone constitutes probable cause to justify a search…
We’re Going Live for the High Times Cannabis Cup New Mexico: People’s Choice Edition 2023
The Land of Enchantment is about to get a lot more enchanting with this extra special announcement. The pandemic may…
Alabama Pauses Medical Cannabis Licenses, Citing Problems With Application Process
Regulators in Alabama last week abruptly suspended the process of awarding business licenses for the state’s new medical cannabis program,…
White Supremacist Says MDMA Drove Him Away From Extremist Beliefs
The scholarly research surrounding psychedelics remains fairly limited. While our understanding of the likes of MDMA and psilocybin has broadened…
Evidence Shows Ancient Egyptian Cult Tripped on Hallucinogens
An Ancient Egyptian vase with a face resembling the deity Bes was found with traces of a mixture containing several…
NCAA Committee Shows Support for Removing Cannabis From List of Banned Substances
On June 16, the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports (CSMAS) released…
Surf’s Up! Uruguayan Authorities Find Cocaine Smuggled Inside Surfboards
Law enforcement officials in Uruguay last week said they busted an international drug ring that had a gnarly way of…
Study: As Cannabis Reform Spreads, Young People Still Try Tobacco, Alcohol First
It goes without saying that spreading reform and adult-use legalization over the past decade is transforming the way we look…
There Are Now More Cannabis Dispensaries Than Liquor Stores in Albuquerque
The city of Albuquerque now has more cannabis dispensaries than liquor stores open, KRQE News reports. New Mexico became the…
Security Clearance Can’t Be Denied for Intelligence Agency Employees, According to Senate Committee
The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence passed the FY24 Intelligence Authorization Act in a 17-0 vote on June 14, which…
Government Study Finds Aboriginal Australians More Likely To Be Charged For Pot
A new study from a government agency in Australia is highlighting how aboriginal people in the country are treated far…
Researchers Find CBD-Like Compound in South American Shrub
Another active compound researchers are calling a cannabinoid has been discovered in another plant species that grows wild like a…
New Hampshire Rep. Goes from Republican to Independent Due to Rejection of Pot Legalization Bill
New Hampshire Representative Dan Hynes announced on Facebook that he is officially switching parties from Republican to Independent due to…
Santa Monica, California’s First Licensed Dispensary Opens Years After Approval
Though delivery services and dozens of dispensaries are open close by, steps away in Venice and surrounding areas, Santa Monica,…
Georgia Clears Way for Independent Pharmacies To Sell Cannabis Oil
Regulators in Georgia have opened the door for medical cannabis patients in the state to have far greater access to…
Utah Appoints Medical Cannabis Policy Advisory Board
Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Executive Director Tracy Gruber announced the appointment of nine board members to…
New Illinois Budget Includes Provisions for Cannabis Businesses
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently signed a budget bill on June 7 that includes provisions for the cannabis industry, specifically…
Americans Say Cannabis Is Safer Than Alcohol And Cigarettes (And Less Addictive Than Technology)
Americans say that cannabis is much less dangerous than opioids, alcohol, and cigarettes, according to a new survey conducted by…
Minnesota To Have Highest Home Limit in History: 2 Pounds
Weeks ago Minnesota legalized cannabis for adult use, and at the same time, set the highest personal limit for cannabis…
New Mexico Cannabis Jobs Pay More Than Accommodation, Food Service
A recent report published by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions shows that individuals—specifically ex-accommodation and food service employees—who…
Connecticut Sells $23 Million Worth of Cannabis in May
Connecticut raked in $23 million worth of cannabis this May, NBC reports. And that figure isn’t an aberration. The raw…
Russia Arrests American Musician on Drug Charges
An American musician and former paratrooper was arrested in Moscow, Russia on drug dealing charges as he was paraded on…
Alabama Regulators To Begin Issuing Medical Cannabis Business Licenses
Regulators in Alabama will take a big step this week toward the launch of the state’s new medical cannabis industry,…
Video Game Streaming Platform Twitch Implements New Policies Banning Cannabis Sponsorships
The video game streaming platform Twitch, which was purchased by Amazon in 2014, recently released an update to its Branded…
Vic Mensa Details Books He’s Sending to Prisoners
In an interview with Book Club Chicago, Vic Mensa described the details of his Books Before Bars program, which aims…
Sen. Fetterman Calls Himself ‘Advocate of Psychedelics,’ Promotes Mushrooms For PTSD
Sen. John Fetterman offered full-throated support for psychedelics as a form of mental health therapy, bringing the emerging drug reform…
Report on Trucking, Cannabis Finds Most Drivers Support Testing Reform
The impacts of cannabis legalization on the trucking industry, namely the recent decline in drivers due to strict rules on…
Oregon Aims To Crack Down on Illegal Cannabis by Holding Landowners Responsible
If cannabis growers in Oregon don’t clean up their act, literally, soon landowners will pay the price as their migrant…
Psychedelic Conversations at Madame ZuZu’s Emporium
In the 19th century, French revolutionaries gathered in salons to talk politics and philosophy. In 2023, a group of Chicago…
Minnesota Breweries See Benefits From State’s Cannabis Law
A new cannabis law in Minnesota has the state’s craft brewers buzzing with excitement. Local news station KARE reports that…
Legalization in Canada Results in Fewer Incidents Between Youth and Cops
Cannabis legalization in Canada has led to a drop in incidents between the country’s youth and its law enforcement, according…
GPS Fail Sends Driver With Almost 400 Pounds of Pot to U.S.-Canada Border
The U.S.-Canada border is the last place you want to wind up in the event that you are driving an…
San Francisco Board of Supervisors Approve Ban on New Cannabis Businesses Through 2028
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted on June 6 to implement a citywide halt on issuing new cannabis business…
Denton, Texas Officials Reject Cannabis Decriminalization, Ignoring Will of Voters
In November, a huge majority of voters in Denton, Texas approved a measure decriminalizing low-level marijuana offenses. On Tuesday, leaders…
Kansas City Royals Partners with Pure Spectrum CBD
The Kansas City Royals officially became the second Major League Baseball (MLB) team to partner with a CBD company last…
Colombia Senators Approve Cannabis Legalization Bill
A bill to legalize cannabis in Colombia passed in the Senate on Tuesday. The primary focus of ending the war…
82-Year-Old German Pot Dealer Gets ‘Very Last Warning’
One octogenarian German is down to his last straw. The Associated Press reports that a court in the northern German…
South Dakota Anti-Pot Lawmaker Gets Medical Weed Card to Test System
Longtime pot opponent South Dakota State Representative Fred Deutsch (R-Florence) repeatedly worked hard to narrow the state’s medical cannabis system…
Cannabis Retail Ban Finally Lifted in Pasco, Washington
The city of Pasco, Washington this week officially lifted its ten-year ban on cannabis retailers, an historic change for that…
Delta-8 Dispute Gets In Way of Illinois Pot Reform
Bickering over how to regulate Delta-8 THC is getting in the way of general cannabis industry reform in Illinois (and…
New York Cultivators Have Too Much Weed on Their Hands
A recent report from Associated Press (AP) News examined the state of cannabis cultivation in New York, spotlighting issues with…
Antigua and Barbuda Grant Rastafari Sacramental Rights To Grow Cannabis
The country of Antigua and Barbuda has become one of the first in the Caribbean to authorize Rastafari to grow…
Rhode Island Ushers In New Era for Medical Weed Patients with Digital Applications
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDHO) recently announced its initiative to allow residents to apply for medical cannabis card…
From the Archives: ATTICA! ATTICA! (1991)
By William M. Kunstier September 13th marked the 20th anniversary of the retaking of D-Yard at the Attica State Correctional…
Study: Pot Use Linked With Lower Risk of Liver Disease
Consuming alcohol is a well-known cause of liver damage, but the opposite may hold true for smoking pot. That is…
Kentucky To Allocate $42 Million For Psychedelic Research
Kentucky will devote tens of millions of dollars in support of psychedelic research as part of its fight against opioid…
Researchers Aim To Combine Psilocybin and Cannabis Into Single Medical Treatment
The company, CaaMTech, first received a patent in support of the research in 2021. An article published Wednesday on the website…
NY Regulators Reach Settlement, Clearing Way for Pot Retail in Finger Lakes
Regulators in New York said Tuesday that the state had reached a settlement with a Michigan cannabis business, clearing the…
New York Regulators Will Launch Cannabis Farmers Markets ‘Within A Month’
Regulations and red tape make it hard to sell cannabis in New York. Currently, just over a dozen licensed retailers…
Former Steeler Le’Veon Bell Says He Was High During Games
Former Pittsburgh Steeler Le’Veon Bell said in a recent podcast that he’d score touchdowns and win games—even if he smoked…
California Agency Awards Over $50 Million in Cannabis Tax Funds to 31 Organizations
The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced that it is once again giving a handful of…
Minnesota Becomes 23rd State To Legalize Recreational Cannabis
On Tuesday, Gov. Tim Walz signed the cannabis legalization bill into law, officially making Minnesota the 23rd state in the…
Hong Kong Police Seize $83M of Cocaine, Cannabis
Hong Kong police seized HK$650 million worth of cocaine and cannabis in the biggest haul uncovered this year, South China…
CarMax Employee Caught Allegedly Shipping Three Pounds of Pot to Work
When in doubt, it’s probably not a good idea to ship felony amounts pot to your workplace—especially not on your…
Louisiana House of Representatives Passes Cannabis Expungement Bill
The Louisiana House of Representatives recently passed a bill to improve the state’s expungement program for cannabis possession convictions. Rep….
Pot Smoking Ban Takes Effect In Amsterdam’s Red Light District
A new era kicked off in Amsterdam’s Red Light District on Thursday, with a ban on smoking cannabis on the…
Biotech Company Seeks FDA Approval For Psilocybin-IBS Treatment
Tryp Therapeutics announced on Wednesday that it had “submitted an Investigational New Drug (IND) application to the U.S. Food and…
Colorado Governor Signs Psychedelics Bill
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law on May 23 that established a regulatory framework for psychedelic substances. …
Michigan Considers Dropping Pre-Employment Cannabis Tests
Policymakers in Michigan are considering major changes to the state’s drug testing policy, particularly as it pertains to cannabis use. …