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From the Archives: The Steps to Legalization (1989)
Petition your government for a redress of grievances. The post From the Archives: The Steps to Legalization (1989) appeared first on High Times.
Arkansas Pot Initiative Cleared for November, CO Psilocybin Initiative Trailing, More… (9/23/22)
Republicans seek political advantage by calling Mexican cartels "terrorist organizations," the FDA eases rules for groups distributing the opioid overdose reversal drug nalxone, and more.[image:1…
House Committee Approves Two Bills To Expunge, Seal Pot Records
Bills passed out of House committee on bipartisan vote. The post House Committee Approves Two Bills To Expunge, Seal Pot Records appeared first on High…
Canadian Government To Review Cannabis Legalization
The Canadian government is launching a review of cannabis legalization, four years after the groundbreaking Cannabis Act was passed into law. The post Canadian Government…
Arkansas Supreme Court Signs off on Legalization Ballot Measure
The Arkansas ruling means the votes on the proposal will count. The post Arkansas Supreme Court Signs off on Legalization Ballot Measure appeared first on…
The Public Stands Behind Oregon's Drug Decriminalization andAddiction Funding Initiative [FEATURE]
It has been nearly two years since Oregon voters approved Measure 110, a sweeping drug decriminalization and public health services funding initiative, and it still…
OK Legal Pot Initiative Won't Be on November Ballot, House Committee Advances Marijuana Bills, More… (9/22/22)
Jockeying over marijuana reform legislation in Congress continues, the Oklahoma Supreme Court says a marijuana legalization initiative won't be on the November ballot but can…
Court Rules Oklahoma Won’t Vote On Legalizing Pot in November
Oklahoma residents will have to wait up to two years to vote on a measure to legalize adult-use cannabis after the state Supreme Court denied…
Las Vegas City Council Approves Cannabis Consumption Lounges
Council voted 5-1 in favor of the proposal. The post Las Vegas City Council Approves Cannabis Consumption Lounges appeared first on High Times.
Pot sector wants packaging changes, financial relief from Cannabis Act review
Canada’s cannabis industry is hoping a newly launched review of the legislation that paved the way for the recreational use and sale of pot will…
National Coalition Formed to Protect Small-Scale Cannabis Growers
In a rare spot of good news for mom and pop marijuana growers, a national advocacy group has been formed to serve as a line…
University of Kentucky Opens New Cannabis Research Center
The center is the byproduct of a bill passed by Kentucky lawmakers this year and “will conduct research on the health effects of cannabis.” The…
State Treasurers Group Renews Call for Marijuana Banking Reform, NY MedMJ Home Grow Regs Adopted, More… (9/21/22)
Indiana lawmakers will meet next week to hear a report on marijuana policy, Louisiana lawmakers have created a task force to look at employment protections…
Connecticut Launches Education Campaign to Promote Responsible Weed Use
The Connecticut campaign will provide “people with the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions to keep their families safe,” the state’s governor says. The…
More Than 400 Pounds of Weed Seized by Border Control (and Dog) in Cincinnati
The shipment found in Cincinnati was en route to Britain from Canada. The post More Than 400 Pounds of Weed Seized by Border Control (and…
Colombia President Tells UN Drug War Must End; Good MA, MO Pot Polls, More… (9/20/22)
The Missouri Democratic Party can't bring itself to endorse the marijuana legalization initiative, clashes between coca grower union factions in Bolivia continued for another week,…
Denver Signs off on Weed Delivery for Social Equity Companies
Denver officials approved the measure on Monday. The post Denver Signs off on Weed Delivery for Social Equity Companies appeared first on High Times.
B.C. seeks forfeiture of 11 properties allegedly linked to unlicensed pot shop
The B.C. government is attempting to seize millions of dollars’ worth of real estate that officials allege was purchased with proceeds from an unlicensed cannabis…
Oneida Indian Nation to Launch New York Cannabis Enterprise
The Oneida Indian Nation has announced plans to establish a seed-to-sale cannabis facility on its land in central New York. The post Oneida Indian Nation…
Medical Pot in Utah Costs Right Around National Average
Analysis was presented to Utah lawmakers. The post Medical Pot in Utah Costs Right Around National Average appeared first on High Times.
Idaho Halts Sale of CBD Pet Supplements
Idaho will enforce the ban in November. The post Idaho Halts Sale of CBD Pet Supplements appeared first on High Times.
Trump Again Calls for Death Penalty for Drug Dealers, Peru Coca Crop Up, More… (9/19/22)
California's governor signs another batch of marijuana bills, a Pennsylvania doctor and medical marijuana patient sues over the ban on medical marijuana patients buying handguns,…
House Bill 837 Aims to Legalize Pot Possession, Home Grow in Maryland
Activists behind a bid to legalize recreational cannabis in Maryland have launched a new ad campaign urging voters to support the proposal. The post House…
Newsom Signs Bill Protecting California Workers Who Smoke Off-the-Clock
The measure was one of several marijuana-related bills signed by governor Newsom. The post Newsom Signs Bill Protecting California Workers Who Smoke Off-the-Clock appeared first…
Poll: Majority in Minnesota Want Legal Weed
Survey shows a sharp partisan split in Minnesota. The post Poll: Majority in Minnesota Want Legal Weed appeared first on High Times.
Australian Cannabis Patients Turning to Prescriptions Over Illicit Market, Study Shows
While Australia has yet to legalize recreational pot, the country has still seen its fair share of shifts since legalizing medicinal cannabis back in 2016.…
From the Archives: Hello, is anyone out there? (1997)
The state of talk radio. The post From the Archives: Hello, is anyone out there? (1997) appeared first on High Times.
White House Issues Annual Drug Countries List, CA Governor Signs Forced Treatment Bill, More… (9/16/22)
A federal appeals court shoots down yet another effort to move marijuana off Schedule I, new research finds prentant Black women are more likely to…
Oregon Officials to Deploy Decoys to Catch Underage Weed, Alcohol Sales
The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission is on a mission to find retailers who sell to underage patrons. The post Oregon Officials to Deploy Decoys…
Advocates Criticize Newsom Over Measure Aimed at Substance Use Disorder
Critics say the CARE Act, signed by Gov. Newsom, will lead to court-ordered treatment for those with substance abuse or mental health issues. The post…
Biden To Meet With Family of Brittney Griner
President Biden will also meet with the family of Paul Whelan, another American imprisoned by Russia. The post Biden To Meet With Family of Brittney…
A Federal Bill to Help Small Pot Growers Survive Is Filed [FEATURE]
It is tough times for the West Coast's small-time legal marijuana growers. In California, they are being battered by low prices, a tax and regulatory…
OK Arrests Pregnant Women for Medical Marijuana, Bolivia Coca Leader Arrested, More… (9/15/22)
North Dakota activists cry foul over a financial summary of their legal pot initiative, the South Caroline Supreme ourt upholds civil asset forfeiture, and more. [image:1…
Nevada Judge Orders State Board to Remove Cannabis from Schedule 1
Clark County District Judge Joe Hardy ruled that listing cannabis under Schedule 1 doesn’t align with the Nevada Constitution. The post Nevada Judge Orders State…
Thai Lawmakers Withdraw Bill to Regulate Cannabis
The southeast Asian country continues to grapple with fallout from its new weed law. The post Thai Lawmakers Withdraw Bill to Regulate Cannabis appeared first…
New Zealand Approves Domestic Medical Cannabis Products
New Zealand health authorities have given approval for domestically produced cannabis products, freeing patients from regulations that allowed only imported cannabis medications. The post New…
Republican Congressmen Push for Environmental Impact Study on Cannabis
Two GOP congressmen have issued a letter to four major cabinet heads urging lawmakers to study the environmental impacts of growing cannabis before Congress continues…
Federal Bill to Help Small Pot Growers, UN Report on Philippines, More… (9/14/22)
Bolivia coca conflict continues, the back and forth over the Arkansas marijuaan legalization also continues, and more.Marijuana PolicyArkansas Secretary of State Declares Marijuana…
Activists Accuse North Dakota of Misleading Voters About Cannabis Legalization Initiative
Activists supporting a marijuana legalization ballot measure say a ballot summary misleads voters about the potential costs and revenues generated by the proposal. The post…
BDSA Report Projects $57 Billion in Global Cannabis Sales by 2026
BDSA’s newest report projects the growth of adult-use cannabis sales in new markets, the decline of mature markets, and other sales trends to expect over…