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More women using cannabis daily before and during pregnancy, research finds
The number of women using cannabis in the year before they get pregnant and early in their pregnancies is increasing, and their frequency of use…
Chronicle AM: First Step Sentence Cut Prisoners Walk Free, Drug Czar Touts OD Decline, More… (7/19/19)
More than 2,000 federal drug prisoners walk free today under First Step Act reforms, the drug czar touts [declining drug overdose numbers and blames Obama,…
Florida’s Largest Police Force Stops Detaining People Over Pot Smell
Hemp is legal in Florida, and that’s making it harder for police to stop and search people for suspected marijuana possession. The post Florida’s Largest…
Friday, July 19, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Friday, July 19, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Washington state offers up cannabis traceability ‘workaround’ in wake of software release problems (Marijuana Business Daily) // Oklahoma medical cannabis businesses prepare for ‘necessary’ rules that will up compliance costs (Marijuana Business Daily) // Michigan cuts marijuana licensing fees in […]
Chronicle AM: CDC Says Drug ODs Declined Last Year, El Chapo Gets Life in Prison, More… (7/18/19)
The CDC reports that the overdose crisis may have peaked in 2017, El Chapo is sentenced to life in prison for exporting tons of cocaine…
Ohio Lawmakers Advance Measure to Legalize Hemp Farming and CBD Oil
If the governor signs the bill, the law will go into effect immediately. The post Ohio Lawmakers Advance Measure to Legalize Hemp Farming and CBD…
Michigan Announces Cannabis Social Equity Program in 19 Communities
Individuals will be eligible for licensing fee discounts, educational resources, and more. The post Michigan Announces Cannabis Social Equity Program in 19 Communities appeared first…
Federal Agents Question Missouri Officials Over Medical Marijuana Program
It was described as “a very friendly, casual conversation.” The post Federal Agents Question Missouri Officials Over Medical Marijuana Program appeared first on High Times.
Thursday, July 18, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Thursday, July 18, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // U.S. Weed Leader Curaleaf Surges on $875 Million Deal (Bloomberg) // ‘Breakdown’ in Washington state traceability system update costs cannabis businesses thousands (Marijuana Business Daily) // Utah drops residency restriction for medical cannabis growers (Marijuana Business Daily) Today’s headlines are […]
Legalized recreational marijuana a substitute for alcohol, but not tobacco
The recent wave of recreational cannabis legalization across the US could generate $22 billion in sales per year, but not everyone is happy about it.…
Chronicle AM: Senate Committee to Take Up Pot Banking Bill, Berkeley Psychedelic Decrim Push, More… (7/17/19)
In a sign of marijuana's momentum, a Senate committee will take up a pot banking bill next week, Ohio backs away from barring drug felons…
Oregon's Pot Glut: Great for Consumers, Not So Much for Producers [FEATURE]
Drivers heading north on I-5 in southern Oregon not only enjoy the region's towering mountains and evergreen forests, they are also treated to the occasional…
Notorious Drug Kingpin ‘El Chapo’ Sentenced to Life in Prison
He maintains that he was not given a fair trial. The post Notorious Drug Kingpin ‘El Chapo’ Sentenced to Life in Prison appeared first on…
Prenatal Cannabis Effects on Infants
Marijuana use has increased across all demographics due to recent cannabis legalization efforts. Pregnant women and women who have just given birth are consuming cannabis…
Marijuana use may not make parents more 'chill'
Sorry, marijuana moms and dads: Using pot may not make you a more relaxed parent, at least when it comes to how you discipline your…
Senate Schedules Hearing on Cannabis Banking Bill
The SAFE Act will the subject of an upcoming Senate hearing. The post Senate Schedules Hearing on Cannabis Banking Bill appeared first on High Times.
West Hollywood Set To Get “First of Its Kind” Cannabis Café
Celeb cannabis chef Andrea Drummer will build menu — but not all neighbors are thrilled. The post West Hollywood Set To Get “First of Its…
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Wednesday, July 17, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Cannabis banking reform secures landmark US Senate panel hearing (Marijuana Business Daily) // 235,000 Michiganders could have marijuana record cleared under new bill (Detroit Free Press) // In California’s Cannabis War, Civil Is the New Criminal (Leafly) Today’s headlines are […]
Chronicle AM: MI Pot Expungement Bill Filed, Sri Lanka President Blames Drug Gangs for Terror Attacks, More… (7/16/19)
Columbus, Ohio, is moving to decriminalize up to seven ounces of weed, an expungement bill could clear the records of 235,000 Michigan pot offenders, Sri…
Columbus, Ohio May Significantly Reduce Penalties for Marijuana Possession
Under the proposed policy change, possession of up to 200 grams of cannabis will only be punished with a fine. The post Columbus, Ohio May…
Ohio Medical Board Delays Ruling on Medical Marijuana for Anxiety and Autism
Ohio residents’ hope for legal recreational marijuana was thwarted after a proposed constitutional amendment failed to make the 2019 ballot. In lieu of cannabis legalization,…
New Jersey Opens Major Expansion of Medical Marijuana Program
New Jersey continues to broaden the scope of its nearly decade-old medical marijuana program. The post New Jersey Opens Major Expansion of Medical Marijuana Program…
Cannabis treatment counters addiction: First study of its kind
An Australian study has demonstrated that cannabis-based medication helps tackle dependency on cannabis, one of the most widely used drugs globally. A new article provides…
Plan For Automatic Expungement of Cannabis Records Proposed in Michigan
Senator Jeff Irwin’s bill would reduce processing fees for state, and costs to individuals as well The post Plan For Automatic Expungement of Cannabis Records…
Tuesday, July 16, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Tuesday, July 16, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Marijuana Legalization Could Be On The Horizon For British Virgin Islands (Marijuana Moment) // Utah delays awarding medicinal marijuana cultivation licenses (Marijuana Business Daily) // Cannabis company regulatory breach expected to damage legal pot market (Boston Globe) These headlines are […]
Michigan’s New Recreational Cannabis Rules
Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) recently released emergency regulations for its upcoming recreational cannabis market. On July 3, 2019, the MRA approved a set of…
Chronicle AM: ND Pot Legalization Initiative Filed, UK Pot Poll, NH Expungement Law, More… (7/15/19)
It's an all-marijuana Monday, with New Hampshire's Republican governor signing an expungement bill, North Dakota activists filing a legalization initiative petition, a poll showing near…
Study Finds Legal Cannabis Reduces Illicit Grows in National Forests
If you want illicit grows in U.S. national forests to disappear, then legalize cannabis nationwide, researchers argue. The post Study Finds Legal Cannabis Reduces Illicit…
Someone Planted 34 Cannabis Plants in the Vermont Statehouse Flower Beds
The police are reportedly not taking any action. The post Someone Planted 34 Cannabis Plants in the Vermont Statehouse Flower Beds appeared first on High…
New Bill Ensures Some Retroactive Drug War Justice for New Hampshire
Governor Chris Sununu signs that legislation, but vetoes another bill in order to expand medical access. The post New Bill Ensures Some Retroactive Drug War…
Monday, July 15, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Monday, July 15, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // FDA Says It Is Speeding Up The CBD Regulation Process (Marijuana Moment) // Presidential Candidate And Congresswoman Speak At Panel On Ending Marijuana Prohibition (Marijuana Moment) // Alaska regulators reject first application for on-site marijuana consumption (Anchorage Daily News) Today’s […]
Hawaii Cannabis College
Hawaii’s stunning landscapes of canyons, lava fields, snow-capped mountains, and pristine beaches make the perfect backdrop for cannabis use, cultivation, and education. Hawaii is a…
Chronicle AM: UN Will Probe Philippines Drug War Killings, PA MedMJ Expansion, More… (7/12/19)
The UN will probe drug war killings in the Philippines, murders in Mexico hit a monthly high, the North Carolina Opioid Epidemic Response Act is…
No Legal Weed for New York Yet
New York lawmakers couldn’t gather enough votes to pass the Marijuana Taxation and Regulation Act (MTRA) last month, leaving New Yorkers without legal weed for…
Coast Guard Busts Submarine Carrying Over $500 Million Worth of Cocaine, Weed
55 accused smugglers were taken into custody. The post Coast Guard Busts Submarine Carrying Over $500 Million Worth of Cocaine, Weed appeared first on High…
Leading Cannabis Brand Bhang Corporation Goes Public
The shares are listed under the symbol BHNG. The post Leading Cannabis Brand Bhang Corporation Goes Public appeared first on High Times.
Florida Court Rules Medical Marijuana Licensing Law Unconstitutional
“If the Legislature can create oligarchies in any field, it’s crony capitalism,” Joe Redner said. The post Florida Court Rules Medical Marijuana Licensing Law Unconstitutional…
Chronicle AM: House OKs Housing Loans for Vets in Pot Industry, HI Governor Vetoes Hemp Bill, More… (7/11/19)
Hawaii's governor wields the veto pen, the House votes to allow home loans for vets working in the marijuana industry, and more.Marijuana PolicyHouse…
Pennsylvania Adds Anxiety and Tourette Syndrome to Medical Marijuana Program
The decision will take effect later this month. The post Pennsylvania Adds Anxiety and Tourette Syndrome to Medical Marijuana Program appeared first on High Times.
American Eagle Becomes Latest Major Retailer to Sell CBD-Infused Products
American Eagle Outfitters is following the trend of retailers stocking CBD products. The post American Eagle Becomes Latest Major Retailer to Sell CBD-Infused Products appeared…