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Federal MedMJ Prisoner Luke Scarmazzo Freed, MN Pot Legalization Bill Advances, More… (2/3/23)
A Florida marijuana legalization initiative has passed its first hurdle on the way to the ballot, a new Texas poll shows very strong support for…
British Police Find 6,000 Cannabis Plants in Abandoned Tire Factory
One of the largest pot busts in the British county. The post British Police Find 6,000 Cannabis Plants in Abandoned Tire Factory appeared first on…
Yale Announces New Cannabis Research Center
The center will study “the acute and chronic effects of cannabis and cannabinoids on neurodevelopment and mental health.” The post Yale Announces New Cannabis Research…
UC Davis Launches Institute for Psychedelics and Neurotherapeutics
The University of California, Davis plans to research psychedelics and find treatments for diseases such as depression and PTSD. The post UC Davis Launches Institute…
Hill Lawmakers Call on Biden to Restore Drug Czar to Cabinet Status, More… (2/2/23)
Virginia Republicans are in no hurry to get a legal marijuana market going, a Missouri bill would legalize psilocbying for therapeutic purposes, and more.[image:1 align:right…
Poll: Majority Support Legalization in Hawaii
Will Hawaii say “aloha” to legal weed? The post Poll: Majority Support Legalization in Hawaii appeared first on High Times.
Republican Congressman Reintroduces Bill To Move Cannabis to Schedule III
The Marijuana 1-to-3 Act would move cannabis to schedule III which would have several consequences. The post Republican Congressman Reintroduces Bill To Move Cannabis to…
Washington, D.C. Mayor Signs Medical Pot Bill
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed a new bill that is making some major changes to the capital’s medical cannabis program. The post Washington, D.C.…
Connecticut Locals Protest Cannabis Facility Near Schools
A proposed cannabis cultivation center has residents of a Connecticut community up in arms. The post Connecticut Locals Protest Cannabis Facility Near Schools appeared first…
BC Drug Decriminalization Now in Effect, MN Legal Pot Bill Continues to Advance, More… (2/1/23)
The North Dakota House kills an effort to allow medical marijuana patients to use edibles, a Republican congressman files a marijuana rescheduling bill, and more.[image:1…
Long-Term Study of Twins Finds No Link Between Legalization, Drug Abuse
No significant causal links between cannabis legalization and substance-use disorders were found in this study on twins. The post Long-Term Study of Twins Finds No…
Australia Report Reveals Potential Cannabis Legalization Plan
A recent report has revealed Australia’s plans to approach marijuana legalization within the next few years. The post Australia Report Reveals Potential Cannabis Legalization Plan…
MN Marijuana Legalization Bill Advances, VA Psilocybin Rescheduling Bill Advances, More… (1/31/23)
The White House punts on marijuana banking reform, Virginia bills to provide tax breaks to the marijuana industry and gear up for legal sales advance,…
Virginia Subcommittee Approves Psilocybin Rescheduling Bill
One Virginia Senator introduced a bill to reschedule psilocybin and create an advisory board to monitor access. The post Virginia Subcommittee Approves Psilocybin Rescheduling Bill…
GOP Lawmaker in Indiana Pushes Legalization Proposals
Republican state Sen. Jon Ford recently introduced two cannabis bills in Indiana. The post GOP Lawmaker in Indiana Pushes Legalization Proposals appeared first on High…
Deputy Fends off Five Armed Robbers at Dispensary in St. Vincent
Five assailants attempted to rob Green Lava Labs in St. Vincent, and things didn’t go as planned. The post Deputy Fends off Five Armed Robbers…
My Coke-Free Visit to Escobar’s Home Turf
The romanticization of Pablo Escobar has turned Colombia into a narco-tourism hotspot, much to the chagrin of those who live there. The post My Coke-Free…
Cannabis Pilot Program Kicks Off in Switzerland
Selected participants will be able to purchase weed for recreational use in Basel—a first for Switzerland. The post Cannabis Pilot Program Kicks Off in Switzerland…
ICC Reopens Inquirty into Philippine Drug War Crimes, WA Home Grown Bill, More… (1/30/23)
An Arizona magic mushroom research bill is filed, Germany's plans to legalize marijuana face delays, and more.Marijuana PolicyWashington State Home Cultivation Bill Gets…
Hong Kong’s ‘Dangerous Drug’ CBD Ban to Begin
Beginning February 1, CBD will be treated like a dangerous drug in Hong Kong. The post Hong Kong’s ‘Dangerous Drug’ CBD Ban to Begin appeared…
Mississippi Celebrates Launch of Medical Cannabis Sales
Mississippi made history when it officially began its first day of medical cannabis sales. The post Mississippi Celebrates Launch of Medical Cannabis Sales appeared first…
Greece Opens First Medical Pot Production Plant
The plant is backed by an Israeli company. The post Greece Opens First Medical Pot Production Plant appeared first on High Times.
Ohio Bill Would Relax Penalties for Drivers with THC in System
Ohio drivers are going to have to prove they weren’t high. The post Ohio Bill Would Relax Penalties for Drivers with THC in System appeared…
MS MedMJ Sales Begin, Myanmar Opium Production Increases, More… (1/27/23)
A Minnesota marijuana legalization bill is cruising right along, Hong Kong bans CBD as a "dangerous drug," and more.Marijuana PolicyMinnesota Marijuana Legalization Bill…
Argentina Launches New Agency To Boost Cannabis Industry
The agency hopes to make Argentina a leading global exporter of medicinal weed. The post Argentina Launches New Agency To Boost Cannabis Industry appeared first…
New Hampshire Governor Dismisses Legalization Bill’s Chances
The New Hampshire legislation received a hearing on Wednesday. The post New Hampshire Governor Dismisses Legalization Bill’s Chances appeared first on High Times.
Tennessee Bill Would Regulate the Sale of Delta-8 THC
Rep. William Lamberth and Sen. Richard Briggs’s bill would tax and regulate the sale of compounds like delta-9 THC in Tennessee. The post Tennessee Bill…
Drug Decrim Bills Filed in MA, NY; Colombia to Reduce Forced Coca Eradication, More… (1/26/23)
Delaware bills to legalize marijuana are moving, a North Carolina medical marijuana bill is filed, and more.Marijuana PolicyDelaware Marijuana Legalization Bill Wins Committee…
Catholic High School Teacher Busted for Allegedly Smoking Weed with Students
A former Cathedral High School teacher faces four charges in Brown County district court in Minnesota. The post Catholic High School Teacher Busted for Allegedly…
Nike Challenges Trademark of Hemp Company Slogan ‘Just Hemp It’
Nike recently filed a trademark complaint against a CBD company for attempting to trademark “Just Hemp It.” The post Nike Challenges Trademark of Hemp Company…
Upstate New York Officials Clash Over New Cannabis Regulations
Officials in Niagara Falls are in disagreement. The post Upstate New York Officials Clash Over New Cannabis Regulations appeared first on High Times.
Weed-Funded Rec Center Opens in Aurora, Colorado
Call it the “House that Weed Built.” The post Weed-Funded Rec Center Opens in Aurora, Colorado appeared first on High Times.
CO Asset Forfeiture Reform Bill Filed, Czech Legal Pot Bill Coming in March, More… (1/25/23)
A pair of Delaware marijuana legalization bills are moving, Ukraine patients and veterans beseech the parliament to act on a pending medical marijuana bill, and…
Arizona Bill Would Provide Grants for Magic Mushroom Trials
The legislation has bipartisan support in Arizona. The post Arizona Bill Would Provide Grants for Magic Mushroom Trials appeared first on High Times.
Nevada Releases Bulletin for Products Affected by Unapproved Pesticide
An unapproved pesticide called Ethephon was found in certain cannabis products in Nevada. The post Nevada Releases Bulletin for Products Affected by Unapproved Pesticide appeared…
Delaware Lawmakers Renew Effort To Legalize Pot
Is 2023 finally the year for Delaware? The post Delaware Lawmakers Renew Effort To Legalize Pot appeared first on High Times.
Elon Musk Denies 420 Tweet Was About Weed
“420 was not chosen because of a joke,” Elon Musk testified in a California court. The post Elon Musk Denies 420 Tweet Was About Weed…
Missouri Legislator Introduces Psilocybin Bill
A Missouri Representative recently introduced legislation that would allow psilocybin as a treatment option for qualifying patients. The post Missouri Legislator Introduces Psilocybin Bill appeared…
Two Bills to Decriminalize Psychedelics Filed in Massachusetts
The bills would end the prosecution of DMT, psilocybin, mescaline, etc. for adults ages 18 and older. The post Two Bills to Decriminalize Psychedelics Filed…
Guyana Authorities Seize Weed Shipment from the U.S.
People are gettin’ high all over the world, including the small South American country of Guyana. The post Guyana Authorities Seize Weed Shipment from the…