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Maine Governor Grants Posthumous Pardon To Tribal Lawyer Convicted Of Possession
Don Gellers was a Passamaquoddy tribal lawyer who was convicted of marijuana possession in 1968. He died in 2014 at the age of 78. The…
Friday, January 10, 2020 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Friday, January 10, 2020 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Formerly Anti-Marijuana Congressman Cosponsors Comprehensive Legalization Bill (Marijuana Moment) // Protesters again disrupt Cannabis Control Commission meeting but licenses approved (Worcester Telegram) // AGLC reverses course, will buy from micro producers (Leafly) These headlines are brought to you by Green […]
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Calls For Legalization Of Recreational Cannabis
In his annual State of the State address, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo proposed legalizing the sale of cannabis products to individuals over the age…
The Top Ten International Drug Policy Stories of 2019 [FEATURE]
We're looking at 2019 through the rearview mirror now, but before we turn our sights to 2020, it's worth taking a few moments to look…
Chronicle AM: MS MedMJ Initiative Qualifies for Ballot, DPA Executive Director to Step Down, More… (1/9/20)
A search for a permanent new executive director is underway at the Drug Policy Alliance, Mississippians will vote on a medical marijuana initiative this year,…
Black South African Farmers Struggle To Enter Burgeoning Cannabis Market
South Africa’s cannabis production could become a multi-billion dollar industry. The post Black South African Farmers Struggle To Enter Burgeoning Cannabis Market appeared first on…
Tennessee Lawmaker Pushing—Again—For Legal Medical Marijuana
Senator Janice Bowling is reintroducing her bill to legalize medicinal cannabis. The post Tennessee Lawmaker Pushing—Again—For Legal Medical Marijuana appeared first on High Times.
Seattle-Based Marijuana Delivery Service Could Be Using Drones Soon
The plan could see cannabis taking flight as soon as next month. The post Seattle-Based Marijuana Delivery Service Could Be Using Drones Soon appeared first…
Mississippi Voters Will Decide Whether To Legalize Medical Marijuana
Mississippians for Compassionate Care made the exciting announcement on their Facebook page. The post Mississippi Voters Will Decide Whether To Legalize Medical Marijuana appeared first…
Thursday, January 9, 2020 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Thursday, January 9, 2020 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // New York Governor Renews Call For Marijuana Legalization In State Of The State Address (Marijuana Moment) // Medical Marijuana Measure Officially Qualifies For Mississippi 2020 Ballot (Marijuana Moment) // Owner of Corona beer chokes on marijuana company stake (New York […]
Marijuana detected in homicide victims nearly doubles
Researchers assessed the time trends in alcohol and marijuana detected in homicide victims and found that the prevalence of marijuana almost doubled, increasing from 22…
Chronicle AM: MD Pot Poll, USAID Mission to Bolivia, Atlanta PD Disbands Dope Squad, More… (1/8/20)
The Atlanta Police are shutting down their dope squad to concentrate on violent crime, the Florida legislature and state attorney general try to block a…
Chicago Airports Have Installed Drop Boxes For Passengers To Get Rid Of Weed
Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway international airports have installed “cannabis amnesty boxes” where travelers can ditch marijuana before boarding flights. The post Chicago Airports Have Installed…
Two Dozen People Arrested For Making THC-Infused Counterfeit Candy In New Jersey
The candies include bootleg Nerds and Sour Patch Kids. The post Two Dozen People Arrested For Making THC-Infused Counterfeit Candy In New Jersey appeared first…
Illinois Dispensary Stops Selling Recreational Weed To Help Medical Marijuana Patients
The decision is to ensure that patients have steady access to their medication. The post Illinois Dispensary Stops Selling Recreational Weed To Help Medical Marijuana…
Cannabis Tech Company Forced To Pull Out Of CES
The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas wouldn’t let a Canadian cannabis company mention the word “cannabis.” The post Cannabis Tech Company Forced To Pull…
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Wednesday, January 8, 2020 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Cannabis captures beer market share in first year of Canadian legalization (Marijuana Business Daily) // Legalize marijuana amendment should be kept off the ballot Florida GOP leaders tell Supreme Court (South Florida Sun Sentinel) // Portland puts off vote on […]
Chronicle AM: SD to Vote on Marijuana Legalization This Year, Mexico's Toll of Disappeared, More… (1/7/20)
The MORE Act gets another push, there will be no decriminalization of marijuana in New Jersey during the lame duck session, a South Dakota marijuana…
South Dakota Residents Will Vote On Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
A petition to put the proposal on the November ballot has gathered enough signatures. The post South Dakota Residents Will Vote On Legalizing Recreational Marijuana…
Maryland Receives $3.6 Million In Federal Funds To Address Opioid Use And Pregnancy
The program will prioritize support for those seeking treatment. The post Maryland Receives $3.6 Million In Federal Funds To Address Opioid Use And Pregnancy appeared…
Some CBD Pet Products May Not Actually Contain CBD
Researchers have found that some CBD pet products lack enough cannabidiol to be effective. The post Some CBD Pet Products May Not Actually Contain CBD…
Tuesday, January 7, 2020 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Tuesday, January 7, 2020 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Illinois announces nearly $11 million worth of recreational cannabis sold in first 5 days (WGN9 News) // Several Illinois Dispensaries Close After First Days of Recreational Sales (NBC 5 Chicago) // High Times Hires Stormy Simon As New CEO After […]
Chronicle AM: CA Racial Profiling Study, VA Governor Pushes for Pot Decriminalization, More… (1/6/20)
Virginia's Democratic governor is ready to push for pot decriminalization as part of a broader criminal justice reform package, federal opioid funds will soon be…
Thailand Opens Cannabis Clinic Focusing On Traditional and Alternative Medicine
It’s the latest step in the government’s quest to support the country’s budding bud industry. The post Thailand Opens Cannabis Clinic Focusing On Traditional and…
High Times Announces That Stormy Simon Has Been Named As New CEO
High Times welcomes new CEO Stormy Simon! The post High Times Announces That Stormy Simon Has Been Named As New CEO appeared first on High…
Virginia Governor Wants To Decriminalize Low-Level Cannabis Possession
It’s a step in the right direction for criminal justice reform. The post Virginia Governor Wants To Decriminalize Low-Level Cannabis Possession appeared first on High…
Utah Health Officials Award Medical Cannabis Licenses, Announce Store Locations
Some sites may open as early as March, while others would open by July. The post Utah Health Officials Award Medical Cannabis Licenses, Announce Store…
Several Illinois Dispensaries Have Already Run Out Of Recreational Weed
Dispensaries with low inventory are halting recreational sales to ensure a 30-day supply for medical cannabis patients. The post Several Illinois Dispensaries Have Already Run…
Cannabis Crops Could Be Straining New Mexico’s Water Supplies
Representatives for two of New Mexico’s water systems want all potential medical marijuana producers to check in with the Office of the State Engineer. The…
Monday, January 6, 2020 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Monday, January 6, 2020 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Illinois Sold $3.2 Million Worth of Weed on the First Day of Legalization (Merry Jane) // Illinois Lieutenant Governor Buys Marijuana On State’s First Day Of Legal Sales (Marijuana Moment) // MedMen Is (Frantically) Selling Its 3 Arizona Dispensary Licenses […]
Legal sales of cannabis edibles may not cut into black market, experts warn
The arrival of legal cannabis edibles, vapes and other products in Ontario won’t necessarily meet the government’s stated goal of cutting into the black market,…
Chronicle AM: TX Pot Prosecutions Halved, Random Drug Tests for Truck Drivers to Double, More… (1/3/20)
New York's governor vetoes a bill easing access to medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction for Medicare patients, but not for patients with private insurance; Illinois…
County Officials In Colorado Launch ‘Marijuana Is Not Harmless’ Campaign
The campaign is meant to educate the public on the risks that may come with marijuana. The post County Officials In Colorado Launch ‘Marijuana Is…
A few chocolate bars, a cookie and tea: Ontario unveils new legal cannabis edibles
Cannabis users eagerly awaiting the arrival of legal edibles in Ontario will have to wait a bit longer for the variety of options many expected.
Low-Level Cannabis Convictions Plummet After Texas Legalizes Hemp
State officials are working to develop more cost-effective testing procedures to distinguish marijuana from hemp. The post Low-Level Cannabis Convictions Plummet After Texas Legalizes Hemp…
New Study Shows Students Are Less likely to Binge Drink Where Cannabis Is Legal
Problem binge drinking decrease by an average of six percent among of-age college students in states with legalized recreational marijuana. The post New Study Shows…
Illinois State Rifle Association Clears Up Laws Regarding Gun Ownership and Pot Use
Can you continue to own a gun and buy legal cannabis in Illinois? The post Illinois State Rifle Association Clears Up Laws Regarding Gun Ownership…
Missouri Family Sues After Being Denied a License To Grow Medical Cannabis
The family has sued the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services for capping the number of licenses at 60. The post Missouri Family Sues…
Vapes, edibles and tea coming to legal Ontario cannabis shops next week
TORONTO — Ontario’s cannabis distributor says dozens of new marijuana products will be available in retail shops starting Monday but supplies will be limited. The…
Chronicle AM: IL Legal Marijuana Sales Begin, FDA Bans Flavored Vape Cartridges, More… (1/2/20)
Legal marijuana sales get underway in Illinois, the Italian Supreme Court gives the okay to personal marijuana cultivation, Colombia wants to resume aerial spraying of…