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First Day of Recreational Cannabis In Illinois Has Generated Nearly $3.2 Million

Consumers waited in hours-long lines for their chance to be among the first to buy legal marijuana in Illinois. The post First Day of Recreational…

Governor Of Illinois Grants Over 11,000 Pardons For Low-Level Cannabis Convictions

Officials believe that at least 116,000 convictions are eligible for pardons under the new law. The post Governor Of Illinois Grants Over 11,000 Pardons For…

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Raises Minimum Age to Buy Tobacco To 21

New spending package initiates key changes to tobacco laws. The post U.S. Food and Drug Administration Raises Minimum Age to Buy Tobacco To 21 appeared…

People Are Crossing State Lines To Buy Recreational Cannabis In Illinois

Illinois’ neighboring states of Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, and Missouri have yet to legalize recreational marijuana, while Michigan already has. The post People Are Crossing State…

Washington State Takes Down Online Map Of Marijuana Businesses Following Burglaries

Businesses have lost product, cash, and equipment, with some facilities suffering physical damage as well. The post Washington State Takes Down Online Map Of Marijuana…

New laws and rules coming into effect in 2020

The year 2020 will bring a number of new laws and rules that Canadians should be aware of, including changes to cannabis and vaping regulations…

Canadians arrested at airport for allegedly trying to smuggle 18 kilograms of marijuana

U.S. border patrol are reminding travellers that taking cannabis to the States remains illegal after two Canadians were arrested for attempting to smuggle nearly 18…

Police And Other Agencies Are Adopting New Overdose-Tracking Systems

The surveillance systems track overdoses in real time. The post Police And Other Agencies Are Adopting New Overdose-Tracking Systems appeared first on High Times.

Colorado Cannabis Stores Will Begin Posting Warning Signs About THC Risks During Pregnancy

Cannabis has not been proven to be safe for babies that are still in the womb. The post Colorado Cannabis Stores Will Begin Posting Warning…

Oregon Liquor Control Commission Says Alcoholic Drinks Can’t Contain Cannabis

As of January 1, commercial beer and other alcoholic drinks in Oregon cannot contain either THC or CBD. The post Oregon Liquor Control Commission Says…

Maine Doesn’t Have Enough Recreational Cannabis Testing Facilities

The lack of testing facilities could slow down retail sales. The post Maine Doesn’t Have Enough Recreational Cannabis Testing Facilities appeared first on High Times.

Bad Precedent: When the Fourth Amendment Doesn't Apply [FEATURE]

The Fourth Amendment should have protected suspected Indianapolis methamphetamine dealer Paul Huskisson when DEA agents without a search warrant and without any exigent circumstances, such…

Chronicle AM: Trinidad & Tobago Frees the Weed; Trump Asserts Right to Enforce Drug Laws Against MMJ, More… (12/23/19)

No marijuana brews for Oregonians, Trinidad & Tobago legalizes pot possession and cultivation, Trump asserts the power to enforce federal drug laws in medical marijuana…

Alabama Study Commission Votes To Recommend Medical Cannabis Legislation

After the Study Commission’s 12-6 vote in favor of recommending medical cannabis legalization, lawmakers plan to introduce a bill early next year. The post Alabama…

Psychedelic Drug Advocate And Spiritual Teacher Ram Dass Has Died

Ram Dass has left his body, but his wisdom remains. The post Psychedelic Drug Advocate And Spiritual Teacher Ram Dass Has Died appeared first on…

Florida Man Arrested For Allegedly Distributing Free Marijuana for Christmas

When officers asked him why he was giving the cannabis away, the man reportedly replied “because it’s Christmas.” The post Florida Man Arrested For Allegedly…

Domestic Travelers with Cannabis Won’t be Arrested In Chicago Airports After Jan. 1

But officials still advise that you leave your herb at home. The post Domestic Travelers with Cannabis Won’t be Arrested In Chicago Airports After Jan.…

Chronicle AM: SD MMJ initiative Qualifies for Ballot, New Zealand Pill Testing Study, More… (12/20/19)

South Dakota voters will get to decide on okaying medical marijuana next year, Chicago legal sales are set to begin January 1, New Zealand's government…

Scientists discover medicinal cannabis substitute for treating Parkinson's disease

A drug that provides the benefits obtained from medicinal cannabis without the ‘high’ or other side effects may help to unlock a new treatment for…

South Dakota Voters Will See Medical Marijuana Question on 2020 Ballot

State residents will get a second chance to vote for medical marijuana. The post South Dakota Voters Will See Medical Marijuana Question on 2020 Ballot…

California Cannabis Dispensaries May Start Verifying Licenses With QR Codes

The codes will help consumers make informed decisions about where they buy their bud. The post California Cannabis Dispensaries May Start Verifying Licenses With QR…

Trump Administration May Start Denying Asylum Over Misdemeanor Marijuana Offenses

Migrant people seeking asylum in the United States will have their requests denied over misdemeanor marijuana offenses under a new Trump administration rule likely to…

Friday, December 20, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Friday, December 20, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Mass. cannabis meeting abruptly ends after local business owner interjects with concerns about licensing (Boston Globe) // Trulieve Finds Itself In The Crosshairs (Green Market Report) // Medical Marijuana Legalization Measure Officially Qualifies For South Dakota 2020 Ballot (Marijuana Moment) […]

Chronicle AM: SAFE Banking Act Challenge in Senate, FL Marijuana Legalization Bill Coming, More… (12/19/19)

A bi-partisan pair of senators file a pair of marijuana bills, a key Senate Republican is demanding changes in the House-passed SAFE Banking Act, and…

Rhode Island State Senators Voice Disapproval of Potential Marijuana Legalization

Another showdown is brewing between the General Assembly and Governor Gina Raimondo. The post Rhode Island State Senators Voice Disapproval of Potential Marijuana Legalization appeared…

Newly Released CDC Report Shows How Many Americans Admit to Driving Stoned

Marijuana isn’t the only substance in question. The post Newly Released CDC Report Shows How Many Americans Admit to Driving Stoned appeared first on High…

Man Caught Traveling With 80 Pounds of Weed Disguised as Christmas Presents

Another creative smuggling attempt. The post Man Caught Traveling With 80 Pounds of Weed Disguised as Christmas Presents appeared first on High Times.

Chicago Mayor Proposes Allowance of Public Cannabis Consumption in Certain Areas

There will be strict requirements for licenses. The post Chicago Mayor Proposes Allowance of Public Cannabis Consumption in Certain Areas appeared first on High Times.

Thursday, December 19, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Thursday, December 19, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Legal recreational weed sales will begin Jan. 1, as planned in Chicago despite a wild, angry debate in City Council (Chicago Tribune) // Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo Pumps Brakes on Cannabis Banking Bill (Cannabis Wire) // After one-year […]

The Top Ten Domestic Drug Policy Stories of 2019 [FEATURE]

As the clock ticks down toward 2020, it's worth taking a moment to look back and reflect on what has gone on in the world…

Chronicle AM: DC MJ Sales Appear Blocked Again, RI Senate Leader Says No Legalization Next Year, More… (12/18/19)

It looks like Congress will once again block the District of Columbia from taxing and regulating legal marijuana sales, a key Rhode Island senator just…

Instagram, Facebook to Ban Brands From Promoting Vaping, Gun Posts

The platforms will close an advertising loophole, joining other tech companies in a vape recoil. The post Instagram, Facebook to Ban Brands From Promoting Vaping,…

Survey Finds Teen Cannabis Vaping Has Reached A New High

The survey shows a significant increase in youth vaping. The post Survey Finds Teen Cannabis Vaping Has Reached A New High appeared first on High…

The Winners of the Cannabis Cup Nevada

Congratulations to the winners of the Cannabis Cup Nevada! The post The Winners of the Cannabis Cup Nevada appeared first on High Times.

California Analysts Propose Taxing Cannabis Based on Potency

Could Californians soon need to pay more for stronger bud? The post California Analysts Propose Taxing Cannabis Based on Potency appeared first on High Times.

Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Wednesday, December 18, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Who wins by delaying weed sales (in Chicago)? (ABC 7 Chicago) // Maine hemp farmers fear proposed rule change could cost them their crop (Portland Press Herald) // One Florida recreational marijuana initiative throws in the towel, another still hanging […]

Chronicle AM: New Pot Polls Look Good, Pot Initiative Action, Dutch Push for Legal Ecstasy, More… (12/17/19)

Protections for state-level marijuana legalization programs gets stripped from a federal funding bill, two new polls have strong national support for legalization, a Dutch political…

Family of Teen Murder Victim Blasts NYPD Rep for Linking The Crime to Marijuana

The comments are seen as a thinly veiled critique of Mayor de Blasio’s relaxed policing strategy. The post Family of Teen Murder Victim Blasts NYPD…

Kentucky Lawmaker Pre-Files Bill to Legalize Pot, Plans to Use Taxes for Pensions

A lot could be changing in 2020. The post Kentucky Lawmaker Pre-Files Bill to Legalize Pot, Plans to Use Taxes for Pensions appeared first on…

New Jersey Voters Will See Marijuana Legalization on November 2020 Ballot

NJ voters will be the ones to decide on marijuana legalization. The post New Jersey Voters Will See Marijuana Legalization on November 2020 Ballot appeared…