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Data Shows Three American Metro Areas Where Pot is More Popular Than Tobacco

Are Americans starting to choose cannabis over tobacco? The post Data Shows Three American Metro Areas Where Pot is More Popular Than Tobacco appeared first…

High Times Female 50 Honoree Jamie Pearson Named President and CEO of Bhang Inc.

Jamie Pearson has been officially promoted to President and CEO. The post High Times Female 50 Honoree Jamie Pearson Named President and CEO of Bhang…

Mike Smyth: B.C. government’s pot squad targets illegal cannabis shops

But some black-market retailers are not intimidated by the government’s aggressive actions.

Chronicle AM: OR Drug Decriminalization Initiative, ND Marijuana Legalization Initiative, More… (12/6/19)

A second North Dakota pot legalization initiative has submitted language to state officials, the Beckley Foundation publishes a report on getting to legal Ecstasy, and…

Maine Now Taking Applications For Cannabis Dispensaries And Cultivators

Now that the long wait is over, the bureaucracy can begin. The post Maine Now Taking Applications For Cannabis Dispensaries And Cultivators appeared first on…

New York To Host Debut Edition of Cannabis Auction Exchange

Your chance to bid on thousands of pounds of CBD products. The post New York To Host Debut Edition of Cannabis Auction Exchange appeared first…

6 People in Massachusetts Reportedly Sick After Using Vapes From Licensed Source

Massachusetts’ medical marijuana program might have a vaping problem. The post 6 People in Massachusetts Reportedly Sick After Using Vapes From Licensed Source appeared first…

North Dakota Cannabis Advocacy Group Submits Petition To Legalize Marijuana

Legalize ND is trying to take North Dakota further than decriminalization. The post North Dakota Cannabis Advocacy Group Submits Petition To Legalize Marijuana appeared first…

Medical marijuana cards often sought by existing heavy users

Young adults who seek enrollment in state medical marijuana programs are often those who already use heavily rather than those with mental or physical issues…

Friday, December 6, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Friday, December 6, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // After long wait, Maine to issue applications for 1st marijuana stores (Portland Press Herald) // Police shouldn’t ticket pot smokers in backyards or on balconies, Lightfoot says (Chicago Sun Times) // Cory Booker’s Marijuana Agenda Highlighted In Three Super PAC […]

Chronicle AM: Yang on Safe Injection Sites, Bloomberg on Marijuana, More… (12/5/19)

Michigan pot shops see high demand on opening day, Democratic contenders stake out drug policy positions, Maine finally has all pot business applications ready, and…

Small Town Politics Punt on Pot: No Pro-Cannabis Members on Grand Haven’s City Council

Cannabis advocate Jamie Cooper is passed over for appointed seat on the Grand Haven City Council. The post Small Town Politics Punt on Pot: No…

Frustration Emerges Over Lack of Minority Ownership In Chicago’s Cannabis Space

Several of Chicago’s aldermen want their wards have African American-owned dispensaries. The post Frustration Emerges Over Lack of Minority Ownership In Chicago’s Cannabis Space appeared…

Chicago Police Department Produces Video Explaining New Weed Laws

The video is part of the city’s Cannabis Facts Chicago public service campaign. The post Chicago Police Department Produces Video Explaining New Weed Laws appeared…

Missouri Has More Medical Marijuana Patients Than Expected

Over the course of five months, Missouri has issued 22,000 medical marijuana cards. The post Missouri Has More Medical Marijuana Patients Than Expected appeared first…

Willie Nelson Reportedly Quits Smoking Weed For Health Reasons

A big change for a legendary weed smoker. The post Willie Nelson Reportedly Quits Smoking Weed For Health Reasons appeared first on High Times.

Thursday, December 5, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Thursday, December 5, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Toxic metal, leached from e-cigarette coil, permanently scars woman’s lung (NBC News) // Massachusetts Is On Target For Sizeable Share Of Pot Revenue, Says State Commissioner (New England Public Radio) // Maine sends comments, express concern to USDA on Interim […]

Major League Baseball Calls For Rehab, Not Suspension For Players On Opioids

As part of a change in the Major League Baseball’s drug agreement, players testing positive for opioids would enter treatment and not be suspended. The…

Chronicle AM: NH Senate Panels Kill Legal Pot, MMJ Expansion Bills; Fed Agency Eases Hiring Rules, More… (12/4/19)

The US Virgin Islands could be moving toward marijuana legalization, but New Hampshire isn't–at least for now. Marijuana PolicyNew Hampshire Senate Committee Votes to…

Teen Accused Of Using Remote-Controlled Car To Transport Meth Across US Border

Officials have estimated the street value of the drugs at $106,000. The post Teen Accused Of Using Remote-Controlled Car To Transport Meth Across US Border…

New Zealand Announces Draft of Cannabis Legalization And Control Bill For Debate

New Zealand voters have a few months to consider and debate the details of a draft bill to legalize and regulate recreational cannabis. The post…

Brazil Approves Importation Of Medicinal Cannabis-Based Products

Non-hemp marijuana production remains illegal in the country. The post Brazil Approves Importation Of Medicinal Cannabis-Based Products appeared first on High Times.

American Lung Association Advises Smokers to Quit Rather Than Switch to E-Cigs

Are e-cigarettes really a safer alternative to smoking? The post American Lung Association Advises Smokers to Quit Rather Than Switch to E-Cigs appeared first on…

Wednesday, December 4, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Wednesday, December 4, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Federal Regulators Ease Hemp Banking Protocols Following Crop’s Legalization (Marijuana Moment) // U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Directs Lawmakers To Consider Marijuana Legalization In Special Session (Marijuana Moment) // Chart: First year of adult-use cannabis sales in Massachusetts doesn’t disappoint (Marijuana […]

Chronicle AM: New Zealand Marijuana Legalization Referendum Coming, SD Hemp Fight, More… (12/3/19)

South Dakota lawmakers are moving toward trying again to legalize industrial hemp, New Zealand provides information on a coming marijuana legalization referendum, and more.[image:1 align:left]HempSouth…

Minnesota Expands Medical Marijuana Program With More Qualifying Conditions

People with chronic pain and age-related macular degeneration can now get medical marijuana cards in Minnesota. The post Minnesota Expands Medical Marijuana Program With More…

Senate Health Committee Approves Trump’s Nominee To Lead FDA

Trump has nominated cancer specialist Dr. Stephen Hahn as the head of the FDA. The post Senate Health Committee Approves Trump’s Nominee To Lead FDA…

Tennessee Physician Faces 20 Years In Prison For Overprescribing Opioids

The doctor had five patients die of fatal overdoses in less than a year. The post Tennessee Physician Faces 20 Years In Prison For Overprescribing…

Tuesday, December 3, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Tuesday, December 3, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Hundreds wait in line for first day of legalized recreational marijuana sales (Detroit Free Press) // Federal Agency Adopts Policy Letting People With Drug Convictions Work At Credit Unions (Marijuana Moment) // Charges stand in case of shipment from Vermont […]

Lil Wayne Officially Enters Cannabis Industry

It’s finally happening, y’all. Weezy is entering the weed industry. The post Lil Wayne Officially Enters Cannabis Industry appeared first on High Times.

Chronicle AM: CA Magic Mushroom Initiative Seeks Signatures, MI Legal Pot Sales Begin, More… (12/2/19)

Michigan's era of legal marijuana sales begins, a California magic mushroom decriminalization initiative is cleared for signature gathering, and more.Marijuana PolicyMichigan's First Day…

North Dakota Advisory Board Approves Pardons Of 26 People With Cannabis Convictions

In a single motion, North Dakota’s five-member pardon advisory board approved the pardons of more than two dozen people with low-level marijuana convictions. The post…

Chicago Suburb Will Use Cannabis Tax For Reparations Fund For African Americans

In Evanston, Illinois, lawmakers are taking the racist effects of cannabis policing seriously. The post Chicago Suburb Will Use Cannabis Tax For Reparations Fund For…

Wyoming Tribe Wants To Improve Reservation’s Economy With Hemp and Medical Marijuana

The General Council of Wyoming’s Eastern Shoshone tribe is hoping the Wind River Reservation will benefit from medical marijuana. The post Wyoming Tribe Wants To…

R.J. Reynolds Claims Its ‘Vuse’ E-Cigarette is Safer Than Tobacco

R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co. is seeking FDA approval to market its Vuse e-cigarettes as a safer alternative to traditional tobacco products. The post R.J. Reynolds…

Michigan Began Selling Legal Recreational Cannabis On Sunday

It was a milestone Sunday in the Wolverine State, as legal recreational marijuana was sold in Michigan for the first time. The post Michigan Began…

Japanese Company Giving Non-Smokers Extra Days Off In Lieu Of Cigarette Breaks

Will this incentive encourage smoking cessation? The post Japanese Company Giving Non-Smokers Extra Days Off In Lieu Of Cigarette Breaks appeared first on High Times.

Monday, December 2, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Monday, December 2, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Poet busted for pot in 1969 makes 1st purchase of legal recreational weed in Michigan (ABC News) // DEA Finalizes Plan To Grow 3.2 Million Grams Of Marijuana In 2020 (Marijuana Moment) // ‘Incredibly low’: Only 118 pardons granted for […]

Increase in calls to US poison control for natural psychoactive substances

A new study found there were more than 67,300 calls to US Poison Control Centers regarding exposures to natural psychoactive substances. The study looked at…

Chronicle AM: NJ Governor Now Calls for Pot Decrim, MA Bans Flavored Vaping Products, More… (11/27/19)

Mexico responds to President Trump's move to designate cartels as terrorist organizations, Massachusetts becomes the first state to ban flavored vaping products, and more. [image:1 align:right…