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The Winners of the Cannabis Cup Colorado 2019

Congratulations to the winners of the Cannabis Cup Colorado 2019! The post The Winners of the Cannabis Cup Colorado 2019 appeared first on High Times.

First Year of Adult-Use Cannabis Sales in Massachusetts Reached Nearly $400 Million

Challenges remain, including diversity in the industry. The post First Year of Adult-Use Cannabis Sales in Massachusetts Reached Nearly $400 Million appeared first on High…

California Officials Will Raise Cannabis Cultivation Taxes On New Year’s Day

Licensed cannabis business in the Golden State are about to pay even more in taxes. The post California Officials Will Raise Cannabis Cultivation Taxes On…

Federal Health Agency to Prohibit Funds Going to Treating Addiction With Cannabis

Officials say that do not “want individuals receiving funds for treatment services to be exposed to marijuana and somehow given the impression that it’s a…

Friday, November 22, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily Newsv

Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Friday, November 22, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // License revoked for California vape maker Kushy Punch after state seizes $21 million worth of products (Marijuana Business Daily) // Boeing faced only ‘limited’ safety review from NASA, while SpaceX got a full examination (Washington Post) // Despite the threat […]

Chronicle AM: CBS News Pot Poll, MA Senate Kills Car Seizure Provision in Anti-Vaping Bill, More… (11/21/19)

There's another national pot poll showing a strong majority for legalization, an Arizona poll shows majority support, too; the ONDCP announces some opioid crisis spending…

Attorney General of Virginia Mark Herring Invites Lawmakers to Cannabis Summit

Attorney General Herring hopes the December Cannabis Summit can elevate lawmakers’ upcoming discussions on cannabis reform. The post Attorney General of Virginia Mark Herring Invites…

Massachusetts Lawmakers Ban Flavored Tobacco and Vaping Products

The remaining legal vapes will be subject to a 75 percent tax. The post Massachusetts Lawmakers Ban Flavored Tobacco and Vaping Products appeared first on…

Not Many North Dakotans Are Applying To Have Their Cannabis Offenses Pardoned

Officials wonder if it’s a matter of simply getting the word out more efficiently. The post Not Many North Dakotans Are Applying To Have Their…

New Mexico Could Expand Medical Marijuana Program To Include Dogs

Will New Mexico’s medical marijuana program be extended to dogs? The post New Mexico Could Expand Medical Marijuana Program To Include Dogs appeared first on…

Thursday, November 21, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Thursday, November 21, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Nationwide cannabis legalization bill advances on Capitol Hill (Leafly) // Exclusive: OCS will allow private sector to be involved in storing, distributing cannabis (Financial Post) // Cannabis stocks rally for a second day after House passes bill aiming to lift […]

Robert Crumb’s Stoner Art Worth up to a Quarter Million Dollars Goes to Auction

Who would’ve thought that original comic book artwork is worth a fortune? The post Robert Crumb’s Stoner Art Worth up to a Quarter Million Dollars…

The First Class of Winners of the Clio Cannabis Awards

Last night was a historic moment. In its 60th year of existence, the Clio Awards recognized a new category: cannabis. The Clios were established in…

Chronicle AM: Historic House Committee Pot Legalization Vote, AMA Calls for Total Vaping Ban, More… (11/20/19)

A congressional committee has for the first time passed a bill to end federal marijuana prohibition, the American Medical Association calls for a ban on…

House Judiciary Committee Approves Historic MORE Act

The cannabis legalization bill will now move to a floor vote in the House. The post House Judiciary Committee Approves Historic MORE Act appeared first…

New Study: Cannabis May Reduce Illicit Opioid Use For Those With Chronic Pain

Researchers found that daily cannabis users were significantly less likely to use illicit opioids to manage chronic pain. The post New Study: Cannabis May Reduce…

Florida Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Waive Medical Marijuana Fee For Veterans

Making medical marijuana more affordable would also make it more accessible. The post Florida Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Waive Medical Marijuana Fee For Veterans appeared…

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Wednesday, November 20, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Chart: Oklahoma medical marijuana sales far exceed expectations (Marijuana Business Daily) // Congress takes a historic first step on national cannabis legalization (Leafly) // Colorado Supreme Court Rules Convicts Can Use Medical Weed While on Probation (Merry Jane) These headlines […]

Doctors Are Increasingly Tapering Patients From Opioid Medications

The opioid crisis is serious, but cutting people off too quickly carries risks. The post Doctors Are Increasingly Tapering Patients From Opioid Medications appeared first…

Daily cannabis use lowers odds of using illicit opioids among people who have chronic pain

For those using illicit opioids to manage their chronic pain, cannabis may be a beneficial — and a less dangerous — alternative, according to new…

Chronicle AM: AOC Calls for Drug Decriminalization, SD Meth Awareness Campaign Fiasco, More… (11/19/19)

Garden State voters may get the chance to legalize marijuana themselves, a South Dakota meth awareness campaign gets mocked, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls for drug decriminalization,…

US House of Representatives May Vote on Cannabis Legalization This Week

The MORE Act would allow states to craft their own marijuana regulations. The post US House of Representatives May Vote on Cannabis Legalization This Week…

Nevada Marijuana Testing Lab’s License Suspended For ‘Misleading’ Results

It’s not clear if the suspension is permanent or not. The post Nevada Marijuana Testing Lab’s License Suspended For ‘Misleading’ Results appeared first on High…

South Dakota’s New Anti-Drug Slogan is ‘Meth. We’re On It.’

An ad agency was paid $449,000 to come up with the tagline. The post South Dakota’s New Anti-Drug Slogan is ‘Meth. We’re On It.’ appeared…

West Virginia Sets Start Date For Medical Cannabis Permit Applications

Officials say it could take up to three years before medical marijuana becomes available in West Virginia dispensaries. The post West Virginia Sets Start Date…

Colorado Rules Medical Marijuana Patients On Probation Can Use Cannabis

Court watchers were quick to note that, while unanimous, the state Supreme Court’s ruling was still fairly narrow. The post Colorado Rules Medical Marijuana Patients…

New Jersey Lawmakers Kill Cannabis Legislation, Leaving It Up To Voters

With support dwindling among Senate lawmakers, New Jersey will now try to legalize recreational cannabis at the ballot box. The post New Jersey Lawmakers Kill…

Is Chicago’s History of Corruption Concerning for Psilocybin Reform?

Could Chicago’s political history derail progress in the psychedelic sector? The post Is Chicago’s History of Corruption Concerning for Psilocybin Reform? appeared first on High…

Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Tuesday, November 19, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // New Jersey Voters Will Decide On Marijuana Legalization Next Year, Senate Leaders Say (Marijuana Moment) // Cannabis stocks are a sea of red as selloff stretches to sixth straight day (Market Watch) // Sanders Pledges Legal Marijuana ‘In Every State’ […]

Chronicle AM: House Committee to Vote on Legal Pot Bill This Week, Bolivia Violence, More… (11/18/19)

We could see a historic congressional vote on marijuana legalization this week, Joe Biden embraces the gateway theory, security forces of Bolivia's new rightist government…

Recreational Cannabis Could Become Legal In New Mexico

Lawmakers in New Mexico are seeing prospects for economic development in the state’s rural farming communities. The post Recreational Cannabis Could Become Legal In New…

New Florida Bill Would Prohibit Discrimination Against Medical Cannabis Patients

Those in safety-sensitive occupations would be exempt from the bill, which also does not allow for the use of cannabis while on the job. The…

Australian Man Allegedly Ignites Brushfires To Safeguard Cannabis Crop

Climate change is fueling Australia’s worsening fire season, but authorities are blaming individual arsonists for starting the fires. The post Australian Man Allegedly Ignites Brushfires…

Medical Cannabis Regulators In Ohio Issue Product Recall

The products have been recalled because they contain unspecified microbials, which were not processed correctly. The post Medical Cannabis Regulators In Ohio Issue Product Recall…

Unregulated Pot Operations On Public Land Are Creating Environmental Problems

Illegal cannabis growers are leaving behind garbage in the country’s national forests. The post Unregulated Pot Operations On Public Land Are Creating Environmental Problems appeared…

Monday, November 18, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Monday, November 18, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Aurora Cannabis Shareholders Not Happy With Earnings (Green Market Report) // The Green Organic Dutchman Disappoints With Lower Than Expected Revenue (Green Market Report) // MedMen Faces Reality, Slashes Employees Scales Back Expansion (Green Market Report) Hemp-Derived CBD Helps Chronic […]

'Some of these guys are going to disappear': Slump hits cannabis industry

As marijuana stocks drop dramatically, some cannabis companies are laying off workers and halting construction on new facilities.

Chronicle AM: No Legal Weed in Maryland Next Year, Santa Cruz Psychedelic Decrim Move, More… (11/15/19)

Maryland legislators say they have yet to reach agreement on key aspects of marijuana legalization, leaving prospects for next year in doubt; Santa Cruz, California,…

Apple Removes and Bans All Vaping-Related Apps From iOS Store

Amid a nationwide health scare, Apple is removing nearly 200 iOS applications for vapers. The post Apple Removes and Bans All Vaping-Related Apps From iOS…

Oregon Court Places Temporary Block on Flavored Cannabis Vape Ban

Flavored vapes are back on shelves in Oregon cannabis shops after a Court of Appeals ruling temporarily blocked a state-wide ban. The post Oregon Court…