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MN House Votes to Legalize Cannabis, with Singapore Set to Hang Man for Two Pounds of It, More… (4/25/23)
Another year of no marijuana legalization for Louisiana, the European Union sanctions Syrian officials and entities for trafficking in a Middle Eastern amphetamine, and more.[image:1…
U.K. University Creates Postgraduate Course on Clinical Psychedelics
The University of Exeter takes a crucial step in securing psychedelic therapy’s reputation. The post U.K. University Creates Postgraduate Course on Clinical Psychedelics appeared first…
Owners of OxyContin Maker Paid $19M to Institution That Advises Opioid Policy
The Sackler Family, owners of Purdue Pharma and OxyContin, allegedly have a serious conflict of interest. The post Owners of OxyContin Maker Paid $19M to…
Recreational Weed Now Legal in Delaware
Gov. John Carney of Delaware announced last week that he would allow two bills to legalize and regulate adult-use cannabis to become law without his…
WA Drug Sentencing Fix Fails, SC 4/20 Pot Pardon Bill Filed, More… (4/24/23)
Dispensaries are finally coming to Georgia (though product choice is limited), a trio of 4/20 week polls show continuing strong support for marijuana legalization, and…
Worms Can Also Get the Munchies from Cannabis, Study Shows
It appears that getting high and craving junk food is not exclusively a human phenomenon… The post Worms Can Also Get the Munchies from Cannabis,…
Australian Cannabis Activists Protest THC Ban for Drivers
Activists staged a 4/20 protest featuring a cavalcade of military vehicles traveling the streets of Sydney to publicize failed policies. The post Australian Cannabis Activists…
Illinois Dispensary Workers Strike When It Hurts the Most
On the eve of 4/20 Teamsters Local 777 members went on strike against three dispensaries in Illinois. The post Illinois Dispensary Workers Strike When It…
Delaware Legalizes Marijuana [FEATURE]
As Saturday night turned into Sunday morning, Delaware became the 22nd state to legalize marijuana. That is because Gov. John Carney (D), who is skeptical…
MN Legalization Pot Bill Set for House Floor Vote, Federal Criminal Justice Reform Bills Filed, More… (4/21/23)
There will be no marijuana law reform in Alabama this year, senior senators introduce a package of criminal justice reform bills, and more.Marijuana…
Cannabinoids give worms the munchies, too
Marijuana (cannabis) is well known for giving people the ‘munchies.’ Not only does it make people want to eat more, but it also makes them…
Louisiana Legislators Say They Unknowingly Legalized Hemp Products With THC
Two Louisiana Senators state that they were misled when they approved hemp legislation. The post Louisiana Legislators Say They Unknowingly Legalized Hemp Products With THC…
House Lawmakers Reintroduce Bipartisan Cannabis Expungement Bill
A bipartisan duo of lawmakers has reintroduced a bill to provide funding to state and local governments to expunge past cannabis convictions. The post House…
Minnesota is on the Verge on Marijuana Legalization: Here's What It Will Look Like [FEATURE]
The end is in sight. After surviving a perilous passage through more than two dozen House and Senate committees, companion marijuana legalization bills, House File100…
RI Safe Injection Site to Open Early Next Year, NC Marijuana Legalization Bill Filed, More… (4/20/23)
Dozens of advocacy groups urge the White House to end federal pot prohibition, Brazil's new president reinstalls civil society representatives on the national drug policy…
Colorado Lawmakers Introduce Delta-8 THC Regulation Bill
Lawmakers in Colorado have introduced bipartisan legislation to regulate products with intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids such as delta-8 THC. The post Colorado Lawmakers Introduce Delta-8 THC…
New York Governor Launches Campaign Urging Consumers To Buy Legal Weed
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has launched a campaign encouraging consumers to purchase weed from the state’s regulated market, just in time for the 4/20…
Germany to Legalize Pot But Not Pot Shops, NM Governor Vetoes Sentencing Reforms, More… (4/13/23)
Houston's DA tells the cops not to jail people for less than four grams of drugs, Washington's Hosue votes to keep drug possession a misdemeanor,…
DEA Head Under Investigation over No-Bid Contracts, CA Fentanyl Sentencing Ballot Measure, More… (4/19/23)
A federal veterans' medical marijuana bill gets refiled, an Oklahoma fentanyl test strip bill advances, and more.[image:1 align:left]Medical MarijuanaBipartisan Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana for…
House Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Cannabis Business Tax Relief Bill
Rep. Earl Blumenauer has introduced a bill to grant standard business tax deductions to companies in the regulated cannabis industry. The post House Lawmakers Introduce…
Elon Musk Plans To Launch SpaceX Starship Rocket on 4/20
Monday’s planned launch of the Starship rocket was delayed to take place on 4/20 The post Elon Musk Plans To Launch SpaceX Starship Rocket on…
Washington State Psilocybin Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk
After amendments were enacted by the House and Senate, a psilocybin bill heads to the desk of Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee. The post Washington…
MN Marijuana Legalization Bill Heading for Floor Votes, China Condemns US Fentanyl Sanctions, More… (4/18/23)
A Washington therapeutic psilocybin bill goes to the governor's desk, the Minnesota marijuana legalization bill is finally heading for House and Senate floor votes, and…
Connecticut Bill Would Allow State Tax Deductions for Cannabis Businesses
Connecticut lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow cannabis businesses to take standard deductions on their state tax returns. The post Connecticut Bill Would…
Groups Condemn Conviction of Journalists in Nigeria Over Report on Pot Use at Politicians Factory
Gidado Yushau and Alfred Olufemi, two journalists, face sketchy charges that organizations say are politically motivated. The post Groups Condemn Conviction of Journalists in Nigeria…
April 20 Sales Poised To Increase Significantly in 2023
The cannabis holiday season is rapidly approaching, and with it come expectations of big cannabis sales. The post April 20 Sales Poised To Increase Significantly…
Trump Tries to Blame Pot for Mass Shootings, AR Governor Signs Dealer Murder Bill, More… (4/17/23)
Canada's Supreme Court upholds a Quebec ban on home marijuana cultivation, the Illinois Senate approves bills deepening marijuana legalization, and more.Marijuana PolicyCandidate Trump…
Delaware Cannabis Bills Head to Governor’s Desk
Two cannabis bills which would legalize and regulate an adult-use industry are now on Delaware Gov. John Carney’s desk. The post Delaware Cannabis Bills Head…
Drone Operations Delivered Drugs into Prisons, Leading to 10 Indictments Combined
Two drone operations delivered drugs into Pleasant Valley State Prison and the U.S. Penitentiary in Leavenworth. The post Drone Operations Delivered Drugs into Prisons, Leading…
Illinois House Considers Bill Banning Vehicle Searches Based On Weed Odor
The Illinois House of Representatives is considering legislation that would bar police from searches based solely on the odor of cannabis. The post Illinois House…
Pot shop robberies spur push to end restrictions on window displays
When Elisa Keay works at her Toronto cannabis store, the days feel long and dark — even when the sun is bright.
Joint US-Mexico Statement on Fentany, Arms Trafficking; AZ Psilocybin Research Bill Stalled, More… (4/14/23)
A bipartisan bill aims to lay the groundwork for federal marijuana legalization, Oregon naloxone access bills are moving, and more.Marijuana PolicyBipartisan Bill to…
One-Third of the Colorado Marijuana Workforce Has Been Cut
Between February 2022 and February 2023, cannabis business owners cut nearly 10,500 jobs in Colorado’s cannabis workforce. The post One-Third of the Colorado Marijuana Workforce…
Poll: Majority of South Carolina Adults Support Medical, Recreational Cannabis
A survey found that the majority of South Carolina adults are in favor of legal medical cannabis and adult-use cannabis. The post Poll: Majority of…
Finland Bans Sale of HHC Products, Sweden to Follow
Leaders from the Finnish Medicines Agency say HHC is now illegal in Finland. The post Finland Bans Sale of HHC Products, Sweden to Follow appeared…
Supreme Court says Quebec ban on homegrown pot plants is constitutional
Canada’s high court says Quebec’s ban on possessing and cultivating cannabis plants for personal purposes is constitutional. The Supreme Court of Canada says the province…
Chronicle Book Review: Marijuana Boom
Marijuana Boom: The Rise and Fall of Colombia's First Drug Paradise by Lina Britto (2023, University of California Press, 332 pp., $29.95 PB)[image:1 align:left]The first…
Report: 39% of Consumers Plan to Take Time Off of Work to Celebrate April 20
Almost 40% of cannabis consumers said they are planning on taking time off to celebrate 4/20 this year. The post Report: 39% of Consumers Plan…
Germany Waters Down Cannabis Liberalization After EU Meeting
Germany‘s cannabis liberalization plans will not be as comprehensive as folks hoped. At least for now, Amsterdam-style coffee… The post Germany Waters Down Cannabis Liberalization…
Maryland Lawmakers Pass Bill Barring Weed Odor As Probable Cause For Searches
The Maryland House of Delegates has approved a bill that reduces the penalties for public cannabis consumption and bars police from using the odor of…