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Kushy Punch Under Scrutiny For Allegedly Making Illegal Vape Cartridges
Agencies confiscated $21 million in what they say are illegal cannabis goods, including 7,200 vape cartridges. The post Kushy Punch Under Scrutiny For Allegedly Making…
High Times Bringing Cannabis Lounge to Jamaica’s Bright Side Festival
Get ready for the party of the year! The post High Times Bringing Cannabis Lounge to Jamaica’s Bright Side Festival appeared first on High Times.
Chronicle AM: Study Finds No Significant Crime Increase After Marijuana Legalization, More… (10/11/19)
A new study deflates one of the leading worries of marijuana legalization foes, the state of Texas abruptly quit taking medical marijuana dispensary applications, and…
Texas Suddenly Stops Issuing Permits For New Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
The Texas Department of Public Safety abruptly suspended the permitting process just one week after launching it. The post Texas Suddenly Stops Issuing Permits For…
Vapers May No Longer Pay Less For Life Insurance Than Smokers
Prudential has announced that they will start to treat vapers the same way they treat smokers. The post Vapers May No Longer Pay Less For…
ACLU Sues Pennsylvania County To Allow Parolees, Probationers To Use Cannabis
Lebanon County prohibits those on parole or probation from using medical marijuana. The post ACLU Sues Pennsylvania County To Allow Parolees, Probationers To Use Cannabis…
Friday, October 11, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Friday, October 11, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Rudy Giuliani’s Ukraine fixers indicted in US cannabis corruption scheme (Leafly) // California’s Massive Power Shut-Off Is Jeopardizing the State’s Weed Industry (Merry Jane) // Texas abruptly halts permitting process for new medical cannabis dispensaries (Texas Tribune) These headlines are […]
Chronicle AM: New Federal Opioid Tapering Guidelines Urge Docs to Go Slow, More… (10/10/19)
HHS comes out with new guidelines for physicians on tapering patients off opioids, marijuana social equity advocates keep the pressure on Congress, Tulsi Gabbard calls…
Victims Of Opioid Abuse To Help Decide How Much Purdue Pharma Should Pay
Four victims are part of a bankruptcy committee that is investigating Purdue Pharma. The post Victims Of Opioid Abuse To Help Decide How Much Purdue…
Judge Says Police Seizure Of 900 Pounds Of Marijuana Was Illegal
Minnesota judge throws out case after ruling that cops conducted an unconstitutional search. The post Judge Says Police Seizure Of 900 Pounds Of Marijuana Was…
School Districts Across The Country Are Filing A Lawsuit Against JUUL
The lawsuits by four U.S. school districts could spark a wave of litigation against JUUL seeking damages for the costs of combatting student vaping. The…
Mexican President Says Cannabis Legalization “Not On Our Agenda”
His comments are seemingly at odds with his own political party’s priorities. The post Mexican President Says Cannabis Legalization “Not On Our Agenda” appeared first…
New Sesame Street Character Has a Mom Battling Addiction
Elmo has a bright-green friend named Karli whose mom is struggling to overcome opioid addiction. The post New <i>Sesame Street</i> Character Has a Mom Battling…
Alaska Doctor, Nurse Practitioner Face Charges For Mass Opioid Distribution
Each are facing the possibility of a twenty-year sentence. The post Alaska Doctor, Nurse Practitioner Face Charges For Mass Opioid Distribution appeared first on High…
Thursday, October 10, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Thursday, October 10, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Washington state temporarily bans flavored marijuana vaping products targeting a third of top-selling MJ vapes (Marijuana Business Daily) // CBD the Cash Cow: Hemp Industry Expected to Top $23 Billion by 2023 (Merry Jane) // Farm to freezer: Why ‘fresh-frozen’ […]
Chronicle AM: UN Says US Airstrikes on Afghan Drug Labs Illegal, Killed Civilians, More… (10/9/19)
Two UN agencies report that US airstrikes on Afghan drug labs were illegal and killed civilians, a Michigan roadside drug testing pilot program has now…
California Medical Marijuana Bills Await Governor’s Signature
Senate Bill 305 would allow terminally ill patients in California to use medical cannabis in hospitals, while Senate Bill 34 would allow licensed dispensaries to…
Flight Attendants Union Wants The FAA To Ban All E-Cigarettes From Airplanes
FAA data shows that 265 thermal incidents involving lithium batteries carried as cargo or baggage have been recorded since 1991. The post Flight Attendants Union…
MedMen Backs Out Of Huge Deal To Buy PharmaCann
The deal was originally valued at $682 million. The post MedMen Backs Out Of Huge Deal To Buy PharmaCann appeared first on High Times.
Cannabis Advocacy Groups Bring 51-foot Inflated Joint To Congress
The massive inflatable joint displayed the words, “Congress, Pass the Joint!” The post Cannabis Advocacy Groups Bring 51-foot Inflated Joint To Congress appeared first on…
Wednesday, October 9, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Wednesday, October 9, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // MedMen and PharmaCann terminate $682 million cannabis merger; MedMen CFO ousted (Marijuana Business Daily) // Citing ‘consistent failure,’ Aleafia nixes cannabis supply deal with Aphria (Marijuana Business Daily) // Montana temporarily bans flavored e-cigarettes (CT Post (AP)) These headlines are […]
Chronicle AM: Mexico Legal Pot Vote Coming This Month, MA Governor Pushes High Driving Bill, More… (10/8/19)
Mexico is moving rapidly toward marijuana legalization, Scotland's largest political party is set to embrace drug decriminalization, and more. Marijuana PolicyMassachusetts Governor, Cops Push…
Over Two Dozen Medical Cannabis Growers in Pennsylvania Unionize
The employees of Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Solutions are now unionized! The post Over Two Dozen Medical Cannabis Growers in Pennsylvania Unionize appeared first on High…
Utah School District Installs Vape Detectors in Bathrooms
Utah school districts are shelling out a lot of cash to install anti-vape detectors. The post Utah School District Installs Vape Detectors in Bathrooms appeared…
Comedian Ben Gleib Seeks Democratic Nomination for President
For Ben Gleib, politics is anything but a joke. The post Comedian Ben Gleib Seeks Democratic Nomination for President appeared first on High Times.
Maryland Judge Rules To Extend Prohibition Of Medical Cannabis Licenses
Lawyers for the state of Maryland argued against extending the restraining order, saying that the commission would be unable to award any licenses for another…
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Tuesday, October 8, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Charlie Baker pushes bill that would target stoned driving (Boston Globe) // Study Funded By Feds Debunks Myths About Marijuana Legalization’s Alleged Harms (Marijuana Moment) // Mexican Senate Leader Says Marijuana Will Be Legalized This Month (Marijuana Moment) Today’s headlines […]
Chronicle AM: NV Gets First Pot Lounge, British Police Force to Provide Free Heroin to Hardcore Addicts, More… (10/7/19)
Nevada sees its first "cannabis tasting room," a New York poll finds continuing support for marijuana legalization amidst the vaping scare, British drug policy upheavals,…
First HempWood Factory Opening In Murray, Kentucky Thanks To A New Startup
A start-up has opened a factory that converts hemp fibers and proteins into a viable substitute for wood. The post First HempWood Factory Opening In…
Melania Trump Joins Others in Urging E-Cig Companies to Stop Advertising to Teens
The first lady is adding her voice to the already-in-progress effort to stop teen-targeted marketing. The post Melania Trump Joins Others in Urging E-Cig Companies…
Lawsuit Against Washington, D.C. Alleges Discrimination Against Cannabis Users
Washington D.C.’s new workplace marijuana policy for city workers is under fire for alleged discrimination against legal cannabis users. The post Lawsuit Against Washington, D.C.…
Maine May Finally Have Legal Cannabis Retail by March 2020
Maine’s interminable journey toward legal marijuana may finally have an end date. The post Maine May Finally Have Legal Cannabis Retail by March 2020 appeared…
Monday, October 7, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Monday, October 7, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Statement on consumer warning to stop using THC vaping products amid ongoing investigation into lung illnesses (Food and Drug Administration) // Oregon imposes temporary ban on some vaping products (Boston Globe) // U.S. judge keeps intact Massachusetts’ toughest-in-nation vaping ban […]
Chronicle AM: Feds Allow States to Drug Test for Unemployment Benefits, FL Pot Initiative Campaign, More… (10/4/19)
The Trump administration allows states to demand drug tests for laid off workers seeking unemployment benefits, a Florida pot legalization initiative's signature gathering campaign is…
Pennsylvania Representative Proposes Bill To Allow Cannabis In State-Run Liquor Stores
Democratic state representative David Delloso of Delaware County introduced the bill. The post Pennsylvania Representative Proposes Bill To Allow Cannabis In State-Run Liquor Stores appeared…
In The US, 18 People Have Died And More Than 1000 Have Become Sick From Vaping
The CDC says there are 1,080 cases of vaping-related illness across the U.S., plus 18 deaths in 15 states. The post In The US, 18…
Oklahoma Public School District Rejects Donation From Local Medical Cannabis Dispensary
When they tried to make a monetary donation to a public school district in Oklahoma, the Flippin Farms dispensary chain were turned down. The post…
Authorities Investigating “Dank” Cartridges As Possible Culprit In Vape-Related Illnesses
Patients have been mentioning the “Dank” name frequently. The post Authorities Investigating “Dank” Cartridges As Possible Culprit In Vape-Related Illnesses appeared first on High Times.
Friday, October 4, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Friday, October 4, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // New York’s ban on flavored e-cigs on hold for now (WHAM) // Vaping-Related Illness Could be Caused by Toxic Fumes, Study Finds (Merry Jane) // Cannabis at work: Almost 1 in 10 Canadians say their employer allows it (CTV News) […]
Chronicle AM: Philly Safe Injection Site Wins Legal Victory, Pot Companies Call for Descheduling, More… (10/3/19)
A federal judge hands a preliminary legal victory to proponents of a Philadelphia safe injection site, hundreds of pot industry figures call on Congress to…