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Chronicle AM: Coalition Urges Delay in House Pot Banking Vote, Chicago Mayor: No Pot Shops Downtown, More… (9/18/19)
Civil rights and drug policy groups fearing a loss of momentum in ending federal pot prohibition are urging a delay in a marijuana banking bill…
India Bans All E-Cigarettes Following Vape-Related Deaths in USA
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that vaping poses a health risk, particularly for young people. The post India Bans All E-Cigarettes Following Vape-Related Deaths…
Inaugural Clio Cannabis Awards Jury Officially Announced
Here’s everyone who will be judging the first Clio Cannabis Awards! The post Inaugural Clio Cannabis Awards Jury Officially Announced appeared first on High Times.
Mayor Of Chicago Introducing Ordinance Regulating Sale Of Recreational Marijuana
The downtown area is expected to be excluded from the seven zones across Chicago where recreational marijuana will be sold. The post Mayor Of Chicago…
Illinois Teen Sues E-Cigarette Maker After Vape-Related Illness
Attorneys have filed a lawsuit against Juul Labs on behalf of 18-year-old Adam Hergenreder. The post Illinois Teen Sues E-Cigarette Maker After Vape-Related Illness appeared…
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Wednesday, September 18, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // State: Average Market Rate For Retail Marijuana Bud Goes Up (CBS 4 Denver) // McConnell Pushes FDA To Act On CBD Guidance (Green Market Report) // Chart: Maryland’s 2019 medical cannabis sales on pace to double 2018 sales (Marijuana Business […]
Chronicle AM: DEA Takes Aim at Fentanyl Precursors, CA Governor Takes Aim at Vaping Crisis, More… (9/17/19)
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) issues an executive order on vaping, the DEA designates some fentanyl precursors as controlled substances, and more.Marijuana PolicyCalifornia…
Paraguay To Begin Marijuana Production For Research And Medical Purposes
Paraguay’s minister of public health Julio Mazzolini said the country will begin accepting applications for the domestic production of cannabis. The post Paraguay To Begin…
CannTrust says Health Canada has suspended its cannabis licence
CannTrust Holdings Inc. says it received a notice of licence suspension from Health Canada, which has been investigating the cannabis company for allegedly cultivating pot…
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Wants To Ban Flavored E-Cigs By Emergency Order
New York would become the second state to ban flavored e-cigarettes after Michigan. The post New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Wants To Ban Flavored E-Cigs…
FDA Warns Juul Against Claiming Its Vape Products Are Safer Than Cigarettes
The US Food and Drug Administration has warned Juul Labs against making unauthorized claims that vaping its products is safer than smoking tobacco. The post…
CannTrust says Health Canada has suspended its licence
CannTrust Holdings Inc. says it received a notice of licence suspension from Health Canada, which has been investigating the cannabis company for allegedly cultivating pot…
Counterfeit Cannabis Vaporizers Reportedly Flooding California
As the vape crisis continues to sweep the nation, California faces a new challenge. The post Counterfeit Cannabis Vaporizers Reportedly Flooding California appeared first on…
California Pledges $20 Million to Public Awareness Campaign Against Vaping
Governor Gavin Newsom made the impassioned announcement Monday. The post California Pledges $20 Million to Public Awareness Campaign Against Vaping appeared first on High Times.
Weedmaps Details Plans to Remove Unlicensed Cannabis Businesses from Its Platform
The CEO says that efforts to stem California’s cannabis illicit market by sanctioning digital platforms are misplaced. The post Weedmaps Details Plans to Remove Unlicensed…
Tuesday, September 17, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Tuesday, September 17, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // California governor issues executive order on vaping, says it’s an e-cigarette and marijuana problem (Marijuana Business Daily) // Medicine Man Technologies Sees Colorado Acquisitions Adding $170 Million Annual Revenue (New Cannabis Ventures) // Cresco Labs Buys Tryke For $282 Million, […]
Chronicle AM: House MJ Banking Bill to Get Floor Vote, Purdue Pharma Files for Bankruptcy, More… (9/16/19)
A bill to open up financial services for the marijuana industry will get a House floor vote this month, the maker of OxyContin files for…
Testing Lab In Oregon Offering To Evaluate Vaping Products For Public Consumers
Pixis Labs in Portland, Oregon wants to help ease the public’s worries about vaping. The post Testing Lab In Oregon Offering To Evaluate Vaping Products…
Synthetic Marijuana Found In CBD Products Across Multiple States
CBD gummies and vape cartridges laced with synthetic marijuana have been found in Maryland, Louisiana and 11 other states, according to a new AP investigation.…
Utah Legislators Plan Vote on Changes to Medical Marijuana Law
Lawmakers are expected to vote on lingering issues surrounding the state’s medical cannabis program. The post Utah Legislators Plan Vote on Changes to Medical Marijuana…
Citizens of Thailand May Soon Be Allowed To Grow Their Own Cannabis
A draft law would permit each household in Thailand to grow up to six cannabis plants. The post Citizens of Thailand May Soon Be Allowed…
Monday, September 16, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Monday, September 16, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // New York to ban flavored e-cigarettes after illnesses, deaths (Reuters) // Marijuana banking bill appears headed to landmark US House vote (Marijuana Business Daily) // A Thickener Used in Pot Vaping Is a Hugely Popular Black-Market Scam (Inverse) Today’s headlines […]
Chronicle AM: Joe Biden's Muddy Message on Pot Policy, Peru Coca Eradication Gearing Up, More… (9/13/19)
Joe Biden muddies the waters on his marijuana policy, Copenhagen is moving toward a pilot progeram of legal marijuana sales, Peru prepares to go after…
Florida Congressman Wants To Downgrade Controlled Substance Scheduling For Marijuana
The lawmaker is aiming to reschedule cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance. The post Florida Congressman Wants To Downgrade Controlled…
Florida Lawmakers File Bill To Expand Medical Marijuana Research
The Expanding Cannabis Research and Information Act aims to take a closer look at the health benefits of marijuana. The post Florida Lawmakers File Bill…
Michigan Pharmacies To Distribute Free Naloxone Kits This Saturday
Naloxone kits can save the life of a person experiencing an opioid overdose. The post Michigan Pharmacies To Distribute Free Naloxone Kits This Saturday appeared…
Lawmakers In New Jersey And Massachusetts Address Dangers Of Vaping
Massachusetts has directed cannabis product manufacturers to list additives on labels, and New Jersey plans to introduce a bill banning vaping products. The post Lawmakers…
Friday, September 13, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Friday, September 13, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Officers Said They Smelled Pot. The Judge Called Them Liars. (New York Times) // Chart: Sales fall for adult-use cannabis vape products on heels of health scare (Marijuana Business Daily) // Marijuana regulators tweak body camera and home delivery rules […]
Chronicle AM: Tentative Oxycontin Settlement, Philippines Says No to UN Investigators, More… (9/12/19)
It looks like the thousands of lawsuits against Purdue Pharma over Oxycontin are about to be settled, a new audit finds California's unlicensed pot shops…
Help Us Respond to the Crises and the Opportunities
Dear friend, David BordenAs I've written recently, this is a good time and a bad time in drug policy reform. Marijuana reform continues to have 2019…
California’s Illegal Cannabis Industry Three Times Bigger Than Regulated Market
The United Cannabis Business Association has found nearly 3000 unlicensed dispensaries in California, and less than 900 licensed ones. The post California’s Illegal Cannabis Industry…
Wisconsin Man Allegedly Sold Bootleg Vape Cartridges Filled With THC
20-year-old Tyler Huffhines is accused of running an illegal drug ring that filled thousands of vape cartridges a day with THC oil. The post Wisconsin…
Ohio Medical Board Rejects Anxiety And Autism As Medical Cannabis Conditions
The vote comes after the Medical Marijuana Expert Review Committee recommended not approving petitions to add the conditions. The post Ohio Medical Board Rejects Anxiety…
Amazon Removes Vape Packaging Following Vaping Hospitalizations and Deaths
Empty cartridges and oils are still available, but name-brand vape packaging and labels are gone. The post Amazon Removes Vape Packaging Following Vaping Hospitalizations and…
Thursday, September 12, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Thursday, September 12, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Medicine Man Technologies buying Colorado marijuana firm for $31 million (Marijuana Business Daily) // Weedmaps reiterates pledge to drop illicit marijuana retailers; L.A. dispensary group calls for immediate fines amid vaping crisis (Marijuana Business Daily) // Aurora Cannabis Q4 Revenue […]
Chronicle AM: DEA Proposes Big Cuts in Opioid Production, Increase in Research Marijuana, More… (9/11/18)
The DEA has come out with proposed quotas for marijuana and prescription opioids for 2020, a Florida legalization initiative has already raised a million dollars,…
Trump Administration Officials Meet To Discuss Possible Ban On Flavored Vapes
The meeting comes amid the growing number of vaping-related lung illnesses that have claimed at least six lives. The post Trump Administration Officials Meet To…
Germany Receives First Medical Cannabis Imports From Portugal And Australia
The country has obtained the largest shipment of medical marijuana in European Union history. The post Germany Receives First Medical Cannabis Imports From Portugal And…
Federal Trade Commission Sends Warning Letters To Three CBD Companies
The FTC is warning companies that it is illegal to advertise the health benefits of CBD without acceptable scientific evidence. The post Federal Trade Commission…
Wednesday, September 11, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Wednesday, September 11, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Federal Health Agencies Say Researchers Should Test Marijuana From Dispensaries (Marijuana Moment) // California marijuana banking bill dies but might return in 2020 (Marijuana Business Daily) // Tilray Taps Cowen and Company to Sell up to $400 Million in Stock […]