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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…
Lost Hikers on Shrooms Saved by Mountain Rescue Team
For hikers, maybe don’t take shrooms if you’re exposed to the elements and hiking in the wilderness. The post Lost Hikers on Shrooms Saved by…
Higher Profile: Jane Fix, Director of Patient Services at Sol Flower Dispensaries
Longtime cannabis advocate Jane Fix is educating her home state of Arizona. The post Higher Profile: Jane Fix, Director of Patient Services at Sol Flower…
Fentanyl-Xylazine Mix Declared "Emerging Theat," AZ Governor Vetoes Fentanyl Mandatory Minimums, More… (4/12/23)
A Maryland bill blocking police searches based on the odor of marijuana is on the governor's desk, a Delaware bill to end civil asset forfeiture…
Texas Bill Approved in House, Would Expand Medical MJ Eligibility, Replace THC Cap
Texas has some major changes surrounding cannabis on the horizon. The state’s House of Representatives has given initial… The post Texas Bill Approved in House,…
Minnesota Sheriff Issues Warning About Adult-Use Legalization
Cannabis legalization proposals are being considered by Minnesota lawmakers, but a rural sheriff is urging caution in the push to reform marijuana policy. The post…
Florida Medical Cannabis Doctor Sues State Health Department
A Florida doctor who was targeted by the health department is suing for “grossly exceeding their authority” and $50,000 in damages. The post Florida Medical…
Texas Federal Court Rules Firearm Ban on MJ Users Unconstitutional
A policy long criticized by cannabis advocates, the federal ban on cannabis consumers owning firearms could be on its last legs in Texas. The post…
Chicago Cubs First MLB Team to Partner with CBD
The first official CBD deal in the MLB is between the Chicago Cubs and MYND Drinks. The post Chicago Cubs First MLB Team to Partner…
Strongest THC Gummies To Try For 4/20
THC gummies have become best-sellers on the hemp market, and it’s easy to see why. They offer a… The post Strongest THC Gummies To Try…
Congressional Progressives Urge Biden to Expedite Pot Scheduling Review, NV Fentanyl Bills, More… (4/11/23)
A drug policy think tank releases a "toolkit" for avoiding a corporate takeover of the marijuana industry, the Texas House approves a fentanyl test strip…
New Hampshire House Approves Cannabis Legalization Bill
The New Hampshire House of Representatives has approved legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis, sending the bill to the state Senate for consideration. The post New…
Adam DeVine’s Path to Comedy
The Workaholics star opens up on getting hit by a cement truck, fearlessly pursuing his comedic aspirations, and using cannabis pre-rolls as a nightcap. The…
Charlotte’s Web, Subsidiary of British American Tobacco Seek FDA Approval For New Drug
One of the market leaders in CBD products is teaming up with a subsidiary of the world’s biggest… The post Charlotte’s Web, Subsidiary of British…
Culture Snap: Basquiat’s King Pleasure
A new exhibition at the The Grand LA offers a rarely seen view into the late artist’s life. The post Culture Snap: Basquiat’s King Pleasure…
‘Air’ Tells Story of Nike Signing Michael Jordan
The movie isn’t the slam dunk director Ben Affleck thinks it is, but it’s still pretty good. The post ‘Air’ Tells Story of Nike Signing…
Another Fed Court Rules Pot Gun Bans Unconstitutional, WA Drug Sentencing Bill Advances, More… (4/10/23)
Maryland is just the governor's signature away from having a system of taxed and regulated marijuana commerce, Minnesota lawmakers fold a psychedelic task force bill…
Marilou Gagnon: Closure of cannabis dispensaries and clubs amid drug poisoning crisis a mistake
Opinion: A recreational cannabis market does not and will not meet the need of people with chronic pain who rely on cannabis for pain management.
Study of Five U.S. Cities Finds Dispensaries Strictly Enforce ID Verification Laws
As a still-young industry, many are all too familiar with the stringent compliance protocols attached to cannabis today.… The post Study of Five U.S. Cities…
China Rebukes US on Fentanyl Crisis, Cleveland Mayor Will Seal Thousands of Pot Records, More… (4/7/23)
Michigan's former GOP House Speaker pleads guilty to marijuana bribery, a natural psychedelic legalization bill is filed in Uruguay, and more.Marijuana PolicyIndiana Democrat…
Wilfred Co-Creator Jason Gann on His Cannabis Brand, Delta-8, and Mental Health
The last time I caught up with Wilfred star-turned-cannabis operator Jason Gann in January 2021, he was weathering… The post Wilfred Co-Creator Jason Gann on…
Layzie Bone on New Mixtape, Legacy, and Expungement
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony co-founder Layzie Bone discusses his new mixtape Smoke With Me Vol. 1. The post Layzie Bone on New Mixtape, Legacy, and Expungement appeared…
Kentucky Becomes 38th Medical Marijuana State [FEATURE]
With the signature of Gov. Andy Beshear (D) on Senate Bill 47 last Friday, Kentucky became the 38th state to make medical marijuana legal. The…
NH House Approves Marijuana Legalization Bill, Federal Smart Sentencing Act Filed, More… (4/6/23)
An Arkansas pot legalization bill gets filed, the German health minister says the government's pot legalization bill will be revealed after Easter, and more.[image:1 align:left…
NBA Deal Would Remove THC Drug Testing, Allow Player Investment in MJ Companies
The NBA and National Basketball Players Association reached a deal that would allow players to invest in cannabis and be free from drug testing for…