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House Votes to Protect Legal Marijuana States from Federal Interference [FEATURE]
In a history-making vote Thursday, the House voted 267-165 to approve a bipartisan measure aimed at protecting state marijuana policies from federal interference.The…
Chronicle AM: House Moves to Protect State-Legal Marijuana, Canada OKs Pot Expungements, More… (6/21/19)
The House has passed an historic amendment to protect legal marijuana states from federal interference, the polls numbers are looking good in Florida, Canada moves…
California Officials Launch Campaign to Combat Illicit Cannabis Market
Will this public education campaign help Californians get #weedwise? The post California Officials Launch Campaign to Combat Illicit Cannabis Market appeared first on High Times.
Prosecutor Issues Warning About Cannabis Edibles That Look Like Normal Candy
After police intercepted a package of cannabis edibles in Kentucky, U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart said Trick or Treat will never be the same. The post…
New York Legislators Vote to Pass Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
This year’s plan to legalize fizzled, but at least pot possession is now equivalent to a parking violation. The post New York Legislators Vote to…
House Votes to Protect States With Legal Marijuana From Feds
The bipartisan measure was approved with a vote of 267 to 165. The post House Votes to Protect States With Legal Marijuana From Feds appeared…
Friday, June 21, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Friday, June 21, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // US House OKs Plan to Block Federal Cannabis Interference (Leafly (AP)) // Mills expected to sign pot rules into law put Maine on track for retail sales next year (Portland Press Herald) // NJ medical marijuana bill heads to Phil […]
Early-and-regular cannabis use by youth is associated with alteration in brain circuits that support cognitive control
The development of neural circuits in youth, at a particularly important time in their lives, can be heavily influenced by external factors — specifically the…
Most Heroin Addicts Didn't Start By Being Prescribed Pain Pills, Despite Drug Czar's Claims [FEATURE]
As part of its campaign to stem opioid addiction and overdoses, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP — the drug czar's…
Chronicle AM: Cory Booker Plans Mass Drug Prisoner Clemencies, CA Safe Injection Site Bill Delayed, More… (6/20/19)
Cory Booker wants to grant clemency to thousands of federal drug prisoners, a pair of drug reform amendments pass the House, the Russians move to…
Study Finds Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Increasing in United States
The usage occurs most often during the first trimester. The post Study Finds Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Increasing in United States appeared first on High…
Louisville Public Safety Committee Advances Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinance
The ordinance is meant to reduce arrests and jail sentences. The post Louisville Public Safety Committee Advances Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinance appeared first on High Times.
New AAA Survey Finds 14.8 Million American Drivers Have Driven Stoned
Are people getting too comfortable with their cannabis use? AAA seems to think so. The post New AAA Survey Finds 14.8 Million American Drivers Have…
Authorities Seize $1 Billion Worth of Cocaine in Philadelphia Port
It’s being called one of the largest drug busts in American history. The post Authorities Seize $1 Billion Worth of Cocaine in Philadelphia Port appeared…
Thursday, June 20, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Thursday, June 20, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // New York’s Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill Is Dead (Leafly) // Canopy Acreage shareholder vote: What you need to know about this marijuana megamerger (Marijuana Business Daily) // Cannabis Education Company Green Flower Media Closes $20 Million Series A Financing (New […]
Massachusetts Secretary of State Issues Warning About Cannabis Scams
With a legal market comes more opportunities…and more opportunities for scammers. The post Massachusetts Secretary of State Issues Warning About Cannabis Scams appeared first on…
Chronicle AM: NY Legal Pot Push Fails, Colombia to Resume Aerial Spraying of Coca Crops, More… 6/19/19)
The House could vote on a series of marijuana amendments soon, New York's bid to legalize marijuana this year runs out of time, Colombia's president…
Doctors Pen Op-Ed Urging States to Raise Legal Cannabis Consumption Age to 25
The pair of physicians caution against rising THC levels in cannabis. The post Doctors Pen Op-Ed Urging States to Raise Legal Cannabis Consumption Age to…
New Study Finds Correlation Between Cannabis Use and Preterm Birth
A new study from a Canadian healthcare facility might make women who are pregnant think twice before getting high. The post New Study Finds Correlation…
New York Lawmaker Pronounces Marijuana Legalization Bill Dead
The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act may not be passed this session, but the fight is far from over. The post New York Lawmaker Pronounces…
Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Wednesday, June 19, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // New Proposal Could Be New York’s Last Chance To Legalize Marijuana This Year (Marijuana Moment) // Minnesota hemp farmer faces felony charges over products’ THC content (Star Tribune) // Medical marijuana bills in N.H. advance to governor’s desk (Boston Globe) […]
Marijuana use increases, shifts away from illegal market
A new article reports that, based on analysis of public wastewater samples in at least one Western Washington population center, cannabis use both increased and…
Chronicle AM: Clock Ticking on New York Legalization Bill, Psychedelic Reform Hopes Spread, More… (6/18/19)
New York lawmakers only have until tomorrow to pass a marijuana legalization bill, China gripes about legalization in the US and Canada, the movement to…
Study Finds Cannabis May Be Suitable Treatment Option for Fibromyalgia
Researchers in Israel found that medical cannabis therapy helped reduce pain and improve quality of life for most fibromyalgia patients. The post Study Finds Cannabis…
Federal Aviation Administration Issues Advisory On Cannabis Policy for Pilots
Can pilots use CBD in the United States? The post Federal Aviation Administration Issues Advisory On Cannabis Policy for Pilots appeared first on High Times.
Gene linked to cannabis abuse
New research shows that a specific gene is associated with an increased risk of cannabis abuse. The gene is the source of a so-called nicotine…
Mexican Federal Police Scorch 13-Square-Mile Cannabis Grow Site
The burn was made possible with the help of US tax dollars. The post Mexican Federal Police Scorch 13-Square-Mile Cannabis Grow Site appeared first on…
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Tuesday, June 18, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Can Washington Fix Its Broken Cannabis Lab Testing System? (Leafly) // Congressional Committee Asks JUUL For Documents On Marijuana Partnerships (Marijuana Moment) // California to give struggling cannabis businesses more time on provisional permits (LA Times) Today’s headlines are brought […]
Chronicle AM: CA Acts to Boost Struggling Cannabis Industry, WV Students Face Drug Tests, More… (6/17/09)
California officials are cutting legal operators some slack in a bid to boost the marijuana industry, Virginia's attorney general calls for marijuana decriminalization, West Virginia…
Michigan Governor Adds Voice to Push for Banking Access for Cannabis Businesses
Another lawmaker has joined the team to advance the SAFE Banking Act. The post Michigan Governor Adds Voice to Push for Banking Access for Cannabis…
New York Lawmakers May Vote on Marijuana Legalization Wednesday
After meeting with Senate and Assembly lawmakers over the weekend, NY Gov. Cuomo could fast-track a vote on marijuana legalization this week. The post New…
Virginia Attorney General Calls for Marijuana Legalization in the State
In an op-ed, he says the current drug policy is “not working”. The post Virginia Attorney General Calls for Marijuana Legalization in the State appeared…
Chinese Authorities Say Cannabis Legalization in Canada, US Poses Threat to China
Meanwhile, President Trump maintains that China is “flooding” the US with fentanyl. The post Chinese Authorities Say Cannabis Legalization in Canada, US Poses Threat to…
Monday, June 17, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Monday, June 17, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // New York Lawmakers Might Actually Vote On Marijuana Legalization This Week (Marijuana Moment) // Canada to allow the sale of cannabis edibles late this year (Washington Post (AP)) // Adjusted pot rule would relax residency requirements for marijuana companies (Portland […]
Chronicle AM: NY Pot Legalization Effort Continues, Brazil Drug Survey Suppressed, More… (6/14/19)
The New York legislature has less than a week to get pot legalization done, a bid to open research on Schedule I drugs dies in…
W. Virginia Community College Offers Free Tuition to Students Who Pass Drug Test
“It helps us say to the world that our workforce is drug-free, trained, educated, and ready to go to work.” The post W. Virginia Community…
Canadians can expect tight supply when cannabis edibles become legal mid-December, officials say
Canadians should expect a small supply of cannabis edibles when they become legal in mid-December, and the limited range of products won’t include goodies that…
Canadians May Be Able To Purchase Edibles and Topicals By December
Still, advocates are less than thrilled about certain regulations. The post Canadians May Be Able To Purchase Edibles and Topicals By December appeared first on…
New Study Suggests Low Levels of THC in Blood Do Not Increase Risk of Car Crash
Researchers say Canada’s drug-impaired driving laws may be too harsh for cannabis consumers. The post New Study Suggests Low Levels of THC in Blood Do…
Friday, June 14, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Friday, June 14, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // House Rejects AOC Amendment To Make It Easier To Study Psychedelic Drugs (Marijuana Moment) // Nevada creates marijuana board & bans social use licensing for two years (Marijuana Business Daily) // Michigan picks up pace of reviewing and awarding marijuana […]