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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…

What’s the Average Lifespan of a Strain?

Many factors contribute to a new truth. A cannabis cultivar doesn’t get much time in the spotlight these days. The post What’s the Average Lifespan…

New York Regulators Approve 99 New Dispensary Licenses 

Regulators in New York this week signed off on almost 100 new adult-use cannabis retail licenses, including three for businesses in Brooklyn. The post New…

Cannabis Consumption meets Concierge Service with an Affordable Home Delivery Bundle from HighHello

Did you roll out of bed in your PJs and do a happy dance this morning because buying… The post Cannabis Consumption meets Concierge Service…

Connecticut Prosecutors Drop 1,500 Cannabis Charges

Connecticut’s lead prosecutor reported that the state dropped the charges in more than 1,500 pending cannabis-related cases. The post Connecticut Prosecutors Drop 1,500 Cannabis Charges…

From Intern to CEO, Tiffany Chin Takes Snoop Dogg’s Death Row Cannabis to the Next Level

Death Row Cannabis CEO Tiffany Chin tells her story. The post From Intern to CEO, Tiffany Chin Takes Snoop Dogg’s Death Row Cannabis to the…

GOP Pounding War Drums on Mexican Cartels, MN Legal Pot Bill Draws Near to Floor Votes, More… (4/5/23)

A Florida marijuana legalization initiative looks well placed to meet its signature gathering threshold, a pair of GOP senators introduce a bill designating Mexican drug…

New Mexico Recreational Cannabis Sales Top $300 Million In First Year

New Mexico dispensaries rang up more than $300 million in adult-use cannabis sales in the first year of legalization. The post New Mexico Recreational Cannabis…

A Pseudo-Scientific Analysis of Why Rec Weed Sucks

Someone had to say it: you’re all smoking the reggie that invented reggie. The post A Pseudo-Scientific Analysis of Why Rec Weed Sucks appeared first…

Psychedelic Jam Rock Band moe. Is Back With a Vengeance

Percussionist Jim Loughlin and drummer Vinnie Amico swing by to dish on the new moe. tour, Chuck Garvey’s return, growing weed and getting paranoid by…

Bill To Dismantle Montana Adult-Use Weed Market Goes Down in Flames

Senate Bill 546, which would have put an end to Montana adult-use cannabis businesses, is dead after being introduced last month. The post Bill To…

NBA to End Marijuana Testing, Costa Rica Drug Killings on Rise, More… (4/4/23)

Missouri's marijuana legalization has become a job creation engine, the Urban Institute for a report on the impact of reforms in Mississippi's criminal justice system,…

Powerful Alliances: Twitter, Uber, Politicians, Investors, And Cannabis Companies Converge At The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference In Miami, April 11-12 

The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, renowned as the world’s largest and most successful cannabis investing and finance event,… The post Powerful Alliances: Twitter, Uber, Politicians,…

Study: 1 in 10 US Veterans Used Cannabis in Past Year

Veterans are turning to cannabis in vast numbers to treat a variety of medical conditions, according to a new survey. The post Study: 1 in…

New York Launches Accelerator Program For Adult-Use Dispensary Owners

New York cannabis regulators have announced the launch of a training program for retail dispensary owners in the state. The post New York Launches Accelerator…

Practice Makes Perfect

Just because you don’t know Reggie Watts is high, doesn’t mean he isn’t. The post Practice Makes Perfect appeared first on High Times.

Idaho Residents Flood Oregon Border Town to Get Weed

Residents in Boise, Idaho can get weed in less than an hour if they drive across the border into Oregon. The post Idaho Residents Flood…

KY Becomes 38th MedMJ State, Bipartisan Federal Reentry Act Introduced, More… (4/3/23)

Minnesota's marijuana legalization bill wins yet another committee vote, a Connecticut psilocybin decriminalization bill heads for a House floor vote, and more.Marijuana PolicyMinnesota…

House Lawmakers Reintroduce Bipartisan Veterans Equal Access Act

A bipartisan pair of lawmakers has reintroduced legislation designed to give military veterans access to medical marijuana. The post House Lawmakers Reintroduce Bipartisan Veterans Equal…