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West Virginia Judge Orders City to Put Cannabis Decriminalization Back on Ballot
The small West Virginia town of Salem will have its say on marijuana decriminalization after all. The post West Virginia Judge Orders City to Put…
Ben & Jerry’s Uses Platform to Urge Marijuana Law Reform on 420
Ben & Jerry’s has a history of being politically and socially progressive. The post Ben & Jerry’s Uses Platform to Urge Marijuana Law Reform on…
Monday, April 22, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Monday, April 22, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // State-Legal Marijuana Use Makes Immigrants Morally Unfit for Citizenship, Trump Administration Warns (Marijuana Moment) // Top execs at American weed retailer MedMen quit amid ex-CFO’s claims of financial duress (CNBC) // Expungement Efforts Surge on 4/20 With Ben & Jerry’s, […]
Medical Marijuana Expansion Bill Headed to Texas House Floor
Legislation would dramatically expand patient access to the limited state program. The post Medical Marijuana Expansion Bill Headed to Texas House Floor appeared first on…
Survey Finds 55 Percent of Louisiana Residents Support Legalizing Recreational Weed
Louisiana joins the national consensus on marijuana legalization. The post Survey Finds 55 Percent of Louisiana Residents Support Legalizing Recreational Weed appeared first on High…
Coast Guard Unloads 7 Tons of Seized Pot in Florida
The Coast Guard estimated that the haul was worth $62.5 million. The post Coast Guard Unloads 7 Tons of Seized Pot in Florida appeared first…
Friday, April 19, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Friday, April 19, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Canopy Growth Unveils Plan to Acquire American Cannabis Company Acreage Holdings for $3.4 Billion (New Cannabis Ventures) // Governor won’t sign marijuana bill without saliva testing provision (VT Digger) // Alaska lawmakers reject cannabis critic’s appointment to state’s Marijuana Control […]
Los Angeles Sues Unlicensed Cannabis Dispensary
City Attorney Mike Feuer is taking a stand against unsafe products. The post Los Angeles Sues Unlicensed Cannabis Dispensary appeared first on High Times.
Officials Issue Reminder That Cannabis is Forbidden in Michigan’s National Forests
As in other weed-legal states, federal prohibition applies on federal lands like national forests. The post Officials Issue Reminder That Cannabis is Forbidden in Michigan’s…
Wisconsin Lawmakers, Advocates Trying to Legalize Marijuana—Again
The state representative plans to propose recreational, expanding on the governor’s intention to widen access. The post Wisconsin Lawmakers, Advocates Trying to Legalize Marijuana—Again appeared…
Lyft Offering $4.20 Discount on Rides in Massachusetts This 420
Road safety is the name of the game. The post Lyft Offering $4.20 Discount on Rides in Massachusetts This 420 appeared first on High Times.
Alabama Senate Committee Unanimously Approves Major Marijuana Law Reform Bill
This new bill could dramatically improve the state’s cannabis laws. The post Alabama Senate Committee Unanimously Approves Major Marijuana Law Reform Bill appeared first on…
Thursday, April 18, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Thursday, April 18, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Canopy Growth isn’t buying Acreage Holdings, it’s buying the right to buy Acreage Holdings (Market Watch) // Pot sales fell in February as producers hoard supply ahead of edibles launch (BNN Bloomberg) // Carl’s Jr.’s First CBD Burger Hits on […]
North Carolina Democrats File Bill to Decriminalize Small Amounts of Marijuana
You’d have to have 16 ounces of cannabis to get a felony under this proposal. The post North Carolina Democrats File Bill to Decriminalize Small…
Carl’s Jr. to Launch CBD-Infused Burger in Denver Location This 420
Carl’s Jr. is about to make fast food history with the launch of a new CBD burger. The post Carl’s Jr. to Launch CBD-Infused Burger…
More than 160 kilograms of cannabis seized following traffic stop: police
Police say they found more than 160 kilograms of cannabis after a routine traffic stop in Markham, Ont.
Canadian Officials Announce Cannabis is Permitted at Yukon Camping Sites
Yukon Parks officials say they’ll treat cannabis just like liquor. The post Canadian Officials Announce Cannabis is Permitted at Yukon Camping Sites appeared first on…
Vitamin Shoppe Becomes Latest Major Chain to Start Selling CBD
The Vitamin Shoppe is now stocking up on CBD supplements. The post Vitamin Shoppe Becomes Latest Major Chain to Start Selling CBD appeared first on…
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Wednesday, April 17, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Congressional Democrats Hold First-Ever Marijuana Reform Panel At Policy Retreat (Marijuana Moment) // State Financial Regulators Press Congress To Allow Marijuana Banking Access (Forbes) // Chart of the Week: Colorado 4/20 sales spike higher than other recreational cannabis markets (Marijuana […]
Closing illegal pot shops an uphill battle until demand is met, say authorities
TORONTO — In the weeks before cannabis became legal across Canada, Toronto’s once booming network of weed retailers all but disappeared. Nearly 80 pot shops…
Cypress Hill To Be Honored With Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame
Cypress Hill is being honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the first Latino hip-hop group to earn the distinction. The post Cypress Hill…
New Research Indicates Cannabis Consumption May Motivate One to Exercise
So can the “lazy stoner” stereotype die now? The post New Research Indicates Cannabis Consumption May Motivate One to Exercise appeared first on High Times.
Netflix Drops Trailer for New Documentary on the War on Cannabis,Grass is Greener
Grass is Greener takes a hard-hitting look at the complex story of weed in America. The post Netflix Drops Trailer for New Documentary on the…
Missouri Police Launch Campaign Against Driving High Ahead of 420
“Drive High, Get a DUI” The post Missouri Police Launch Campaign Against Driving High Ahead of 420 appeared first on High Times.
Montana House Backs Major Medical Marijuana Law Reform
Patients will no longer be restricted to a single provider under new plan. The post Montana House Backs Major Medical Marijuana Law Reform appeared first…
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Tuesday, April 16, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Marijuana sales expected to double on April 20 (Boston Globe) // TerrAscend Sees 2019 Sales at $135 Million (New Cannabis Ventures) // Study Finds Marijuana Motivates People To Exercise Smashing Lazy Stoner Stereotype (Marijuana Moment) Today’s headlines are brought to […]
New Study Suggests Cannabis May Be Used to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis
Is cannabis the answer to the pains and aches of RA? The post New Study Suggests Cannabis May Be Used to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis appeared…
Cook County State’s Attorney Aims to Start Cannabis Conviction Expungements
Criminal justice reform is on its way in Cook County. The post Cook County State’s Attorney Aims to Start Cannabis Conviction Expungements appeared first on…
After Senate Tussle, Georgia Governor Set To Sign Marijuana Production Bill
It looks like the state’s medical marijuana patients will finally have a legal way to buy their medicine. The post After Senate Tussle, Georgia Governor…
Cannabis Company Aphria Sees Shares Plummet 15 Percent
A quarterly report showing $100 million in losses, a failed takeover bid and a $50 million write off for overvalued assets add up to Aphria’s…
Small Study Finds Regular Cannabis Users Need More Sedation For Medical Procedures
Could this small study lead to a longer period of research? The post Small Study Finds Regular Cannabis Users Need More Sedation For Medical Procedures…
Kelly McParland: How has sneering at Ford worked so far, progressives?
Ford’s first budget has produced a predictable cry of horror from those who consider themselves more qualified to dictate public taste
Monday, April 15, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Monday, April 15, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Mass. marijuana industry in mostly corporate and white. Inside one Boston battle to change that (Boston Globe) // Maryland cannabis regulators tell dispensaries they need to open by Sept. 30 or else (Baltimore Sun) // Teagan Appleby to have confiscated […]
Legalization sparks curiosity in people who haven’t used pot in years or ever
Nearly 14 per cent of cannabis users surveyed by Statistics Canada from mid-November to mid-December had just begun using weed within the previous three months
Dallas Will No Longer Prosecute Small Time Marijuana Offenders
DA John Creuzot is starting to make good on his promise to overhaul the bloated prison system. The post Dallas Will No Longer Prosecute Small…
Upper New York Police Issue Caution After Seizing Fentanyl-Laced Weed
Be careful, Upstate New York tokers. The post Upper New York Police Issue Caution After Seizing Fentanyl-Laced Weed appeared first on High Times.
UK Mom Seeks Return of Cannabis Oil Seized at Border
She’s getting support from Hannah Deacon, who went through similar struggles with her own son. The post UK Mom Seeks Return of Cannabis Oil Seized…
Rite Aid to Start Selling Hemp CBD Topicals in Two States
Can Rite Aid compete with Washington and Oregon’s retail cannabis industry? The post Rite Aid to Start Selling Hemp CBD Topicals in Two States appeared…
Tennessee Medical Marijuana Bill Delayed Until Next Year
Caregivers and patients in Tennessee will have to wait until 2020 for any forward progress on medical marijuana. The post Tennessee Medical Marijuana Bill Delayed…
Legislators Have Yet Another Option for Expanding Veteran Cannabis Access
Rep. Greg Steube’s proposal would shield vets from future loss of benefits. The post Legislators Have Yet Another Option for Expanding Veteran Cannabis Access appeared…