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Data Shows Black People in Philadelphia Are Still Targeted After Pot Decriminalization
Why is there still such a racial disparity in marijuana charges in Philadelphia even after the city decriminalized the plant? The post Data Shows Black…
Thursday, January 10, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Thursday, January 10, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // ‘Better Than Ever’ Cannabis Coalition Hits the Ground Running (Leafly) // Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission Unanimously Accepts Dispensary Scores (KUAR 89.1 NPR) // Social consumption of marijuana should be allowed in Massachusetts, state committee says (Mass Live) These headlines are […]
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Brings Former Marijuana Policy Project Director to Her Staff
Dan Riffle has been outspoken on pulling the reins of legalization away from big business. The post Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Brings Former Marijuana Policy Project Director…
Worrisome statistics around medical cannabis users operating vehicles
More than half of people who take medical cannabis for chronic pain say they’ve driven under the influence of cannabis within two hours of using…
Chronicle AM: Drug Czar's Office Shuttered in Shutdown, DC Full Pot Legalization Bill Filed, More… (1/9/19)
The federal government shutdown shutters the drug czar's office, Trump again mischaracterizes the nature of border drug smuggling, New Jersey's highest court lends a hand…
Vermont Supreme Court Rules Marijuana Smell is Not Grounds for Search
Justice Harold E. Eaton Jr. has set a crucial legal precedent across Vermont. The post Vermont Supreme Court Rules Marijuana Smell is Not Grounds for…
The Details of Kentucky’s New Medical Marijuana Bill Have Been Revealed
You won’t be able to consume without “debilitating illnesses and excruciating pain”. The post The Details of Kentucky’s New Medical Marijuana Bill Have Been Revealed…
Report: Illicit Pot is Almost 50 Percent Cheaper Than That Bought Legally in Canada
Where will consumers choose to buy their weed? The post Report: Illicit Pot is Almost 50 Percent Cheaper Than That Bought Legally in Canada appeared…
Some small Ontario towns are opting out of retail pot 'until the brownies are done'
URL: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/ontario-marijuana-opt-out-1.4969824 Title: Some small Ontario towns are opting out of retail pot 'until the brownies are done' Publisher: CBC News Published Date: 1/9/2019
Ohio Medical Board Reviewing More Conditions to Add to Medical Marijuana Program
The latest development in Ohio’s much-delayed medical marijuana program. The post Ohio Medical Board Reviewing More Conditions to Add to Medical Marijuana Program appeared first…
Virginia Lawmaker Introduces Legislation to Legalize Marijuana in the State
While Virginia lawmakers consider decriminalization, Delegate Steve Herrick (D-Portsmouth) wants to “cut to the chase” with full legalization. The post Virginia Lawmaker Introduces Legislation to…
Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Wednesday, January 9, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Washington state cannabis regulators will soon take up mandatory pesticide testing (Marijuana Business Daily) // Arizona Supreme Court Agrees to Review Legality of Medical-Marijuana Extracts (Phoenix New Times) // Shoppers Drug Mart Launches Medical Cannabis Sales Online (Leafly (Canadian Press)) […]
Newest Member of Arkansas’ Medical Marijuana Board is a Pediatric Nurse
38-year-old pediatric nurse Justin Smith says he’s seen firsthand how medical cannabis treatments can benefit sick children. The post Newest Member of Arkansas’ Medical Marijuana…
Canadian Cannabis Industry Execs Warn Weed Shortage Could Last Three Years
Will Canada see a way out of their cannabis shortage? The post Canadian Cannabis Industry Execs Warn Weed Shortage Could Last Three Years appeared first…
Exposure to cannabis and stress in adolescence can lead to anxiety disorders in adulthood
A new study conducted on laboratory animals shows that exposure to cannabis and stress during adolescence may lead to long-term anxiety disorders characterized by the…
Chronicle AM: FL Ex-Felons Can Now Register to Vote, NY MMJ Bills, More… (1/8/19)
It's a landmark day for voting rights in Florida, New York sees a pair of bills filed to expand medical marijuana access, and more.[image:1 align:left…
Kamala Harris Advocates “Dismantling Failed War on Drugs” in New Book
The California senator echoes the pro-pot sentiment of the majority of her fellow 2020 White House contenders. The post Kamala Harris Advocates “Dismantling Failed War…
Alcohol and Gaming Commission breaks down how retail cannabis lottery will work
URL: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/retail-cannabis-lottery-ontario-1.4969075 Title: Alcohol and Gaming Commission breaks down how retail cannabis lottery will work Publisher: CBC News Published Date: 1/8/2019
Popular Canadian Pharmacy Chain Officially Starts Carrying Medical Cannabis
On Tuesday, Shoppers Drug Mart started selling dried and fresh cannabis, seeds, plants, and oils. The post Popular Canadian Pharmacy Chain Officially Starts Carrying Medical…
FDA Officials Seize CBD Edibles From Arizona Smoke Shop
Why did the FDA confiscate those CBD products? The post FDA Officials Seize CBD Edibles From Arizona Smoke Shop appeared first on High Times.
NYC Mayor Intends to Prevent Cannabis Corporatization if Legalization Succeeds
Can Mayor Bill de Blasio prevent a reefer rat race in New York City? The post NYC Mayor Intends to Prevent Cannabis Corporatization if Legalization…
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Tuesday, January 8, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Hires Former Marijuana Lobbyist As Senior Advisor (Marijuana Moment) // Chart: Maryland’s first-year medical marijuana sales approach $100 million (Marijuana Business Daily) // Canada legalized pot in October. But its black market is still going strong. (Washington […]
Chronicle AM: Denver Psilocybin Init Advances, WA Governor to Pardon Pot People, More… (1/7/19)
The Denver magic mushroom initiative campaign hands in signatures, medical marijuana bills proliferate in Texas, Washington's governor announces plans to pardon small-time pot offenders, and…
Missouri Coffee Company Launching CBD-Infused Canned Cold Brew
The Roasterie is teaming up with Kansas City CBD Chain American Shaman. The post Missouri Coffee Company Launching CBD-Infused Canned Cold Brew appeared first on…
Quebecers turn to pot shops on Indigenous territory as SQDC struggles with supply problems
URL: https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/quebec-cannabis-retailers-cant-meet-demand-with-limited-supply Title: Quebecers turn to pot shops on Indigenous territory as SQDC struggles with supply problems Publisher: Montreal Gazette Published Date: 1/6/2019
More than a dozen illegal cannabis stores still operating in Toronto, but closing them a 'complex process'
URL: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/illegal-cannabis-stores-operating-toronto-1.4963726 Title: More than a dozen illegal cannabis stores still operating in Toronto, but closing them a 'complex process' Publisher: CBC News Published Date:…
Activists Reportedly Gathered 8,000 Signatures to Decriminalize Psilocybin in Denver
Will this finally be the push to decriminalize psilocybin? The post Activists Reportedly Gathered 8,000 Signatures to Decriminalize Psilocybin in Denver appeared first on High…
Monday, January 7, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Monday, January 7, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Monday, January 7, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Inslee to pardon thousands of marijuana possession convictions (Peninsula Daily News) // Gov. Hutchinson warns medical marijuana users on travel across state lines (Talk Business & […]
Skirting Italian Cannabis Law With EasyJoint
In Italy, cannabis light doesn’t exceed the legal amount of THC. EasyJoint is capitalizing on this legal loophole. The post Skirting Italian Cannabis Law With…
Chronicle AM: Federal Marijuana Bill Filed, Ciudad Juarez Drug War Killings Surge, More… (1/4/19)
Wow, that was fast: The first marijuana bill of the new Congress has already been filed, an Arizona sheriff finally hops on board the naloxone…
Pot company recalls cannabis product sold in Alberta over contamination concern
Newstrike Brands and its Up Cannabis subsidiary have ordered a recall of a cannabis products sold in Alberta due to contamination concerns.
Washington State Governor Announced Plan to Clear Marijuana Convictions
Gov. Jay Inslee’s office estimates around 3,500 people will be eligible for the pardon. The post Washington State Governor Announced Plan to Clear Marijuana Convictions…
Lawmakers Just Introduced The CARERS Act to Protect Medical Marijuana
Does the CARERS Act have a fighting chance? The post Lawmakers Just Introduced The CARERS Act to Protect Medical Marijuana appeared first on High Times.
How Concerned Should Canadian Cannabis Customers be About Privacy?
A Canadian privacy watchdog has issued a warning to legal cannabis users that they should pay with cash or risk having their personal information used…
Another Racketeering Lawsuit Against Legal Cannabis Growers is Thrown Out
A lawsuit over the “sickening odor” of a Sonoma County cannabis cultivator has been dismissed in court, but the company will likely seek friendlier turf.…
Friday, January 4, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Friday, January 4, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Weekly Deal Watch: Cannabis firms close out 2018 with blockbuster $13.8 billion raised (Marijuana Business Daily) // Now for the Hard Part: Getting Californians to Buy Legal Weed (New York Times) // TN congressman-sponsored medical marijuana bill would allow states […]
Florida’s Largest Cannabis Provider Enters Deal With Colorado-Based Edibles Company
But don’t count your brownies before they bake — the state still has to approve the plan. The post Florida’s Largest Cannabis Provider Enters Deal…
Canadian Weed Grow Facility Struck by Fire Right Before First Shipment
A shipment was still made, and more importantly, no one was hurt by the fire. The post Canadian Weed Grow Facility Struck by Fire Right…
Chronicle AM: James Carroll Approved as Drug Czar, Tijuana's Bloody 2018, More… (1/3/19)
Pennsylvania lawmakers are moving on pot legalization, the Trump administration finally gets a permenent drug czar, Tijuana saw a bloody year last year, and more.[image:1…
Massachusetts May Outlaw Driving with an Open Container of Cannabis
The state commission recommends penalties for drivers refusing drug tests and for having open containers of pot. The jury’s still out on salvia testing. The…