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New Zealand Will Vote on Legalizing Recreational Cannabis in 2020
New Zealand lawmakers are planning a recreational marijuana referendum for 2020. The post New Zealand Will Vote on Legalizing Recreational Cannabis in 2020 appeared first…
Exposure to cannabis alters the genetic profile of sperm
New research suggests men in their child-bearing years should consider how THC could impact their sperm and possibly the children they conceive during periods when…
Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Wednesday, December 19, 2018 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // New Study Finds Marijuana Component CBD Makes Glaucoma Worse (Forbes)// Pennsylvania Issues 23 Additional Medical Cannabis Dispensary Permits (New Cannabis Ventures)// RBC Capital Markets to start doing deals for cannabis companies, but will be ‘selective’ (London Free Press) These headlines […]
Chronicle AM: Federal Sentencing Bill Moving, No NJ Pot Legalization This Year, More… (12/18/18)
The Senate is finally taking up the prison and sentencing reform bill, New Jersey's legalization push is stalled until next year, New Zealand is set…
Arkansas Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses Delayed Until January 2019
Commissioners’ familiarity with law and contractor scheduling difficulties are apparently to blame. The post Arkansas Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses Delayed Until January 2019 appeared first…
New Zealanders to vote on legalizing recreational cannabis in 2020
URL: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-newzealand-cannabis/new-zealanders-to-vote-on-legalizing-recreational-cannabis-in-2020-idUSKBN1OH0CD Title: New Zealanders to vote on legalizing recreational cannabis in 2020 Publisher: Reuters Published Date: 12/17/2018
Privacy watchdog says legal cannabis buyers should use cash, not credit
Canada’s privacy watchdog is warning marijuana users who are worried about their personal information being collected to pay with cash rather than plastic.
Cannabis Use Disorder is on the Rise. Scientists are Trying to Find Out Why
Researchers say THC potency and pre-existing mental health issues play major roles in cannabis use disorder. The post Cannabis Use Disorder is on the Rise.…
Senate Could Vote on Trump-Backed Federal Cannabis Legalization Tuesday
Could senators vote on a bill which includes legalization provisions? The post Senate Could Vote on Trump-Backed Federal Cannabis Legalization Tuesday appeared first on High…
Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Tuesday, December 18, 2018 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Endorses Marijuana Legalization (Marijuana Moment)// CCC issues final recreational licenses to two more pot shops (Boston 25 News)// New Zealand to hold referendum on legalising marijuana (Channel NewsAsia) These headlines are brought to you by […]
CBD in marijuana may worsen glaucoma, raise eye pressure
A study has found that CBD — a major chemical component in marijuana — appears to increase pressure inside the eye of mice, suggesting the…
Chronicle AM: NY Gov Wants Legal Pot in 2019, UT Offenders' Drug Treatment Report, More…. (12/17/18)
The governors of New Hampshire and New York have very different views on marijuana legalization, New Jersey doubles the number of dispensaries, a new report…
Letters, Dec. 18: Lousy driving is the biggest driver of the ICBC ‘dumpster fire,’ reader says
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Survey Shows Teen Vaping Increasing While Other Substance Use is Decreasing
Only alcohol is still more popular than vaping. The post Survey Shows Teen Vaping Increasing While Other Substance Use is Decreasing appeared first on High…
Inmate Suing for Right to Smoke Cannabis as Part of His Religious Practice
James Rose says South Carolina prison guards shaved his head after he asked for marijuana in 2017. The post Inmate Suing for Right to Smoke…
Cannabis entrepreneurs in 'tough spot' after Ontario caps licences
URL: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/cannabis-entrepreneur-slams-provincial-cap-on-pot-stores-1.4947929 Title: Cannabis entrepreneurs in 'tough spot' after Ontario caps licences Publisher: CBC News Published Date: 12/17/2018
New York’s Governor Cuomo Will Prioritize Legalizing Marijuana
Governor Andrew Cuomo is making his intentions clear for the early 2019 legislative session. The post New York’s Governor Cuomo Will Prioritize Legalizing Marijuana appeared…
How marijuana may damage teenage brains in study using genetically vulnerable mice
In a study of adolescent mice with a version of a gene linked to serious human mental illnesses, researchers say they have uncovered a possible…
Those who resisted legal pot now ‘caught flat footed’ on supply, says Trudeau
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is blaming pockets of resistance to the legalization of marijuana for a cannabis supply shortage that has slowed the…
Monday, December 17, 2018 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Monday, December 17, 2018 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // ‘Orderly crowd’ witnesses start of retail pot sales in Salem (Salem News)// Trudeau says cannabis shortage likely to be resolved within a year (Global News)// US Senator plans to pitch measure to resolve cannabis’ legal financial issues (Marijuana Business Daily) […]
Ontario Will Limit Number of Dispensaries Allowed Within the Province
The policy could dramatically alter Ontario’s recreational marijuana market. The post Ontario Will Limit Number of Dispensaries Allowed Within the Province appeared first on High…
Higher percentage of California pot passing safety tests
LOS ANGELES — A higher percentage of California marijuana products are passing strict safety tests, but the sudden closing of a lab that state authorities…
Here Comes Hemp: Congress Votes to Unleash a Billion-Dollar Industry [FEATURE]
The Senate on Tuesday and the House on Wednesday gave final approval to the massive 2018 Farm Bill, including a provision that will end an…
Chronicle AM: NJ Pot Legalization Delayed, NM Court Rejects Albuquerque Car Seizures, More.. (12/14/18)
A national coalition of civil rights, labor, and civic groups calls for descheduling marijuana; New Jersey isn't quite there yet, France takes a step toward…
Iowa Considering Two More Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana Program
Following a major study, the state opts to make CBD oil available to families with autistic kids. The post Iowa Considering Two More Qualifying Conditions…
Letters From a Pot Prisoner: Mario Ramos is Proof that Cannabis isn’t ‘Legal’
Prohibition leads to mass incarceration, as our friend from I Bud You tells us. The post Letters From a Pot Prisoner: Mario Ramos is Proof…
Student Convicted After Being Tricked Into Trafficking Over $125k Worth of Weed
Zixian Long, 21, says she had no idea that the suitcase she agreed to carry for a stranger was filled with 10 kilograms of weed.…
Weed shops welcome: City council green-lights retail pot stores in Ottawa
URL: https://globalnews.ca/news/4756016/city-council-green-lights-retail-pot-stores-ottawa/ Title: Weed shops welcome: City council green-lights retail pot stores in Ottawa Publisher: Global News Published Date: 12/13/2018
Nebraska State Senators File Initiative to Legalize Medical Marijuana
The politically diverse coalition is tired of lawmakers’ foot-dragging, so they’re turning to voters for change. The post Nebraska State Senators File Initiative to Legalize…
Friday, December 14, 2018 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Friday, December 14, 2018 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Massachusetts marijuana regulators OK four new retail pot shops (Mass Live)// Fall River will reduce payments it seeks from cannabis businesses (Boston Globe)// Toronto and Ottawa vote to allow retail cannabis stores (CTV News) These headlines are brought to you […]
California City of Fresno Finally Legalizes Medical Marijuana
Fresno is finally welcoming the medical cannabis industry. The post California City of Fresno Finally Legalizes Medical Marijuana appeared first on High Times.
Cannabis-based drug in combination with other anti-spasticity
Oral spray containing two compounds derived from the cannabis plant reduced spasticity compared with placebo in patients already taking anti-spasticity drugs.
Errata: No, You Don't Just Get a Ticket for Driving High in Michigan; You Go to Jail
In a story published in the Chronicle AM on December 6, we inadvertently reported that under the state's new marijuana legalization law, getting caught driving…
Chronicle AM: Congress Passes Hemp Bill, CDC Report on Overdose Deaths, More… (12/13/18)
Hemp, hemp, hooray! Congress has passed a bill to legalize hemp, the CDC issues a new report on overdose deaths, St. Vincent and the Grenadines…
Medical Cannabis Convenience Store Opens in Maine
The Gas N’ Grass on Warren Avenue in Portland offers medical cannabis patients all the convenience of a convenience store. The post Medical Cannabis Convenience…
Holiday party circuit ground zero for shifting cannabis culture, say experts
URL: https://nationalpost.com/pmn/life-pmn/holiday-party-circuit-ground-zero-for-shifting-cannabis-culture-say-experts Title: Holiday party circuit ground zero for shifting cannabis culture, say experts Publisher: National Post Published Date: 12/12/2018
First driver charged via new saliva test for weed
URL: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/first-driver-charged-via-new-saliva-test-for-weed-502619221.html Title: First driver charged via new saliva test for weed Publisher: Winnipeg Free Press Published Date: 12/12/2018
Evicted Elderly Medical Marijuana Patient Dropped from Healthcare Program
John Flickner’s landlord reversed the decision to evict him, but his Medicare provider just dropped his coverage. The post Evicted Elderly Medical Marijuana Patient Dropped…
Thursday, December 13, 2018 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Thursday, December 13, 2018 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Vote on legal marijuana in N.J. unlikely by the end of the year, top Dems say (NJ.com) // Chicago Mayor Wants Legal Marijuana Revenue To Fund Pensions (Forbes) // Hemp Legalization Is Officially Headed to President Trump’s Desk For Signature […]
This Alcohol Industry Association Wants Cannabis Prohibition to End
And it has suggestions for how to regulate legal weed. The post This Alcohol Industry Association Wants Cannabis Prohibition to End appeared first on High…