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Chronicle AM: Yet Another Good News Pot Poll, Colombia's Santos Rips Drug War, More… (8/1/18)
Another national poll has a solid majority for marijuana legalization, Manhattan quits prosecuting most small-time pot cases, Colombia's outgoing president takes a parting shot at…
Study Shows Increased Cancer Survival Rates Among Mice Given CBD
When lab mice with pancreatic cancer were given CBD with their chemotherapy, researchers found they had a better chance of surviving the disease. The post…
Ontario’s cannabis retail system will be open for business when marijuana is legalized Oct. 17, province says
URL: https://www.thestar.com/news/cannabis/2018/07/30/ontarios-cannabis-retail-system-will-be-open-for-business-when-marijuana-is-legalized-oct-17-province-says.html Title: Ontario’s cannabis retail system will be open for business when marijuana is legalized Oct. 17, province says Publisher: Toronto Star Published Date:…
Legalization sparks hundreds of Saskatchewan cannabis jobs
URL: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/marijuana-legalization-sask-jobs-1.4769180 Title: Legalization sparks hundreds of Saskatchewan cannabis jobs Publisher: CBC News Published Date: 8/1/2018
San Francisco Bans Cannabis Dispensaries in Chinatown
After hearing arguments in favor of the ban by other supervisors and Chinatown residents, the board voted 8-3 to change the city code. The post…
Research Suggests That THC May Be Effective in Treating Epilepsy in Children
According to some studies, CBD isn’t the only cannabinoid that can help sick children. The post Research Suggests That THC May Be Effective in Treating…
Letters to The Province, Aug. 2, 2018: Hate the traffic? Move out of the city
Re: Bad driving to blame, too. Letters, July 27. In response to Anne Scott’s comments last Friday. There are some bad drivers, but I would…
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Wednesday, August 1, 2018 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Molson Coors to Form Cannabis Beverage JV with Canadian Producer Hydropothecary (New Cannabis Ventures) // Charges dropped against 6 defendants in $1M cannabis raid in Detroit (WXYZ ABC 7) // Detroit just put a limit on the number of pot […]
New York City Officially Ends Prosecution of Marijuana Possession and Use
Cannabis users in New York City can breathe a bit easier now. The post New York City Officially Ends Prosecution of Marijuana Possession and Use…
Watch: Jeff Sessions Acknowledges States Have the Right to Set Their Own Marijuana Policies
Even as he defended federal marijuana prohibition, US Attorney General Jeff Sessions last Thursday conceded that states have the right to pass their own marijuana…
Canadian Company Starting Cannabis Education Courses for Employers
To better prepare the workforce, a Canadian company will start teaching cannabis education courses for employers. The post Canadian Company Starting Cannabis Education Courses for…
Le cannabis sera la seule drogue décriminalisée
URL: https://www.lesoleil.com/actualite/politique/le-cannabis-sera-la-seule-drogue-decriminalisee-43eee192f125a73d8bff74451666386d Title: Le cannabis sera la seule drogue décriminalisée Publisher: Le Soleil Published Date: 7/30/2018
Saskatchewan condo boards moving to ban marijuana as legislation looms
URL: https://globalnews.ca/news/4361431/saskatchewan-condo-boards-marijuana/ Title: Saskatchewan condo boards moving to ban marijuana as legislation looms Publisher: Global News Published Date: 7/30/2018
Detroit Officials Vote to Limit Number of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Allowed in City
The ordinance is to combat unlicensed dispensaries that have been operating. The post Detroit Officials Vote to Limit Number of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Allowed in…
After Cannabis, Canadian Government Won’t Decriminalize Any Other Drugs
In terms of legalization and decriminalization, the Canadian government is drawing the line at marijuana. The post After Cannabis, Canadian Government Won’t Decriminalize Any Other…
Tuesday, July 31, 2018 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Tuesday, July 31, 2018 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Georgia’s High Court Removes Marijuana Possession Penalties (Marijuana Moment) // Federal government set to approve first device for testing drivers’ saliva for cannabis (National Post) // Massachusetts marijuana regulator Shaleen Title on the industry’s slow rollout and what comes next […]
Chronicle AM: Feds Cracking Down on Fentanyl OD Deaths, OK Revises MedMJ Rules, More… (7/30/18)
A bill to protect marijuana-using federal workers in states where it is legal is filed, federal prosecutors are going hard after dealers linked to fatal…
Georgia Quietly Becomes the Latest Country to Legalize Cannabis Use
Georgia’s Constitutional Court has ruled that cannabis consumption is not a threat to public health and safety. The post Georgia Quietly Becomes the Latest Country…
Canadian Government Approves Device for Roadside Saliva Drug Tests
Canada’s Attorney General approved the device after an independent panel of experts and pilot program found it to be reliable. The post Canadian Government Approves…
UC Irvine Granted $9 Million to Study Long-Term Impact of Cannabis Use
The University has planned a long-term study of the impact that cannabis has on the adolescent brain. The post UC Irvine Granted $9 Million to…
Federal government approves first device for testing drivers’ saliva for cannabis
Roadside saliva-testing devices were authorized by Bill C-46, a massive overhaul of Canada’s impaired driving laws that passed in June
Oklahoma and Pennsylvania Could Soon Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis
In OK, marijuana advocacy group Green the Vote got enough signatures to put legalization on the ballot, while in PA, State Rep. Wheatley announced a…
Bill Introduced to Protect Employment of Legal Marijuana Consumers
Thanks to a newly introduced bill, advances in protections for legal marijuana users may happen in the near future. The post Bill Introduced to Protect…
Monday, July 30, 2018 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Monday, July 30, 2018 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Oklahoma regulators move to drop controversial medical cannabis rules (Marijuana Business Daily) // Ontario to Revamp Cannabis Regs, Allow Private Retailers (Leafly) // Christian Bax quits as state’s top medical marijuana regulator (Florida Politics) Today’s headlines are brought to you […]
Ontario to allow private retailers to sell cannabis, report says
URL: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/cannabis-ontario-private-retailers-ford-1.4763921 Title: Ontario to allow private retailers to sell cannabis, report says Publisher: CBC News Published Date: 7/27/2018
Nova Scotia defends controversial plan to sell cannabis in liquor stores
URL: https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/nova-scotia-defends-controversial-plan-to-sell-cannabis-in-liquor-stores-1.4029281 Title: Nova Scotia defends controversial plan to sell cannabis in liquor stores Publisher: CTV News Published Date: 7/26/2018
Lake Louise, Jasper, Banff have Alberta's highest cannabis violation rates
URL: https://edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/lake-louise-jasper-banff-have-albertas-highest-cannabis-violation-rates Title: Lake Louise, Jasper, Banff have Alberta's highest cannabis violation rates Publisher: Edmonton Journal Published Date: 7/27/2018
Chronicle AM: Sessions Concedes State Can Make Own Pot Laws, Mexico Opium, More… (7/27/18)
The US attorney general admits states can make their own pot laws, a new report finds racial disparities in marijuana enforcement in the New York…
Washington, DC Sees 300+ K2 Overdoses in Two Weeks
The CDC and D.C. officials are searching for answers to the latest outbreak of K2 overdoses to hit the nation’s Capitol. The post Washington, DC…
Traffic stop for semi nets massive pot seizure in Manitoba
RCMP officers conducting a routine roadside stop in Manitoba last week seized a massive shipment of illegal cannabis products, the Mounties said Friday.
NYPD Watch Group Says 93 Percent of Weed Arrests in 2018 Were People of Color
The police watchdog group Police Reform Organizing Project is calling on progressive leaders to push for immediate decriminalization. The post NYPD Watch Group Says 93…
Oklahoma to Vote on Relaxing Rigid Medical Marijuana Regulations
Oklahoma’s fight for accessible medical marijuana is far from over. The post Oklahoma to Vote on Relaxing Rigid Medical Marijuana Regulations appeared first on High…
California Seeks to Enforce Separation of Cannabis and Alcohol
Under these clarified regulations, one may not enjoy a joint and a beer in the same public place. The post California Seeks to Enforce Separation…
Friday, July 27, 2018 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Friday, July 27, 2018 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Cannabis-based medicines get green light as UK eases rules (Guardian) // AG Jeff Sessions’ marijuana comments leave top Massachusetts cannabis commissioner ‘surprised and pleased’ (Mass Live) // Pot regulators asks cities and towns to restrain demands (CT Post (AP)) Today’s […]
Dennis McKenna Talks About the Comeback of Psychedelics on ‘High Times Green Room’
OG ethnobotanist Dennis McKenna dropped by ‘High Times Green Room’ for a chat about his passion: psychedelics. The post Dennis McKenna Talks About the Comeback…
Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Patients Will Soon Have Access to Flower
There are, of course, some caveats. The post Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Patients Will Soon Have Access to Flower appeared first on High Times.
There’s a Surprising Obstacle to Ending Marijuana Prohibition in New Jersey
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) campaigned on, among other things, a promise to legalize marijuana in his first 100 days in office. That didn't…
New Jersey Suspends All Pot Prosecutions—At Least Until Fall
State Attorney General Gurbir Grewal has shaken up New Jersey's marijuana politics with an announcement Tuesday that he has ordered county and municipal prosecutors to…
New Zealand Sees Spike in Synthetic Marijuana-Caused Deaths
Synthetic cannabis seems to be a public health problem everywhere. The post New Zealand Sees Spike in Synthetic Marijuana-Caused Deaths appeared first on High Times.
Jeff Sessions Says Federal Government May Override States’ Marijuana Laws
The Attorney General remains steadfast in his dedication to cracking down on cannabis. The post Jeff Sessions Says Federal Government May Override States’ Marijuana Laws…