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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…
Ryan Reynolds Producing ‘Stoned Alone’ Comedy Based on ‘Home Alone’ Movies
Will this be the stoner comedy to rival ‘Pineapple Express’? The post Ryan Reynolds Producing ‘Stoned Alone’ Comedy Based on ‘Home Alone’ Movies appeared first…
Medical Cannabis Products Will Soon Be Legal in United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is making steady progress when it comes to medical cannabis. The post Medical Cannabis Products Will Soon Be Legal in United Kingdom…
Nova Scotia defends controversial plan to sell cannabis in liquor stores
Nova Scotia is defending its unique cannabis retail scheme that will sell weed in existing liquor stores amid criticisms the arrangement poses a public health…
Thursday, July 26, 2018 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Thursday, July 26, 2018 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Senators Push Sessions To Stop Blocking Marijuana Cultivation Applications (Marijuana Moment) // Los Angeles Will Vote on a Cannabis Bank (Leafly) // Wet marijuana’ illegal in Michigan, appeals court rules (Michigan Live) Today’s headlines are brought to you by our […]
Attorney general denounces ‘turban man’ slur; hosts off air
TRENTON, N.J. — Two New Jersey radio hosts were kicked off the air after calling the nation’s first Sikh attorney general “turban man.” Gurbir Grewal…
Why Does the New York State Department of Health Want to Legalize Weed?
Acknowledging that his previous opposition to marijuana legalization was being undercut by popular opinion and the spread of legalization in nearby states such as Maine,…
Chronicle AM: NJ AG Suspends Pot Prosecutions, Denver Magic Mushroom Init Stalled, More… (7/25/18)
In a surprise move, New Jersey's attorney general suspends pot prosecutions, an Oklahoma marijuana trade group releases proposed draft medical marijuana regulations, a Denver initiative…
Synthetic THC Found to be Helpful in Treatment of Dementia
Researchers conducted the first clinical trial of the popular synthetic THC drug nabilone on people with Alzheimer’s. The post Synthetic THC Found to be Helpful…
Cannabis récréatif: Postes Canada obtient le contrat de livraison à domicile
URL: https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2018/07/25/cannabis-recreatif-postes-canada-obtient-le-contrat-de-livraison-a-domicile Title: Cannabis récréatif: Postes Canada obtient le contrat de livraison à domicile Publisher: Le Journal de Montréal Published Date: 7/25/2018
Poll: Americans View Marijuana As Less Harmful Than Tobacco
According to a recent Gallup poll, most Americans believe that cannabis is safer to consume than tobacco. The post Poll: Americans View Marijuana As Less…
Wednesday, July 25, 2018 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Wednesday, July 25, 2018 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // N.J. won’t prosecute many weed cases until September. It’s a big step toward legalization. (NJ.com) // N.J. health commissioner: We need more medical marijuana dispensaries to meet demand | Opinion (NJ.com) // N.M. Medical Cannabis Program Surging Toward $100 Million […]
Cannabis legalization forces 14 RCMP sniffer dogs into early retirement
As cannabis legalization approaches, the RCMP will need to train 14 traffic and interdiction dogs to develop an updated drug palette that excludes cannabis.