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MN Legal Pot Bill One Step Closer, Feds to Start Limiting Telehealth Prescriptions, More… (3/1/23)
North Carolina's Senate gives initial approval to a medical marijuana bill, New Jersey lawmakers pass a bill giving pot businesses the ability to take state…
Federal Marijuana Hiring Standards Could Get More Lenient, KS MedMJ Hearings This Week, More… (2/28/23)
A Pennsylvania GOP state senator is pushing for gun rights for medical marijuana patients, an Italian court clarifies that hemp is not a narcotic, and…
Bill Seeks To Ease Medical Cannabis Restrictions for New Mexico Firefighters
Firefighters in New Mexico would be free to spark up under a bill introduced by lawmakers in the state. The post Bill Seeks To Ease…
Cannabis Lounge Planned for Atlantic City Hotel
Plans are underway to open a cannabis dispensary and consumption lounge in Atlantic City, only steps from the famed Boardwalk. The post Cannabis Lounge Planned…
Heated Debate Erupts on Reddit Over Weed Etiquette at Concerts
People view the responsibilities of smokers at concerts very differently according to a Reddit thread. The post Heated Debate Erupts on Reddit Over Weed Etiquette…
Italian Court Rules Hemp Flowers, Leaves are Not Narcotics
Ruling is a major victory for the Italian CBD industry. The post Italian Court Rules Hemp Flowers, Leaves are Not Narcotics appeared first on High…
Virginia Adult-Use Cannabis Plans Halted Due to Failed Bills
Adult-use cannabis sales in Virginia won’t begin before Jan. 1, 2024 as originally planned. The post Virginia Adult-Use Cannabis Plans Halted Due to Failed Bills…
University of Arizona Students Launch Expungement Clinic
Law students in Tucson, Arizona are helping people through an expungement process. The post University of Arizona Students Launch Expungement Clinic appeared first on High…
Growing Number of Canadian Weed Consumers Source Products Legally
A primary goal of legalizing cannabis is transitioning customers from the illegal to the legal market, and in Canada, it seems to be working. The…
Four Americans Convicted in U.K. Smuggling Case
Four Americans have been convicted of drug smuggling charges so far following the arrests of nine Americans at Heathrow Airport in January. The post Four…
SD Governor Signs Fentanyl Test Strip Bill, Vancouver Magic Mushroom Shops Thrive, More… (2/27/23)
Queensland will become the first Australian state to okay pill-testing, Vancouver magic mushrooms shops are not illegal but thriving anyway, and more.Harm ReductionKansas…
California Spotted Owls Threatened by Illegal Cannabis Grows
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services proposes protections for California owls to help them recover from the effects of climate change, as well as illegal cannabis…
Arizona Weed Sales Top $1 Billion in 2022
Regulated sales of marijuana topped $1 billion in 2022, the second year of legal recreational cannabis sales in Arizona. The post Arizona Weed Sales Top…
Alaska Scrubbing Hundreds of Pot Convictions from Court Database
The change will take effect May 1 in Alaska. The post Alaska Scrubbing Hundreds of Pot Convictions from Court Database appeared first on High Times.
California Bill Would Ban Tobacco Sales to All Born After 2006
Anyone younger than 16 today would be banned from buying tobacco in California forever. The post California Bill Would Ban Tobacco Sales to All Born…
Texas Police Ignore Local Decriminalization Ordinance in Spite of Voter Approval
Police in Denton, Texas are ignoring the city’s decriminalization measure and arresting people for low-level possession. The post Texas Police Ignore Local Decriminalization Ordinance in…
Washington Senate Passes Bill Banning Hiring Discrimination for Pot Use
The Washington state Senate has passed a bill that prevents employers from denying employment based on a positive drug test for weed. The post Washington…
Legalization Bill Advanced in New Hampshire House
The New Hampshire measure still has a long way to go for final approval. The post Legalization Bill Advanced in New Hampshire House appeared first…
Proposals To Crack Down on ‘Pop Up’ Weed Clinics Rejected by South Dakota Lawmakers
A supporter of the South Dakota measure says the clinics “blur the line” between recreational and medical pot. The post Proposals To Crack Down on…
Jerry Garcia’s Cannabis Brand Joins California Mass Extinction
“It’s even worse than it appears, but it’s alright.” The post Jerry Garcia’s Cannabis Brand Joins California Mass Extinction appeared first on High Times.
NH Marijuana Legalization Bill Wins House Vote; Bolivia, Colombia Seek UN Move on Coca, More… (2/23/23)
An Idaho medical marijuana initiative didn't get past the signature gathering stage, US correctional populations declined in 2021, and more.Marijuana PolicyNew Hampshire Marijuana…
California Announces New Grant Program To Bolster Cannabis Industry
$20 million in grants will be awarded later this year in California. The post California Announces New Grant Program To Bolster Cannabis Industry appeared first…
Oklahoma Legalization Campaign Releases New Video To Educate Voters
Oklahoma cannabis legalization efforts ramp up for the final stretch before the election. The post Oklahoma Legalization Campaign Releases New Video To Educate Voters appeared…
The Gang Goes to Thailand: Learning the Thai Way (Part 3)
We Pick Up With Our Adventurers As The Party Begins. The post The Gang Goes to Thailand: Learning the Thai Way (Part 3) appeared first…
Iowa Democrats Introduce Bill To Legalize Pot
A top Democratic lawmaker says the Iowa proposal has support across party lines. The post Iowa Democrats Introduce Bill To Legalize Pot appeared first on…
Michigan Regulator Suspends Cannabis Processor’s License
The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency has suspended the license of a marijuana processor accused of using illicit cannabis to manufacture its products. The post Michigan…
Meth-Related Deaths Skyrocketed in 20 Years, MS Bill Would Ban "Gas Station Heroin," More… (2/22/23)
The Minnesota marijuana legalization bill continues to advance, so does a North Carolina medical marijuana bill, and more.Marijuana PolicyMinnesota Marijuana Legalization Bill Wins…
New Jersey AG Releases Revised Drug Testing Policy for Law Enforcement
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin recently released updated drug testing policy rules for law enforcement, which was updated to help prevent police from…
Pet Medical Cannabis Bill Introduced in Rhode Island
House Bill 5504 would allow medical cannabis for pets to be certified by veterinarians. The post Pet Medical Cannabis Bill Introduced in Rhode Island appeared…
Irish Police Seize More Than 250 Pounds of Weed
Irish police on Monday seized more than 250 pounds of cannabis in an ongoing operation to combat organized crime in the Dublin area. The post…
Former Mexico Top Cop Found Guilty of Drug Trafficking, NM Safe Injection Site Bill Moves, More… (2/21/23)
The Republican-led Virginia House kills another drug reform bill, Iowa House Democrats roll out a marijuana legalization bill, and more.Marijuana PolicyIowa House Democrats…
Senate Panel Approves Cannabis Research Bill
The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee has advanced legislation directing the VA to conduct research into cannabis as a treatment for chronic pain and PTSD. The…
Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler
Joint-rolling hacks for the rolling-impaired, just in time for Mardi Gras. The post Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler appeared first on High Times.
Police are Getting People High as Part of ‘Stoned Driving’ Training
Yes, you read that right. Cops in Maryland will get you stoned and provide the snacks. The post Police are Getting People High as Part…
MD Maryland Regulation Bill Poised to Advance, FL MedMJ Homegrow Initiative, More… (2/20/23)
A package of civil asset forfeiture bills is filed in Georgia, a psilocybin research bill advances in Arizona, and more.Marijuana PolicyMaryland Marijuana Regulation…
The Anthropologist Who Became a Shaman Cult Leader
Florinda Donner and Carlos Castenada were both accused of fabricating their encounters with Indigenous healers. After the latter’s death, the former mysteriously disappeared. The post…
CO Safe Injection Site Bill Filed, Twitter Okays Marijuana Ads, More… (2/17/23)
Marijuana legalization bills advance in Hawaii and Minnesota, a Virginia psilocybin reform bill dies, and more.Marijuana PolicyTwitter Becomes First Social Media Platform to…
Oregon Runner Preaches Benefits of Pot and Performance
Cannabis and running go together, Oregon runner Stephen Snazuk says. The post Oregon Runner Preaches Benefits of Pot and Performance appeared first on High Times.
Vegas Weed Advocates Call for Easing of Distance Buffers for Cannabis Businesses
Cannabis advocates and business owners in Las Vegas are calling on city leaders to ease distance requirements between businesses and cut licensing fees in a…
Mexico Seizes 630,000 Fentanyl Pills in Record Bust
The raid took place on Tuesday. The post Mexico Seizes 630,000 Fentanyl Pills in Record Bust appeared first on High Times.