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Study of Pot Shop Robberies Points to Need for SAFE Banking Act Now [FEATURE]
As the lame duck congressional session ticks down toward its final days, not only have prospects for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's marijuana legalization bill…
Cannabis Legalization Bill Approved By Colombian Senate
The Senate of Colombia has voted to approve a cannabis legalization bill. The post Cannabis Legalization Bill Approved By Colombian Senate appeared first on High…
SAFE Banking Act Left Out of Defense Spending Bill
Legislation that would grant legal cannabis businesses access to banking services was left out of the latest version of a defense spending bill released this…
Authorities Seize More Than 2 Tons of Cannabis in Morocco
Morocco issued permits for legal weed production this fall. The post Authorities Seize More Than 2 Tons of Cannabis in Morocco appeared first on High…
Fed Judge Gives DOJ Only One-Month Extension in Safe Injection Site Case, More… (12/8/22)
Moves are afoot to rein in Oregon's underground marijuana production, an Iowa law is blocking health authorities from including fentanyl test strips in harm reduction…
Brittney Griner Released from Russian Prison in Exchange for Arms Dealer
Brittney Griner was swapped for Viktor Bout, aka the ‘Merchant of Death.’ The post Brittney Griner Released from Russian Prison in Exchange for Arms Dealer…
Connecticut Governor To Expunge Thousands of Cannabis Convictions
Connecticut legalized recreational pot last year. The post Connecticut Governor To Expunge Thousands of Cannabis Convictions appeared first on High Times.
Fentanyl Overdose Reversal Drug Stronger Than Narcan Released
Zimhi is being released to first responders to combat powerful fentanyl overdoses. The post Fentanyl Overdose Reversal Drug Stronger Than Narcan Released appeared first on…
Saskatchewan Bill Would OK Cannabis Licenses for First Nations
The provincial government of Saskatchewan announced on Tuesday that it has introduced legislation designed to give the province’s First Nations regulatory authority over cannabis operations…
Normalization of Cannabis Shows Shift in Holiday Sales Patterns
A recent New Frontier Data report shows that cannabis normalization is on the rise, and high sales days aren’t limited to holidays like Green Wednesday…
Marijuana Banking Language Again Bumped from Approprations Bill, DC MedMJ Reforms, More… (12/7/22)
Marijuana is legal in Missouri as of tomorrow, Indiana voters are ready for marijuana legalization, and more.Marijuana PolicySAFE Banking Act Language Excluded from Defense…
Minnesota Files Lawsuit Against Several Companies for Illicit Edible Sales
State alleges the businesses were selling edibles with far more THC than what’s permitted under Minnesota law. The post Minnesota Files Lawsuit Against Several Companies…
Legalization Amendment To Be Added to Missouri Constitution
The voter-passed amendment will be enshrined on Thursday. The post Legalization Amendment To Be Added to Missouri Constitution appeared first on High Times.
Dispensaries’ Cashless ATM Transactions Get The Ax
Cashless ATMs, a popular method for handling cannabis transactions, are being shut down by payment processing companies. The post Dispensaries’ Cashless ATM Transactions Get The…
New Mexico Company Supports Medical Pot Patients With Workers’ Compensation Access
One company’s recent move into New Mexico will help medical cannabis patients receive proper coverage from their health insurance. The post New Mexico Company Supports…
Colombia Senate Approves Weed Legalization, DOJ Seeks Delay in Philly Safe Injection Site Case, More… (12/6/22)
An Ohio marijuana legalization bill gets a hearing, a Filipino father wins a small measure of justice for his young son killed in Rodrigo Duterte's…
Biden Signs Marijuana Research Bill into Law [FEATURE]
The White House announced last Friday that President Biden (D) had signed into law the bipartisan Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act (HR 8454).…
Biden Signs Bill To Expand Medical Cannabis Research
The measure removes certain federal barriers. The post Biden Signs Bill To Expand Medical Cannabis Research appeared first on High Times.
U.S. Youth Ditch Alcohol for Cannabis in Record Numbers, Study Says
Alcohol is falling out of favor among U.S. youth as cannabis gains popularity. The post U.S. Youth Ditch Alcohol for Cannabis in Record Numbers, Study…
Cannabis Industry Gives Back This Holiday Season
From donating funds to giving out pre-rolls, cannabis businesses always find a way to offer support to their local communities during the holidays. The post…
Portland Shop Openly Selling Psychedelic Mushrooms
A Portland shop is selling psychedelic mushrooms despite a lack of regulations authorizing retail sales of psilocybin. The post Portland Shop Openly Selling Psychedelic Mushrooms…
NJ Pot Lounges One Step Closer, DEA Sets Psychedelic Drug Production Quotas, More… (12/5/22)
Kansas's Democratic governor wants medical marijuana this coming year, the DEA announces new, higher research quotas for various psychedelics and marijuana, and more.Marijuana…
Senator Files Bill To Prep for Federal Cannabis Legalization
Sen. John Hickenlooper of Colorado introduced a bill that would lay the groundwork for regulations to govern the eventual legalization of cannabis at the federal…
Study Finds Weed Cases Are Clogging Pennsylvania Courts
A new study has found that marijuana-related criminal cases are clogging local courts in Pennsylvania and putting an unnecessary burden on scarce law enforcement resources.…
Nevada Medical Pot Patients Can Sue Former Employer If Fired, Court Rules
A landmark court decision empowers Nevada medical cannabis patients. The post Nevada Medical Pot Patients Can Sue Former Employer If Fired, Court Rules appeared first…
NV On-Site Pot Smoking Lounges, Mexican President Wants to Know Where "La Barbie" Is, More… (12/2/22)
Sen, John Hickenlooper (D-CO) has filed a bill to prepare for federal marijuana legalization, the Nevada Supreme Court rules in favor of a medical marijuana…
Ohio Bill Would Allow Record Sealing, Expungement for Paraphernalia Convictions
Senate Bill 288 aims to target criminal justice reform, and if passed it would also allow record sealing and expungement programs for those convicted of…
Police in Sweden Seize Millions in Drugs Outside Capital
Millions of dollars’ worth of drugs were seized outside of Stockholm in Tyreso, Sweden. The post Police in Sweden Seize Millions in Drugs Outside Capital…
Canada Establishes Expert Panel To Review Cannabis Act
The Canadian government has established a panel of five experts to review the country’s Cannabis Act. The post Canada Establishes Expert Panel To Review Cannabis…
Recreational Pot Sales Begin in Rhode Island
Regulated sales of adult-use cannabis began in Rhode Island on Thursday, only six months after state lawmakers legalized recreational marijuana. The post Recreational Pot Sales…
RI Recreational Marijuana Sales Begin, Berkeley Could Decriminallize LSD, More… (12/1/22)
A global coalition is calling on UN drug bureaucracies to condemn the sudden resumption of drug executions in Saudi Arabia, a new Gallup poll has…
Virginia Officials Consider Measures To Reduce Stoned Driving
The Virginia Crime Commission is set to vote on recommendations this month. The post Virginia Officials Consider Measures To Reduce Stoned Driving appeared first on…
Minnesota Adds New Qualifying Conditions to Medical Cannabis Program
Minnesota state officials announced on Wednesday that the health department will add IBS and OCD to the list of qualifying medical conditions for participation in…
E. coli, Salmonella, or Lead Found in 40% of Illegal New York Weed
The New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association found way too many contaminants such as E. coli, salmonella, and lead in illegal weed. The post E.…
900 Mississippians Approved for Medical Cannabis as Program Takes Shape
The state’s governor signed off on the law for a medical marijuana program earlier this year. The post 900 Mississippians Approved for Medical Cannabis as…
Nevada Officials Award Final 20 Licenses for Cannabis Lounges
One more reason to visit Las Vegas, Nevada. The post Nevada Officials Award Final 20 Licenses for Cannabis Lounges appeared first on High Times.
Another Poll Shows Supermajority for Marijuana, OH Fentanyl Test Strip Bill Moving, More… (11/30/22)
A push is on to get marijuana on the ballot in Ohoi next year, the UNODC warns Bolivia about synthetic drugs such as fentanyl, and…
Pregnant women's cannabis usage in legalized U.S. states raises calls for screening
Pregnant women living in U.S. states where cannabis is legal must be screened for the drug, for the health of both mother and baby, claim…
Legalization of recreational cannabis linked with increased alcohol drinking, study finds
States that legalized recreational cannabis saw a slight population-level uptick in alcohol consumption that was largely driven by young adults and men, according to new…
Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Expected To Begin in Connecticut in 2023
Although cannabis sales were originally expected to hit in Connecticut at the end of 2022, new progress on license applications now points to 2023. The…