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In Historic Move, Biden Announces He Will Pardon Thousands of Federal Cannabis Offenses
Biden will pardon thousands of people with federal offenses for simple cannabis possession and look at the classification of cannabis under Schedule 1. The post…
Morocco Issues First Cannabis Production Permits
Morocco issued the first permits for legal cannabis production this week, but some farmers in the country’s traditional hashish production region wonder if they will…
California’s Newsom Signs Bill To Offer Alternative Plea For Those Facing Drug Charges
The bill is the first of its kind in the U.S. The post California’s Newsom Signs Bill To Offer Alternative Plea For Those Facing Drug…
Committee in Colombia Approved Adult-Use Legalization Proposal
A new bill proposal to legalize cannabis in Colombia was recently approved in a 31-2 vote. The post Committee in Colombia Approved Adult-Use Legalization Proposal…
GOP Group Warns Weed Legalization Leads to ‘Violent Crime’ and ‘Suicide’
Republican Study Committee’s agenda warns about the horrors of weed legalization. The post GOP Group Warns Weed Legalization Leads to ‘Violent Crime’ and ‘Suicide’ appeared…
Nevada Cannabis Industry Rings Up Nearly $1 Billion in Yearly Sales
Regulated cannabis sales in Nevada totaled $965 million during the 2022 fiscal year, down 4% over the $1 billion in taxable sales recorded the previous…
Majority in Maryland Backs Legalization Weeks Before Vote
Almost three in four Maryland voters support, survey finds. The post Majority in Maryland Backs Legalization Weeks Before Vote appeared first on High Times.
New Lawsuit Challenges Adult-Use Ordinance in Detroit
Although Detroit, Michigan’s cannabis ordinance opened up applications for adult-use licenses earlier in September, another lawsuit has been brought forward to challenge its fairness. The…
Could greater prescription of medical cannabis be a solution to the opioid crisis?
In new study, opioid use seen to reduce or stop altogether, following prescription of medical cannabis.
Driving high? Chemists make strides toward a marijuana breath analyzer
Chemists have developed a fuel cell sensor that they hope to develop into a handheld analyzer to detect THC on a person’s breath. When THC…
New Mexico Regulators Say 31 Cannabis Businesses are ‘Non-Compliant’
New Mexico began recreational sales in April. The post New Mexico Regulators Say 31 Cannabis Businesses are ‘Non-Compliant’ appeared first on High Times.
Will Missouri Vote To Legalize? Polls Paint a Messy Picture
A trio of recent surveys make the Missouri measure difficult to handicap. The post Will Missouri Vote To Legalize? Polls Paint a Messy Picture appeared…
Worker at Massachusetts Cannabis Producer Dies from Inhaling Cannabis Dust
OSHA has levied a fine of more than $35,000 against Florida-based Trulieve in relation to the death of an employee at the company’s cannabis cultivation…
DEA Scoops Up 36 Million Lethal Doses of Fentanyl Off the Streets
Enough fentanyl to kill 36 million people—nearly the size of the population of California—was taken off the streets in a recent federal drug sweep. The…
Recreational Pot Sales Kick Off in Vermont
Three stores opened in Vermont on Saturday. The post Recreational Pot Sales Kick Off in Vermont appeared first on High Times.
Japanese Health Officials Propose Revision of Law To Allow Import, Medical Cannabis
Japanese officials released the latest report in an ongoing review to consider a revision to its cannabis law. The post Japanese Health Officials Propose Revision…
Vermont dispensaries to begin selling recreational marijuana
Vermont dispensaries are set to begin selling marijuana for recreational use, though only three will be ready to do so on opening weekend. FLORA Cannabis…
Washington State Settles With Unicorn Brands Following Synthetic THC Probe
The settlement ends a year-long investigation in Washington. The post Washington State Settles With Unicorn Brands Following Synthetic THC Probe appeared first on High Times.
Canadian Government Tells Hockey Players in Russia, Belarus To Leave
The Canadian government cautions hockey players competing abroad in Russia and Belarus, citing lack of support should anyone be detained. Some believe there could be…
Kellyanne Conway Connects Weed With ‘Overdose Deaths’ in Pennsylvania Race Discussion
Conway was subsequently dragged on social media and in the news for her take on marijuana and overdoses. The post Kellyanne Conway Connects Weed With…
Rutgers Law School Adds Cannabis Law, Business Certificate for 2023
Rutgers Law School has announced a new program of study intended to teach students and business owners how to properly navigate New Jersey’s blossoming cannabis…
DC Voters Still Like Marijuana Legalization, Native Plans to Sue Feds Over Reservation Pot Raid, More… (9/28/22)
Pot prohibitionists are backing a marijuana research bill, the Philippines DEA says it is okay with medical marijuana, and more.Marijuana PolicyPot Prohibitionists Get…
Deadline Passes in New York for First Round of Dispensary Licenses
Now that the deadline has passed, hundreds of applicants are awaiting word from the state. The post Deadline Passes in New York for First Round…
Colombia President's Drug War Heterodoxy Draws Critics, Belgian Drug Trafficker Threats, More… (9/27/22)
Singapore arrests its citizens for doing drugs outside the country, Colombian President Petro's frank talk about the need for a new model drug policy is…
Is Big Tobacco Pivoting to Big Cannabis?
One of the biggest tobacco companies in the world is buying into the German weed startup Sanity Group GmbH. The post Is Big Tobacco Pivoting…
House of Kush to Go Global with Clever Leaves, Bringing Classic Strains to the Masses
House of Kush’s strain portfolio includes Bubba Kush Pre-98 and other classic OG strains. The post House of Kush to Go Global with Clever Leaves,…
Pennsylvania Cannabis Policy Summit Brings Together Cory Booker, John Fetterman, and More
The 5th Annual Cannabis Opportunities Conference Policy Summit was held in Pennsylvania on Friday. The post Pennsylvania Cannabis Policy Summit Brings Together Cory Booker, John…
The Greens Say Parliament Can Legalize Pot in Australia
The Greens—a minor party in Australia—are preparing a legalization push. The post The Greens Say Parliament Can Legalize Pot in Australia appeared first on High…
South Carolina Farmer Sues State Over Destroyed Hemp Crop
The lawsuit was filed against the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, Department of Agriculture, and attorney general’s office. The post South Carolina Farmer Sues State…
From the Archives: The Steps to Legalization (1989)
Petition your government for a redress of grievances. The post From the Archives: The Steps to Legalization (1989) appeared first on High Times.
Arkansas Pot Initiative Cleared for November, CO Psilocybin Initiative Trailing, More… (9/23/22)
Republicans seek political advantage by calling Mexican cartels "terrorist organizations," the FDA eases rules for groups distributing the opioid overdose reversal drug nalxone, and more.[image:1…
House Committee Approves Two Bills To Expunge, Seal Pot Records
Bills passed out of House committee on bipartisan vote. The post House Committee Approves Two Bills To Expunge, Seal Pot Records appeared first on High…
Canadian Government To Review Cannabis Legalization
The Canadian government is launching a review of cannabis legalization, four years after the groundbreaking Cannabis Act was passed into law. The post Canadian Government…
Arkansas Supreme Court Signs off on Legalization Ballot Measure
The Arkansas ruling means the votes on the proposal will count. The post Arkansas Supreme Court Signs off on Legalization Ballot Measure appeared first on…
The Public Stands Behind Oregon's Drug Decriminalization andAddiction Funding Initiative [FEATURE]
It has been nearly two years since Oregon voters approved Measure 110, a sweeping drug decriminalization and public health services funding initiative, and it still…
OK Legal Pot Initiative Won't Be on November Ballot, House Committee Advances Marijuana Bills, More… (9/22/22)
Jockeying over marijuana reform legislation in Congress continues, the Oklahoma Supreme Court says a marijuana legalization initiative won't be on the November ballot but can…
Court Rules Oklahoma Won’t Vote On Legalizing Pot in November
Oklahoma residents will have to wait up to two years to vote on a measure to legalize adult-use cannabis after the state Supreme Court denied…
Las Vegas City Council Approves Cannabis Consumption Lounges
Council voted 5-1 in favor of the proposal. The post Las Vegas City Council Approves Cannabis Consumption Lounges appeared first on High Times.
Pot sector wants packaging changes, financial relief from Cannabis Act review
Canada’s cannabis industry is hoping a newly launched review of the legislation that paved the way for the recreational use and sale of pot will…
National Coalition Formed to Protect Small-Scale Cannabis Growers
In a rare spot of good news for mom and pop marijuana growers, a national advocacy group has been formed to serve as a line…