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Oakland Entheogenic Church Sues Over Raid, Thai Minister Discourages Pot Tourism, More… (8/19/22)
Wisconsin's Republican legislative majority is out of step with the people when it comes to freeing the weed, an Idaho medical marijuana initiative campaign takes…
New Rules Published by Transportation Department Warn Medical Examiners of CBD
New draft rules specify instructions for medical examiners who perform physicals for commercial drivers, explaining the risk to the driver’s jobs if they consume CBD.…
Strike at Distribution Centers Could Lead to Shortages at British Columbia Pot Shops
A strike at British Columbia’s only wholesaler and distributor of regulated cannabis strikes could force retailers in the province to shut down temporarily. The post…
Thailand To Pot-Smoking Tourists: You’re Not Welcome Here!
The southeast Asian country is still grappling with the ripple effects of its new cannabis law. The post Thailand To Pot-Smoking Tourists: You’re Not Welcome…
North Dakota Marijuana Legalization Initiative Qualifies for the November Ballot [FEATURE]
And then there were five: With an announcement Monday by the secretary of state that a New Approach North Dakota marijuana legalization had qualified for…
NYPD Busts Unlicensed Pot Trucks; Meth Use, Arrests, OD Deaths All Up in Recent Years, More… (8/18/22)
Nevada's Supreme Court rules against employees who smoke marijuana, Ireland is about to see its first pilot drug checking program, and more.Marijuana PolicyNevada…
New York City Police Crack Down on Weed Trucks in Times Square
NYPD officers cleared out weed trucks in the Times Square area on Tuesday. The post New York City Police Crack Down on Weed Trucks in…
Psychedelic Church Files Lawsuit Over Police Raid
A California church that distributes cannabis and psilocybin to its members for sacramental purposes has filed a lawsuit against police and the City of Oakland,…
Mars Wrigley Wins Lawsuit Against Cannabis Companies Selling Skittles Trademark
Mars Wrigley candy company recently won a trademark lawsuit in regards to the illegal use of the Skittles brand name. The post Mars Wrigley Wins…
South Dakota Reservation Bans Alcohol, Allows Cannabis
Residents of a South Dakota reservation that voted to legalize cannabis and keep alcohol blacklisted are happy with the decision a few years in. The…
New Gallup Pot Poll, Bolivia Coca Conflict Continues, More… (8/17/22)
South Korean prosecutors sign on for more, better drug war' a group of French senators makes an urgent call for marijuana legalization, and more.[image:1 align:left…
B.C. cannabis stores grapple with delivery stoppage as workers go on strike
Retail liquor and cannabis stores are not part of the strike launched over wages, but the cannabis division of the Burnaby customer care centre is…
People With First-Hand Experience More Likely to Perceive Pot Positively
The latest Gallup polling data indicates that 70% of Americans who have tried cannabis thinks its effects on users are positive. The post People With…
Nevada Funds Investigation on Implementing Automatic Record Sealing for Cannabis Convictions
Code for America is helping the state of Nevada achieve automatic record sealing for cannabis-related crimes. The post Nevada Funds Investigation on Implementing Automatic Record…
Texas Poll Shows Majority Support Legalizing Recreational Weed
A new poll shows that 55% of Texans support legalizing pot for recreational use, while 72% said they support legalizing medical cannabis. The post Texas…
Arizona Cannabis: Recreational Sales Sky-High While Medical Sales Plummet
A tale of two marijuana industries in Arizona. The post Arizona Cannabis: Recreational Sales Sky-High While Medical Sales Plummet appeared first on High Times.
New York Regulators Issue First 15 Licenses for Cannabis Processors
New York State regulators awarded 15 licenses for cannabis processors on Monday, making new progress on the creation of the state’s regulated recreational pot industry.…
ND Legal Pot Initiative Qualifies for Ballot, Appalachian Senators Call for More Drug War, More.. (8/16/22)
A South Dakota marijuana legalization initatiive draws organized opposition, Mexico's week of cartel violence raises questions, and more.Marijuana PolicyNorth Dakota Becomes Fifth State…
DoorDash Driver Delivers Side of Weed, Gets Canned
DoorDash does not tolerate the actions of the Dasher and promptly responded to the situation. The post DoorDash Driver Delivers Side of Weed, Gets Canned…
Tiny Homes in Europe Created With Corrugated Hemp Sheets
Affordable housing is difficult to find these days, but an Irish organization and an English hemp farm are using hemp and other sustainable materials to…
Brittney Griner Appeals Conviction in Russian Drug Case
The WNBA star Brittney Griner was found guilty earlier this month. The post Brittney Griner Appeals Conviction in Russian Drug Case appeared first on High…
North Dakota Will Vote on Recreational Weed Legalization in November
A proposal to legalize recreational cannabis for adults will appear on the November ballot in North Dakota, state officials announced on Monday. The post North…
New Jersey Cannabis: Almost $80 Million Sold in First 10 Weeks
Legal pot sales in New Jersey kicked off in April. The post New Jersey Cannabis: Almost $80 Million Sold in First 10 Weeks appeared first…
CA Psychedelic Decriminalization Bill Dies, Mexico Cartels Wreak Havoc, More… (8/15/22)
Another Texas poll has solid majority support for marijuana legalization, cartel violence flares in Mexico, and more.Marijuana PolicyAnother Texas Poll Has Majority Support…
New Analysis of SAFE Banking Act Asks for 10 Amendments to Improve Equity
Former cannabis regulators release an extensive analysis describing the problems with the SAFE Banking Act, and how to improve it. The post New Analysis of…
Seattle Mayor Introduces Bills to Enhance Equity in Cannabis Industry
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell introduced three pieces of legislation to bolster social equity in cannabis. The post Seattle Mayor Introduces Bills to Enhance Equity in…
California Legislature Strips Psychedelics Decriminalization from Senate Bill
A California bill that would have decriminalized psychedelic drugs including psilocybin and LSD was gutted by a legislative committee, leaving only legislation to study the…
Regulators Approve Medical Cannabis Rules in Alabama
The law, which passed last year, is getting closer to launch in Alabama. The post Regulators Approve Medical Cannabis Rules in Alabama appeared first on…
New VR Tech Emulates Psychedelic Experience
A recent study in Nature Scientific Reports found that the VR experience, Isness-D, showed the same effect as a medium dose of LSD or psilocybin…
N.W.T. RCMP deploy controversial roadside cannabis screening devices
RCMP in the Northwest Territories have begun using roadside cannabis-screening technology that has faced criticism from defence lawyers elsewhere in Canada.
CA Psychedelic Legalization Advances, AR MJ Legalization Back on Ballot, More… (8/12/22)
Maryland officials finalize the ballot language for a marijuana legalization referendum, a Florida marijuana legalization bill dies without a hearing, and more.[image:1 align:left]Marijuana PolicyArkansas Supreme…
Chris Webber Launches New Strains With ‘Players Only’
Players Only will also recruit Quavo, Raekwon, Royce da 5’9″, Matt Barnes, and Jason Williams on various collaborations. The post Chris Webber Launches New Strains…
Draft Rules Published for U.S. Virgin Islands Medical Cannabis Program
Eight years after voters approved medical cannabis, the U.S. Virgin Islands is getting closer to launching its medical weed program. The post Draft Rules Published…
Massachusetts Governor Signs Cannabis Social Equity Bill
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker approved legislation to overhaul the state’s marijuana regulations, including social equity provisions to encourage diverse representation in the legal cannabis industry.…
Recreational Pot Question Back on Arkansas Ballot—But Will Votes Count?
The state Supreme Court ordered the amendment back on the ballot, but uncertainty remains. The post Recreational Pot Question Back on Arkansas Ballot—But Will Votes…
New York To Start Accepting Dispensary Applications This Month
The application period opens on August 25 in New York. The post New York To Start Accepting Dispensary Applications This Month appeared first on High…
Missouri Marijuana Legalization Initiative Makes the Ballot, But Not Everybody Is Happy [FEATURE]
Missourians will be voting on whether to free the weed in November. On Tuesday, Secretary of State John Ashcroft certified that an initiative in the…
CO Pot Sales Declining for Months, Biden Orders More Colombia Drug War, More… (8/11/22)
An Ohio harm reduction group is suing a state board over how $400 million in opioid settlement money is spent, an Uruguayan meth bust signals…
Colorado Cannabis Industry Experiences First-Ever Decline
For the first time since 2014 when the state legalized recreational pot, Colorado cannabis sales are trending down. The post Colorado Cannabis Industry Experiences First-Ever…
San Francisco City Leaders To Consider Psychedelics Decriminalization Measure
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors will consider a proposal to decriminalize natural psychedelic drugs including psilocybin mushrooms and ayahuasca. The post San Francisco City…