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California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Announces Enforcement for Illegal Cannabis Growing Season
California agencies are beginning to take on illegal cannabis cultivation in order to protect waterways and preserve animal habitats. The post California Dept. of Fish…
THC Edibles Now Legal in Minnesota
Foods and beverages containing small amounts of THC are now legal in Minnesota under legislation that went into effect on Friday. The post THC Edibles…
Pennsylvania Bill Gives Medical Cannabis Patients DUI Protection
A Pennsylvania bill approved last week by a legislative committee would protect registered medical cannabis patients from prosecution under the state’s zero-tolerance policy for THC.…
Adolescents more vulnerable to cannabis addiction but not other mental health risks, study finds
Adolescents are over three times more vulnerable to developing a cannabis addiction than adults, but may not be at increased risk of other mental health…
Another Push for the SAFE Banking Act, NJ Magic Mushroom Legalization Bill Filed, More… (7/1/22)
The Ohio Supreme Court rejects a police backpack search for marijuana, the Massachusetts Senate has approved an asset forfeiture reform bill, and more.Marijuana…
Brittney Griner Goes to Trial in Moscow Court Over Drug Charges
WNBA star Brittney Griner has been in Russian custody since February. The post Brittney Griner Goes to Trial in Moscow Court Over Drug Charges appeared…
North Carolina Gov. Signs Bill Marking Legal Hemp Permanent
North Carolina’s pilot hemp program is now here to stay. The post North Carolina Gov. Signs Bill Marking Legal Hemp Permanent appeared first on High…
Report Projects Puerto Rican Recreational Cannabis Market Worth Over $500 Million
Puerto Rico could generate hundreds of millions of dollars in sales and about $80 million in tax revenue annually. The post Report Projects Puerto Rican…
Just Announced – High Times Cannabis Cup Massachusetts: People’s Choice Edition 2022
Get hyped for the High Times Cannabis Cup Massachusetts: People’s Choice Edition 2022, which is set for this summer. The post Just Announced – High…
CA Safe Injection Site Bill Nears Final Passage, PA MedMJ DUI Bill Advances, More… (6/30/22)
North Carolina permanently legaizes hemp at the last minute, a Missoula, Montana, entheogen decriminalization resolution is withdrawn for lack of support, and more.Medical…
California Bill to Require Cannabis Warnings About Mental Disorder Risks Advances
The Cannabis Right to Know Act would require warning labels on cannabis products in California. The post California Bill to Require Cannabis Warnings About Mental…
House Panel Approves Amendment to Protect State Legal Cannabis Programs
A House legislative panel has approved an amendment to a budget bill that prohibits the federal government from interfering with adult-use cannabis programs legal under…
Nevada Regulators Give Final Approval for Cannabis Lounges
Although recreational pot is legal in Nevada, consumption is confined to individuals’ private residences. That’s about to change. The post Nevada Regulators Give Final Approval…
First Legal Weed Crop in New York Inches Toward Harvest
Adult-use sales in New York are expected to officially launch by year’s end. The post First Legal Weed Crop in New York Inches Toward Harvest…
Snapshot of U.K. Cannabis Market: 20% of Adults Have Used CBD
New information about customers emerges to create a fascinating insight into the evolving British cannabis market—one fifth of adults have used CBD. The post Snapshot…
No Drug Decriminalization Initiative in WA This Year, Colombia Truth Commission Calls for Legal, Regulated Drugs… (6/29/22)
A House committee has advanced an amendment to protect state-legal marijuana businesses, the DC city council votes to let adults "self-certify" for a medical marijuana…
New Washington, D.C. Policy Lets Adults ‘Self-Certify’ for Medical Cannabis
A Washington, D.C. ordinance eliminates the requirement that patients receive a doctor’s recommendation to apply for a medical cannabis card. The post New Washington, D.C.…
Texas Supreme Court Bans Smokable Hemp Production, Sales
Texas maintains a ban on smokable hemp, which could lead to millions of dollars lost in tax revenue when companies move out of state to…
Garcia Hand Picked Launches in Colorado
Garcia Hand Picked, the cannabis brand celebrating the spirit of Grateful Dead co-founder Jerry Garcia, launched its line of flower, pre-rolls, and other products to…
Fair Trials Calls for Global Justice for Victims of the War on Drugs
Criminal justice watchdog Fair Trials teams with Last Prisoner Project to launch justice campaign for victims of the Drug War—and calls on the industry to…
Emergency care and hospitalizations higher among cannabis users, study finds
A new study found visits to the emergency department and hospitalizations are 22 per cent higher among individuals who use cannabis compared with those who…
Supreme Court Rules for Crack Prisoners, CO Psychedelic Initiative Campaign Hands in Signatures, More… 6/28/22
A major Swiss bank gets convicted of cocaine money laundering, a House committee wants a GAO report on federal psilocybin policy, and more.PsychedelicsHouse…
Viridis Laboratories Continues to Fight for Safety of Michigan Cannabis Consumers
In the wake of Michigan cannabis product recalls in 2021, Viridis Founder speaks up about the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) lawsuit and how the…
California State Fair Announces Cannabis Awards Winners in First-Ever Competition
The inaugural California State Fair Cannabis Awards show represents California’s finest fire. The post California State Fair Announces Cannabis Awards Winners in First-Ever Competition appeared…
Brittney Griner’s Weed Trial in Russia Scheduled for Next Month
WNBA star and two-time Olympic champion Brittney Griner’s trial on cannabis possession charges will begin in Russia on Friday. The post Brittney Griner’s Weed Trial…
Supreme Court Takes On Abortion, Guns, Prayer in School—But Not Weed
An emboldened, conservative Supreme Court has churned out a torrent of seismic decisions in the last week. The post Supreme Court Takes On Abortion, Guns,…
Veterans Affairs Researchers Embrace Psychedelics for Military Vets
Four government researchers spoke with The New York Times about their respective studies involving MDMA and psilocybin as a treatment for military veterans. The post…
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of "Pill Mill" Docs, UN Human Rights Experts Call for End to Drug War, More… (6/27/22)
Drug charges account for nearly one-third of all federal criminal prosecutions, Pakistan moves toward licensing medical and industrial cannabis production, Spain moves toward medical marijuana…
Maryland Court: Cops Can Stop, Question Someone Who Smells of Pot
However, the court said that possession of less than 10 grams of the drug is still not a crime in Maryland. The post Maryland Court:…
Oregon County Proposes Ban on Psilocybin Therapy
The Linn County, Oregon county commission has approved a proposal to have voters decide on banning psilocybin treatment centers authorized by a 2020 statewide initiative.…
UN Report Dramatizes Uptick in Global Cannabis Use
In their latest report on the topic, the UN equates cocaine and heroin with cannabis use and creates boogeymen around every corner of the end…
New Vermont Guidance Looks to Eliminate Plastic Waste From State’s Cannabis Industry
Vermont is pushing for less plastic and more reusable materials. The post New Vermont Guidance Looks to Eliminate Plastic Waste From State’s Cannabis Industry appeared…
From the Archives: Hemp Tour ’90 (1990)
We’ve All Gone To Look For America The post From the Archives: Hemp Tour ’90 (1990) appeared first on High Times.
Marijuana Banking Protections Again Excluded from Spending Bill, House Approves Easing Bupe Access, More…. (6/24/22)
The Mississippi Supreme Court upholds a black man's life sentence for marijuana possession, a Senate committee clears the way for people who have used marijuana…
Senate Committee Passes Amendment to Loosen Restrictions for Applicants With Cannabis History
A recent amendment approved by a Senate Committee would prevent disqualification for intelligence agency applicants with a history of cannabis consumption, if passed. The post…
SAFE Banking Act Dropped From China Competition Bill
A bill to allow financial services to businesses in the legal cannabis industry was dropped from a China competition bill after passing in the House…
Medical Weed Cards No Longer Required in Virginia Starting July 1
Medical cards will no longer be needed in the state of Virginia, which is expected to help patients in the Commonwealth access cannabis more efficiently.…
Spain Approves Medical Cannabis Reform: Pharmacy Dispensation Planned for End of 2022
Spain becomes the next European government to formalize at least medical use of cannabis—even though the first step here is highly limited. The post Spain…
New Jersey Gives Licensing Priority to Convicted Offenders
New Jersey is allowing folks with prior cannabis convictions to receive priority when it comes to joining the industry. The post New Jersey Gives Licensing…
Leftist Former Guerrilla and Drug War Critic Gustavo Petro Wins Colombian Presidency [FEATURE]
In an election that has overturned a decades-long status quo in Colombian politics, former leftist guerrilla and Bogota mayor Gustavo Petro won the presidency on…