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Texas Republican Party Policies Include Opposition to Cannabis Legalization
A recent gathering of the Texas State Republican Party issued a number of platform stances on multiple topics, including cannabis. The post Texas Republican Party…
British Chief Constable Supports Cannabis Decriminalization
The head of the Thames Valley Police—one of the largest forces in the U.K.—has come out in favor of cannabis decriminalization with a suggestion that…
Mississippi Supreme Court Upholds Life Sentence for Weed Possession
The Mississippi Supreme Court has upheld a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole for a man convicted of possessing less than…
Rabbi Ben Gorelick Plans to Use Religious Freedom Against an 8-Year Minimum Psychedelic Charge
“I have faith in the law. I have faith in our lawyers. I have faith in our ability to practice these things,” the rabbi said.…
Cannabis Drinks Expo to Hit Chicago and San Francisco
Midwest meets the Pacific Coast with the Cannabis Drinks Expo dates lined up. The post Cannabis Drinks Expo to Hit Chicago and San Francisco appeared…
U.S. English Teacher Sentenced to 14 Years in Russia for Pot ‘Smuggling’
Another foreign traveler in possession of cannabis, U.S. Embassy diplomat Marc Fogel, has been sentenced to prison time in Russia. The post U.S. English Teacher…
American Medical Association Adopts Cannabis Expungement Resolution
The nation’s largest physicians professional association has called for the automatic expungement of arrest and conviction records for pot-related offenses no longer illegal under state…
Study Shows Cannabis Use Could Lead to Increased Kindness and Empathy
Hearkening back to the more positive stoner stereotypes of years past, referencing the “chill vibes” and gentle nature of many cannabis users, a new study…
Court Ruling on Ballot Measures Simplifies Legalizing Weed in Nebraska
A federal judge has struck down a Nebraska law requiring ballot measures to receive signatures from 5% of voters in at least 38 counties, making…
Jamaica Rises with the Help of Kaya Herb House’s Bali Vaswani
Kaya Herb House is the first medical cannabis dispensary in the Caribbean. The post Jamaica Rises with the Help of Kaya Herb House’s Bali Vaswani…
Snake Venom and Cannabis: Kenya’s Economic Salvation?
A Kenyan presidential candidate proposes cannabis reform (and snake venom farming) to boost the domestic economy. The post Snake Venom and Cannabis: Kenya’s Economic Salvation?…
White House Director Discusses Cannabis, Drug Injection Sites
A representative of President Joe Biden’s administration recently talked about the opioid crisis and how current drug policies don’t work. The post White House Director…
Athens, Georgia on Cusp of Major Decriminalization Ordinance
The ordinance would represent a victory for Students for Sensible Drug Policy. The post Athens, Georgia on Cusp of Major Decriminalization Ordinance appeared first on…
Montana Regulator Restricts Tribal Cannabis Grow Licenses
A restriction on cannabis licenses set aside for Native American communities in Montana has made tribes reluctant to apply for entry into the state’s regulated…
Study Shows Medical Cannabis Enrollment Has Quadrupled
A new study looking at medical pot legalization reveals that in states with only medical cannabis, enrollment is way up. The post Study Shows Medical…
Superior Court in Brazil Affirms Right to Cannabis Home Grow
A five-judge panel in Brazil decided unanimously in favor of three patients in a precedent setting case that will change national law. The post Superior…
Brazil Court Okays MedMJ Home Grows, NC MedMJ Bill Stalled, More… (6/15/22)
The North Carolina Compassionate Use Act is stuck in the House, the European Union's drug monitor reports increasing drug production on the continent, and more.[image:1…
Four Cops Cleared of Charges in Fatal Shooting of Man Driving Weed Truck
Questions remain about the circumstances of Soobleej Kaub Hawj’s death in a fatal shooting incident. The post Four Cops Cleared of Charges in Fatal Shooting…
Pot company Hexo’s restructuring to include loss of 450 jobs, Ont. facility closure
GATINEAU, Que. — Hexo Corp. says its ongoing plan to streamline the cannabis business and cut costs includes the reduction of 450 jobs. The Gatineau,…
NBA’s Montrezl Harrell Busted With Three Pounds of Weed
NBA forward Montrezl Harrell faces felony drug trafficking charges after Kentucky state troopers discovered three pounds of cannabis in a vehicle he was driving last…
Legalaew: Thailand’s Woodstock
If you like bamboo bongs and massive bricks of weed, you’ll love reading about our trip to Legalaew! The post Legalaew: Thailand’s Woodstock appeared first…
OR Bans Sale of Artificial Cannabinoids, NE MedMJ Initiative Wins Key Federal Court Ruling, More… (6/14/22)
Polling suggests that if a Nebraska medical marijuana can make the ballot, it can win easily; the Arkansas Supreme Court reams that state's medical marijuaan…
New Zealand Leaders Demand Cops Stop Spraying Chemicals on Cannabis
New Zealand cops are spraying weird blue chemicals on weed plants. Is it safe to humans and surrounding foliage? The post New Zealand Leaders Demand…
New Mexico Lawsuit Seeks Insurance Coverage for Medical Cannabis
Six medical patients and a cannabis company have filed a class-action lawsuit against seven insurance companies in New Mexico, arguing the firms should cover the…
German Government to Hold Hearings on Recreational Cannabis Reform
The German government announced yesterday that hearings will start on Tuesday and last for the rest of June as it begins the formal process of…
Germany Takes First Steps Toward Legal Weed, Australia's NSW AG Calls for Drug Decriminalization, More… (6/13/22)
Brazil's annual march for marijuana is back, a bill legalizing medical marijuana just landed in the Ukrainian parliament, and more.InternationalAustralia's New South Wales…
West Virginia Advocates Collecting Signatures for Decriminalization Ballot Measures
Cannabis decriminalization in two cities in West Virginia is being pushed for this year’s November ballot. The post West Virginia Advocates Collecting Signatures for Decriminalization…
Oregon Cracks Down on Lab-Made Cannabinoids
New rules prohibiting the sale of lab-produced cannabinoids including delta-8 THC go into effect in Oregon next month. The post Oregon Cracks Down on Lab-Made…
The German Crossroads—Somewhere Between Los Angeles and Germany
The Bloomwell Group, based in Frankfurt, is a company to watch. The post The German Crossroads—Somewhere Between Los Angeles and Germany appeared first on High…
Illinois Announces Plans for 185 New Dispensary Licenses
The announcement follows a judge’s ruling last month that ended a court ordered suspension of new licenses in Illinois. The post Illinois Announces Plans for…
Malaysia Ends Mandatory Death Penalty for Nonviolent Drug Crimes
Judges in Malaysia will not be compelled to issue mandatory death sentences for 12 types of crimes—including drug trafficking The post Malaysia Ends Mandatory Death…
Seed & Smith Internships Offer Pathway to Cannabis Industry Jobs
Seed & Smith, a vertically integrated cannabis company in Colorado, has rolled out a new internship program that prepares candidates for a career in the…
Australian Capital Territory Decriminalizes Drug Possession, Malaysia Ends Mandatory Death Penalties, More… (6/10/22)
The State Department is looking for drones to spray Colombian coca crops, Thailand begins handing out a million marijuana plants, and more.Foreign PolicyUS…
California Drought Prompts Legislation to Increase Fines for Water Pollution for Illegal Grows
San Bernardino County in California is sponsoring state legislation aimed at increasing fines for illegal cannabis grows and targeting illegal cultivation operations that are polluting…
Cannabis Events Just Might Save Atlantic City
Atlantic City, New Jersey could boom as a destination for cannabis business conventions and other events. The post Cannabis Events Just Might Save Atlantic City…
Missouri Medical Cannabis Licenses Suspended Over ‘Irregularities’
Four medical cannabis production licenses were suspended on Thursday over alleged improprieties at the facilities in Missouri. The post Missouri Medical Cannabis Licenses Suspended Over…
Could the U.K. Eliminate Novel Food Regulations for Cannabis?
A Parliamentary group has proposed what so far has been the unthinkable in Europe—removing cannabis from the ongoing regulatory hell of “Novel Foods” approvals—as more…
Delaware Lawmakers Fail to Override Governor's Marijuana Legalization Veto [FEATURE]
Delaware marijuana legalization supporters suffered a bitter defeat this week. They had seen a legalization bill, House Bill 371, pass the legislature with a veto-proof…
Chicago Expands Drug Diversion Program, Thailand Marijuana Legalization Now in Effect, More… (6/9/22)
Nominees to the US Sentencing Commission vowed to the Senate Judicary Committee that they would implement reforms in the First Step Act, Ukraine moves to…
Joe Rogan Slams U.S. Customs for Seizing Weed and Psychedelics
The controversial firebrand Joe Rogan has things to say about the legality of psychedelic drugs. The post Joe Rogan Slams U.S. Customs for Seizing Weed…