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MS Medical Marijuana Applications Start Today; New MO, TX Pot Polls, More… (6/1/22)
New polls in Missouri and Texas show strong support for marijuana legalization, Peru takes steps to ease patient access to medical marijuana, and more.[image:1 align:left]Marijuana…
British Columbia Plans 3-Year Decriminalization Test
Canadian officials announced on Wednesday that a plan to decriminalize small amounts of drugs in British Columbia has been approved for a three-year test period.…
North Carolina Lawmakers Advance Bill To Make Hemp Permanently Legal
Hemp and CBD’s temporary legalization status in North Carolina is coming to an end, prompting the General Assembly to act. The post North Carolina Lawmakers…
‘The Doctor’—A Documentary About a European Pioneer in Cannabis Legalization
A new documentary film about one of the stalwarts of the German and European cannabis legalization discussion, Doctor Franjo Grotenhermen, premieres in Amsterdam on June…
Virginia Lawmakers Want to Recriminalize Pot
Virginia state lawmakers have released a budget proposal that would make public possession of more than four ounces of cannabis a criminal misdemeanor offense. The…
Canada Allows BC to Decriminalize Drug Possession, VA Lawmakers Propose Marijuana Misdemeanor, More… (5/31/22)
British Columbia will decriminalize drug possession beginning next year, a new survey finds Americans are less concerned about drug addiction even as overdose deaths rise,…
Weed Joke on Jeopardy! Triggers Viewers
Even the slightest allusion to the “devil’s lettuce” is enough to stir controversy among Jeopardy! fans. The post Weed Joke on Jeopardy! Triggers Viewers appeared…
Connecticut Governor Signs Legislation Cracking Down on Cannabis ‘Gifting’
The new law allows communities in Connecticut to punish individuals with a fee of up to $1,000 for the practice. The post Connecticut Governor Signs…
Illinois Judge Lifts Injunction on Issuing Cannabis Dispensary Licenses
An Illinois judge has lifted an injunction preventing state cannabis regulators from issuing new recreational dispensary licenses, but additional legal action may further delay the…
Peru Issues Draft Law to Allow and Regulate Patient-Grown Medical Cannabis
The Ministry of Health is issuing a draft resolution to receive comments from both public and private entities as well as citizens in Peru for…
Gen Z Prefers Weed Over Booze
Researchers say that the current crop of 18-24 years olds is “the first generation to be of legal consumption age in an environment with widespread…
DEA Reports Ongoing Decline in Federal Pot Arrests
The feds say there was an 11% decline in cannabis arrests from 2010-2020. The post DEA Reports Ongoing Decline in Federal Pot Arrests appeared first…
Study Finds THC Detected in Blood or Breath Does Not Indicate Impairment
A recently published study has revealed that THC levels in blood or breath do not correlate to impairment or the time of last cannabis use.…
State Banking Regulators Call for Passage of SAFE Banking Act, Colombia Could Elect a Drug War Critic as President, More… (5/27/22)
A congressman calls on the Transportation Department to adjust its drug testing policies for truck drivers to account for broad marijuana legalization, Michigan enacts a…
Japanese Ministry of Health to Discuss Medical Cannabis Legalization
The Japanese government seeks to discuss the possibility of legalizing medical cannabis. The post Japanese Ministry of Health to Discuss Medical Cannabis Legalization appeared first…
Oregon Unveils Rules For New Psilocybin Therapy Program
The rules are slated to take effect in January 2023. The post Oregon Unveils Rules For New Psilocybin Therapy Program appeared first on High Times.
Cannabis Reform Bill in South Africa Under Criticism from Unions and Rastas
Critics of a pending cannabis reform bill in South Africa call for clarity on provisions for farming and commercialization. The post Cannabis Reform Bill in…
New Jersey Recreational Pot Sales Hit $24 Million in the First Month
New Jersey cannabis regulators announced this week that the first week of licensed recreational weed sales in the state totaled $24 million. The post New…
Marijuana is Now Legal in Rhode Island [FEATURE]
With Gov. Dan McKee's (D) signature Wednesday, Rhode Island became the 19th state in the US to legalize marijuana. The measure he signed into law,…
CO Governor Signs Bill Increasing Fentanyl Penalties, SD Will Vote on Marijuana Legalization in November, More… (5/26/22)
The Louisiana House approves a bill to protect state workers who use medical marijuana, a South Dakota marijuana legalization initiative has qualified for the November…
Local Texas Advocacy Group Collects Signatures for Decriminalization Initiative
An organization recently shared that it acquired enough signatures to add a cannabis decriminalization initiative for the city of Killeen, Texas. The post Local Texas…
Not One California Dispensary Caught Selling to Minors, Study Shows
Consistent with Colorado and Washington, California dispensaries are checking for ID as asked. The post Not One California Dispensary Caught Selling to Minors, Study Shows…
South Dakota Pot Legalization Initiative Qualifies for November Ballot
South Dakota state officials announced on Wednesday that an initiative to legalize recreational cannabis has qualified for the ballot for the November general election. The…
What’s Up With Cannabis Legalization in Belgium?
The country is slow to consider enacting any kind of cannabis reform, with a law on the books that is 101 years old this year…
Mexican Supreme Court Issues Vague Support for Ending Prohibition
The country’s highest court again weighs in on the connection between cannabis use and constitutional guarantees of freedom—but problems still remain. The post Mexican Supreme…
Biden Signs Criminal Justice Reform Executive Order, RI Legislature Approves Marijuana Legalization, More… (5/25/22)
Rhode Island is set to become the 19th legal marijuana state, West Virginia announces a big settlement with drug manufacturers over their role in the…
Missouri Veterans Commission Receives $5 Million From Medical Cannabis Program
The Missouri Veterans Commission has been granted more funds collected from Missouri’s medical cannabis program. The post Missouri Veterans Commission Receives $5 Million From Medical…
Busted Grow Houses Converted to Habitat for Humanity Homes Under Sacramento Plan
Habitat for Humanity considers it a win-win situation for both affordable housing and busted growers. The post Busted Grow Houses Converted to Habitat for Humanity…
Rhode Island Lawmakers Approve Weed Legalization Bill
The Rhode Island General Assembly passed legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis on Tuesday, making the state the 19th in the nation to end the prohibition…
Delaware Governor, A Democrat, Vetoes Cannabis Legalization Bill
“Questions about the long-term health and economic impacts of recreational marijuana use, as well as serious law enforcement concerns, remain unresolved,” said Governor John Carney.…
DE Governor Vetoes Marijuana Legalization Bill, KS GOP Lawmakers Kill Fentanyl Test Strip Bill, More… (5/24/22)
North Carolina sees a marijuana legalization bill filed, Ohio sees a fentanyl test strip bill filed, and more.Marijuana PolicyDelaware Governor Vetoes Marijuana Legalization…
Louisiana Bill to Allow State Employees to Use Medical Cannabis Receives Unanimous Vote
A Louisiana House Bill recently received a unanimous vote of passage to allow state employees to consume medical cannabis. The post Louisiana Bill to Allow…
North Carolina Lawmaker Introduces Legalization Bill
The North Carolina legislation faces long odds in the Republican-controlled General Assembly. The post North Carolina Lawmaker Introduces Legalization Bill appeared first on High Times.
California Officials Bust Huge Subterranean Pot Farm
Law enforcement officials filed charges on Monday against 11 individuals suspected of being involved in a huge subterranean pot farm discovered in the California high…
Psilocybin Causes ‘Significant Reduction’ in Symptoms of Depression, Largest of its Kind Study Shows
COMPASS Pathways psilocybin study shows a significant improvement in treatment-resistant depression symptoms. The post Psilocybin Causes ‘Significant Reduction’ in Symptoms of Depression, Largest of its…
Australian Legalize Cannabis Party Runs Successful Grassroots Election Campaign
The single-issue party received between 2-7% of the Senate vote in most states and narrowly missed gaining a seat in Queensland. The post Australian Legalize…
Federal Pot Busts Continue Decade-Long Decline, VT Governor Vetoes Drug Decriminalization Bill, More… (5/23/22)
Luxembourg is on a path to be the first European Union country to legalize marijuana, Alabama Medicaid is being challenged for blocking access to Hep…
Cannabis Drug Testing Partial Cause for U.S. Truck Driver Shortage
The number of truck drivers is currently in decline due, partially because of strict rules on cannabis consumption and drug testing. The post Cannabis Drug…
U.K. Caregiver Spared Jail Sentence After Cancer Patients Defend Him
A British patient, father, and caregiver faced a decade and a half jail sentence until his caregiving network defended him. The post U.K. Caregiver Spared…
Canadian Senator Admits He Takes Psilocybin for Depression
Seventy-four-year-old Senator Larry Campbell’s wife secretly microdosed him by spiking his coffee with psilocybin. The post Canadian Senator Admits He Takes Psilocybin for Depression appeared…