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Study Finds Psilocybin Increases Brain Network Integration for Depression Treatment

Researchers recently published the observations from a study that evaluated the effectiveness of psilocybin as a method to treat depression. The post Study Finds Psilocybin…

ND Pot Legalization Initiative Campaign Begins, MD Veterans' Therapeutic Psychedelic Bill Advances, More… (4/11/22)

Kentucky's governor is considering exectuive action on medical marijuana as the Senate leadership says it is not interested in passing a bill this year, the…

Maryland Governor Won’t Block Legalization if Passed by Voters

The measure, if approved by Maryland voters in November, will not require Governor Larry Hogan’s signature. The post Maryland Governor Won’t Block Legalization if Passed…

Ohio Looks To Double Number of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries

Regulators in Ohio want to add more than 70 dispensary licenses to the existing 58 in order to increase access and meet demand. The post…

South Carolina Medical Cannabis Bill Heads to House Floor

A South Carolina legislative committee approved a bill to legalize medical cannabis last week, sending the legislation to the floor for a vote by the…

The Fight Over Cannabis Flower as ‘Generic Medication’ in Germany

There is a fight underway in Germany to categorize cannabis flower as “non-generic” medicine as insurers begin to think about discounts. The post The Fight…

MA Senate Passes Marijuana Equity Bill, Taliban Poppy Ban Sends Opium Prices Soaring, More… (4/8/22)

A South Carolina medical marijuana bill advances, the Senate is poised to vote soon on a bill to finally eliminate the crack-powder cocaine sentencing disparity,…

In Wake of Pot Shop Shootings, Washington State is Fed Up with Congressional Inaction on Marijuana Banking [FEATURE]

A wave of armed robberies at Washington state retail marijuana outlets has now resulted in three deaths in the month of March, and in rising…

Montana Adult-Use Sales Top $43 Million For First Quarter of Year

Recreational cannabis is generating big revenue in Big Sky Country, producing over $43 million in sales. The post Montana Adult-Use Sales Top $43 Million For…

Kentucky Governor Says He May Use Executive Order if Medical Cannabis Bill Dies

With a medical cannabis bill on life support in the Kentucky general assembly, the state’s governor may take matters into his own hands. The post…

Limited British Study on Cannabis and Chronic Pain to be Launched

Up to 5,000 adults between the ages of 18-85 suffering from chronic pain will eventually be able to take part — but the question remains,…

Cleveland Officials File Motions to Expunge 4,000 Cannabis Convictions

City officials in Cleveland, Ohio have filed motions to expunge more than 4,000 past misdemeanor weed convictions. The post Cleveland Officials File Motions to Expunge…

LA House Passes No Pot Smoking in Vehicle Bill, Fight Over Drug Decriminalization Thresholds in BC, More… (4/7/22)

With a medical marijuana bill pending, a North Carolina poll show it has strong support; a Colorado bill to create a psychedelic review panel is…

Alabama Bill to Require Negative Pregnancy Test for Medical Cannabis

Women-focused organizations across the country blasted the negative pregnancy medical cannabis bill in Alabama. The post Alabama Bill to Require Negative Pregnancy Test for Medical…

Zimbabwe Tobacco Industry Considers Switch to Cannabis

The tobacco industry is watching the decline of tobacco use and the rise of cannabis globally. The post Zimbabwe Tobacco Industry Considers Switch to Cannabis…

States Made More Than 3.7 Billion in Recreational Pot Sales Last Year

Data from the Marijuana Policy Project shows adult-use sales revenue in the United States is going up every year. The post States Made More Than…

DC Council Rejects Bill to Effectively Allow Legal Pot Sales, Cops Being Killed in Mexico's Zacatecas, More… (4/6/22)

A Georgia bill that would actually get cannabis oil into the hands of patients goes down, the DC city council narrowly rejects a bill that…

High Times Announces Partnership With Ginger Commerce

We have officially partnered with Ginger Commerce to set up the largest direct-to-consumer footprint in California. The post High Times Announces Partnership With Ginger Commerce…

Border Patrol Warns Against Carrying Pot In New Mexico

Recreational cannabis may be legal in New Mexico, but to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, it is very much not. The post Border Patrol Warns…

Georgia Medical Cannabis Bill Dies in State Senate

The Georgia legislature failed to approve a medical cannabis compromise bill this week, leaving the state’s patients without a legal way to access their medicine.…

Hemp Paper Could Be the Future of Printing

A hybrid hemp, tree-free paper suitable for book publishing is to be premiered at the London Book Fair. The post Hemp Paper Could Be the…

D.C. City Council Rejects Proposal To Penalize ‘Gifting’ Shops

The bill was backed by the medical cannabis industry of D.C., which says the unregulated shops are hurting their business. The post D.C. City Council…

Airbnb Partners with Cannabis Farm in Petaluma, California

Airbnb has partnered with a Sonoma County-based cannabis farm to offer exclusive one-night stays between April 30 and May 3. The post Airbnb Partners with…

AL Bill Would Require Negative Pregnancy Test for MedMJ Purchases, DE Legal Pot Effort Revives, More… (4/5/22)

The House approves a bill easing barriers to medical marijuana research, meet the three Democrats who voted against marijuana legalization in the House last week,…

Sen. Cory Booker Hints Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act is Nearly Ready

Sen. Cory Booker suggests the full language of the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA) could be released later this month. The post Sen. Cory…

House of Representatives Passes Bill to Expand Cannabis Research

For the second time in a week, the House of Representatives has approved legislation related to cannabis, this time concerning research. The post House of…

‘MRY JANE’: Colorado To Auction Off Weed-Themed License Plates

Cruising through the Rockies with BLUNT on the plates — this could be a reality for Colorado drivers, in an effort to assist the state’s…

Europe’s First Cannabis Wellness Spa Opens in Switzerland

The Schlosshotel Zermatt in Switzerland offers the first canna-scented relaxation clinic at the foot of the Matterhorn. The post Europe’s First Cannabis Wellness Spa Opens…

New York Launches Cannabis Public Education Campaign

New York State’s Cannabis Conversations campaign is focusing on the public health aspects of cannabis legalization. The post New York Launches Cannabis Public Education Campaign…

Taliban Bans Opium Production, NH House Approves Marijuana Legalization Bill, More… (4/4/22)

Marylanders could get to vote on legalizing marijuana, the Taliban announce an opium ban, and more.Maryland Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Legalization Referendum. The House…

Emergency Vote in DC on Cannabis Gifting Services Scheduled for Tomorrow

DC City Council Chairman Phil Mendelson has called for an emergency vote to take place on April 5 to close down cannabis gifting businesses. The…

Legalization Bill Moves Ahead in New Hampshire

After its narrow passage in the state House, the New Hampshire legislation faces a tougher test in the Senate. The post Legalization Bill Moves Ahead…

Croatia Opens 400m2, Their First Cannabis Museum

The 400m2 museum in Croatia will feature two floors plus an extensive outdoor space and is located opposite the Ministry of Interior. The post Croatia…

New Mexico Recreational Pot Sales Surpass $3 Million in Opening Weekend

The cannabis business is booming in New Mexico, also known as the Land of Enchantment, with adult-use sales reaching $3,092,712 in the first weekend. The…

Ukrainian Cannabis Community Standing Strong Against Russian Invasion

The small but growing cannabis community in Ukraine is standing strong with their country as the nation resists an unprovoked invasion from Russia. The post…

House Votes to End Federal Marijuana Prohibition by Passing MORE Act [FEATURE]

The House on Friday voted to legalize marijuana, the second time it has done so in two years. House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerrold Nadler's (D-NY)…

U.S. House Passes MORE Act To Decriminalize Cannabis at the Federal Level

The historic MORE Act vote is the second time the lower Chamber of Congress has approved the legislation. The post U.S. House Passes MORE Act…

Argentina Authorizes Nonprofit Patient Cannabis Collectives

Argentina just officially approved NGOs to grow nonprofit weed and provide medicine for up to 150 patients per collective. The post Argentina Authorizes Nonprofit Patient…

Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Launch In New Mexico

Hundreds of customers lined up as New Mexico shops opened their doors for cannabis sales at midnight on Friday, to the joy of local consumers.…

Tennessee Legalization Bill Goes Up In Smoke

The bid to end pot prohibition in the Volunteer State will likely have to wait another year. The post Tennessee Legalization Bill Goes Up In…