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Tragic Death of Top Donor Leaves Nebraska Medical Cannabis Campaign in Limbo
In spite of a “huge setback,” the group Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana is still determined to hit its $500,000 fundraising goal by May 1. The…
Review Paper Examines Cannabis as a Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis
A team of US-based researchers published a review paper that analyzes the results of studies that have focused on cannabis as a treatment for multiple…
House to Vote on MORE Act Next Week, PA Psilocybin Bill Stalled by Worries Over Mushroom Overdoses, More… (3/24/22)
A spate of fatal pot shop robberies in Washington is leading to calls to pass the SAFE Act, the Mexican military sends reinforcements to Nuevo…
Will New Mexico Have Enough Weed for the Launch of Adult-Use Sales?
Recreational sales begin in New Mexico next week, but industry insiders wonder if there will be enough dope to go around. The post Will New…
Top Pennsylvania Cannabis Official Sounds Alarm on Steep Prices for Medical Pot
The state’s outgoing director of the Office of Medical Marijuana calls the prices a “red flag that needs to be investigated.” The post Top Pennsylvania…
Delta-8 THC Bud at Farmers Market Causes a Stir in Missouri
The delta-8 bud is nearly indistinguishable from potent cannabis commonly sold at medical cannabis dispensaries. The post Delta-8 THC Bud at Farmers Market Causes a…
Cresco Labs Acquires Columbia Care in Bid To Become ‘The Leader in Cannabis’
Executives say the merger will make the new company the “largest cannabis company by revenue, and the number one wholesaler of branded cannabis products.” The…
Cannabis Hospitality Licenses Approved in Denver
Some cannabis businesses in Denver, Colorado have received approval to operate with a cannabis hospitality license—meaning soon there will be dedicated spaces for people to…
DEA Commits to Expanding Medication-Assisted Treatment, Human Rights Watch Calls for End to US Pot Prohibition, More… (3/23/22)
Rhode Island lawmakers are trying to thrash out agreement on a marijuana legalization bill, the Marijuana Policy Project releases a report on the states lagging…
Police Link Rash of New England Cannabis Facility Burglaries
Police have tied a string of burglaries targeting New England cannabis businesses to a trio of suspects from Massachusetts. The post Police Link Rash of…
Oops! Georgia Lawmakers Almost Voted on Delta 8 Bill by Accident
The bill made it all the way to the floor of the Georgia Senate before it was killed. The post Oops! Georgia Lawmakers Almost Voted…
Alabama Regulators Set Timeline For Medical Cannabis Rollout
Officials expect eligible patients in Alabama to get their medical weed cards by this time next year. The post Alabama Regulators Set Timeline For Medical…
Connecticut Lawmakers Advance Psychedelics Therapy Bill
A Connecticut legislative committee has advanced a bill to study psychedelic drugs as a treatment for serious mental health conditions. The post Connecticut Lawmakers Advance…
VT House Approves Bill to Cut Drug Sentencing, FL House Republicans Kill Fentanyl Test Strip Bill, More… (3/22/22)
A New Hampshire marijuana legalization bill takes another key step toward passage, there's a push for drug decriminalization in Maine, and more.Marijuana PolicyNew…
Rwanda Begins Cannabis Production
Rwanda joins other African countries in entering the cannabis industry to boost economic development. The post Rwanda Begins Cannabis Production appeared first on High Times.
South Dakota Governor Signs Handful of Medical Cannabis Bills
The six bills bring a host of changes to the new cannabis law in South Dakota, including one that places a limit on the number…
Group Launches Petition to Bring Recreational Pot to Colorado Springs
A bid to bring adult-use weed sales to Colorado’s second largest city, Colorado Springs, is hitting the ground running. The post Group Launches Petition to…
Headset Projects 4/20 Cannabis Sales to Increase by 100% in 2022
A new report from data and market intelligence company Headset dives into the past few years of growth in 4/20-related cannabis sales, and predicts that…
Executions of Drug Offenders Surged Last Year, Pot Industry Push for SAFE Banking Act, More… (3/21/22)
A suburban Atlanta prosecutor's big to clamp down on Delta-8 THC products runs into a judicial roadblock, the University of Michigan SSDP chapter is spearheading…
Sonoma County, California Drops Taxes by Nearly Half in Bid to Save Cannabis Farmers
Sonoma County is proactively helping cannabis farmers with a local cannabis cultivation tax drop. The post Sonoma County, California Drops Taxes by Nearly Half in…
New York’s Cayuga Nation To Sell Recreational Cannabis
The Cayuga Nation in New York has announced plans to develop an adult-use cannabis enterprise, up to a year before recreational pot sales are slated…
U.S. House Reps Call on United Nations to Deschedule Pot
The two congresswomen, a Republican and a Democrat, want the United Nations to treat cannabis like other agricultural commodities. The post U.S. House Reps Call…
Marijuana for medical use may result in rapid onset of cannabis use disorder
A new study shows that using cannabis products to treat pain, anxiety and depression failed to improve these symptoms while doubling the risk of developing…
CA Psilocybin Legalization Initiative Falls Short on Signatures, Ukraine War Deepens Suffering of Drug Users, More… (3/18/22)
Medical marijuana bills advance in Georgia and Kentucky, Honduras' former "narcopresidente" is a step closer to being extradited to the United States on drug charges,…
Indictment Charges Russian Oligarch with Plot to Bribe and Obtain Cannabis License in Nevada
Prosecutors from New York will not tolerate illegal donations to back-scratch politicians for favors in the Nevada cannabis system. The post Indictment Charges Russian Oligarch…
Judge Clears Florida Doctor Accused of Medical Cannabis Fraud
The state’s Department of Health wanted to ban the physician from ordering medical cannabis for patients and a suspension of his license. The post Judge…
Kentucky House Passes Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill
The Kentucky House of Representatives passed a medical pot legalization bill on Thursday, sending the measure to the state Senate for consideration. The post Kentucky…
Report States That Cannabis Legalization Has Not Increased Youth Consumption
CPEAR released a report that discusses how cannabis legalization hasn’t led to increased youth consumption, and includes a list of recommendations on how to continue…
New Jersey Gets More Than 170 Cannabis Dispensary Applications On First Day
Recreational pot sales are coming to New Jersey soon. The post New Jersey Gets More Than 170 Cannabis Dispensary Applications On First Day appeared first…
Congress Passes, President Signs Omnibus Funding Bill That Has Reform Advocates Fuming [FEATURE]
The Fiscal Year 2022 Omnibus appropriations bill signed into law by President Biden on Tuesday has drug reform and civil rights groups fuming over both…
Russia Extends Brittney Griner’s Detention by Two Months
WNBA star Brittney Griner will be held in a Russian prison on charges of possessing cannabis vape cartridges for at least two more months as…
Montana Supreme Court OKs Temporary Rules For Cannabis Expungement
New rules in Montana help clear up confusion over how those previously convicted for pot-related offenses can get their records cleared. The post Montana Supreme…
Oklahoma Thieves Impersonate Cops and Raid Several Pot Farms
A violent trend of imposter law enforcement agents hit at least three medical cannabis businesses in various counties throughout Oklahoma. The post Oklahoma Thieves Impersonate…
European Commission Sets Standards for Hemp Food
A long-awaited decision begins to set the regulatory environment for the CBD food industry across the EU. The post European Commission Sets Standards for Hemp…
Houseplant Launches Mentorship Program for Cannabis Entrepreneurs
Houseplant announced a mentorship program called In-House for entrepreneurs who seek advice and assistance in promoting and growing their cannabis businesses. The post Houseplant Launches…
CO Psilocybin Legalization Initiative Campaign Getting Underway; US, Russia Clash at CND, More… (3/16/22)
Georgia cops will pay for a misbegotten massive pot bust, the US and Russia criticize each other in remarks at the Commission on Narcotic Drugs…
Georgia Lawmakers Consider Separate Medical Cannabis Production Bills
Georgia lawmakers have approved two separate measures to license cannabis oil producers for the state’s long-delayed medical pot program. The post Georgia Lawmakers Consider Separate…
D.C. Council Chair Rips Congress For Maintaining Ban On Weed Sales
D.C. chair, Phil Mendelson, says Congress is making the ‘lawless’ pot situation worse after its decision to keep a ban on recreational cannabis sales. The…
Legalization More Popular Than Biden in Maryland
The president’s approval numbers in the solidly blue state of Maryland are underwhelming. Support for legalization, on the other hand… The post Legalization More Popular…
New VA Veteran Suicide Program Won’t Allow Cannabis as Treatment
The VA released details of a new grant program that aims to help prevent veteran suicides, but specifically notes that cannabis is not eligible as…