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First Dispensary Licenses in New York Go to Those with Pot Convictions
New York revealed on Thursday that at least 100 of the state’s initial licenses will go to applicants who have prior cannabis convictions. The post…
Cannabis Chef Opens New Bar and Lounge in SoCal
Chef Chris Sayegh recently opened Nostalgia Bar and Lounge, which is also home to the Secret Supper Club—a limited, members-only cannabis dining experience. The post…
Congress Blocks DC Pot Sales, OK House Approves Psilocybin Decriminalization Bill, More… (3/10/22)
A Missouri marijuana legalization bill gets a hearing, a Maryland drug decriminalization gets one, too, and more.Marijuana PolicyMissouri Marijuana Legalization Bill Gets Hearing.…
Dems in Congress Opt to Keep Ban on Washington, D.C. Cannabis Sales
Voters in the nation’s capital legalized weed years ago, but customers still can’t legally buy cannabis in D.C. The post Dems in Congress Opt to…
Ohio Medical Cannabis Program Has Made Almost $725 Million
The Buckeye State’s first cannabis sales came in 2019, and now, Ohio is getting close to the $1 billion mark. The post Ohio Medical Cannabis…
Populous Arizona County Files to Expunge Cannabis Arrest Records
Some cannabis-related arrest records are no longer a detriment to individuals living in Arizona who are looking to get on with their lives. The post…
Keith Haring Remembered in Glass Art Collection
The Keith Haring Foundation expounds on their glass art collaboration and Haring’s timeless work and activism. The post Keith Haring Remembered in Glass Art Collection…
Cannabis Industry Steps Up to Support Ukraine
Businesses in the cannabis industry are stepping up to help Ukraine as it battles to repel the Russian invasion. The post Cannabis Industry Steps Up…
Poll Show Strong Support for Legal Marijuana Banking Access, Police Paying Billions to Settle Misconduct Claims, More… (3/9/22)
The Washington Post has a major piece of police misconduct pay-outs, an expungement bill advances in California, and more.Marijuana PolicyPoll: Two Thirds of…
Connecticut Bill Proposal Draws Criticism for Attempting to Ban Cannabis Gifting
A newly proposed bill in Connecticut would ban gifting parties and charge violators up to $10,000. The post Connecticut Bill Proposal Draws Criticism for Attempting…
Activists Urge Missouri Lawmakers to Pre-Empt Cannabis Ballot Campaign
Critics say the Missouri ballot initiative would limit competition in an emerging cannabis market and legislation would improve. The post Activists Urge Missouri Lawmakers to…
Ann Arbor Officials Prepare for 50th Anniversary Hash Bash
The famous Hash Bash returns to Ann Arbor, Michigan next month, the 50th anniversary of the cannabis activism festival. The post Ann Arbor Officials Prepare…
RI Drug Decriminalization Bill Filed, Myanmar Drug Trade Ramping Up Amidst Civil War, More… (3/8/22)
Oklahoma Republicans move to take on what they see as an out of control medical marijuana system, Afghan farmers are planting more opium poppies this…
California Cannabis Department Proposes New Regulatory Changes
The California Department of Cannabis Control is proposing a variety of new changes to “streamline and simplify” the state’s cannabis industry. The post California Cannabis…
Top Wisconsin GOPer Says State ‘Heading’ Toward Legalization
Wisconsin is moving in the right direction with legislation, but the lawmaker still anticipates a tough road for recreational pot. The post Top Wisconsin GOPer…
Morocco Moves into Medical Cannabis Cultivation
Morocco has moved forward on regulations allowing medical cannabis cultivation in an area of the country, similar to the Emerald Triangle. The post Morocco Moves…
First-Time Congress Candidates Running on a Pro-Pot Platform
This year, two first-time candidates for Congress are making cannabis reform a key issue. The post First-Time Congress Candidates Running on a Pro-Pot Platform appeared…
HMS Montrose Captures $8.5 Million Bahrain Cannabis Haul
The British navy ship has developed a “specialty” mission based out of Bahrain—which just landed it the largest drug bust in a decade. The post…
SD Legal Pot Bill Killed, Israel Moving to Decriminalize Weed, TN Fentanyl Test Strip Bill Advances, More… (3/7/22)
Bills to produce marijuana-consuming workers advance in Illinois and Washington, DC; an Idaho bill to require drug tests for substitute school teachers is killed, and…
Russia Arrests WNBA Star Brittney Griner for Cannabis
WNBA star Brittney Griner has been arrested in Russia for possessing cannabis vape cartridges amidst the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The post Russia Arrests…
Highest Intent Founder Brendon Wilder Left Religion and Found Cannabis
Brendon Wilder pressed restart on his life when he decided to leave Christianity behind and embrace the cannabis industry with his new brand, Highest Intent.…
Illinois Proposal to Bar Employers from Firing Workers Over Pot Advances
A bill to enshrine protections for workers in Illinois who use cannabis products cleared a hurdle in the state general assembly last week. The post…
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Costa Rica Moves Forward with Medical Cannabis Reform
Costa Rica legalizes medical use and sets out the first framework for the entire industry, but recreational cannabis remains prohibited (at least for now). The…
Biden Administration May Deny Security Clearance to Weed Investors
Want to work for the Biden administration? Then think twice about putting your money in that cannabis business. The post Biden Administration May Deny Security…
Green Bay Reforms Cannabis Possession Penalties
The Green Bay City Council passed an ordinance this week to revise the penalties for pot possession, dropping the fine for less than an ounce.…
Brain stimulation shows promise as treatment for cannabis use disorder in people with schizophrenia
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) was associated with a reduction in self-reported cannabis use by up to 60 per cent among people with schizophrenia who…
Rhode Island Marijuana Legalization Bill Rolled Out [FEATURE]
Rhode Island took a big step toward marijuana legalization this week as a long-awaited compromise marijuana legalization bill rolled out. On Tuesday, Sen. Joshua Miller…
White House Outlines Policies on Overdoses and Opioid Epidemic, GOP Legal Pot Bill Could Get Hearing, More… (3/3/22)
Costa Rica becomes the latest country to legalize medical marijuana, an Oklahoma psychedelic study bill is moving, and more. Marijuana PolicyGOP Congresswoman Says Her…
Ecuador Kicks Off Medical Cannabis Production
The South American nation of Ecuador gets into gear on the medical cannabis front, and we’re excited to see the results. The post Ecuador Kicks…
Ohio Lawmakers Advance Bill To Allow Medical Cannabis for Autism
The proposal to permit patients with autism to use medicinal cannabis now heads to the state senate. The post Ohio Lawmakers Advance Bill To Allow…
L.A. Cultivators, Jungle Boys, Raided Over Bogus Late Fees
TLC, home of the Jungle Boys, was raided by law enforcement over $66,000—which the collective had already disputed, and had a hearing date for. The…
Rhode Island Lawmakers Introduce Cannabis Legalization Bill
Rhode Island lawmakers introduced a bill on Tuesday to legalize recreational pot and establish regulated cannabis sales. The post Rhode Island Lawmakers Introduce Cannabis Legalization…
SD Legal Pot Bill "Smoked Out" and Revived, UT Therapeutic Psychedelic Task Force Bill Passes, More… (3/2/22)
A coalition of marijuana and civil rights groups is demanding a House floor vote on a marijuana legalization bill, the Transportation Department is moving toward…
Cannabis Tax Revenue Provides $31 Million to Arizona Community Colleges
Taxes from recreational cannabis sales lend a huge helping hand to ten community colleges throughout the state of Arizona. The post Cannabis Tax Revenue Provides…
Few Subjective Differences Between LSD and Psilocybin Trips, Study Finds
Subjects in a study had trouble telling LSD and psilocybin apart, when taken in common doses. The post Few Subjective Differences Between LSD and Psilocybin…
Virginia Rejects Proposal to Start Weed Sales This Year
Unfortunately, Virginia lawmakers decide that 2022 is not the year for recreational cannabis in the state, much to advocates’ disappointment. The post Virginia Rejects Proposal…
Bill To Legalize Pot Dies in South Dakota Legislature––For Now
For the time being, recreational cannabis will not be coming to South Dakota, but there could still be hope for the future. The post Bill…
Medicinal Cannabis Flower Sales Begin In Minnesota
Minnesota residents can now purchase medical cannabis, making products more affordable for patients who need access. The post Medicinal Cannabis Flower Sales Begin In Minnesota…
Congress Passes Bill Naming Meth "Emerging Threat," RI Lawmakers Roll Out Pot Legalization Bill, More… (3/1/22)
Virginia House Republicans block an early roll-out of recreational marijuana sales, Rhose Island lawmakers unveil a long-anticipated marijuana legalization bill, and more.Marijuana PolicyRhode…