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Psychedelic Reform Possibilities in 2022 [FEATURE]
Activists in Denver opened psychedelic floodgates for the United States with their successful psilocybin decriminalization initiative in 2019. Since that time, the trickle of bills…
Doing It Doggy Style: Snoop Dogg’s “Next Episode” in Cannabis
Snoop Dog has been busy of late, including investing in the German cannabis industry and appearing at the Superbowl The post Doing It Doggy Style:…
Majority Of Arkansas Voters Back Cannabis Legalization
Arkansans took a poll and they are in favor of recreational cannabis. The post Majority Of Arkansas Voters Back Cannabis Legalization appeared first on High…
Papa John’s Launches Hemp Sticks Appetizer in Select Countries
Limited-edition Hemp Sticks from Papa John’s are on the menu—just not quite yet in the U.S. The post Papa John’s Launches Hemp Sticks Appetizer in…
Missouri Introduces Recreational Cannabis Legalization Measure
Missouri is trying to introduce legal cannabis. It remains to be seen if it will pass or remain unattainable for the state. The post Missouri…
Wyoming Legislators Introduce Cannabis Decriminalization Bill
A new bill in Wyoming plans to decriminalize small amounts of cannabis. The post Wyoming Legislators Introduce Cannabis Decriminalization Bill appeared first on High Times.
Challenge to DEA Plan to Ban 5 Tryptamines Will Get Hearing, VA Senate Approves Early Marijuana Sales, More… (2/15/22)
A marijuana legalization bill gets filed in Missouri, a marijuana decriminalization bill is filed in Wyoming, and more.Marijuana PolicyMissouri Marijuana Legalization Bill Filed.…
Virginia Lawmakers Pass Recreational Sales Bill
Virginia finally made some progress on moving forward with legal, recreational cannabis, though it will be later this year. The post Virginia Lawmakers Pass Recreational…
British Police Commander Accused of Taking Drugs While on Vacation
A senior British commander in the Metropolitan police imbibed substances while on holiday in France, and people are talking. The post British Police Commander Accused…
Hemp-Reinforced Bobsled and Luge Tracks Debut at Winter Olympics in Beijing
Once again, hemp proves to be a superior source of fiber compared to alternatives as it’s being utilized for the Winter Olympics in Beijing. The…
Sha’Carri Richardson Suggests Double Standard After Valieva Tests Positive for TMZ
Sha’Carri Richardson wonders why Kamila Valieva is able to compete, despite positive drug test. The post Sha’Carri Richardson Suggests Double Standard After Valieva Tests Positive…
Rutgers University Report Examines Cannabis Consumption Data
Rutgers University releases a study exploring the relationship between cannabis and race, gender, and other factors in New Jersey. The post Rutgers University Report Examines…
MD Lawmakers Begin Work on Pot Legalization Bills, Honduras Former Prez Detained on US Drug Charges, More… (2/15/22)
The Oregon Health Authority has released draft rules for therapeutic psilocybin, the New Mexico legislature approves legalizing fentanyl test strips, and more. Marijuana PolicyAlabama…
Defining Hemp Case Heads to Court in Germany
The right to sell hemp and CBD still exists in a grey area in Germany. A new lawsuit may change that—at least for imported products.…
Ohio Senate Leader Rejects Recreational Cannabis Petition
Ohio is rejecting a recreational cannabis petition proposed to the senate, and it looks like the state may not be ready to take the legal…
Michigan Consolidates State Regulation of Cannabis
Michigan is seeking to rebrand its legal cannabis regulation in order to make things more efficient and streamlined moving forward. The post Michigan Consolidates State…
Washington Wants Harsher Penalties for Dispensary Robbers
Washington has an issue with legal cannabis robberies, and they’re eager to put it to an end with harsher penalties. The post Washington Wants Harsher…
Quebec's vaccination passport to be gradually phased out by March 14
Quebec’s public health officials said Tuesday that the vaccination passport will be gradually phased out. The passport will no longer be required to access big…
Israel Announces New Cannabis Decriminalization Plans
Israel, the “Startup-Nation,” published new guidelines last week to eliminate criminal penalties for consumption. The post Israel Announces New Cannabis Decriminalization Plans appeared first on…
Manchin, Rubio File Anti-Crack Pipe Bill; Public Health PR Firm Launches Overdose Memorial Site, More… (2/14/22)
Oregon goes after water haulters in a bid to repress illicit pot grows, the Utah House approves a psychedelic study task force bill, and more.[image:1…
TVA Says It Will Power Marijuana Operations After All
Despite previous threats, the Tennessee Valley Authority will supply energy to cannabis operations. The post TVA Says It Will Power Marijuana Operations After All appeared…
Marijuana Bills Stall in Virginia’s GOP-Controlled House
Virginia lawmakers are still undecided regarding new cannabis laws. The post Marijuana Bills Stall in Virginia’s GOP-Controlled House appeared first on High Times.
South African Government to Fast Track Cannabis Reform Regulations
South Africa says the government will speed up regulatory reform to help the cannabis industry thrive as part of a broader campaign. The post South…
Senate Dems Look for Input on Pot Legalization Bill, DPA Chides Biden Administration on Crack Pipe Kerfluffle, More… (2/11/22)
Chuck Schumer is trying to get his marijuana legalization bill finalized, an Illinois bill would fix a bizarre situation around expungement of past marijuana offenses,…
Democratic Senators Seek Colleagues’ Input on Federal Cannabis Legalization
Three democratic lawmakers have written a letter to fellow senators, seeking assistance in finalizing legalization. The post Democratic Senators Seek Colleagues’ Input on Federal Cannabis…
Tennessee Valley Authority Warns It Won’t Power Cannabis Operations
Tennessee is up in arms because, despite impending state legalization, a major power company will not supply power to legal cannabis. The post Tennessee Valley…
Proposed Bill Could Protect Employees in Colorado who Use Cannabis
A proposed Colorado cannabis bill would be a game changer for folks who use cannabis and work at jobs that still drug test for marijuana.…
How does cannabis use affect brain health? Caution advised, more research needed, experts say
Although recreational and medicinal marijuana (cannabis) is increasingly available across the U.S., public and professional awareness that cannabis use may adversely affect brain health is…
CDC Prepares New Guidelines for Opioid Prescribing, OH Legal Pot Initiative Will Not Advance in Senate, More… (2/10/22)
The South Carolina Senate approves a medica marijuana bill, a new Rand study tracks opioid prescribing declines, and more. Marijuana PolicyOhio GOP Senate Leader…
These States Could Still Approve Medical Marijuana in 2022 [FEATURE]
In the space of a quarter-century, the United States went from having no state where medical marijuana was legal to seeing it become the law…
Bill Introduced to Raise THC Limit in Hemp to One Percent
The Hemp Advancement Act of 2022 would fix the problems of the 2018 Farm Bill. The post Bill Introduced to Raise THC Limit in Hemp…
New York Cracks Down on Illegal Cannabis Businesses
Businesses in New York suspected of selling cannabis illegally are receiving letters from the Office of Cannabis Management. The post New York Cracks Down on…
Washington Drug Decrim Init Ready for Signature Gathering, Crack Pipe Funding Furor, More… (2/9/22)
Thailand removes cannabis from its schedule of controlled substances (but marijuana legalization is still down the road a bit), a Washington state drug decriminalization initiative…
Study Shreds Cannabis ‘Amotivational Syndrome’ Theory
The new results “do not support the amotivational syndrome hypothesis.” The post Study Shreds Cannabis ‘Amotivational Syndrome’ Theory appeared first on High Times.
House Passes SAFE Banking Act Again
The SAFE Banking Act was once again passed by the House. This time, will it actually make it through to become law? The post House…
Cali Vibes Rocks Long Beach, Allowing Cannabis
Cannabis is off the prohibited list of items at Cali Vibes; Reggae artists react The post Cali Vibes Rocks Long Beach, Allowing Cannabis appeared first…
Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Troubling Cannabis Penalties
Wisconsin may impose strict penalties for cannabis convictions. The governor feels this is a step backwards. The post Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Troubling Cannabis Penalties appeared…
UK Hemp Co-Op Honored As Refugee Sanctuary
A hemp farm is making positive headlines in the UK for providing food and produce, as well as sanctuary, to refugees in need. The post…
DOJ Signals Openness to Safe Injection Sites, Congressional Commission's Overdose Strategy Report, More… (2/8/22)
Pennsylvania sees its first ever legislative debate on marijuana legalization, Tennessee sees a slew of marijuana-related bills, and more.Marijuana PolicyPennsylvania Sees First Legislative…
Mitch McConnell Calls SAFE Banking Act to Allow Weed Banking ‘Poison Pill’
The House majority just wants to “help Americans get high” by allowing cannabis banking, he said. The post Mitch McConnell Calls SAFE Banking Act to…