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Oregon Cannabis Commission to Implement New Rules Through 2022
Oregon has introduced new cannabis rules to the market that started on the first of 2022 and will roll out over the next two years.…
The Top Ten Domestic Drug Policy Stories of 2021 [FEATURE]
Whew! Another year to put in the rear view mirror, but not before we reflect on the year that was. It was a year of…
Worker Illegally Fired from Cannabis Company for Union Involvement Wins Job Back
In a win for workers’ rights and good-paying jobs—a worker union representing around 11,000 workers in New England was able to save the job of…
Australia Cannabis Legalization Support Has Doubled in Six Years
A new study finds that support in Australia for cannabis legalization has zoomed from 21 percent to 42 percent in just 12 years. The post…
Mississippi Governor Won’t Sign Medical Cannabis Bill Without Major Changes
Mississippi is frustrated by the changing goalposts from their governor when it comes to legalizing medical cannabis. The post Mississippi Governor Won’t Sign Medical Cannabis…
New Mexico Releases Final Adult-Use Cannabis Rules
The New Mexico Cannabis Control Division released detailed rules about license types and restrictions. The post New Mexico Releases Final Adult-Use Cannabis Rules appeared first…
Cannabis Testing Prohibited for Most Philadelphia Job Applicants Starting 2022
Starting in 2022, most Philadelphia job applicants won’t be tested for cannabis, except in special situations. The post Cannabis Testing Prohibited for Most Philadelphia Job…
National Group Submits Colorado Psychedelics Decriminalization Ballot Measures
Colorado activists are pushing for psychedelics decriminalization in 2022, but they don’t all agree on the best path forward. The post National Group Submits Colorado…
2021 Roundup of Cannabis Reform in Europe (and 2022 Predictions)
The year will be remembered for individual countries in the EU finally making formal decisions about recreational cannabis reform. The post 2021 Roundup of Cannabis…
Rochester, New York Mayor-Elect Plans Guaranteed Basic Income From Cannabis Taxes
Here’s where Guaranteed Basic Income and adult-use cannabis taxes intersect. The post Rochester, New York Mayor-Elect Plans Guaranteed Basic Income From Cannabis Taxes appeared first…
Maine Aims to Disallow Out-of-town Cannabis Business Owners
Maine would like cannabis business licenses to be limited to local residents, but not everyone is on board with the proposal. The post Maine Aims…
Texas Supreme Court Takes Case Challenging Smokable Hemp Ban
Texas’ hemp industry is challenging the ban against smokeable hemp and taking it all the way to the state supreme court. The post Texas Supreme…
B.C. pushes for black market cannabis to go legal, faces criticism from craft growers
The British Columbia government has convinced many illegal cannabis growers to begin selling legally in an effort to squeeze out illicit marijuana from the marketplace,…
DEA Presents Emoji Explanations for ‘One Pill Can Kill’ Campaign
The DEA’s ‘One Pill Can Kill’ Campaign is an effort to protect youth from drug use and overdose deaths. The post DEA Presents Emoji Explanations…
NYC Safe Injection Sites Already Saving Lives, Commutations for Drug Prisoners Could Be Coming, More… (12/23/21)
An Iowa Republican legislative leader shoots down Democrats' plan for a constitutional amendment to legalize marijuana, it's the time of year for presidential pardons and…
Pair of Cops Booked After Being Caught Smoking Pot in Mississippi
A small amount of pot escalated to cop-on-cop enforcement in the Jackson, Mississippi area, as one police department turned on the other. The post Pair…
Proposal to Legalize Cannabis Heads to Ohio Legislature
Ohio is advancing a proposal that would legalize cannabis. Will 2022 see legal cannabis in Ohio? We hope so! The post Proposal to Legalize Cannabis…
Three Iowa Senators Aim to Legalize Recreational Cannabis
These Iowa senators would like to see recreational cannabis pass in 2022, but will the rest of the state government let it happen? The post…
Iowa Constitutional Amendment to Legalize Marijuana, Fed Prisoners Released Due to Pandemic Can Stay Home, More… (12/22/21)
The Biden administration rolls out new sanctions aimed at international drug trafficking, a Washington state town endorses psychedelic reforms, and more.Marijuana PolicyIowa Senate…
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OnlyFans Appoints Cannabis Industry Insider as CEO
Gan brings experience from The Original Cannabis Cafe to the table. The post OnlyFans Appoints Cannabis Industry Insider as CEO appeared first on High Times.
Oregon Allots $25M To Combat Illicit Cannabis Grows
Senate Bill 893 will help thwart the illicit cannabis cultivation issue in the state, but will not be enough to eradicate the problem. The post…
No More Pot Tickets in St. Louis, NY Hospital Sued Over Nonconsensual Drug Testing of Pregnant Women, More… (12/21/21)
An Ohio marijuana legalization initiative campaign hands in initial signatures, St. Louis becomes the latest city to give up on policing small-time pot possession, and…
Cartels Ditch Pot and Opium Fields for Synthetic Drugs, Mexico Defense Secretary Says
The governments of both Mexico and the U.S. admit that legal cannabis is hurting cartel crops. The post Cartels Ditch Pot and Opium Fields for…
Legal Cannabis Outsells Ontario Illicit Market for First Time
Ontario has been struggling with the legal market competing with the illicit market, but finally, legal sales have pulled ahead. The post Legal Cannabis Outsells…
Democrats Call on Congress to Tackle Cannabis Reform in 2022
Democrats are urging Congress to take action now to pass legal cannabis on a federal level next year and end the War on Drugs. The…
New York City’s Supervised Injection Sites Call for Biden’s Support
New York City is seeing success with is supervised injection site program, and wants support from the Biden Administration. The post New York City’s Supervised…
CO Psychedelic Initiatives Filed, San Francisco State of Emergency Over Drugs, Crime in Tenderloin; More… (12/20/21)
Joe Manchin thinks his constituents would use child tax credit payments to buy drugs, a state of emergency in San Francisco could clear the way…
‘Our Industry is Collapsing’ Warn California Pot Leaders in Letter to Gavin Newsom
Only urgent tax cuts and a boost in retail operations can save the industry, the letter warns. The post ‘Our Industry is Collapsing’ Warn California…
New Jersey Begins Accepting Applications for Recreational Cannabis Licenses
After much delay, New Jersey’s recreational cannabis license applications are now open. The post New Jersey Begins Accepting Applications for Recreational Cannabis Licenses appeared first…
Whole-Plant Cannabis Extract Reduces Epileptic Seizures By 86% in Small Study
Young patients were given whole-plant cannabis oil that contained about 5mg of THC each day, resulting in a majority of the subjects having a reduction…
The Winners of The Cannabis Cup Nevada: People’s Choice Edition 2021
Congratulations to the winners of the Cannabis Cup Nevada: People’s Choice Edition 2021! Here’s what’s hot in Nevada! The post The Winners of The Cannabis…
Federal Judge Throws Out Purdue Pharma Oxycontin Settlement, 90-Year-Old Pot Prisoner Freed, More… (12/17/21)
The Ohio Senate approves a medical marijuana expansion bill, Baltimore will end pre-employment drug and alcohol screening for potential city government hires, and more. [image:1 align:right…
Judge Rejects $4.5B Cash Deal to Protect OxyContin Pusher Family from Opioid Lawsuits
Even billionaires can’t buy their way out of sweeping opioid crisis lawsuits. The post Judge Rejects $4.5B Cash Deal to Protect OxyContin Pusher Family from…
Former Illinois Drug Czar Joins the Cannabis Lobbying Sector
Toi Hutchinson has been hired by Marijuana Policy Project after ensuring equity in Illinois’ cannabis industry as the state’s “Drug Czar.” The post Former Illinois…
Australia Rejects Psychedelics for Therapeutic Use
Counter to the overall trend in support of psychedelic research, Australia will not approve psychedelics for therapeutic use. The post Australia Rejects Psychedelics for Therapeutic…
What is the Best Path Forward for Marijuana Reform in Congress? [FEATURE]
The Senate passed the defense spending bill this week without the SAFE Banking Act (HR 1996) after Senate leaders stripped the provision aimed at allowing…
Ohio Bill Moves Forward to Expand Medical Cannabis Program
This decision by the Ohio Senate marks the first time since 2016 the state looks to expand its medical cannabis program. The post Ohio Bill…
Majority of Cannabis CFOs Think Biden Doesn’t Support Cannabis
New report shows several data points about CFOs, including their lack of confidence in the Biden administration. The post Majority of Cannabis CFOs Think Biden…
Senate Passes Bill Naming Meth an "Emerging Drug Threat," UFCW Pot Indistry Unionization Drive, More… (12/14/21)
A bad batch of synthetic cannabinoids is sickening people in Florida, Chicago is handing out fentanyl test strips in a bid to bring down record…