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Riot Fest Brought the Good Vibes and a Love of Cannabis to Chicago
Riot Fest turned up the vibes and the smoking anthems this year, giving everyone some much-needed live music. The post Riot Fest Brought the Good…
Book Review: The Dope [FEATURE]
The Dope: The Real History of the Mexican Drug Trade by Benjamin T. Smith (2021, W.W. Norton, 462 pp, $30 HB)[image:1 align:left]This past weekend, top-level…
San Francisco Strengthens Cannabis Social Equity Program
San Fransisco is further backing up its social equity program with a new measure that will help the city get back on its feet after…
SD Activists Begin 2022 Marijuana Legalization Initiative Drive, Report on Racial Disparities in State Prisons, More… (10/13/21)
A pair of GOP Ohio lawmakers prepares a marijuana legalization bill, the Sentencing Project releases a new report on differential racial incarceration rates in the…
Hip-Hop Mogul Jay-Z Invests in Cannabis Retail Platform Flowhub
Jay-Z if officially backing Flowhub, a much-needed platform that allows legal cannabis transactions to be done without cash. The post Hip-Hop Mogul Jay-Z Invests in…
Mississippi ‘Not Quite Ready’ to Implement Medical Cannabis
Mississippi is still holding off on having a special session of the Legislature to implement medical cannabis. The post Mississippi ‘Not Quite Ready’ to Implement…
Burb, Green Label and Coffee & Kush: Partnership over Competition
Building the Cannabis Avengers with Burb, Green Label, and Jason ‘Problem’ Martin’s Coffee & Kush, connecting Canada and California. The post Burb, Green Label and…
Booker & Warren Call on DOJ to Deschedule Marijuana; US & Mexico Meet to Forge New Relations on Crime & Drugs, More… (10/12/21)
California's governor vetoes a "contingency management" drug treatment bill, a pair of progressive senators call on the Justice Department to deschedule marijuana, and more.[image:1 align:left…
Cannabis has been legal almost 3 years, yet retailers say banks are shutting them out
As the third anniversary of Canada’s legalization of cannabis approaches, retailers say they continue to struggle to find access to basic financial services from banks.
First Nevada Cannabis Dispensary Approved at Border of Idaho
A Nevada dispensary on the Idaho border is raising eyebrows in the more conservative border state, but it was only a matter of time. The…
Man to be Hanged in Singapore for Importing About Two Pounds of Pot
Questions arise whether or not Singapore police coerced the defendant into his admission. The post Man to be Hanged in Singapore for Importing About Two…
Senators Call on AG Merrick Garland to Decriminalize Cannabis
Senators are petitioning the attorney general to finally decriminalize cannabis on a federal level, something advocates feel is long overdue. The post Senators Call on…
Los Angeles County Earmarks $5M to Combat Illicit Cannabis
Los Angeles is putting aside money to fight back against illicit cannabis grows in the region, which continue to be a problem. The post Los…
California Governor Gavin Newsom Vetoes Cannabis Billboard Bill
The governor nixed Assembly Bill 1302, citing protections on youth from exposure to cannabis billboards. The post California Governor Gavin Newsom Vetoes Cannabis Billboard Bill…
Illicit Cannabis Grow Op Discovered in Oregon
An illicit grow op was discovered in Oregon, causing authorities to dig in and look further into the black market. The post Illicit Cannabis Grow…
Oregon State University Hemp Center Receives $10M Grant
Oregon State University’s Hemp Center just received a major grant to continue much-needed hemp research. The post Oregon State University Hemp Center Receives $10M Grant…
Breast milk of marijuana users does not hurt short-term health of early premature infants, long-term effects still unknown
Researchers compared early preterm infants who were fed breast milk from THC-positive mothers to those who were fed either formula or breast milk from THC-negative…
Petition to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis Filed in Oklahoma
Oklahoma has a petition out that would legalize medical cannabis for adult use in the state, a dream for cannabis enthusiasts. The post Petition to…
NY Governor Signs Package of Bills Aimed at Curbing OD Crisis, CA Governor Signs Hemp Regulation Bill, More… (10/8/21)
Another poll has two-thirds support for freeing the weed, Oklahoma activists file initative petitions to legalize marijuana, and more.Marijuana PolicyYet Another Poll Finds…
Most Affected: Seven Years After Leaving The Game, Community Leader Anthony Alegrete Gets Snagged
Anthony Alegrete was arrested seven years after he was involved in a nonviolent cannabis crime, which strengthened his dedication to advocacy and community service through…
NBA Won’t Randomly Test Athletes for Cannabis During 75th Season
The NBA is making history—during the upcoming season, it won’t be randomly testing for cannabis, just for performance-enhancing drugs. The post NBA Won’t Randomly Test…
California Legalizes Smokable Hemp and Food Sales in Historic Bill
Assembly Bill 45 is the long-awaited answer to hemp regulations in the state. The post California Legalizes Smokable Hemp and Food Sales in Historic Bill…
The Latest IRS Initiative Could Positively Impact Cannabis
A new initiative from the IRS could have a big impact on cannabis, as it could finally help with the tax breaks the industry needs.…
Search for Marijuana on Amtrak Train Leads to Deadly Shooting in Arizona
A deadly shooting on an Amtrak train over contraband cannabis has left the Arizona and law enforcement community reeling. The post Search for Marijuana on…
Seattle Psychedelic Decriminalization, OH Towns to Vote on Marijuana Decrim Initiatives, More… (10/5/21)
The Philippine government tries to look like it is doing something about human rights abuses in its drug war, Bolivian coca grower factions continue to…
DEA Agent Killed in Tucson Died Enforcing Pot Prohibition, MI Opioid Treatment Bills Get Hearing, More… (10/6/21)
A crack appears in Pennsylvania Republicans' opposition to legalizing marijuana, that DEA agent killed in Tucson on Monday died enforcing pot prohibition, and more. [image:1 align:left…
‘The mother of all cannabinoids’: Anti-seizure compounds discovered in cannabis
Scientists have found that three rare cannabinoids reduce seizures in mice. They using the information to develop a better cannabis-based treatment for Dravet syndrome, an…
Flower to be Permitted Following First Regulatory Meeting in New York
New York is going to be allowing medical cannabis flower following the first meeting of the Cannabis Control Board, much to the state’s joy. The…
Cannabis Branding: Smart Marketing or Too Much Waste?
Cannabis marketing is an essential part of the industry—but is it causing too much harm when it comes to the environment? The post Cannabis Branding:…
Will Smith Recalls Life-Changing Psychedelic Experiences in New Book
Will Smith’s upcoming memoir reveals stories of when he traveled to Peru in search of life answers. The post Will Smith Recalls Life-Changing Psychedelic Experiences…
Report Shows Decreased Percentage of Women and Minority Executives in Cannabis Industry
A report released by MJBizDaily shows that the executive representation of women and people of color in the cannabis industry has declined. The post Report…
CBGA More Effective For Seizures Than CBD, Study of Mice Finds
Researchers are calling CBGA the ‘mother of all cannabinoids.’ The post CBGA More Effective For Seizures Than CBD, Study of Mice Finds appeared first on…
100,000 Cannabis Plants Seized In Historic San Francisco Bay Area Bust
A two-day raid by law enforcement agents in the Bay Area led to millions of dollars in cash and 100,000 cannabis plants being confiscated. The…
Portugal Delays Recreational Cannabis Bills as Luxembourg Also Signals Delay
The discussion and debate about adult use cannabis legislation in Portugal has been formally delayed for another 60 days—an extension that could stretch out even…
Senators File Bill to Undo Supreme Court Decision on Crack Sentencing, CO Pot Tax Initiative, More… (10/4/21)
A bipartisan group of leading senators files a bill to ensure that low-level federal crack prisoners get the same shot at retroactive sentence reductions as…
Justin Bieber Jumps On Cannabis Industry Bandwagon
‘Beliebers’ might be thrilled that Bieber is entering the cannabis industry. But is it just hype? The post Justin Bieber Jumps On Cannabis Industry Bandwagon…
Stoners Fly ‘High as a Kite’ with New Marijuana Tattoo Collection Book
‘High as a Kite’ is a must-have coffee table book for all the tatted cannabis connoisseurs out there. The post Stoners Fly ‘High as a…
Wisconsin Lawmakers Could Amplify Punishments for Cannabis Extraction
Laws in the state are getting tougher, not easier, on cannabis manufacturing practices. The post Wisconsin Lawmakers Could Amplify Punishments for Cannabis Extraction appeared first…
NE MedMJ Initiatives Get Rolling, Temporary Fentanyl Analog Ban Extended, Ecuador Prison Riot, More… (10/1/21)
The city of Raleigh pays out to people framed and jailed on drug charges, civil rights and drug reform groups criticize inclusion of fentanyl analog…
Trulieve Becomes Largest U.S. Cannabis Company
Trulieve just made history by becoming the largest U.S. cannabis company thanks to an acquisition of Harvest Health & Recreation. The post Trulieve Becomes Largest…