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Mississippi Lawmakers Move to Implement Medical Cannabis Legislation
Mississippi is working on implementing new medical cannabis laws across the state that will impact patients. The post Mississippi Lawmakers Move to Implement Medical Cannabis…
Felons Can Now Get Cannabis Licenses in Washington State
Class C felonies won’t automatically terminate an application for a cannabis license, plus other updates. The post Felons Can Now Get Cannabis Licenses in Washington…
City of Denver Releases Annual Report on Local Cannabis Industry
Denver just released a report on its thriving industry and stated it is happy to provide insight to other legal cities. The post City of…
Meth Deaths Were on Rise Before Pandemic, Scotland Moves Toward "De Facto" Drug Decriminalization, More… (9/23/21)
Violence continues in Colombia's coca producing regions, marijuana researchers appeal a US 9th Circuit Court dismissal of their rescheduling petition, and more.Medical MarijuanaMarijuana…
U.S. House Approves SAFE Banking Act as Part of Military Spending Bill in Historic Vote
The SAFE Banking Act changes everything for cannabis business in the United States. The post U.S. House Approves SAFE Banking Act as Part of Military…
Giuliani Associates Offered Donation to Cuomo to Launch Pot Business
Corruption remains high in New York according to court documents. The post Giuliani Associates Offered Donation to Cuomo to Launch Pot Business appeared first on…
Activists in Oklahoma Finalize Recreational Cannabis Ballot Proposals
Oklahoma is hoping to get cannabis on the ballot, which could lead to legalizing recreational cannabis in the state. The post Activists in Oklahoma Finalize…
Most Affected: Jonathan Wall Will Serve Nearly Two Years Before His First Day in Court For Cannabis
Jonathan Wall, a Maryland native, faces a minimum of 10 years in federal prison over conspiracy charges of distributing cannabis as a first-time offender. The…
Congress to Temporarily Extend Fentanyl Analogue Ban, House to Vote on Pot Banking Protections, More… (9/22/21)
Protections for banks dealing with state-legal marijuana businesses will get a House floor vote as part of a defense spending bill, the Congress is poised…
Former Massachusetts Mayor Sentenced for Extortion
A Massachusetts politician is being taken to court for mismanagement of funds in the cannabis space, as well as in politics. The post Former Massachusetts…
Pennsylvania Medical Cannabis Patients Could Be Protected Against DUIs
Medical cannabis patients in Pennsylvania could gain protection from DUIs under this progressive new law. Legislators are backing it. The post Pennsylvania Medical Cannabis Patients…
Green Party in Finland Calls for End of Prohibition
The motion in Finland, carried by just two votes (183-181) has no official basis, but sets the tone for reform to move forwards. The post…
Vancouver Clinic Offers Take-Home Prescription Heroin, Nepal Marijuana Protest, More… (9/20/21)
Violence linked to cartel in-fighting continues to rock Mexico's state of Michoacan, a Vancouver clinic is now offering take-home prescription heroin to a small number…
Houston Narc, Suspect Killed in Drug Raid; FL Marijuana Legalization Init Can Gather Signatures, More… (9/21/21)
A Houston drug raid proved deadly Monday, mass killings are on the rise in one of Colombia's cocaine conflict zones, and more.Marijuana PolicyFlorida…
Amazon Releases Update on Company Drug Testing Policies
Amazon is moving into the future, announcing it will no longer be drug testing employees for cannabis and will even reinstate folks. The post Amazon…
Switzerland’s Zurich to Begin Recreational Cannabis Trial in 2022
Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city, is set to begin a unique adult cannabis trial next year, which will impact all of Europe. The post Switzerland’s Zurich…
A Majority of Companies in Tightly-Regulated Industries Say Compliance is Biggest Barrier
The Harris Poll and Fyllo released data showing compliance is a top issue in industries such as cannabis. The post A Majority of Companies in…
Florida Advocacy Petition Drive Aims to Allow Home Growing of Cannabis
Florida is introducing a petition that advocates hope will finally secure a long overdue message advocating for home grows. The post Florida Advocacy Petition Drive…
Italian Advocates Collect 500,000 Signatures for Decriminalization of Cannabis and Psychoactive Substances
An Italian advocacy group announced Sunday that it has collected enough signatures for a proposed ballot measure to decriminalize cannabis cultivation and consumption in order…
Virginia Domestic Violence Victim Charged for Cannabis Consumption During Court Testimony
A domestic violence victim in Virginia was removed from court for admitting to consuming cannabis earlier that day. The post Virginia Domestic Violence Victim Charged…
CA Psilocybin Legalization Initiative Cleared for Signature Gathering, DE Supreme Court on Pot Odor, More… (9/17/21)
Supporters of a proposed Philadelphia safe injection site have asked the Supreme Court to overturn an appeals court decision blocking it, the Delaware Supreme Cout…
Study on MDMA for Traumatic Brain Injury Boosted By $1.5M Donation
Wesana Health committed to fund a MAPS study on MDMA for traumatic brain injury. The post Study on MDMA for Traumatic Brain Injury Boosted By…
Missouri Transfers Almost $7M in Cannabis Revenue to Veterans
Missouri just gave a big funds transfer to veterans from legal revenue as part of their legalization agreement. The post Missouri Transfers Almost $7M in…
White House Releases Annual List of Drug Producing, Transit Countrie; WA Drug Decrim Initiative Coming, More… (9/16/21)
Granite State lawmakers are looking at a voter-approved constitutional amendment to legalize marijuana, Washington activists are laying the groundwork for a 2022 drug decriminalization initiative,…
Eighth Icon Rebrands as Cheech and Chong’s Cannabis Company
The company is responsible for producing and managing the duo’s cannabis brands. The post Eighth Icon Rebrands as Cheech and Chong’s Cannabis Company appeared first…
Judge Rules County Can’t Stop Water Deliveries to Hmong Weed Farmers
California is attempting to keep water from illegal grows in Northern California, and Hmong farmers are specifically suffering. The post Judge Rules County Can’t Stop…
Michigan Legislature Introduces Bills to Reduce Caregiver Program
Michigan just introduced several bills that would limit what caregivers could provide for their cannabis patients, and people aren’t happy. The post Michigan Legislature Introduces…
Ohio to More than Double Number of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
Ohio will have twice the amount of legal dispensaries, much to the relief of patients, as the industry continues to grow. The post Ohio to…
World Anti-Doping Agency to Reconsider Ban on Cannabis
The World Anti-Doping Agency is reconsidering banning cannabis in sports now that perceptions are changing. The post World Anti-Doping Agency to Reconsider Ban on Cannabis…
South Dakota Takes Step Toward Approving Medical Marijuana Rules
South Dakota just took a step towards approving medical cannabis rules, a major deal for the very legally stalled state. The post South Dakota Takes…
Arizona Dispensary Trading Pre-rolls for Bras to Fight Breast Cancer
A dispensary in Arizona is raising money to fight breast cancer the creative way—by trading in old bras for new pre-rolls. The post Arizona Dispensary…
New Mexico Cannabis License Raises Eyebrows
New Mexico is currently under fire for cannabis licenses and how they are being given out, after the program faced some backlash. The post New…
Weldon Project Pens Letter Calling for Release Of Cannabis Prisoners
The Weldon Project sent a letter to President Joseph Biden on Tuesday calling for clemency for all federal nonviolent cannabis offenders. The post Weldon Project…
NJ Sees a Summer of Marijuana Expungements, Finnish Green League Endorses Pot Legalization, More… (9/14/21)
The Flint, Michigan, city council punts on a chance to do some drug war virtual signaling, South Dakota legislators balk on some of the governor's…
Nebraska Moves Toward Two Medical Marijuana Proposals on 2022 Ballot
Nebraska is working on getting two different medical cannabis proposals on the ballot for 2022 in order to help patients in need. The post Nebraska…
Cannabis-Related Arrests in Virginia Decrease By 90 Percent After Legalization
Virginia arrests are dramatically down after the laws in the area changed to allow home growing and possession. The post Cannabis-Related Arrests in Virginia Decrease…
Jon’s Stone-Cold Quarantine Cop List: 14th Edition
Rollin’ up hot with the 14th edition of our VP of Content’s favorite new products in this special cop list. The post Jon’s Stone-Cold Quarantine…
BOP Tells Certain Drug Prisoners to Apply for Clemency, Italy Pot Decrim Referendum Campaign Underway, More… (9/13/21)
Italian activists and political parties are pushing a referendum on decriminalizing marijuana cultivation and possession, the Biden administration asks prisoners with certain drug offenses to…
California Bill to Allow Medical Cannabis in Hospitals Heads to Governor’s Desk
Ryan’s Law could help hospital patients in life or death situations, who rely on medical cannabis. The post California Bill to Allow Medical Cannabis in…
Medical Marijuana Cultivators in Alabama to Start Planting in 2022
Alabama is getting geared up for medical marijuana with plans to start planting in 2022. The post Medical Marijuana Cultivators in Alabama to Start Planting…