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Canadian soldier charged with feeding cannabis cupcakes to artillery unit during live-fire exercise

A Canadian army gunner is facing more than a dozen charges after she allegedly served cannabis-laced cupcakes to her unsuspecting artillery unit during a live-fire…

Louisiana Bill, HB 434, To Tax Potential Recreational Cannabis Fails In Congress

The Louisiana House voted against HB 434, further derailing the potential of legalizing recreational cannabis in the state.

LA House Vote Kills Marijuana Legalization Effort, AZ Legislature Approves Needle Exchanges, More… (5/19/21)

A Connecticut poll has strong continuing support for marijuana legalization, a Pennsylvania poll has surprisingly strong support for drug decriminalization, and more.Marijuana PolicyConnecticut…

Regulating Cannabinoids One At A Time: Scientific Approach or Delay Tactic?

European governments are slowly but surely regulating cannabinoids…but do their methods make sense?

Montana Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill, HB 701, Officially Signed

A bill calling for Montana adult-use cannabis legalization has been signed.

Indigenous Group Opposes Peyote Decriminalization as Shortages Loom, MS MedMJ Mess, More… (5/18/21)

Colorado is set to double the amount of marijuana adults may legally possess, South Dakota okays medical marijuana use for school children, and more.[image:1 align:right…

Education Board Adopts Rules For Medical Cannabis In South Dakota Schools

Students, parents, and staff now have guidelines for the use of medical cannabis in South Dakota schools.

Canadian Study Finds Significant Reduction In Opioid Use Linked To Medical Cannabis Authorizations

Another recent study found a correlation between medical cannabis and a reduction in opioid use.

AL Becomes Latest MedMJ State, MS Supreme Court Throws Out Voter-Approved MedMJ Initiative, More… (5/17/21)

Ohio medical marijuana regulators expand the list of qualifying conditions, West Virginia medical marijuana regulators ponder allowing patient home grows, Kenyan Rastafaris petition seek to…

Monday, May 17, 2021 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily HeadlinesMonday, May 17, 2021 | Curated by host Shea Gunther No news. Check out our other projects: • Marijuana Today— Our flagship title, a weekly podcast examining the world of marijuana business and activism with some of the smartest people in the industry and movement. • Marijuana Media Connect— A service that […]

Alabama Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill, SB 46, Signed By Governor Kay Ivey

With the signature of Governor Kay Ivey, an Alabama medical marijuana bill will go into effect immediately.

Mississippi Supreme Court Strikes Down Successful Initiative 65 For Medical Marijuana

Although voters approved Initiative 65 in November, the state’s Supreme Court ruled against it.

Rite Aid Pharmacists Can Now Advise On Holistic Remedies, Including CBD

The CEO of Rite Aid recently announced that the chain’s pharmacists can now counsel customers on homeopathic remedies.

Cannabis Sustainability Symposium Coming To A Virtual Audience This Week

The Cannabis Sustainability Symposium will be accessible online this week.

MN House Votes to Legalize Marijuana, AZ Bill Legalizing Fentanyl Test-Strips Goes to Governor, More… (5/14/21)

A Mississippi appeals court upholds a life sentence for a man busted with 1.5 ounces of marijuana, the Minnesota House votes to legalize marijuana, a…

California Cannabis Equity Alliance Demands Focus on Social Equity in Cannabis

The California Cannabis Equity Alliance is planning a protest for cannabis justice on Monday, May 17th.

GOP Lawmakers File Comprehensive Federal Marijuana Decriminalization Bill

A bill in favor of federal marijuana decriminalization was filed this week by two GOP lawmakers.

Officials Charged in Cannabis Bribery Scheme In Calexico City, California

Two officials in California are facing federal charges for their alleged part in a cannabis bribery scheme.

WA Governor Signs Misdemeanor Drug Possession Bill, VT Senate Approves Buprenorphine Bill, More… (5/13/21)

Look for a Nebraska medical marijuana initiative next year after the legislature killed a bill this week, a Pennsylvania poll finds broad support for criminal…

Minnesota House Of Representatives To Vote On Complete Adult-Use Cannabis Bill HF 600

The Minnesota House of Representatives are expected to vote on an omnibus cannabis bill today.

Medical Cannabis Bill LB 474 Fails in Nebraska by Two Votes

To the disappointment of cannabis activists and would-be patients, LB 474 has failed in Nebraska.

Peptide could allow medical marijuana to relieve pain without side effects

Many people live with chronic pain, and in some cases, cannabis can provide relief. But the drug also can significantly impact memory and other cognitive…

Rio de Janeiro Drug Raid Massacre, AZ Governor Signs Asset Forfeiture Reform Bill, More… (5/7/21)

Medical marijuana bills are moving in several states, a Minnesota marijuana legalization bill has just won its 11th committee vote (!), the Texas House passes…

LA House Votes to Decriminalize Marijuana, Vancouver Drug Decriminalization Battle, More… (5/12/21)

The Louisiana House votes to decriminalize pot possession, a Connecticut marijuana legalization effort may require a legislative special session, and more.Marijuana PolicyCongress Must…

Georgia Governor Signs SB 195 To Expand Medical Cannabis Program

SB 195 will allow businesses to sell medical cannabis products in Georgia.

Louisiana House Approves HB 652, A Marijuana Decriminalization Bill

HB 652 would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of cannabis in Louisiana.

Silo Wellness And Kaivalya Kollectiv Announce Psychedelic Retreats

5-MeO-DMT, also known as “the God molecule”, stars in the new retreat series offered by Silo Wellness and Kaivalya Kollectiv.

MO House Approves Needle Exchange Programs, NE MedMJ Bill Gets Hearing This Week, More… (5/11/21)

A Rhode Island superior court judge throws out a traffic stop and search based on the odor of marijuana, the Missouri House passes a needle…

US Economy Expected To Receive $92 Billion From Legal Cannabis This Year

A new report shows how the legal cannabis market can benefit the US economy.

DEA Report Shows Marijuana Arrests And Seizures Up In 2020

A DEA report reflects that cannabis-related arrests and seizures increased in 2020.

MN Marijuana Legalization Bill Heads for House Floor Vote, Hawaii Pot Poll Shows State Evenly Split, More… (5/10/21/)

A proposed Mississippi marijuana legalization initiative hits a small bump, a Minnesota marijuana legalization bill heads for a House floor vote, and more.Marijuana PolicyHawaii…

Trulieve Cannabis Corp. Acquires Harvest Health And Recreation Inc. In $2 Billion Deal

Trulieve Cannabis has announced the acquisition of Harvest Health and Recreation.

Mississippi Cannabis Legalization Hits An Unfortunate Snag

Due to a publishing error, the initiative for Mississippi cannabis legalization has hit a bump in the road.

Sunday, May 9, 2021 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily HeadlinesSunday, May 9, 2021 | Curated by host Shea Gunther No news. Check out our other projects: • Marijuana Today— Our flagship title, a weekly podcast examining the world of marijuana business and activism with some of the smartest people in the industry and movement. • Marijuana Media Connect— A service that […]

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Consultant, Todd Smith, Arrested Over Hemp License Scandal

The affidavit against Todd Smith allege that he took money in exchange for guaranteed hemp cultivation licenses.

Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill (SB 158) Approved By Kansas House of Representatives

The Kansas House passed SB 158 which would legalize medical cannabis. But will the Senate also approve the measure?

Alabama Legislature Passes SB 46 To Bring Legal Medical Cannabis To The State

If passed, SB 46 would establish a medical cannabis program in Alabama. Not the most expansive one, but it would be a start.

Friday, May 7, 2021 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily HeadlinesFriday, May 7, 2021 | Curated by host Shea Gunther No news. Check out our other projects: • Marijuana Today— Our flagship title, a weekly podcast examining the world of marijuana business and activism with some of the smartest people in the industry and movement. • Marijuana Media Connect— A service that […]

Making Marijuana Green [FEATURE]

Your cannabis consumption has a carbon footprint, and when everybody's cannabis consumption is added up, that carbon footprint gets mighty big. But most of that…

Eastern Cherokee Tribal Council Votes To Approve And Legalize Medical Marijuana

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ tribal council has just approved medical cannabis on tribal lands.