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Cannabis Smoking Lounges Finally Approved By Denver City Council
Denver is expanding their legal pot industry with cannabis smoking lounges.
Lawmaker Pushes Texas Cannabis Legalization Bill To Celebrate 4/20
Rep. James Talarico took to Twitter to share the news that he filed a bill to push Texas cannabis legalization.
A New Bill To Legalize Cannabis In North Carolina Has Been Filed By State Lawmakers
Cannabis in North Carolina is getting a new breath of life, as lawmakers file a bill to legalize the green.
Biden Won't Commit On Marijuana Legalization Bill, AL Asset Forfeiture Reform Advances, More… (4/21/21)
Asset forfeiture reform stalls in Hawaii but advances in Alabama, the Denver city council votes to approve marijuana deliveries and consumption lounges, and more.[image:1 align:left…
Will the SAFE Marijuana Banking Act Break Through to the Senate? [FEATURE]
For the second time in as many years, the House of Representatives passed the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act (H.R. 1996) on Monday.…
Virginia’s Governor Ralph Northam Signs Cannabis Legalization Bills Into Law
Governor Ralph Northam has made cannabis legalization in Virginia official!
21 Governors Call For Congress To Pass The SAFE Banking Act
State leaders across the political spectrum are calling upon Congress to vote in favor of the SAFE Banking Act.
For The First Time, The NFL Will Not Test Players For Cannabis Use During Offseason
The NFL has made a monumental change in their cannabis policy this week.
House Passes SAFE Banking Act, NJ AG Orders End to Mandatory Minimums for Non-Violent Drug Offenders, More… (4/20/21)
Dallas police will no longer arrest people possessing small amounts of pot, a North Carolina bill seeks to restrict needle exchange programs, and hemp is…
Mayor Of Birmingham, Alabama To Issue Blanket Pardons For 15,000 Pot Convictions
Birmingham, Alabama will pardon thousands of cannabis convictions going back 30 years.
SAFE Banking Act of 2021 Passed by House of Representatives
As a special 420 gift (not really, it’s just a coincidence), the House passed the SAFE Banking Act of 2021!
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily HeadlinesFriday, April 16, 2021 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // US House gives final approval to marijuana banking reform bill (Marijuana Business Daily) // Schumer Worries Senate Marijuana Banking Vote Could Undermine Broader Legalization Push (Marijuana Moment) // Washington Senate Replaces Drug Decriminalization Bill With Revised Measure To Reinstate Penalties (Marijuana […]
SAFE Banking Act House Floor Vote Today, Texas Gov. Wants Cartels Designated as Terrorists, More… (4/19/21)
Another poll reaffirms marijuana's popularity, the push for marijuana legalization in Connecticut has hit a roadblock over social equity, a bill to allow smokable medical…
Comprehensive Bill To Expand Access To Medical Cannabis In Public Schools Clears Colorado House
A bill to allow access to medical cannabis in public schools is headed to the governor’s desk!
Idaho Hemp Bill Finally Signed Into Law, Legalizing The Crop Across All 50 States
State lawmakers have joined the rest of the nation with the passage of a bill to legalize Idaho hemp production.
Cannabis Spending in Canada Exceeded $2 Billion in 2020
A new report shows significant numbers in cannabis spending for our neighbors to the North.
Idaho Constitutional Ban On Legal Cannabis Fails In Legislature
An attempt to prevent any cannabis reform in Idaho has fallen flat.
Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Says Cannabis Legalization Will Not Happen In The State
Unfortunately, according to Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, cannabis legalization is unlikely to happen in Wisconsin.
Friday, April 16, 2021 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily HeadlinesFriday, April 16, 2021 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Alabama Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill That Already Passed The Senate Heads To House Floor (Marijuana Moment) // Idaho Republicans tried to block any future marijuana legalization. How’d it turn out? (Idaho Statesman) // 69 Percent Of Americans Now Support Legalizing Marijuana- […]
Mississippi Supreme Court Allows Opponents of Medical Cannabis To Challenge Vote Results
Opponents of legalizing medical cannabis had the chance to argue against a voter-backed ballot initiative in the Mississippi Supreme Court this week.
New Poll Shows Almost 70% of Americans Want Legal Cannabis—More Than Ever Before
The polled people have spoken: Americans want legal cannabis.
Genetic predisposition to schizophrenia may increase risk of psychosis from cannabis use
New research shows that while cannabis users had higher rates of psychotic experiences than non-users across the board, the difference was especially pronounced among those…
Thursday, April 15, 2021 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily HeadlinesThursday, April 15, 2021 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Schumer Says It’s Time To End Federal Cannabis Prohibition (Gothamist) // California Bill To Legalize Possession Of Psychedelics Clears Second Senate Committee (Marijuana Moment) // Wisconsin Governor ‘Tired’ Of Marijuana Revenue Going To Illinois Next Door (Marijuana Moment) These headlines are […]
Colorado Auctions off 14 Cannabis-Themed License Plates for a Great Cause
If you’ve ever wanted to own cannabis-themed license plates while supporting a worthy cause, now is your chance!
Drug OD Deaths Hit Record High During Pandemic, Campaign to End Crack Cocaine Sentence Disparity, More… (4/14/21)
Washington's governor commutes some drug possession sentences after the state's Supreme Court voids its felony drug possession law, the St, Louis County Council votes to…
Former LA County Sheriff’s Deputy Gets Prison Sentence for Faking Drug Raid
A former LA County Sheriff’s Deputy has been formally sentenced for his role in a fake drug raid.
Wednesday April 14, 2021 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily HeadlinesWednesday, April 14, 2021 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Longtime cannabis reform activist Steve Fox dies (Marijuana Business Daily) ** GoFundMe- Support the family of Steve Fox. ** // Biden picks former New Jersey attorney general to lead DEA (Washington Post) // Illinois Gets More Tax Revenue From Marijuana Than […]
NM Legalizes Marijuana, Criminal Justice Reformer Named DEA Chief, More… (4/13/21)
A simple policy change causes a massive drop in pot arrests in San Antonio, the Maryland legislature has approved the legalization of drug paraphernalia, Vancouver…
Marijuana Activist and Strategist Steve Fox Dead at 53
Longtime marijuana legalization activist and strategic thinker Steve Fox has died way too young. Below, we reprint verbatim the following notice from his colleagues at…
Rest In Peace, Peggy Noonan: Rebel, Businesswoman, Certified Cannabis Trailblazer
Peggy Noonan, founder of the Arizona-based edibles company Copia, has passed away.
Cannabis Packaging Waste Is A Problem. A California Dispensary Is Addressing It
Airfield Supply Co. has partnered with CannaCraft and Resynergi to address the growing problem of waste from plastic cannabis packaging.
Tuesday April 13, 2021 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily HeadlinesTuesday, April 13, 2021 | Curated by host Shea Gunther Back with news tomorrow. Get your vaccine shot! 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. • […]
New Mexico Just Officially Legalized Cannabis
New Mexico has officially joined the ranks of states with legal cannabis.
MD Lawmakers Pass Major Police Reforms Through Veto Override, Tijuana Travel Warning Issued, More… (4/12/21)
An American citizen in Dubai faces three years in prison after testing positive for marijuana, Delaware marijuana legalization activists urge boycott of dispensaries that testified…
American Citizen May Face Prison Time In Dubai For Smoking Cannabis In The United States
After being treated in a hospital, an American has been detained in Dubai for testing positive for cannabinoids…even though he consumed it in the United…
Is It All In The Tea Leaves? The Hemp Tea Ruling In German Federal Court
The questions raised about the hemp tea decision, however, are numerous, and nothing remains clear cut for the development of either the hemp or CBD…
Early cannabis use linked to heart disease
Smoking cannabis when you’re young may increase your risk of developing heart disease later, according to a recent study.
Mexico MJ Legalization Hits Senate Snag, CDC OKs Fed Funds for Fentanyl Test Strips, More… (4/9/21)
A bill to decriminalize buprenorphine is heading for the Vermont Senate, New Zealand makes a pilot pill testing program permanent, and more.Harm ReductionBiden…
South Dakota Supreme Court to Hear Recreational Cannabis Case this Month
The South Dakota Supreme Court will hear arguments for both sides of the cannabis legalization debate.
Research Shows Chronic Pain Patients See Sustained Improvement With Cannabis Use
A recently published study found that chronic pain patients saw long-term success with medical cannabis.