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New Research Finds Marijuana Use Not Associated With Hypertension

Current or past cannabis consumption does not appear to be an independent factor in hypertension, according to newly published research.

Study Indicates Cannabis May Alleviate Neuropathic Pain Caused By Chemotherapy

A recently published Israeli study shows that chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy may be effectively treated with cannabis.

Jay-Z’s Weed Brand Posts Ads Calling Out Contradiction in Cannabis Laws

A new ad campaign highlights the absurdity of continues cannabis prohibition.

Virginia Legislature Votes to Legalize Marijuana, But Not Everybody is Happy [FEATURE]

Last Saturday, the Virginia House and Senate approved a pair of bills to legalize marijuana — but not for three years and with significant portions…

DEA Reports Southern Border Pot Busts Down 80% Since 2013

The report notes that despite federal prohibition, cannabis is widely available in every state.

Alabama Senate Panel Passes Bill To End Jail Time For Pot Possession

A measure that would significantly reform cannabis policy in Alabama is now up for consideration by the full State Senate.

NAACP Claims New Jersey Cannabis Panel Illegal Without Black Men

Critics have been pointing out that although Black men have historically been disproportionately targeted in the War on Drugs, there are no Black men on…

West Virginia Governor’s Stance Against Adult-Use Marijuana ‘Weakening’

Governor Jim Justice is still not totally sold on the idea, though.

Wyoming Introduces Legislation to Regulate Cannabis

Does House Bill 0209 have a fighting chance in Wyoming’s state Congress?

Groundbreaking Reggae Star Bunny Wailer Dies At 73

The last surviving member of the original Wailers passed away this week.

Washington, D.C. Council Chairman Introduces Cannabis Legislation

Could Washington, DC finally get the ball rolling on a recreational cannabis market?

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily HeadlinesTuesday, March 2, 2021 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Chuck Schumer Says Federal Marijuana Legalization Is A Priority In Democrats’ ‘Big Bold Agenda’ (Marijuana Moment) // Mississippi House Replaces Senate’s Alternate Medical Marijuana Program With What Voters Originally Approved (Marijuana Moment (Mississippi Today)) // Mexican Lawmakers To Vote On Marijuana […]

Pennsylvania Governor Approves Cannabis Pardons

Governor Tom Wolf pardoned 69 people who were charged with nonviolent cannabis offenses.

DEA Releases Annual National Drug Threat Assessment, RI Senate Approves Safe Injection Sites, More… (3/2/21)

The DEA points to Mexican drug cartels as the nation's greatest criminal drug threat, senators in Washington state move to reinstate the state's invalidated felony…

Vape Company Puffco Teams Up With The Comedy Store To Present Drive-In Stand-Up Shows

A COVID-safe comedy show is coming to Los Angeles!

AG Nominee Merrick Garland Signals Hands-Off Policy For State-Legal Pot

President Biden’s pick for Attorney General is pushing for a focus on more serious crimes than cannabis offenses.

New Vaporizer Shipping Bans Impact Industry

The “Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act” may pose a problem for the legal cannabis industry.

Malta Is on The Verge of Allowing Home Grown Cannabis

The arrest of a couple in a hotel room on Valentine’s Day on drug trafficking charges seems to be the final impetus the island nation…

Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily HeadlinesTuesday, March 2, 2021 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Virginia Lawmakers Send Marijuana Legalization Bill To Governor’s Desk Just Hours Before Deadline (Marijuana Moment) // Top Washington D.C. Lawmaker Files Competing Legal Marijuana Bill Days After Mayor Unveils Her Plan (Marijuana Moment) // New Mexico Lawmakers Will Work To Unify […]

VA Lawmakers Approve Legal Pot…Three Years from Now, Colombia Goes for More Drug War Militarization, More… (3/1/21)

New Mexico lawmakers work to shrink four marijuana legalization bills down to one, Pennsylvania's governor pardons dozens more marijuana offenders, and more.New Mexico…

New Mexico House Of Representatives Passes Recreational Marijuana Legalization Bill

The legalization bill will now head to the New Mexico State Senate.

Kanabo Knocks It Out of The Park With London IPO

The Israeli medical vape manufacturer packed a punch as it debuted on the London Stock Exchange, setting it up for European expansion. What does this…

Virginia Lawmakers Vote Yes On Marijuana Legalization

Virginia lawmakers have advanced a bill that would legalize adult-use cannabis. Now, the bill heads to the governor’s desk.

Study Indicates Most Patients Don’t Think Doctors Will Understand Cannabis

Despite all the progress cannabis has made, many still feel uneasy about discussing it with their physician.

WA Supreme Court Throws Out Felony Drug Possession Law, Clock Ticking on VA Pot Legalization, More… (2/26/21)

Asset forfeiture reform is moving in Arizona, the Connecticut governor's marijuana legalization bill gets a hearing, the Nevada legislature looks at ending the federal ban…

Past Pot Use OK For Some White House Jobs Under New Policy

The new policy applies to those who used only cannabis and only in the past.

Morocco Expected To Pass Cannabis Legalization Soon

Morocco may be the next country to legalize cannabis next week.

Friday, February 26, 2021 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily HeadlinesFriday, February 26, 2021 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Washington Supreme Court Strikes Down Criminalization Of Drug Possession (Marijuana Moment) // Disagreements Threaten Virginia Marijuana Legalization Deal As Deadline Approaches (Marijuana Moment (Virginia Mercury)) // Dispensaries: Millions in tax revenue could be lost if legislators delay Montana’s recreational marijuana program […]

Recreational Cannabis Bill Heads to New Mexico House Floor

The next step for House Bill 12 is a debate on the House floor.

NM Legal Pot Bill Passes Senate, Honduran Prez Warns US on Drug Trafficking Allegations, More… (2/25/21)

A bipartisan marijuana legalization bill gets filed in Pennsylvania, a medical marijuana bill wins approval in the Alabama Senate, and more.Marijuana Policy New Mexico…

With Sweeping Criminal Justice Reform Bill, Canada Seeks an Off-Ramp from the War on Drugs [FEATURE]

On February 16, Canada's governing Liberal Party finally moved to enact long-promised reforms to criminal justice by introducing a sweeping new bill that would make…

Alabama Senate Approves Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill

A medical marijuana bill has cleared the Alabama state Senate.

Red White & Bloom Announces Florida Acquisition

In their announcement, the company noted that they will be selling High Times branded products in the Sunshine State.

NFL Finally Exploring Cannabis and CBD as Pain Management

Could this finally open the door for meaningful change in the organization?

Connecticut Governor Makes Plan To Legalize Cannabis

Governor Ned Lamont has introduced a bill that would legalize and regulate cannabis.

NJ AG Orders End to Most Marijuana Arrests and Prosecutions, Mexico Coca Plantation Discovered, More… (2/24/21)

A North Dakota marijuana legalization bill passes the House, Nebraska medical marijuana advocates demand action from the legislature, and more.Marijuana PolicyMinnesota Marijuana Legalization…

After Two Years, American Hemp Experts Applaud USDA Rules While Waiting On Further Clarity

One step forward does not equate to a completed process.

Pennsylvania State Senators Introduce Bipartisan Cannabis Legalization Bill

A Pennsylvania Republican lawmaker is officially onboard with legalizing cannabis.

Virginia Lawmakers Pass Bills Allowing Herbal Forms Of Medical Marijuana

If passed into law, the bills would open the door to substantial changed in Virginia’s medical cannabis program.

South Dakota May Let Banks Choose Whether To Work with Cannabis

While it would be a great step in the state if the bill passes, there are some downsides.