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US and Mexico in Drug War Tiff, IL Passes Bill to Abolish Cash Bail, Santa Fe DA Softens Drug Charges, More… (1/19/21)
Marijuana legalization and medical marijuana bills get filed in Nebraska, the US and Mexico spar over the undone arrest of a former defense minister, a…
Michigan Dispensary Gives Cannabis for COVID Vaccinations
The ‘Pot for Shots’ initiative was launched to encourage Michiganders to get vaccinated.
California Hasn’t Seen An Increase In Young Adult Cannabis Use Since Legalization
A recently published study found no significant increase in youth cannabis use since legalization in California.
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily HeadlinesTuesday, January 19, 2021 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Biden Taps Marijuana Legalization Supporter To Lead Democratic National Committee (Marijuana Moment) // New York Governor Releases More Details On Marijuana Legalization Proposal (Marijuana Moment) // Feds To Send Marijuana And Hemp Samples To Labs As Part Of Large-Scale Testing Accuracy […]
Illinois Collects $62 Million in Cannabis Revenue to Support Neighborhoods
The next step is distributing those funds as planned.
Study Finds Cannabis May Not Negatively Impact Liver Transplant Patients
Another study indicates that cannabis may not be harmful to patients undergoing organ transplants.
Feds Loosen Up Buprenorphine Prescribing, VA Marijuana Legalization Bill Filed, More… (1/15/21)
State legislatures are beginning to turn their sights to marijuana legalization, the Trump administration loosens restrictions on prescribing buprenorphine for opioid use disorder, and more.[image:1…
Friday, January 15, 2021 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily HeadlinesFriday, January 15, 2021 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Marijuana Sales Broke $2 Billion for 2020 by November (Denver Westword) // Virginia Governor Unveils Bill To Legalize Marijuana As Lawmakers Schedule First Hearing (Marijuana Moment) // BREAKING NEWS: Cannabis for Medical Use Just Became Fully Legal in Mexico (Canna Law […]
UFC Decides Marijuana No Longer Violates Anti-Doping Rules
Under the new policy, MMA fighters will no longer be penalized for off-duty cannabis use.
Indiana State Senator Files Two Cannabis Reform Bills
An Indiana lawmaker is making another push for cannabis law reform.
Chelsea Handler Releases New Inauguration-Themed Cannabis Kit
Chelsea Handler’s new cannabis kit, “America Is Back” is officially available for purchase!
Federal Appeals Court Rules Safe Injection Sites Illegal, Poll Finds Most Think Pot Safer than Alcohol, More… (1/13/21)
A federal appeals court has put the kibosh on a proposed Philadelphia safe injection site, a Michigan prosecutors says no more magic mushrooms prosecutions, and…
California Cannabis Executive Petitions Trump To Release Nonviolent Cannabis Offender
Kyle Kazan is pleading the case of Parker Coleman, Jr.
Governor of Virginia Unveils Proposal To Legalize Recreational Cannabis
Gov. Northam said his bill “expunges prior marijuana convictions, reinvests money in over-policed communities, and promotes diverse ownership in the industry.”
Mexico Publishes Medical Cannabis Regulations
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador signed the new legislation to allow research on cannabis.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem Backing Anti-Cannabis Litigation
Governor Kristi Noem is a known opponent of cannabis legalization.
NJ Pot Legalization Implementation Bill in Limbo, NY Governor Calls Again for Pot Legalization, More… (1/12/21)
New Jersey's governor and legislative leaders are at odds over punishing young marijuana offenders, a battle over what legalization will look like is shaping up…
Mississippi Now Has Timeline For Medical Marijuana Rollout
Mississippi residents voted in favor of medical cannabis in November. Now, they have a clear projected timeline of when the program will be implemented.
Survey Finds Majority of Americans View Cannabis As Less Harmful Than Alcohol
As more information becomes available, attitudes toward the potential health implications of cannabis continue to evolve.
Tuesday, January 6, 2021 | Marijuana Today Daily News
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CA "Contingency Management" Meth Treatment Bill Filed, NJ Marijuana Mess, More… (1/11/21)
Voter-approved marijuana legalization initiatives are running into problems with elected officials, federal prosecutors say the Honduran president was taking big bribes from drug traffickers, and…
New Jersey Deal To Legalize Marijuana Falls Apart
The effort to legalize cannabis in New Jersey has hit a major snag.
Montana Lawmakers Deny Money to Cannabis Program
Montana may not meet the deadline to get the state’s adult-use cannabis program up and running.
Marijuana use typically drops at the beginning of the year, then climbs in summer and fall
Marijuana use increases throughout the calendar year, with use up 13 percent on average at the end of each year compared to the beginning.
More than half of people using cannabis for pain experience multiple withdrawal symptoms
More than half of people who use medical marijuana products to ease pain also experience clusters of multiple withdrawal symptoms when they’re between uses, a…
Mayor Proposes Plan To Ban Tourists From Amsterdam’s Coffee Shops
Tourists in Amsterdam may no longer be allowed inside their infamous coffee shops.
Bill Would Remove Cannabis from Drug Impairment List in Kansas
A new bill would help ensure that an employee can still get money for being injured on the job, even if they use cannabis.
These 5 States Are Well-Placed to Legalize Marijuana This Year [FEATURE]
Last year, the number of states that have ended pot prohibition reached 15 (and the District of Columbia), as voters in four states—Arizona, Montana, New…
NY, CT Governors Renew Calls for Marijuana Legalization, VA Legalization Bills Filed, More… (1/7/21)
East Coast governors start the push for marijuana legalization this year, a Tennessee lawmaker files a bill to allow out-of-staters who have medical marijuana cards…
Nebraska State Senator Introduces Recreational Marijuana Legalization Amendment
If advanced by the Nebraska Legislature, the proposal would be on next year’s ballot.
Virginia Lawmaker Reignites Effort To Legalize Cannabis In The State
Delegate Steve Heretick has submitted a bill to legalize cannabis in Virginia.
New Democratic Majority In Senate Bodes Well For Cannabis Policy Reform
With the shift in political power, federal cannabis reform could have a real fighting chance.
NY Marijuana Legalization Bill Pre-Filed, UNODC Warns on Innovative Meth Production Practices, More… (1/6/21)
New Jersey lawmakers attempt to move forward with implementing voter-approved marijuana legalization, the UNODC warns of innovative meth production practices in Asia, and more.[image:1 align:left…
Minnesota Moves Closer to Cannabis Legalization
Minnesota’s House Majority Leader plans to sponsor a legalization bill this legislative session.
Governor of New York Announces Proposal To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis
Governor Andrew Cuomo is renewing the effort to legalize cannabis in New York.
New Jersey Governor and Senate Nearing Agreement on Legalization
New Jersey is inching closer to finalizing cannabis legalization.
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Democracy won in Georgia yesterday. Back with regular headlines on Friday.
MO GOP State Senator Pre-Files Marijuana Legalization Referendum Bill, MI Prosecutor Goes No Cash Bail, More… (1/5/21)
A Utah bill would once again allow any doctor to recommend medical marijuana, the prosecutor in Michigan's Washtenaw County ends cash bail, and more.[image:1 align:right…
Missouri Republican Lawmaker Aims To Legalize Cannabis In The State
Representative Shamed Dogan wants to legalize cannabis in a bid for criminal justice.
South Dakota State Bar Advises Lawyers Not To Represent Legal Pot Firms
Legal cannabis in South Dakota continues to face an uphill battle.