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Michigan Man, Michael Thompson, Seeks Parole After Decades In Prison For Nonviolent Pot Offense
Michael Thompson, 87, has been in prison since 1994 for a cannabis offense—even though cannabis is now legal in his state.
Montana Gets Ready to License the Recreational Cannabis Industry
Montana officials are making plans for the future of legal cannabis in their state.
Cannabis strength soars over past half century
Largest study on how cannabis has changed over time finds increased strength putting consumers at greater risk of harm.
Poll Finds Little Support for Asset Forfeiture, Argentina Okays MedMJ Home Cultivation, More… (11/13/20)
State legal marijuana regulators form an association, a New Jersey pot decriminalization bill is amended to include magic mushrooms and wins a committee vote, and…
NJ Bill To Decriminalize Marijuana, Reduce Penalties On Magic Mushrooms Advances
Will New Jersey be the next state to loosen their stance on psilocybin?
New Study Warns CBD May Yield Positive THC Test Results
Does this new study have broader implications?
Israel Announced Intentions To Legalize Recreational Cannabis
Israel seems to be poised to legalize recreational cannabis.
Hiatus update- back with headlines November 17th
This timeline! Back with news on Tuesday, November 17th. Be safe.
Longest-Serving Pot Prisoner to Be Freed Next Month, Boston Must Pay Cops Fired Over Bad Drug Tests, More… (11/12/20)
New Jersey politicians are squabbling–again–over how to tax legal marijuana, Tucson joins Phoenix in walking away from marijuana prosecutions, the Mexican Senate moves toward a…
Study Finds Cannabis Extracts Relieve Burning Mouth Syndrome Symptoms
Recent research finds that cannabis oil helps alleviate the pain from Burning Mouth Syndrome.
Atlantic City Trying To Get Exclusive Cannabis Retail Rights In NJ
The mayor of Atlantic City wants the city to be the only place in New Jersey where you can buy cannabis.
Illinois Plan to Offer New Dispensary Licenses
If the plan is approved, it could as much as double the number of shops that exist so far.
CA Psychedelic Decriminalization Bill Coming, British Pilot Heroin-Assisted Treatment Program Gets Results, More… (11/11/20)
The odor of pot will no longer be the sole grounds for police searches in Virginia after March 1, a bid to legalize marijuana in…
Governor of Nebraska Weighs In On Legalized Cannabis in South Dakota
Governor Pete Ricketts is unwavering in his opposition to cannabis.
Oregon Cannabis Tax Revenue Up 45 Percent in First Quarter
Oregon officials are reporting an increase in cannabis tax revenue.
House of Representatives Plan Vote on MORE Act in December
After a pause, the House of Representatives are planning a vote on the MORE Act.
House Will Vote on Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill Next Month, San Francisco Psychedelic Reform Push, More… (11/20/20)
No more pot prosecutions in Phoenix, a new marijuana legalization bill in Texas, a push for psychedelic reform in San Francisco, and more.Marijuana…
New Jersey Officials Moving Forward With New Marijuana Legislation
New Jersey lawmakers are advancing cannabis legislation after residents voted to approve it.
Texas Lawmaker Makes Push For Statewide Cannabis Legalization
Is Texas going to be the next state to go green?
Cannabis Stocks Seem To Benefit From Biden Win and Legalization
Cannabis stocks have spiked up since the election results were called.
Gallup Poll Has Support for Marijuana Legalization at All-Time High of 68%, More… (11/9/20)
Support for marijuana legalization hits an all-time high in the latest Gallup poll, New Jersey lawmakers take up an interim marijuana decriminalization bill, and more.[image:1…
Public Support For Cannabis Legalization Creeps Higher
68% of Americans say that they’re in favor of legalizing cannabis.
Canadian Medical Cannabis Patients Report Using Less Alcohol
Does cannabis have the potential to combat alcohol use disorder?
Joe Biden Elected President of The United States
Joe Biden, former Vice President of the United States, has been elected to replace Donald Trump as the leader of the country.
Settlement Over Prescription Opioid Lawsuits Looms, NJ Moves to Enact Voters' Will on Legal Marijuana, More… (11/6/20)
State elected officials react in different ways to marijuana legalization votes, a major settlement looms over prescription opioids, and more.Marijuana PolicyNew Jersey Governor…
South Dakota Governor Says Voters Made The ‘Wrong Choice’ By Legalizing Marijuana
South Dakota residents wanted to legalize cannabis. Their governor is less than thrilled.
Ohio Accepting New Qualifying Conditions for Medical Cannabis Patients
Petitions for new qualifying conditions for the state’s medical cannabis program will be accepted until the end of the year.
PA Bill Lets Employers Avoid Workers' Comp for MedMJ, NY Governor Says "Time is Ripe" for Legal Pot, More… (11/5/20)
New Jersey's vote to legalize marijuana is turning up the heat on nearby governors, Pennsylvania GOP lawmakers move to let employers and insurers off the…
A Clean Sweep for Drug Reform Initiatives [FEATURE]
The day after Election Day, national election results remained muddy, but one thing was crystal clear: the American public is ready for drug reform. Drug…
New Study Finds Psilocybin A Quick And Effective Treatment For Depression
A small study shows promising results for people suffering from depression.
Psyched Wellness Listed On Canadian Securities Exchange
Psyched Wellness CEO Jeffrey Stevens talks about the future of the psychedelics market.
Mississippi, South Dakota Approve Medical Marijuana
Voters in two red states, Mississippi and South Dakota, have approved initiatives allowing for medical marijuana. In Mississippi, Initiative 65 won an easy electoral two-step, with 68%…
Oregon Becomes First State to Decriminalize All Drugs, Allow for Psilocybin Therapy
According to the Oregon secretary of state's office, as of 9 PM Pacific Time, both of the state's pionerring drug reform initiatives are cruising to…
New Jersey Legalizes Marijuana
New Jersey voters have approved marijuana legalization. Although only 35% of the vote was in as of 10 PM Eastern time, the marijuana legalization initiative…
Arizona Legalizes Marijuana
The state's marijuana legalization initiative, Proposition 207: The Smart & Safe Arizona Act, is crusing to victory Tuesday night. With nearly 73% of the vote counted…
Oregon Voters Approve Landmark Drug Policy Reforms
Oregon just voted to decriminalize all drugs and legalize medicinal psilocybin.
New Jersey Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Recreational Cannabis
The Garden State was among four states to approve adult-use cannabis, but there’s still work to be done.
Clean Sweep: Cannabis Legalization Ballot Measures Prevail In 5 States
Cannabis reform swept the polls last night!
Study Shows Cannabis is Useful for Long-Term Pain Management
A new study gives more support for cannabis as a pain management medication.
Schumer Promises Swift Action On Marijuana Legalization If Democrats Take The Senate
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is pushing for meaningful marijuana reform.