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Thursday, October 8, 2020 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily HeadlinesThursday, October 8, 2020 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Vermont Governor Allows Marijuana Sales Legalization Bill To Take Effect Without His Signature (Marijuana Moment) // September was another record month for Illinois marijuana sales (WROK News Talk 1440) // Once shut out, Maine cannabis industry now eligible for sustainable energy […]

A Brief Recap of The Less Exciting 2020 Vice Presidential Debate

The 2020 Vice Presidential Debate was less explosive than the debate last week.

Oregonian Newspaper Endorses Drug Decrim Measure, Mexico Cartel Post-COVID Threat, More… (10/7/20)

Arizona may relax its past marijuana use rules for police applicants, the International Crisis Group calls out the Colombian government over the assassination of hundreds…

Arizona’s Largest Newspaper Endorses Marijuana Legalization Bid

The Arizona Republic, which has a circulation of approximately 130,000, just endorsed a ballot initiative to legalize marijuana in the state.

Which Congressional Cannabis Act Could Have the Most Substantial Impact?

Of the fifty pieces of cannabis legislation that have been introduced, two in particular stand out.

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily HeadlinesWednesday, October 7, 2020 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Vermont Governor Still Hasn’t Decided On Legal Marijuana Sales Bill On Eve Of Signature Deadline (Marijuana Moment) // DC Democratic Party Endorses Psychedelics Decriminalization Ballot Initiative (Marijuana Moment) // Illinois and Massachusetts Cannabis Markets Hit New Highs in August (New Cannabis […]

OR Drug Decriminalization Initiative Gets Big Donation, DC Dems Endorse Psychedelic Initiative, More… (10/6/20)

Facebook's founder kicks in half a million dollars for Oregon drug decriminalization, the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition launches a national dialog on the overdose crisis…

Carlos Santana Launches Cannabis Brand

Mirayo by Santana has officially launched!

Illinois Cannabis Sales Break Record Once Again

Legal cannabis sales continues to soar in Illinois.

Tuesday, October 6, 2020 | Marijuana Today Daily News

No news today. Back with headlines tomorrow.

Study: Long-Term Cannabis Use Not Associated With Cognitive Decline In Senior Patients

An Israeli study suggests that among senior medical cannabis patients, cognitive deficiency may not be an issue to worry about.

VT Battle Over Marijuana Bill, Key Mexico Leader Vows Marijuana Legalization Bill Passage by December, More… (10/5/20)

Another Arizona poll muddies the waters on support for marijuana legalization, pressure is mounting on Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) to sign or veto the…

Virginia Lawmakers Pass Bills To Ban Searches Based On Marijuana Odor

The governor will decide the fate of the bills.

Bipartisan Policy Center Recommends Safe Injection Sites, Pot Busts Declined Last Year, More… (10/2/20)

The House includes marijuana banking language in its latest COVID relief bill, pot busts declined last year, an Arizona poll is looking good for marijuana…

FBI Data Shows Pot Arrests Decline But Still Outnumber Busts For Violent Crimes

The report shows that in 2019, 545,602 arrests for cannabis-related offenses were made.

Friday, October 2, 2020 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily HeadlinesFriday, October 2, 2020 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Colorado Governor Grants Thousands Of Marijuana Pardons With New Clemency Powers (Marijuana Moment) // Vermont Bill To Legalize Marijuana Sales In Question After Governor Cites Racial Justice Objections (Marijuana Moment) // Schwazze backs out of deal to acquire marijuana R&D firm […]

New Zealand Concerned with Chances of Legalizing Cannabis In 2020

Is New Zealand cooling on cannabis?

Montana's Marijuana Legalization Campaign Is Set for a Big October Push [FEATURE]

Come November, Big Sky Country could be among the latest places to free the weed. As is the case in Arizona, New Jersey, and South…

VT Governor Hints Could Veto Marijuana Sales Bill, NY Governor Calls for Arrest of Street Drug Users, More… (10/1/20)

New Jersey's governor gets behing the marijuana legalization initiative, the Department of Health and Human Services wants to impose hair drug testing on federal employees,…

Colorado Governor Pardons Thousands Of Pot Convictions

Thousands of people are finally getting pardoned for low-level pot crimes.

Red Light Holland Launches Magic Truffle Retail Sales

Red Light Holland is officially in the truffle biz!

CA Governor Signs Marijuana Appellations Bill, IL Senate Committee Takes Up Drug Penalties, More… (9/30/20)

A new federal bill uses drugs and terrorism to take aim at tech companies' liability protections, a new Wyoming bill would ban smokeable hemp and…

Missouri Cannabis Supply Chain Ready For Business

Missouri’s medical cannabis patients will soon have access to the medicine they’ve been waiting for.

Study Shines Light On Women Who Use Cannabis To Cope With Effects of Menopause

A small study looked at marijuana use to cope with menopause.

The First Trump/Biden Presidential Debate: Who Is This For?

The first 2020 Presidential Debate was just as messy as we thought it would be. So who was it for?

Minority Grant Finalists In California Cannabis Competition Are Mostly Women

Most of the finalists for the Green Quest Grant are women looking to make a positive change in the cannabis industry.

AZ Poll Has Pot Legalization Initiative in Dead Heat, Psychedelic Group Releases Handbook for Organizers, More… (9/29/20)

The battle over medical marijuana in Mississippi is heating up, a proposed 2022 Oklahoma marijuana legalization initiative has to go back to the drawing board,…

New House Pandemic Relief Bill Includes Cannabis Banking Provisions

Democratic lawmakers are trying to help cannabis businesses access pandemic relief.

Tuesday, September 29, 2020 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily HeadlinesTuesday, September 29, 2020 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Croptober Is Going Up In Smoke Amid Wildfires: Cannabis Weekly (BNN Bloomberg) // Nebraska Activists Unveil New Medical Marijuana Initiative For 2022 Following Supreme Court Defeat (Marijuana Moment) // Massachusetts marijuana regulators close in on cannabis home delivery plan (Mass Live) […]

Biden Campaign Scorns Trump Demand for Pre-Debate Drug Test, NE MedMJ Advocates File for 2022, More… (9/28/20)

Medical marijuana via telemedicine could be coming soon to New Jersey, medical marijuana via the ballot box could be coming to Nebraska in 2022, and…

New Bill Would Give Cannabis Businesses Emergency Relief Access

A group of Democratic lawmakers are trying to get cannabis businesses disaster relief equity.

The Winners of The Cannabis Cup Illinois: People’s Choice Edition 2020

Congratulations to all who participated!

Study Finds Drug Use Rose During Pandemic, San Francisco Sues to Block Dealers from Tenderloin, More… (9/25/20)

The Michigan legislature is moving forward on a couple of front, San Francisco prosecutors try an innovative tactic against Tenderloing drug dealers, and more.[image:1 align:right…

Michigan May Be The Next State To Clear Cannabis Convictions

If the bill is signed, thousands of Michigan residents could see immense benefits.

Friday, September 25, 2020 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News

Marijuana Today Daily HeadlinesFriday, September 25, 2020 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Oregon loses at least seven cannabis businesses in wildfires; more damaged (Marijuana Business Daily) // Vermont finally OKs retail cannabis stores years after legalizing (Leafly) // Michigan Legislature approves automatic expungement bills: What it means (Click on Detroit) // California’s largest-ever […]

Will New Jersey Be the Next State to Legalize Weed? [FEATURE]

New Jersey looks set to be the next state to legalize marijuana. It's on the ballot come election day, the polls are looking good, and…

Navajo Nation Leaders Shut Down Alleged Hemp Cultivation On Tribal Land

Both hemp and marijuana are forbidden on Navajo land.

Cash No Longer Necessary for Utah Cannabis Patients

A new app will enable Utah’s medical cannabis patients to pay for their meds without cash.

New App, Mindleap, Aims To Revolutionize Psychedelic Use And Wellness

A new app connects mental health professionals with people using psychedelics.

Petition Pushes for National Medical Cannabis Insurance For Canadians

Can Canadians soon have cannabis covered by insurance?