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The Grand History of Cannabis
Artist Mossy Giant teams up with Spanish social club La Creme Gracia to illustrate the chronicle of cannabis throughout time. The post The Grand History…
Virginia Governor Vetoes Bill To Legalize Cannabis Sales
Virginia’s governor has vetoed legislation to authorize licensed pot sales and another bill allowing for resentencing of past pot convictions. The post Virginia Governor Vetoes…
Researchers Find New Way To Measure Potency of Mushrooms
A potential game-changer has emerged in the world of mushrooms. The post Researchers Find New Way To Measure Potency of Mushrooms appeared first on High…
Republican Senators Say Cannabis Rescheduling Violates International Treaties
Three Republican senators are calling on the DEA to reject a Biden administration proposal to reschedule marijuana under federal drug laws. The post Republican Senators…
Pew Survey Finds 9 in 10 Americans Support Pot Legalization
More research proves it’s time to legalize. The post Pew Survey Finds 9 in 10 Americans Support Pot Legalization appeared first on High Times.
Arizona Weed Sales Topped $1.4 Billion Last Year
Sales of licensed weed in Arizona have exceeded $1 billion per year over the last three years. The post Arizona Weed Sales Topped $1.4 Billion…
California Cops Return Weed From Raid
Two business owners in California last week had nearly $1,000,000 worth of weed returned to them after it was seized in a raid in September.…
Gavin Rossdale Shows How Celebrity Weed Features Should Be Done
High Times took Bush Frontman Gavin Rossdale on a mini-tour of New York City’s licensed and unlicensed hot spots. The post Gavin Rossdale Shows How…
Restaurant Denies Service to Rapper for Smelling Like Pot, Sparking National Debate in South Africa
Rapper Emtee, along with artists Uncle Vinny and Yungseruno, were denied service at a restaurant in South Africa for smelling like weed and having tattoos.…
Minnesota Bill Doubles Home Grow Plant Count for MMJ Patients
A bill pending in the Minnesota legislature would let medical marijuana patients grow twice as many cannabis plants as the law that legalized recreational pot…
Mexican President Says Country Won’t Combat Cartels on Orders From U.S.
The president of Mexico issued a defiant message to the United States last week, saying that the country will not fight the powerful drug cartels…
Cannabis Cultivator Fees Waived in New York Until 2026
Three years after adult-use cannabis was signed in New York, the Cannabis Control Board is addressing the needs of struggling farmers. The post Cannabis Cultivator…
Diddy’s Homes Raided by Homeland Security as Feds Close in on Alleged Human Trafficking Crimes
Two homes belonging to Sean “Diddy” Combs were raided by federal law enforcement officers as the human trafficking case heats up. The post Diddy’s Homes…
Switzerland Shares First Data on ‘ZüriCan’ Adult-Use Cannabis Pilot Study
The adult-use cannabis pilot program in Switzerland is alive and well, and the country has shared its first batch of initial insights surrounding consumer trends,…
Former Mayor, Assemblyman Opens New Jersey Dispensary
Former politician Scott Rudder is owner and operator of a new dispensary in Riverside, New Jersey. The post Former Mayor, Assemblyman Opens New Jersey Dispensary…
False Dosage Labels on 96% of Tested Amazon Hemp Products, Many With No Hemp or CBD
Under Amazon’s current regulations, CBD product sales are not technically allowed, though that doesn’t stop suppliers from selling them anyway. A new analysis shows that…
SoCal City, Costa Mesa, Officials Consider Sweeping New Rules for Dispensaries
The city council in Costa Mesa, California had a long night on Tuesday. The post SoCal City, Costa Mesa, Officials Consider Sweeping New Rules for…
State Attorneys General Ask Congress To Regulate Intoxicating Hemp Products
The attorneys general of 21 states have called on congressional leaders to regulate intoxicating hemp products such as delta-8 THC. The post State Attorneys General…
Report Reveals Europe’s Cannabis and Cocaine Capitals, Dutch Cities Reign Supreme
The European Monitoring Center for Drugs and Drug Addiction collected sewage samples to determine which cities had the highest drug use. The post Report Reveals…
Reported THC Potency For Cali Weed Drops After New Rules Take Effect
The median potency of flower in California has slipped over the past six months, coinciding with the implementation of new regulations. The post Reported THC…
First Black Woman-Owned Dispensary Opens in Manhattan
Bliss + Lex is a Black woman-owned cannabis dispensary in New York City, the first of its kind, its owners say. The post First Black…
Elon Musk Says He’s ‘Almost Always’ Sober During Late-Night Posting Sessions
Elon Musk defended his ketamine use in an interview with Don Lemon. The post Elon Musk Says He’s ‘Almost Always’ Sober During Late-Night Posting Sessions…
Proposed Tennessee Rules Seek To Close Hemp THCA Loophole
THCA hemp flower could become illegal in Tennessee under new regulations proposed by the Department of Agriculture. The post Proposed Tennessee Rules Seek To Close…
African County of Eswatini Introduces Medical Cannabis Legislation
If passed into law, the bill would change a 100-year-old statute that currently prohibits cannabis. The post African County of Eswatini Introduces Medical Cannabis Legislation…
Morocco Reports First Legal Cannabis Cultivation Numbers, 294 Tons in 2023
Morocco has recently joined the ranks of regulated cannabis cultivating countries, ending 2023 with a report of its first legal harvest. The post Morocco Reports…
New Cannabis Lawsuit Filed Against Federal Government
After a Massachusetts-based cannabis lawsuit was dismissed in January, the companies decided to introduce a new court filing. The post New Cannabis Lawsuit Filed Against…
New York Governor Begins Review of Weed Legalization Rollout
Governor Hochul wants a comprehensive assessment of New York’s launch of legal recreational marijuana. The post New York Governor Begins Review of Weed Legalization Rollout…
Study Finds Natural Mushroom Extract Has Better Therapeutic Effects Than Synthesized Psilocybin
New research shows that natural mushroom extracts may have unique therapeutic effects compared to synthesized psilocybin. The post Study Finds Natural Mushroom Extract Has Better…
Ohio Cannabis School Receives Accreditation
The Cleveland School of Cannabis recently announced that it was accredited through the Middle States Association-CESS. The post Ohio Cannabis School Receives Accreditation appeared first…
Weed Megacorp To Exit Maine Adult-Use Market
Global cannabis powerhouse Curaleaf is leaving Maine’s recreational cannabis market as it continues efforts to improve the company’s profitability. The post Weed Megacorp To Exit…
Growing Ganja in Jamaica
A look at different cultivation regions on the Caribbean island that’s synonymous with cannabis. The post Growing Ganja in Jamaica appeared first on High Times.
Denver Begins Psychedelic Training For First Responders
First responders in the city of Denver are set to receive training on “psychedelic crisis assessment” under a new program that officially launched this week.…
Kamala Harris To Host White House Weed Policy Reform Summit With Fat Joe
Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday will meet at the West Wing with cannabis policy reform advocates including Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and rapper Fat…
Indiana Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy Bill Sent to Governor
If passed, the bill would help fund research initiatives to study psilocybin treatments for a variety of medical conditions. The post Indiana Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy Bill…
Utah Legislature Passes Bill To Allow Medical Use of Shrooms, MDMA
Senate Bill 266 would create a pilot program to explore psilocybin and MDMA in Utah. The post Utah Legislature Passes Bill To Allow Medical Use…
Hawaii Lawmakers Amend Automatic MJ Expungement Bill to Single-County Pilot Program
As Hawaii presses forward to potentially enact its own adult-use cannabis program, lawmakers opted to drastically reduce the scope of an automatic expungement proposal. The…
Massachusetts Governor Announces Plan To Pardon Cannabis Misdemeanors
Other states should follow Massachusetts’ lead. The post Massachusetts Governor Announces Plan To Pardon Cannabis Misdemeanors appeared first on High Times.
Minnesota To Crack Down on Illegal Flower Sales, Including Full-Strength Hemp
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management warned people in the state who are selling illegal flower. The post Minnesota To Crack Down on Illegal Flower…
Cannabis Flower Won’t Be Included in French Medical Cannabis Program
The French medical cannabis experiment is ending this year, in preparation of an official program launch in 2025. The post Cannabis Flower Won’t Be Included…
New Orleans Police Say Rats Are Eating Weed Stored in Evidence Room
Police officials in the Big Easy say that rats have infested the department’s downtown headquarters and are eating weed stored in an evidence room. The…