Half The US Has Legalized Recreational Pot – 10 More States With Initiative Process Yet To Do So
12:06am By David Malmo-Levine
What is the status of recreational marijuana in the United States? See also: Background As of September 2024, 24 states and Washington, D.C., had legalized the possession and personal use of marijuana for recreational purposes.[5][6][7][8] In 13 states and…Harris Campaign Omits Marijuana From New Issues Page As Trump Earns Praise For Backing Legalization
Mon 5:12pm By Marijuana Moment
As the cannabis world reacts to former President Donald Trump’s newly announced support for federal rescheduling, advocates are taking notice that a new, long-awaited issues page launched by the campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris omits any mention of…Trump Backs Federal Marijuana Rescheduling And Cannabis Banking Bill
Mon 5:01pm By Forbes
Former president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Sunday signaled support for reclassifying marijuana under federal drug laws and legislation to give regulated cannabis companies access to traditional business banking services. He also…A Tale of Two Markets: The Future of Retail Cannabis in Ontario and Quebec
Mon 4:51pm By StratCann
If the Canadian cannabis industry were a painting, it would be more Jackson Pollock than Rembrandt. While the country made history by being the second (after Uruguay) to legalize, it also became a canary in a coal mine, so to speak, showing others in waiting…Trump’s Former Attorney General William Barr Calls Pot A “Gateway Drug”
Sun 1:41pm By Marijuana Moment
Former Attorney General William Barr says the Biden administration is “ignoring legal standards and scientific evidence” to justify its proposal to federally reschedule marijuana, even as former President Donald Trump, who appointed him, has recently…20K Users Prescribed Pot in UK: Still Not Enough Evidence of Efficacy For Coverage
Sat 1:35pm By BBC
Patients using medical cannabis in the West Midlands are calling on the new government to make the drug more widely available to those seeking treatment. Since 2018, medicines derived from the drug have been legal, though most remain unlicensed and not…Cannabis Use Correlated With Lower Rates of Obesity
Sep 5, 2024, 3:32 am By NORML
People with a history of cannabis use are less likely than non-users to be obese, according to data published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research. A researcher affiliated with Brigham Young University assessed the relationship between cannabis use…CBD Amplifies THC’s Impact Instead of Mitigating It, New Research Reveals
Sep 5, 2024, 3:10 am By Cannabis Culture Magazine
A recent study published in Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics challenges conventional wisdom about the interaction between cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), revealing that it may be not only incorrect but actually the opposite of what is…Study Shows Cannabis Has The Potential To Prevent And Treat Covid-19
Sep 5, 2024, 1:52 am By Forbes
Compounds in cannabis have the potential to prevent and treat Covid-19, according to a review of research published last month. The study found that cannabis compounds known as cannabinoids could prevent infection by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19,…Vancouver Magic Mushroom Dispensary Wins Latest Legal Battle Against City
Sep 4, 2024, 4:20 pm By The Vancouver Sun
The store at 651 East Hastings Street was ordered by the city to stop operating as a mushroom dispensary in March 2022 A Vancouver mushroom dispensary accused of contravening city bylaws has been acquitted by a B.C. judge of two of three charges, highlighting…Harris Accuses Trump Of ‘Brazen Flip Flops’ On Marijuana As Former President Endorses Florida…
Sep 3, 2024, 8:46 pm By Cannabis Culture Magazine
Following former President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of support for a cannabis legalization ballot measure in Florida, the campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris is working to remind voters that while in office, Trump “took marijuana reform…Trump in Shift Backs Marijuana Legalization If Done ‘Correctly’
Sep 3, 2024, 6:51 pm By Bloomberg
Donald Trump signaled his support for marijuana legalization in his home state of Florida, where voters have a measure on the ballot that would allow recreational use, marking a significant policy shift for the former president. “It’s got to be done in a…U.S. Feds Deny Pot Growers Access To Organic Certification
Sep 3, 2024, 6:37 pm By MJBizDaily
Most products that are certified organic by the U.S. Department of Agriculture – such as baby food, meat, produce and other items – enjoy a hefty upcharge that consumers are willing to pay. “The most valuable certification on the planet Earth is organic,…New Series: Reefer Madness – 1895 to the Present – Introduction
Sep 3, 2024, 6:26 pm By David Malmo-Levine
“Medicine in the hands of the foolhardy is poison, as poison becomes medicine in the hands of the wise.” - Giacomo Casanova, History of My Life, circa 1789 (1) “The process of going outside, going beyond learned modes of experience (particularly the…CNN: Cannabis and Hallucinogen Use Remain at ‘Historically High Levels’
Aug 30, 2024, 1:16 pm By CNN
The use of cannabis and hallucinogens “stayed at historically high levels” among both younger and middle-age adults in the US in 2023, according to the latest survey from Monitoring the Future, a study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan…Pot Stocks Fall as US DEA Pushes Cannabis Reclassification Hearing to December
Aug 29, 2024, 8:46 pm By Reuters
Shares of cannabis companies sank on Tuesday after the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) postponed its cannabis reclassification hearing to Dec. 2, after the U.S. presidential election. The Department of Justice, which oversees the DEA, said Attorney…Cannabis Retailer Tokyo Smoke To Close 29 Stores Amid Creditor Protection Proceedings
Aug 28, 2024, 5:26 pm By The Canadian Press
Cannabis retailer Tokyo Smoke says it will be shuttering 29 of its stores as it seeks creditor protection. The closures are part of a restructuring the brand is carrying out under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act. Tokyo Smoke says the moves are meant…DEA Delays Marijuana Rescheduling Decision Until After The Election
Aug 28, 2024, 5:21 pm By Forbes
The Drug Enforcement Administration has scheduled a hearing on the Biden administration’s proposal to reclassify marijuana under federal drug laws, effectively delaying the decision until after the November election. The agency scheduled a hearing on the…Veteran Cannabis Cultivators Express Renewed Interest In Seeds Over Clones
Aug 22, 2024, 2:44 pm By MJBizDaily
When Mario Guzman, the creator of cannabis genetics Gelato and Sunset Sherbert, travels to Europe for events, he looks forward to meeting up with longtime friends and exchanging seeds. “All of our global friends come, and we share genetics and talk about…Democrats Omit Cannabis Decriminalization and Med Pot Legalization From 2024 Platform
Aug 19, 2024, 5:47 pm By Cannabis Culture Magazine
Democrats will vote on their platform today at the DNC. Sadly, the latest draft of the platform shows both cannabis decriminalization and medical marijuana legalization have been completely omitted. The platform mentions Joe Biden's pardoning of cannabis…Canada’s Wholesale Cannabis Market Shifting From Buyers’ To Sellers’
Aug 19, 2024, 4:14 pm By StratCann
While the beginning of cannabis legalization in Canada was characterized by a surplus of product, many in the industry now say that trend has been shifting to a shortage in recent months. This is good news for cannabis growers, as it means having more leverage…Swing State Voters Overwhelmingly Back Cannabis Legalization, Other Reforms
Aug 17, 2024, 9:37 pm By NORML
Likely voters in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin strongly support allowing adults to use marijuana and other related reforms, according to polling data compiled by the market research firm The Terrance Group. The polling results, which were first…Medical Cannabis Legalization Enters Into Force In Ukraine As War With Russia Grinds On
Aug 17, 2024, 12:42 am By Benzinga
The Ukranian law allowing the distribution of cannabis plants for medical, industrial and scientific purposes is in effect as of Friday. The news comes some six months after Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, signed a bill that legalizes medical…JD Vance Claims There’s ‘Fentanyl In Our Marijuana Bags That Our Teenagers Are Using’
Aug 16, 2024, 11:08 pm By Cannabis Culture Magazine
Former President Donald Trump’s vice presidential running mate, Sen. JD Vance (R-OH), is claiming that “marijuana bags” are being laced with fentanyl, and he says the Biden administration’s border policies are making it so that youth, including his own…Cannabis-Infused Jones Soda Products Are Coming To Michigan
Aug 14, 2024, 1:55 pm By WXYZ
Cannabis-infused Jones Soda products are coming to Michigan and are set to be manufactured in Metro Detroit, the company announced Tuesday morning. In a partnership with Emerald Canning Partners (ECP), Jones is rolling out cannabis-infused beverages and mixing…Several Cannabis Oils, Softgels Are Being Recalled in Canada
Aug 14, 2024, 12:18 am By Global News
Thousands of cannabis products are being pulled off the shelves across Canada over intoxication concerns arising from labelling errors — and some adverse reactions have been reported. In an update on Friday, Health Canada added two brands and eight new lots…Cannabis Use Associated With Reduced In-Hospital Mortality in Heart Attack Patients
Aug 10, 2024, 7:35 pm By NORML
Heart attack victims with a history of cannabis use are less likely to die in the hospital as compared to those with no history of use, according to data published in the Archives of Medical Sciences: Atherosclerotic Disease. A team of researchers from the…How The Cannabis Industry Thrives on Innovation
Aug 10, 2024, 7:18 pm By Rolling Stone
If you're not part of it, you might not realize cannabis is one of the most innovative spaces right now. Imagine a massive, $27 billion (and growing) industry that can’t use everyday, traditional consumer infrastructure. There’s no Amazon, PayPal,…Trump Suggests He Supports Decriminalizing Marijuana
Aug 8, 2024, 6:07 pm By Forbes
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested he supports decriminalizing marijuana, noting that cannabis is “being legalized all over the country.”Trump made the comments during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, adding that he will announce his…US Cannabis Industry ‘Thrilled’ at Choice of Pro-Cannabis Democratic VP Candidate Tim Walz
Aug 7, 2024, 4:32 pm By Business of Cannabis
Following weeks of speculation in the increasingly fast moving and eventful US presidential campaign, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has officially announced her running mate, long time cannabis legalization advocate Tim Walz. Despite the 60-year-old…
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