- June 1, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
NY Regulators Reach Settlement, Clearing Way for Pot Retail in Finger Lakes
New York state regulators announced Tuesday that the state has reached a settlement with cannabis operators in Michigan, paving the way for the Empire State’s regulated marijuana industry, which specifically…
Read More- May 30, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
CarMax Employee Caught Allegedly Shipping Three Pounds of Pot to Work
When in doubt, it’s probably not a good idea to ship felony amounts of cannabis to your workplace. Please do not ship on holidays. According to the Gastonia Police Department…
Read More- May 26, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
Pot Smoking Ban Takes Effect In Amsterdam’s Red Light District
On Thursday, a new era began in Amsterdam’s red light district, with a ban on smoking cannabis on the streets officially taking effect. The ban is part of a city-wide…
Read More- May 25, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
Carnival Cruise Line To Continue Using Drug Dogs Amid Prevalence of Pot
Carnival Cruises will continue to deploy drug sniffer dogs to search for cannabis and other drugs, said a brand ambassador who acknowledged the cruise line’s drug policy on Tuesday. Do…
Read More- May 24, 2023
- David B.
Study: Smoking Pot Not Linked With COPD
Marijuana smoking is not associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. According to a newly published study. Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles surveyed participants who smoked…
Read More- May 16, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
Ban on Outdoor Pot Smoking in Amsterdam’s Red Light District To Begin This Month
A new ordinance banning the use of cannabis on the streets of Amsterdam’s red light district is due to come into force later this month. The ban was formally approved…
Read More- May 12, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
Nate Diaz Denied Pot Exemption for Drug Test Ahead of Jake Paul Fight
Nate Diaz and Jake Paul will face off in the boxing ring at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on August 5th. Showtime’s eight-round pay-per-view (PPV) event will mark…
Read More- April 18, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
Groups Condemn Conviction of Journalists in Nigeria Over Report on Pot Use at Politicians Factory
Two organizations have condemned the convictions of two journalists who were arrested in 2019 after exposing smoking cannabis in businesses associated with high-ranking politicians in Nigeria.Nigeria is the world’s number…
Read More- April 2, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
Texas Expands Restrictive Medical Pot Program To Combat Opioid Epidemic
Texas is expanding its restrictive medical cannabis program to include patients battling chronic pain. houston chronicle In addition to expanding the approved THC dosing limit from 1 percent to 10mg,…
Read More- March 25, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
New York Governor Unveils Plan To Address Illicit Pot Shops
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday a new law to combat the state’s persistent illegal cannabis dealers. The bill, which already has the support of dozens of lawmakers in…
Read More- March 20, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
Kentucky Senate Passes Medical Pot Legalization Bill
The Kentucky Senate on Thursday passed a bill to legalize medical marijuana after years of efforts by lawmakers and activists. The bill has now gone to the state House of…
Read More- March 16, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
Mississippi Farmers Pivot From Hemp to Pot
Now that medical cannabis has officially made its way to Mississippi, local newspapers are spotlighting the families who have brought the newly legalized crop to their counties and farms. of…
Read More- March 13, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
Georgia House Passes Bill To Increase Medical Pot Licenses
The Georgia House of Representatives passed a bill on March 7 that would expand the number of medical marijuana licenses available.passage of House Bill 196Obtaining 170 votes in favor and…
Read More- March 12, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
Oklahoma Voters Reject Recreational Pot Legalization Initiative
Voters in Oklahoma on Tuesday rejected a ballot measure that would legalize recreational marijuana in a state that already has one of the strongest medical marijuana programs in the country.…
Read More- March 9, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
On SNL Monologue, Super Bowl Winner Travis Kelce Praises Pot
Smoking marijuana may get you suspended from your team, but you can win two Super Bowls. saturday night live (SNL) Sunday evening. Kelsey won his second Super Bowl title 34th…
Read More- March 7, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
Missouri’s First Month of Legal Recreational Pot Sales Tops $100 Million
Cannabis retailers in Missouri posted more than $100 million in sales in February. This is the first month that recreational marijuana has been legally sold in the state. according to…
Read More- March 6, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
Oklahoma Activists Prepare for Recreational Pot Legalization Vote
Voters in Oklahoma will head to the ballot on Tuesday to determine State Question 820, which will legalize recreational marijuana statewide. If passed, the initiative will legalize cannabis possession for…
Read More- March 3, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
North Carolina Senate Approves Medical Pot Bill
The North Carolina Senate this week approved a bill to legalize marijuana, making it a step closer to consideration in the state House of Representatives. The bill is entitled North…
Read More- February 27, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
Alaska Scrubbing Hundreds of Pot Convictions from Court Database
Hundreds of Alaskan residents will have their previous marijuana convictions removed from the state’s online court database. The move follows an order from the state Supreme Court late last month,…
Read More- February 25, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
Washington Senate Passes Bill Banning Hiring Discrimination for Pot Use
The Washington Senate this week approved a bill to protect cannabis users from pre-employment discrimination. The bill, Senate Bill 5123, passed the state Senate Wednesday in her 28-21 vote and…
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