Biden is racing to shift marijuana policy ahead of election: As President Biden seeks support from young people, his administration is banking on cannabis policy ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2024-03-26/biden-election-young-voters-marijuana-weed-policy
Most Americans want legal pot. Here's why feds are taking so long to change old rules.
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/02/17/is-marijuana-legal-why-feds-are-taking-so-long-to-change/72537426007/
Is the government finally abandoning its ‘flat Earth’ marijuana policies?: Hundreds of pages of recently released documents provided by the Department of Health ...
thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/4442054-is-the-government-finally-abandoning-its-flat-earth-marijuana-policies/
Central Pa. borough could legalize possession of small amounts of marijuana: Come March, North York Borough could join the small ranks of municipalities across ...
pennlive.com/news/2024/02/central-pa-borough-could-legalize-possession-of-small-amounts-of-marijuana.html
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Smell that? SC lawmaker, cannabis advocates push to remove marijuana odor as probable cause
postandcourier.com/columbia/marijuana-legalization-sc-statehouse-bills-probable-cause/article_eae47dbc-b56e-11ee-a639-e315be476048.html
How Israel became the world leader in medical marijuana: Israel had an early lead in pioneering cannabis research and development and continues to lead the ...
theweek.com/science/israel-medical-marijuana
Did legal marijuana help or harm Californians? Here’s what the data says: Life changed after legalization in at least four different ways.
mercurynews.com/2024/01/29/did-legal-marijuana-help-or-harm-californians-heres-what-the-data-says/
Did legal marijuana help or harm Californians? Here’s what the data says: Life changed after legalization in at least four different ways.
mercurynews.com/2024/01/26/did-legal-marijuana-help-or-harm-californians-heres-what-the-data-says/
Biden poised to loosen restrictions on marijuana, but some say it’s not enough: Legalization advocates say reclassifying drug to schedule III from schedule I ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2023/dec/26/biden-change-marijuana-restriction-federal-illegal
Biden Weed Pardons: What the Presidential Marijuana Order Really Means: President Joe Biden released a presidential order on Friday calling for the pardon of ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/biden-weed-pardon-presidential-order-meaning-1234935458/
The first 10 years of legal marijuana in Colorado were a wild ride. What will happen in the next decade?
denverpost.com/2023/12/31/colorado-marijuana-10-years-history-legalization-industry-struggles/
America’s War on Drugs Has Always Been Bipartisan—And Unwinnable: There was really only one big difference between liberal drug warriors and conservative ones.
time.com/6340590/drug-war-politics-history/
Republicans love state voters’ rights — until they choose marijuana : When it comes to the issue of cannabis law reform, Republican lawmakers all too often ...
thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4309084-republicans-love-state-voters-rights-until-they-choose-marijuana/
Loosening restrictions on marijuana may not be boon for reform: The Drug Enforcement Administration may remove marijuana’s classification as a Schedule I drug ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2023/11/22/marijuana-rescheduling-research-penalties/
US Voter Support for Legal Marijuana Hits All-Time High as Ohio Approves Recreational Use
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Cannabis redraws US’s 2024 electoral map: Republicans and Democrats face an electorate that increasingly favours looser marijuana laws
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South Carolina marijuana law reform group burns out, opts to cease operations: South Carolina NORML, the state's most liberal marijuana organization ...
postandcourier.com/politics/south-carolina-marijuana-law-reform-group-burns-out-opts-to-cease-operations/article_3307679c-9474-11ee-bb46-1778d4765a97.html
Weed wins galvanize Capitol Hill’s anti-cannabis club: Legalization skeptics have scored some recent victories thwarting marijuana bills.
politico.com/news/2023/10/23/capitol-hill-anti-cannabis-club-00121487
Why a cannabis lobby group is petitioning feds to raise THC levels in edibles: A petition heading to Parliament will ask Health Canada to raise the limit of THC ...
globalnews.ca/news/10106233/cannabis-lobbying-group-petition-thc-levels-edibles/
Could Kentuckians buy marijuana if it becomes legal in Ohio?: If passed, Ohio's Issue 2 would make it legal for people 21 and older to have 2 ...
cincinnati.com/story/news/local/2023/10/31/can-kentuckians-buy-marijuana-if-it-becomes-legal-in-ohio/71328565007/
At Least A Quarter Of A Million People Were Arrested For Weed Last Year, FBI Says
huffpost.com/entry/police-make-quarter-of-a-million-weed-arrests_n_65304ea4e4b03b213b087ddd
Could Kentuckians buy marijuana if it becomes legal in Ohio?: If passed, Ohio's Issue 2 would make it legal for people 21 and older to have 2 ...
cincinnati.com/story/news/local/2023/10/31/can-kentuckians-buy-marijuana-if-it-becomes-legal-in-ohio/71328565007/
House advances bill to open federal jobs to past marijuana users: Legislation opening federal employment to past marijuana users advanced out of the House ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4218499-house-advances-bill-to-open-federal-jobs-to-past-marijuana-users/
US regulators might change how they classify marijuana. Here's what that would mean
apnews.com/article/marijuana-federal-regulation-reclassifying-health-b0b5fc3d34a83d2c95db1665f8149d42
'Rescheduling Is Not Enough,' Advocates Say of HHS Cannabis Recommendation: "The goal of any federal cannabis policy reform ought to be to address the ...
commondreams.org/news/biden-marijuana-rescheduling
Quick Glance: HHS recommends DEA reschedule marijuana
- The HHS has sent its findings on marijuana to the DEA to potentially change marijuana's status in the U.S.
- In October 2022, President Biden requested a review of marijuana's current scheduling under federal law.
- Marijuana is currently classified as a Schedule I controlled substance, indicating no accepted medical use and high potential for abuse.
- HHS confirmed sending its findings to the DEA this week.
How 'High Times' Became the 'Playby' of the Pro-Pot Movement: Read an excerpt from Sean Howe's 'Agents of Chaos' about the origins of pro-pot ...
rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/tom-forcade-high-times-magazine-1234810373/
The King Of Unlicensed Weed Dispensaries Declares War On New York: Jonathan Elfand built a $25 million-dollar kingdom with Empire Cannabis Club ...
forbes.com/sites/willyakowicz/2023/07/24/jonathan-elfand-king-of-unlicensed-weed-dispensaries-declares-war-on-new-york-empire-cannabis-club-raid/
Cannabis laws are changing. Drug testing must change too | Opinion: As more states move toward legalization of recreational marijuana, and with Florida voters ...
sun-sentinel.com/2023/08/06/cannabis-laws-are-changing-drug-testing-must-change-too-opinion/
Should Minnesotans be able to sell the weed they grow? Advocates say yes, citing state constitution
startribune.com/should-minnesotans-be-able-to-sell-the-weed-they-grow-advocates-say-yes-citing-state-constitution/600297491/
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What does Maryland’s recreational cannabis law mean for the workplace? It’s not always clear-cut.
baltimoresun.com/marijuana/bs-bz-maryland-recreational-marijuana-law-impact-workplace-20230727-osc7qse5w5ahhd3pnh3opvio3y-story.html
Minnesotans who use marijuana can't own guns, ATF says. But will the agency enforce it?
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Fighting for the voice of minority cannabis businesses: Kaliko Castille first came to the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) as a volunteer helping ...
thehill.com/business/4058535-fighting-for-the-voice-of-minority-cannabis-businesses/
Youngkin 'not interested' in legalizing recreational marijuana sales: Marijuana sales were expected to begin in 2024 after former Gov. Ralph Northam signed the ...
dailyprogress.com/news/local/government-politics/youngkin-not-interested-in-legalizing-recreational-marijuana-sales/article_36dade90-1c1e-11ee-97e8-533b698ddf58.html
The commonwealth is coming for cannabis. C'ville retailers are girding themselves.
dailyprogress.com/news/local/business/the-commonwealth-is-coming-for-cannabis-cville-retailers-are-girding-themselves/article_024fd354-1702-11ee-9646-57ec682263d5.html
Florida tokers inadvertently smoked rat poison; 52 sickened, 4 dead: It's not the first time rat poison has shown up in fake weed.
arstechnica.com/science/2022/10/florida-tokers-inadvertently-smoked-rat-poison-52-sickened-4-dead/
The future of marijuana legalization could be a monopoly: Pro-marijuana advocates have become surprising foes of some efforts to legalize. Here’s why.
vox.com/the-goods/23509642/marijuana-cannabis-legalization-prohibition-biden
4/20: The best books about cannabis: What to read if you want to learn more about the history of marijuana in America
theweek.com/in-review/1022591/6-books-about-cannabis
Where is marijuana legal and how do people feel about it? Five charts show the shifting landscape
cnn.com/2023/03/07/us/20230306-oklahoma-marijuana-vote-five-charts-dg/
He was an attorney, publisher, LGBT rights activist, baseball fan. Norm Kent dies at 73
miamiherald.com/news/local/obituaries/article274302260.html
People can now get proof of their federal marijuana pardons, 5 months after the program was announced
inquirer.com/news/federal-marijuana-pardon-certificate-proof-application-biden-20230306.html
Lansing power players, secret deals draw feds' attention in marijuana probe: Steve Linder, a GOP fundraiser who once took credit for "shaping" Michigan's medical ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/03/28/lansing-power-players-secret-deals-draw-fbis-attention-in-marijuana-probe/70032481007/
Driving While Baked? Inside the High-Tech Quest to Find Out: There is no scientific way to tell if you’re stoned behind the wheel. That’s a problem for ...
wired.com/story/weed-dui-test/
Shapiro’s budget proposes a tax on adult-use marijuana: Shapiro’s budget proposes a 20% tax on the wholesale price of marijuana products “sold through the ...
inquirer.com/politics/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-marijuana-legal-tax-shapiro-budget-20230308.html
Sick of smelling her neighbor’s legal pot, this woman sued: Cleveland Park resident Josefa Ippolito-Shepherd argues that her neighbor is responsible for ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/01/14/marijuana-smell-lawsuit/
Rising wages, falling taxes: New state laws taking effect in 2023: Taxes will fall and minimum wages rise for residents in numerous states as a variety of new ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/rising-wages-falling-taxes-new-state-laws-taking-effect-in-2023
5 ways Pa.’s marijuana laws could change in 2023: The Pennsylvania legislature is considering everything from expanding who can get medical marijuana to full ...
inquirer.com/business/weed/spl/pa-medical-marijuana-card-rules-changes-legalization-20230213.html
Virginia Tech paid $100,000 in ex-athlete's lawsuit settlement, attorney says: A former Virginia Tech soccer player who accused her coach of benching her for ...
richmond.com/news/state-and-regional/virginia-tech-paid-100-000-in-ex-athletes-lawsuit-settlement-attorney-says/article_217fc9c1-ecd9-533f-897d-51d6d91d1285.html
New, more aggressive marijuana testing bill contrasts with competing measure: Industry experts say businesses can circumvent existing marijuana testing rules and ...
azcentral.com/story/news/politics/legislature/2023/02/08/republican-marijuana-testing-bill-aims-to-close-loopholes-in-arizona/69878683007/
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LOOK: Sick of smelling her neighbour's legal marijuana, this woman sued: Washington, DC, resident Josefa Ippolito-Shepherd argues that her neighbour is ...
iol.co.za/news/world/look-sick-of-smelling-her-neighbours-legal-marijuana-this-woman-sued-21e4b098-f2fd-4a65-b1f4-dd16de7ea5dc
Poll: Medical marijuana should be legal in Texas: A new poll by the Hobby School of Public Affairs released a poll saying a majority of Texans supports ...
dallasnews.com/news/politics/2023/02/02/82-of-texans-support-legalizing-medical-marijuana-new-poll-finds/
Taxes fall, wages rise and jaywalking OK'd by new state laws: The new year will bring higher minimum wages in 23 states, including Michigan ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/nation/2022/12/31/taxes-fall-wages-rise-and-jaywalking-okd-by-new-state-laws/69768862007/
Veterans say delta-8 is better than Texas’ medical marijuana program: The new delta-8 hemp products, which are widely available, can produce a high similar to ...
texastribune.org/2023/02/06/texas-veterans-delta-8-hemp-market/
Taxes fall, wages rise and jaywalking OK'd by new state laws: Taxes will fall and minimum wages rise for residents in numerous states as a variety of new laws ...
apnews.com/article/abortion-politics-sports-health-california-1fb4e9a99c43d45f83d0816a6eb8cd89
Motley US marijuana laws drive consumers — and revenue — across state lines: Varying statutes create concerns in states where marijuana is outlawed — when ...
stltoday.com/news/national/motley-us-marijuana-laws-drive-consumers-and-revenue-across-state-lines/article_aa6d4bd6-26fb-50dc-88b6-d9da603b4e3e.html
Alert: Nile Mile Road exit from I-64 closed: A crash has closed the ramp to Nile Mile Road from eastbound Interstate 64 in Henrico County.
richmond.com/news/local/alert-nile-mile-road-exit-from-i-64-closed/article_5991691a-41f5-594e-a6f5-278488b87b8e.html
New Jersey is planning for public marijuana lounges. But some are criticizing proposed restrictions.
inquirer.com/business/weed/new-jersey-cannabis-consumption-areas-marijuana-draft-regulations-20230128.html
Greater salary transparency, legalized sport betting and a new ‘millionaire’s tax’—the laws now going into effect across the U.S.
fortune.com/2023/01/02/milllionaire-income-tax-salary-wages-legalized-sport-betting-state-laws-now-taking-effect-in-2023/
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New rules for testing marijuana proposed at Arizona Capitol. Critics say they don't go far enough
azcentral.com/story/money/business/marijuana/2023/01/18/arizona-bill-to-change-marijuana-testing-rules-wont-fix-problems-critics-say/69807831007/
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Marijuana legalization in Missouri takes effect Thursday: Possession of 3 ounces or less or marijuana will no longer be illegal in Missouri.
stltoday.com/news/local/marijuana/marijuana-legalization-in-missouri-takes-effect-thursday/article_dfef851b-c4b3-5f37-b722-030d5fdb8fc0.html
Texas DPS opens applications for medical cannabis dispensaries: AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety is opening an application process to potentially ...
dallasnews.com/news/politics/2023/01/16/dps-opens-applications-for-more-medical-cannabis-dispensaries-in-texas/
Oregon's governor pardons thousands for pot convictions: Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday she is pardoning an estimated 45,000 people convicted of simple ...
apnews.com/article/biden-oregon-crime-district-of-columbia-kate-brown-4e15853ff264fba36ca978b33f20c94f
Quick Glance: The governor of Oregon has pardoned basic marijuana possession offenses.
- Kate Brown (D) stated on Monday that she is pardoning earlier offenses for simple marijuana possession, clearing the records of almost 47,000 people.
- Brown's pardon will be applied to electronically available records of Oregon convictions for marijuana possession of one ounce or less.
- Brown's action comes around six weeks after President Biden stated that all federal charges for simple marijuana possession will be pardoned.
- Bill Lee Tags Joseph Biden Kate Brown's Kate Brown's Oregon marijuana possession marijuana pardon
Driver's attempt to hide a joint by swallowing it earns a trip to the hospital: Followed by half-dozen charges
thegrowthop.com/cannabis-news/suspect-throws-cannabis-out-open-vehicle-door-and-tries-to-eat-the-rest
'Serious health risks': Industry experts warn of contaminants in marijuana alternative delta-8
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2022/09/22/delta-8-side-effects-fda-has-received-more-than-100-reports/10434431002/
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Brittney Griner's Ordeal Should Inspire U.S. Cannabis Law Changes: NORML: NORML, a prominent cannabis advocacy group, said lawmakers should be inspired to ...
newsweek.com/brittney-griner-ordeal-should-inspire-us-cannabis-law-changes-norml-1765794
Quick Glance: What Will Happen to Paul Whelan Now?
- A prisoner exchange facilitated Griner's freedom, with the US obtaining Griner in exchange for notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
- However, Paul Whelan, an American who has been imprisoned in Russia for years, was not included in the agreement, raising questions about what may be done to bring him home.
- President Joe Biden stated in his statements following Griner's release that it "was not a choice of which American to bring home" and that Russia is handling Whelan's case differently than Griner's.
- Initially, the government considered trading Bout for both Griner and Whelan.
- "We will never give up," he stated emphatically.
What would 2 experts on legal weed usage have to say to one another?: Reimagining the debate format — 2 opposing perspectives and 6 true facts about cannabis ...
vox.com/videos/23510788/legal-cannabis-marijuana-debate-discussion
Jaywalking gets green light, and more new laws that take effect today: Some new laws could affect access to abortion. Others will ease restrictions on marijuana ...
omaha.com/news/national/jaywalking-gets-green-light-and-more-new-laws-that-take-effect-today/article_8254d013-f5bb-53fd-bbe1-ab0f3111253a.html
Will 2023 bring more crypto bankruptcies to weed out ‘the pumps and the frauds’?: The crypto industry had a rough go of it in 2022, with crashing cryptocurrency ...
richmond.com/business/will-2023-bring-more-crypto-bankruptcies-to-weed-out-the-pumps-and-the-frauds/article_f72fbfec-361f-5c37-9a44-f169198f6568.html
Advocates hope for new federal marijuana laws to pass in December : Democrats eye the last weeks in control of the House.
denver7.com/news/national-politics/advocates-hope-for-new-federal-marijuana-laws-to-pass-in-december
Pa.’s marijuana pardon project was supposed to benefit thousands. Far fewer are getting relief.
inquirer.com/news/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-marijuana-pardon-program-data-20221207.html
NC hasn’t decriminalized marijuana. But some NC counties are effectively doing so.
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article268281687.html
Pot advocates call for expungement of cannabis records in rare hearing on Capitol Hill
marketwatch.com/story/pot-advocates-call-for-expungement-of-cannabis-records-in-rare-hearing-on-capitol-hill-11668537873
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