A Texas man allegedly attempted to fly home from Portland International Airport with more than 55 pounds of vacuum-sealed bags of marijuana stashed in his luggage in late November, court documents show. The man later told authorities that a stranger at a Portland pot shop had offered him $1,000 to fly the marijuana to Houston, Texas, according to an affidavit of … [Read more...] about Texas man arrested at Portland airport
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Recreational marijuana is inevitable in Maryland
While Maryland lawmakers have signaled they likely won’t legalize the recreational use of marijuana in the 2020 legislative session as some had hoped, it’s only a matter of time before they eventually do. A dozen other states already have, roughly two dozen — including Maryland — have decriminalized small amounts of the drug, and three dozen states (again, including Maryland) … [Read more...] about Recreational marijuana is inevitable in Maryland
Race is on for recreational marijuana licenses
PORTLAND (WGME) -- If you want to get into the recreational marijuana business in Maine, now's the time to apply. The race is on to apply for recreational marijuana licenses. "We are on our way to pay for our licensing right now, and hope to be one of the first to submit," Jackson McLeod of Atlantic Farms said. In some communities, including Portland, there will … [Read more...] about Race is on for recreational marijuana licenses
NH Senate committee rejects pot legalization bill
Trimmed marijuna buds at 253 Farmacy in Montague. The business plans to produce all of its own marijuana within a year. CONCORD — One of New Hampshire’s top champions of marijuana legalization in the Senate changed his tune Tuesday, announcing it was not the right time to pass a sweeping legalization bill. Is New Hampshire Ready? “I don’t think the state is ready for … [Read more...] about NH Senate committee rejects pot legalization bill
A Guide to Marijuana Legislation, and Its Effect on the Workplace
The landscape regarding marijuana use seems to be changing so rapidly that it is difficult to keep up. More than half of the U.S. has now legalized some form of marijuana use. Currently, 33 states and the District of Columbia permit the use of marijuana for either medical or recreational purposes or both. In 10 states as well as D.C., the use of recreational marijuana is … [Read more...] about A Guide to Marijuana Legislation, and Its Effect on the Workplace
Willie Nelson says he stopped smoking pot to ‘take better care’ of himself
He started smoking bark, now we're here... 😢 Willie: America's proudest pothead has decided to hang up his joint. Willie Nelson, the country music luminary whose name is practically synonymous with lighting up, said in a recent interview that he has stopped smoking marijuana due to breathing issues. “I have abused my lungs quite a bit in the past, so breathing is a … [Read more...] about Willie Nelson says he stopped smoking pot to ‘take better care’ of himself
Legal Marijuana Sales Began In Michigan Sunday
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (WWJ) -- Sunday marked an historic day in Michigan, as legal sales of recreational marijuana began taking place 13 months after voters approved to legalize it. Three stores in Ann Arbor -- Exclusive Brands, Arbor Wellness and Greenstone Provisions -- were among the first in the state to make legal sales after Michigan became the 10th state to allow … [Read more...] about Legal Marijuana Sales Began In Michigan Sunday
Federal addiction treatment dollars off-limits for marijuana
The U.S. government is barring federal dollars meant for opioid addiction treatment to be used on medical marijuana. The move is aimed at states that allow marijuana for medical uses, particularly those letting patients with opioid addiction use pot as a treatment, Dr. Elinore McCance-Katz, whose federal agency doles out money to states for treatment programs, … [Read more...] about Federal addiction treatment dollars off-limits for marijuana
Seattle Metro: 1 of 3 areas in America where marijuana use tops nicotine, data shows
As more states legalize marijuana, the number of adult consumers has been on the rise. But there are only three major metro areas where cannabis is more popular than cigarettes and other products containing nicotine, according to new market-research data. And — you guessed it — Seattle is one of them. More than 700,000 people age 18 and older in the Seattle-Tacoma area — about … [Read more...] about Seattle Metro: 1 of 3 areas in America where marijuana use tops nicotine, data shows
U.S. Support for Cannabis Legalization Just Increased Again
PALM BEACH, Florida, Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Many more Americans now support cannabis legalization. A Pew Research Center survey now finds that 67% are in support. That's up from 62% year. Better, the House Judiciary Committee just passed The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act with a vote of 24 to 10. While the bill still has a way to go before … [Read more...] about U.S. Support for Cannabis Legalization Just Increased Again
