The late John Prine, in his 1971 classic song, “Illegal Smile,” wrote: “You may see me tonight, with an illegal smile. It don’t cost very much, but it lasts a long while.” The journey marijuana has traveled in American culture during my lifetime is a fascinating one. A quick review of the music written about it alone, lays out a chronology of an embattled, yet steady shift in … [Read more...] about In Indiana, ‘safe and regulated’ marijuana is what voters want
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Pa. lawmakers to introduce legislation that would legalize adult-use cannabis
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania lawmakers announced planned legislation that would legalize adult-use cannabis in Pennsylvania. State Reps. Rick Krajewski and Dan Frankel announced Monday their co-sponsorship memo for landmark legislation to decriminalize cannabis in Pennsylvania. The legislatures vow the legislation would create a strong marketplace that centers public health, … [Read more...] about Pa. lawmakers to introduce legislation that would legalize adult-use cannabis
Canna Provisions lawsuit challenging federal authority over Massachusetts cannabis markets
BOSTON, Mass. - Massachusetts marijuana companies made their case in federal court on Thursday in a lawsuit against the U.S. Attorney General. This lawsuit, which Spectrum News 1 started following when it was first filed last year, was thrown out at the first stage which opened the door for an oral argument in the First Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston Thursday morning. In … [Read more...] about Canna Provisions lawsuit challenging federal authority over Massachusetts cannabis markets
Cannabis use is rising among R.I. middle schoolers; high school alcohol use is down, survey finds
Rebecca Elwell, regional director of the state-partnered Newport County Prevention Coalition, holds up a medication lock bag, designed to prevent kids and teens from accessing or using drugs at a Dec. 3, 2024, press conference at Classical High School in Providence for the latest results of the Rhode Island Student Survey. A free bag can be obtained at the prevention … [Read more...] about Cannabis use is rising among R.I. middle schoolers; high school alcohol use is down, survey finds
Michigan is building a cannabis testing lab — but needs a lame-duck vote to run it
Is the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency’s long-awaited reference testing lab in trouble? The lab, which has already been allocated $4.4 million in state funding to build and open in January, still requires a legislative change to the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act to operate effectively. That legislation requires a two-thirds vote at the Capitol to change … [Read more...] about Michigan is building a cannabis testing lab — but needs a lame-duck vote to run it
Snoop Dogg Opens Online Cannabis Shop Shipping Direct To US Consumers
The launch of the new online shop follows the opening of Snoop Dogg’s S.W.ED. cannabis dispensary in Los Angeles and a so-called coffee shop in Amsterdam, where patrons are able to purchase small quantities of cannabis and other weed products. The initials S.W.E.D stand for “smoke weed every day,” a Snoop Dogg mantra that has grown into an international lifestyle brand. The … [Read more...] about Snoop Dogg Opens Online Cannabis Shop Shipping Direct To US Consumers
Up in smoke: Cannabis agency’s choice for new director backs out of job
In the latest blow to the state’s troubled Cannabis Control Commission, David Lakeman, a former CCC official who’s now the top cannabis regulator in Illinois, has turned down an offer to take over as executive director and plug a longstanding hole in the agency’s leadership. The news comes weeks after commissioners announced that Lakeman would take the job and replace the … [Read more...] about Up in smoke: Cannabis agency’s choice for new director backs out of job
Marijuana Case Being Argued This Week In Federal Court Could Have Major Impact On Government’s Ability To Enforce Prohibition (Op-Ed)
A case heading for oral argument in a federal appeals court on Thursday challenges the government’s authority to enforce the Controlled Substances Act’s (CSA) application to economic activity of licensees and registrants who are complying with state marijuana laws. The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the First Circuit is scheduled to hear oral argument in an appeal brought by … [Read more...] about Marijuana Case Being Argued This Week In Federal Court Could Have Major Impact On Government’s Ability To Enforce Prohibition (Op-Ed)
Two former businesses set to be the locations of new cannabis dispensaries in Binghamton
Binghamton (WBNG) -- The City of Binghamton may see two new cannabis retail locations on the east and west sides. The former A&W restaurant on Court Street is set to become ‘Cotton Mouth Dispensary’ pending the approval of its cannabis retail license by the New York State Office of Cannabis Management. The other location is at 242 Main Street in Binghamton, which was … [Read more...] about Two former businesses set to be the locations of new cannabis dispensaries in Binghamton
Berlin’s Justice Senator Says Cannabis Law Benefits Mafia-Like Structures And It Should Be Repealed
Berlin’s Senator for Justice Felor Badenberg recently criticized Germany's cannabis law. According to Badenberg, contrary to the objectives of the law, legalization actually made the fight against the black market and organized crime more difficult, writes Zeit online, according to translation. "What was touted by the federal government as a milestone in drug policy has proven … [Read more...] about Berlin’s Justice Senator Says Cannabis Law Benefits Mafia-Like Structures And It Should Be Repealed