Published: Oct 3, 2017, 8:09 am • Updated: Oct 3, 2017, 5:17 pm By Patrick McGreevy, Los Angeles Times SACRAMENTO — California produced at least 13.5 million pounds of marijuana last year — five times more than the 2.5 million pounds it consumed. Where did all that extra pot go? The answer, experts say, is […]
Published: Nov 14, 2017, 8:34 pm • Updated: Nov 14, 2017, 9:34 pm By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff Fresh off the ouster of its founder and CEO, MassRoots Inc. reported Tuesday that its third-quarter revenue had plunged precipitously and it would need to raise at least $2.5 million by year’s end to stay in […]
Published: Aug 14, 2017, 10:54 am • Updated: Aug 14, 2017, 11:23 am By Andrew Freedman, The Hill Guest Commentary Attorney General Jeff Sessions recently called for the return of Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.), the 1980s anti-drug campaign aimed at helping prevent and combat youth drug use. However, to truly prevent kids from using […]
Published: Dec 11, 2017, 7:15 am • Updated: Dec 11, 2017, 7:15 am By Linnea Covington, The Cannabist Staff The allure of foodie fandom propelled Jaime Lewis’ early career as a professional chef in San Francisco, but a chance encounter inspired a new calling in medicinal cannabis edibles. “I wanted to be a culinary rockstar,” […]
Published: Aug 16, 2017, 10:12 am • Updated: Aug 16, 2017, 1:29 pm By Stephanie Lake and M-J Milloy, The Conversation It’s hard to go a day in Canada without hearing about at least one of two types of drugs – but for vastly different reasons. One class of drug — opioids — kills four […]
Published: Feb 21, 2018, 3:59 pm • Updated: Feb 21, 2018, 3:59 pm By The Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio — The state auditor says Ohio should continue its medical marijuana program despite “multiple” flaws in selecting grower applicants. Republican Auditor David Yost says the program’s flaws should be handled by administrative appeals or lawsuits. At […]
Published: Jan 5, 2018, 11:45 pm • Updated: Jan 6, 2018, 12:00 am By The Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Whether to crack down on marijuana in states where it is legal is a decision that will now rest with those states’ top federal prosecutors, many of whom are deeply rooted in their communities and […]
Published: Nov 8, 2017, 7:45 am • Updated: Nov 8, 2017, 8:34 am By The Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. — Proponents of legalizing recreational marijuana in New Jersey say Phil Murphy’s win Tuesday night will pave the way for pot legislation. NJ.com reports Democrat Phil Murphy defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno to succeed term-limited […]
Published: Nov 20, 2017, 2:54 pm • Updated: Nov 20, 2017, 5:12 pm By David Eggert, The Associated Press LANSING, Mich. — Organizers of a ballot drive to legalize the use of marijuana for recreational purposes in Michigan submitted 365,000 signatures to the state Monday, which appears to be more than enough to qualify the […]
Published: Sep 27, 2017, 7:43 am • Updated: Sep 27, 2017, 11:42 am By Devlin Barrett and Matt Zapotosky, The Washington Post WASHINGTON – Acting Drug Enforcement Administration head Chuck Rosenberg, a veteran attorney and law enforcement official who has found himself at odds with the Trump administration in recent months, told staff members Tuesday […]