Published: Jul 20, 2017, 11:01 am • Updated: Jul 20, 2017, 3:05 pm By Monica Rodriguez, The Cannifornian City leaders are taking steps leading to the regulation of recreational marijuana in Pomona, but before moving ahead they want to hear from residents. City Council members gave preliminary approval Monday to a proposed ordinance with a […]
Published: Sep 29, 2017, 10:22 am • Updated: Sep 29, 2017, 10:24 am By Chevel Johnson, The Associated Press A Georgia police department and one of its officers has been sued for arresting three people based on a report by a “drug recognition expert” who accused each of driving under the influence of marijuana. The […]
Published: Mar 3, 2017, 11:13 am • Updated: Mar 3, 2017, 11:13 am By The Associated Press BERLIN — German authorities say they expect to have a cannabis-growing program up and running in 2019 after the country approved legislation allowing some patients to get the drug as a prescription medication. Germany’s Federal Institute for Drugs […]
Published: Nov 29, 2017, 7:53 am • Updated: Nov 30, 2017, 1:43 pm By Nick Swedberg, Special To The Cannabist A longtime travel show personality and advocate for marijuana legalization is backing an effort in Illinois to make the drug legal for adults and regulate it like alcohol. Rick Steves, host of the PBS travel […]
Published: Nov 14, 2017, 8:46 am • Updated: Nov 14, 2017, 10:02 am By Vincent Chandler, The Cannabist Staff Welcome to High Minded by The Cannabist, our podcast diving into the stories, news and voices shaping a new billion-dollar industry. High Minded is a podcast in three acts, hosted by The Cannabist’s staff. Act I […]
Published: Oct 3, 2017, 10:21 am • Updated: Oct 3, 2017, 10:21 am By Leon Stafford, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The Atlanta City Council on Monday unanimously passed legislation eliminating jail time and reducing penalties on possession of small amounts of marijuana, but not before mayoral candidates got into heated debates and backers of the bill […]
Published: Nov 22, 2017, 10:16 am • Updated: Nov 22, 2017, 11:21 am By Katie Shapiro, The Cannabist Staff Weed gifts that will help the skier or snowboarder in your life get their powder fix. Editor’s Note: Most ski areas are on federal land, so be mindful of local laws and the environment when you’re […]
Published: Oct 20, 2017, 9:25 am • Updated: Oct 20, 2017, 9:25 am By The Associated Press BOSTON — The state agency created to oversee legal marijuana in Massachusetts has selected its first executive director. The Cannabis Control Commission on Thursday voted to offer the post to Shawn Collins, the current assistant treasurer and director […]
Published: Jul 25, 2017, 8:26 am • Updated: Jul 25, 2017, 8:32 am By Marina Villeneuve, The Associated Press AUGUSTA, Maine — As the legalization of recreational marijuana sales in Maine nears, a legislative panel has spent months pondering the best way to tax pot to bring in state revenue, fund regulatory enforcement and discourage […]
Ah, April 20 — the day Denver is hazy with a cloud of marijuana smoke and becomes a different sort of Mile High City. Our own local holiday offers plenty of special deals for those who have the munchies after partaking (or for anyone with a serious appetite). Ace Eat Serve is serving $4.20 specials […]