In his new book, comedian Louie Anderson argues in favor of marijuana legalization. And not just for medical cannabis: Anderson advocates for legal recreational marijuana across all 50 states. The root of his support? Alcohol addiction. The crux of his argument is that not only is weed healthier, but it doesn’t cause the same trauma…
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…
In the United States, the ongoing federal prohibition against cannabis creates some interesting legal contradictions. In states with legal adult-use, for example, federal prohibition creates pockets of land where federal law holds and state law doesn’t. Basically, any land the federal government controls is under federal jurisdiction. And that means places in the U.S. like…
The post Ohio State Is Setting Up New ‘War On Drugs’ Policy Center appeared first on High Times. Ohio State University just announced that they will be establishing a War On Drugs policy center. What exactly will such a center entail? Is the end goal as apparent as we think it is? Since the War on…
Let’s smash the stereotype of stoners sleeping till noon, and getting nothing done. It’s just not true. People who use cannabis do more than just play video games, eat pizza, and discuss the nuances of jam bands (not that there’s anything wrong with all three). So, before you stare at screens all day— Courtesy of…
TNMNEWSTue, February 13, 2018 3:14amURL: Embed: This week’s top marijuana news stories from around social media. Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper follows San Francisco in granting clemency to 40 inmates that were imprisoned for minor marijuana related crimes. Donald Trump’s marijuana position has been quiet since he took office and used Jeff Sessions as his bullhorn…
TORONTO, Oct. 09, 2018 (CSE: BIO) – Biome Grow(“Biome” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it will begin trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”) at market open today under the trading symbol “BIO”. “Listing on the CSE represents a significant milestone in the growth and expansion of Biome as we continue to…
Published: Aug 16, 2017, 1:27 pm • Updated: Aug 17, 2017, 4:03 pm By Alex Pasquariello and Polly Washburn, The Cannabist The governors of Alaska and Washington are questioning the data cited by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions in recent letters he sent to their states regarding the efficacy of their respective marijuana regulatory regimes….
Published: Nov 29, 2017, 3:38 pm • Updated: Nov 30, 2017, 2:27 pm By The Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. — One of Minnesota’s two medical marijuana manufacturers is turning away some patients, blaming a delay in third-party testing of its medications. The problems at LeafLine Labs are causing issues for patients such as Kellie…