Published: Feb 2, 2018, 4:16 pm • Updated: Feb 2, 2018, 4:16 pm By Steve Hendrix, The Washington Post Gene Ransom’s day was ruined within minutes of Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ announcement that he was giving federal prosecutors more freedom to go after marijuana transactions in states that have legalized medical cannabis. “Our phones just…
Published: Jan 4, 2018, 10:32 am • Updated: Jan 4, 2018, 10:49 am By The Cannabist Staff United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a memo Thursday morning to all United States Attorneys, that he is changing federal enforcement policy effective immediately. The contents of the posted memo are below. Earlier Thursday, the Associated Press…
We’ve all heard of cannabis cleanses that aim to flush THC from the body by using a variety of herbs and vitamins. But what if it’s possible to use cannabis as a key ingredient in overall wellbeing? From lessening your stress to loosening body tension, cannabis can be a welcome addition to a plethora of…
Drug policy is emerging as a campaign issue in the Texas Senate race, according to local media reports. On Tuesday, Republican incumbent Ted Cruz attacked Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke for his pro-cannabis stance. O’Rourke currently represents Texas’ 16th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. While on the campaign trail, Cruz talked with reporters about a…
Published: Sep 12, 2017, 8:20 am • Updated: Sep 12, 2017, 1:23 pm By Tim Dahlberg, The Associated Press LAS VEGAS — The display case just inside the front door is filled with the kind of stuff you would find at any sports memorabilia store. Frank Hawkins used to run interference for Marcus Allen back…
The President of the The National Marijuana News, Todd Denkin, sat down recently with the people of Proactive Investors to discuss TNMNews.com and other associated businesses. Please check out the video below. Mr. Denkin takes pride in the unbiased news concerning the cannabis industry reported on TNMNews.com. Established in 2014, TNMNews.com now enjoys a large…
Published: Dec 15, 2017, 7:50 am • Updated: Dec 15, 2017, 7:50 am By Michael R. Blood and Julie Watson, Associated Press LOS ANGELES — California’s legal marijuana market is finally, fitfully, taking shape. The state on Thursday issued the first batch of business licenses to sell and transport recreational-use pot, just 18 days before…
The post Canada’s Aurora Cannabis Will Supply Medical Marijuana To Italy appeared first on High Times. Canadian company Aurora Cannabis Inc. announced yesterday that it will begin supplying medical cannabis to Italy. Aurora Cannabis will export medical marijuana through its German-based subsidiary Pedanios GmbH. This new deal could mark an important development, helping legitimize legal…
The post Canadian Armed Forces Wants Weed Simulation Goggles appeared first on High Times. Did you know weed simulation goggles were a thing? As Canada prepares to make history and become the largest country to fully legalize cannabis, officials and lawmakers will have to creatively find ways to regulate the plant after years of prohibition….
The post Wildfires Threaten California’s First Legal Cannabis Harvest appeared first on High Times. Powerful wildfires fanned by strong winds are ravaging parts of Northern California, having killed at least 11 people, destroying some 1,500 structures, thousands of trees and over 120,000 acres of land. Over 30,000 people in the paths of the fast-moving infernos…