Municipal court judges in Seattle, Washington, have agreed to vacate misdemeanor marijuana possession convictions that were prosecuted before the legalization of cannabis. The judges’ decision could affect up to 542 defendants in cases prosecuted between 1996 and 2010. Earlier this month, the judges issued an order outlining a process to clear the records of those…
Published: Mar 3, 2017, 9:17 am • Updated: Mar 3, 2017, 9:18 am By The Associated Press PIERRE, S.D. — A state House panel has approved a bill that would allow people in South Dakota with a prescription to use a non-intoxicating compound found in marijuana if it’s approved by the U.S. Food and Drug…
Published: Mar 8, 2018, 10:34 am • Updated: Mar 8, 2018, 10:34 am By Jackie Crea, The Denver Channel DENVER – Colorado blazed trails when it legalized pot and now Denver could lead the way decriminalizing magic mushrooms. The group Denver for Psilocybin may soon have the all-clear to start gathering signatures so you can…
The post Cannabis Activist Joe Rogan Quits Weed, But Why? appeared first on High Times. We can’t believe the day has come, but the reports all say the same thing: Joe Rogan quits weed. But why? Has this MMA fighter-turned-activist crossed over to the less-green side? Let’s find out what’s going on. Who Is Joe…
Published: Jul 22, 2016, 12:44 pm • Updated: Sep 1, 2017, 2:29 pm By Ricardo Baca, The Cannabist Staff About two-thirds of the way through Donald Trump’s most recent speech — the big one he gave in Cleveland as he accepted the Republican nomination for the presidential election — he turned to one of his…
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A measure to help improve diversity in Maryland’s new medical marijuana industry received final approval by the General Assembly on Monday, as lawmakers worked toward a midnight deadline when the legislative session is scheduled to end. Maryland lawmakers also will be working on measures designed to improve school safety and fight…
In a bit of potentially good news for the hurricane ravaged island of Puerto Rico, their first officially organic large scale grow operation is ready for business. Based out of the city of Ponce in the southwest area of the island, The Institute for Medical Cannabis Corporation has been officially licensed by the the U.S….
The top U.S. Border Patrol agent in Maine recently reminded folks that its officers have no intention of allowing weed to enter through Maine’s 600-mile border with Canada. I n an effort to enforce that, he warmed that legal pot smokers had best stay away from the border, regardless of the fact that cannabis is…
Published: Nov 22, 2017, 10:00 am • Updated: Nov 22, 2017, 3:59 pm By Katie Shapiro, The Cannabist Staff Pick up one of these marijuana gifts to elevate your yogi’s practice this holiday season. Puff, puff, namaste. (Images provided by brands unless otherwise noted) DAT MAT Yoga Mat, $49.99 Because doing cannabis yoga on donuts…
Published: Oct 18, 2017, 8:32 am • Updated: Oct 18, 2017, 9:59 am By The Cannabist Staff U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee for a Justice Department oversight hearing this morning. He is expected to speak on drug and crime policies, terrorism, immigration and other topics. This hearing is…