Recreational Pot Sales Begin in Rhode Island

Licensed sales of adult-use cannabis began in Rhode Island on Thursday, only six months after Governor Dan McKee signed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana for adults aged 21 and older. Five stores began selling...

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New York Regulators Approve Marketing Rules for Legal Cannabis

New York state regulators voted on Wednesday to approve draft rules for the packaging and marketing of legal cannabis products. The proposed regulations establish parameters for the sale of recreational weed products, which...

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Medical Cannabis Donations From Within the Industry Help Reduce Opioid Use

The recent California state law provides a legal pathway for licensed cannabis operators to donate excess and expiring products at no cost to eligible patients. From the onset of this new legislation, one of the longest-standing...

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On the fence about cannabis edibles? Try these low-dose gummies from Denver.

Editor’s note: Each week in Staff Favorites, we offer our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems). It...

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Wedding Guest Files Lawsuit Over Pot-Infused Reception Food

A woman who attended a Florida wedding earlier this year has filed a lawsuit against the caterer for the event, alleging that the business served food infused with cannabis at the reception. Virginia Ann Taylor-Svoboda, the...

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Application Period Opens for New York Recreational Dispensaries

New York officially began accepting applications for recreational cannabis dispensaries on Thursday, a milestone in the Empire State’s new era of legalization. The state’s Office of Cannabis Management said that the window...

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Toronto cops bust six following illegal dispensary raid

Six people were arrested by the Toronto Police Service (TPS) after officers raided an illegal dispensary earlier this week and found cannabis and psilocybin products. The Nov. 28 seizure followed TPS officers kicking off...

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Brampton man arrested after police find gun and ganja during traffic stop at parking lot

Police officers patrolling Brampton, Ont.’s streets this past weekend were likely surprised to find a loaded gun and cannabis in a vehicle parked in a parking lot located in the heart of the city. Man believed to be smoking...

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With Demand Outpaced by Supply, Oregon Weed Retailers Lower Prices

Harvest and sales numbers both plunged last month in Oregon, and the result could be cheaper cannabis for consumers. That is the upshot of a report by local news station KOIN, which cited the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission’s...

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Colombia approves bill to legalize cannabis

Colombia appears to be the next country on its way to cannabis legalization. This past week, lawmakers approved a bill to legalize and regulate marijuana, earning almost unanimous support. The move represents a first step...

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Delaware House Rejects Cannabis Legalization Bill Despite Majority Votes

Even though the cannabis legalization process in Delaware has been bumpy and complex, the trajectory seems to be in the right direction. By Jelena Martinovic The Delaware House of Representatives spurned a bill to legalize...

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Colorado Springs Recreational Cannabis Initiative Qualifies for November Ballot

Activists intent on legalizing recreational pot sales in Colorado Springs, Colorado cleared a significant hurdle this week with the announcement that two related adult-use cannabis sales voter initiatives have qualified for...

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Man was driving around with $2 million worth of weed in his car

A 36-year-old Arizona man has been sentenced to four years in prison after a traffic stop led to the discovery of more than $2 million worth of weed in his vehicle. The man was arrested on Interstate 72 in October after he...

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Percentage Of Americans Who Want Legal Marijuana Remains At Record High Level

A new Gallup poll shows that Americans who support legal weed is at an all-time high. The number of Americans who support legal marijuana hasn’t waned. A new Gallup poll show that 68% of Americans are more supportive of...

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Medical cannabis can help treat symptoms of irritable bowel disease, study finds

A new study looking into the effects of cannabis on irritable bowel disease (IBD) has revealed some good news: Patients who used marijuana experienced fewer symptoms of IBD than those who didn’t. IBD encapsulates two conditions:...

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Ottawa Public Health to issue recommendations to feds regarding the Cannabis Act

As the federal government undergoes a review of the Cannabis Act, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is preparing to issue a number of recommendations ranging from retail store density to packing considerations and allowing pharmacists...

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Switzerland to Lift Ban on Medical Cannabis

The Switzerland government announced on June 22 that it will lift the ban on medical cannabis, as according to an amendment to the Swiss Narcotics Act that parliament approved in March 2021. According to Agence France Presse,...

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Former NBA Player Iman Shumpert Arrested in Texas for Cannabis Possession

Former NBA athlete Iman Shumpert, known for playing on teams such as the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets, and Brooklyn Nets, and also the Dancing With the Stars Season 30 champion was...

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New Study Finds Wide Evidence Of Mislabeling For CBD Products

Only 89 of the 105 tested products listed the total amount of CBD in milligrams on the label. Of the 89 products, 16 contained less CBD than advertised, 52 contained more CBD than advertised, and 21 were accurately labeled. By...

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E. coli, Salmonella, or Lead Found in 40% of Illegal New York Weed

New York officials deployed researchers to sample products from illegal bodegas and pop-up dispensaries selling cannabis on the street, and tested them for harmful contaminants. If it’s safe, clean flower that you want—the...

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Canadian Groups Gives Free Weed And Edibles To Fight Opioid Abuse

Volunteer groups in Canada are providing relief to people struggling with addiction by giving away free marijuana and cannabis edibles as a substitution for opioids. Addiction experts, however, are wary that the unproven...

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Veterans and cannabis: What the U.S. law is now and where it might be headed

It is well-known and generally accepted that active duty military service members in the U.S. cannot partake in even the slightest bit of THC. But what about once they retire? The subject of U.S. military veterans and their...

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Canadians have lost $131 billion investing in cannabis

Canadian investors have lost $131 billion as a result of losses sustained by 183 publicly traded cannabis companies, according to a new report from a Toronto-based law firm. Miller Thomson made the calculations, reports CTV...

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RCMP apologize after seizing plants from legal grower during New Brunswick cannabis raid

A cannabis raid at a former school in New Brunswick has prompted an apology from the RCMP. The site at the former Coles Island School was being used by four medical cannabis growers when it was raided in 2019, resulting in...

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First Cannabinoid-Based COVID-19 Treatment Hits The Market

The use of cannabis for treating and preventing COVID-19 is nothing short of controversial, but we can’t deny what the science says. This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and has been reposted with permission. It’s...

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He tried to send half-kilogram of cannabis to his parents in a lavender-scented package

Apparently, tis the season to go easy on those who would send almost 500 grams of illegal cannabis, albeit lavender-scented to dampen the skunky scent, as a “gift” for one’s parents in the family home. Per an article...

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Voters in Maryland and Missouri ready to green light recreational cannabis

Voters in Maryland and Missouri have said “yes” to joining the about 20 other states and districts in the U.S. that have green lit recreational cannabis. That desire became official last night (or at least was solidly...

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Ontario police find $2.6M of illegal cannabis in commercial building

Four Toronto residents reportedly have been charged with cultivating, propagating or harvesting cannabis plants outside their home after the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) found 2,600-plus illegal plants in a commercial...

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Kentucky House Passes Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill

The Kentucky House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill to legalize medical cannabis, only one week after the proposal was advanced by a key legislative committee. The measure, House Bill 136, was passed by the House...

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Olympian Joseph Schooling Apologizes for Smoking Weed Amid Backlash

Olympic gold medalist and swimmer Joseph Schooling, 27, apologized after facing backlash from his native Singapore for smoking weed while in Vietnam. Singapore’s drug laws are among the strictest in the world, and the stigma...

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GOP Lawmakers Urge Dems To Consider Environmental Impact Of Cannabis Legislation

The letter claims that indoor cannabis cultivation accounts for 10% of overall energy consumption in Massachusetts and cannabis grow emissions in Colorado are on par with trash collection and coal mining. By Joana Scopel Republican Reps....

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Cannabis Can Help Treat Cancer, But Can It Also Prevent It?

Medical cannabis is a promising alternative to opioid-based medications. But the research on cannabis, particularly for the treatment of cancer-related pain, is lacking in understanding, and the findings are debatable. Urologic...

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Idaho Plans for Medical Cannabis Legalization on the Ballot in 2024

A non-profit organization called Kind Idaho, which was originally founded in 2021, recently announced that it would be pushing for an initiative to legalize medical cannabis in 2024. Kind Idaho has between now and April...

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