Afroman Announces 2024 Run for President
Rapper Afroman has declared he is running for president in 2024, promising to be the “Cannabis Commander in Chief.”
December 23, 2022
U.K. Police Chiefs Call for Decriminalization of First-Time Drug Offenses
U.K. police chiefs have proposed eliminating criminal penalties for first-time drug offenders who agree to complete a drug education or treatment program.
December 22, 2022
Earthquake Rocks California’s Famed Emerald Triangle
A 6.4 earthquake shook Humboldt County early on Tuesday morning, leading to two deaths and nearly a dozen injuries in California’s infamous cannabis-growing region.
December 22, 2022
Yearly Cannabis Sales in Washington State Decline by $120 Million
Regulated cannabis sales dropped by about $120 million compared to a year ago, according to a report from market data analyst Headset.
December 20, 2022
Psychedelics Decriminalization Bill Introduced by California Lawmaker
State Sen. Scott Wiener of California has introduced a bill that would decriminalize the use and possession of natural psychedelics including psilocybin, ibogaine, mescaline and DMT.
December 20, 2022
CannTrust Weed Cultivation Scandal Prosecution Falls Apart
Charges of fraud and other offenses against three former cannabis company executives were withdrawn by prosecutors in a Canadian court on Wednesday.
December 19, 2022
Mayor Announces Cannabis Research Institute Coming To Chicago
Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot has announced the creation of the Cannabis Research Institute to study the health, commerce and policy implications of marijuana legalization.
December 19, 2022
Cory Booker Says Mitch McConnell Is Blocking Cannabis Bills
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey says that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is blocking cannabis reform bills from being passed by Congress.
December 15, 2022
Kansas Lawmakers Plan To Introduce Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill
Kansas state lawmakers plan to introduce a bill to legalize medical marijuana when the legislature reconvenes next month.
December 14, 2022
Denver Drops Charges Against Rabbi Ben Gorelick
The Denver District Attorney’s Office has dropped drug charges against psilocybin advocate Rabbi Ben Gorelick.
December 14, 2022