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Bill To Decriminalize Possessing, ‘Casually’ Exchanging Small Doses Of Pot Introduced In Tennessee
For a casual transfer to comply with the proposed law, it must be a spontaneous transfer of marijuana without a transaction taking place.
January 27, 2021
Hemp Flower Bans Threaten Commerce In Indiana And Texas
Despite hemp being legal across the country, bans on smokeable flower are threatening farmers.
August 17, 2020
A Look At The Hemp Research Being Conducted At Tennessee State University
Not even a pandemic can stop the research being done at TSU.
August 11, 2020
Nashville DA Vows No More Low-Level Pot Prosecutions
The decision was not met without criticism.
July 2, 2020
Higher Profile: Aaron Riley, CEO CannaSafe
From mugshot to headshot, this CEO is legit.
May 25, 2020
Post Malone’s Hemp and Lifestyle Company Donates 40K N95 Masks
Shaboink expands beyond the territory of CBD pre-rolls to become a complete lifestyle brand and rises to the occasion when disaster strikes.
May 14, 2020
How Kyle Turley Went From NFL Star To Dedicated Advocate For Cannabis
An interview with Kyle Turley about football, medical cannabis, and advocacy.
April 14, 2020
Tennessee Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill—But There’s A Catch
Tennessee's state senate wants to implement medical marijuana...but only if the plant is reclassified federally.
March 12, 2020
Tennessee Lawmakers Introduce Medicinal Cannabis Bill
The Tennessee Medical Cannabis Act would cover over twenty conditions.
March 9, 2020
Tennessee Man Lights Up Joint in Court To Protest Marijuana Laws
“The people deserve better!” he yelled while being ejected by security.
January 29, 2020
Tennessee Senator Files Bill to Allow Sale and Taxation of Marijuana
The bill proposes a 12% tax on cannabis products.
January 27, 2020
Tennessee Lawmaker Pushing—Again—For Legal Medical Marijuana
Senator Janice Bowling is reintroducing her bill to legalize medicinal cannabis.
January 9, 2020
Maryland Receives $3.6 Million In Federal Funds To Address Opioid Use And Pregnancy
The program will prioritize support for those seeking treatment.
January 7, 2020
Man Caught Traveling With 80 Pounds of Weed Disguised as Christmas Presents
Another creative smuggling attempt.
December 19, 2019
Cannabis and Mental Health: Substance Use Disorder
Substance use disorder is a serious issue. Can cannabis help heal those who suffer?
December 11, 2019
Major League Baseball Calls For Rehab, Not Suspension For Players On Opioids
As part of a change in the Major League Baseball’s drug agreement, players testing positive for opioids would enter treatment and not be suspended.
December 5, 2019
Senate Health Committee Approves Trump’s Nominee To Lead FDA
Trump has nominated cancer specialist Dr. Stephen Hahn as the head of the FDA.
December 3, 2019
Tennessee Physician Faces 20 Years In Prison For Overprescribing Opioids
The doctor had five patients die of fatal overdoses in less than a year.
December 3, 2019
Doctor Convicted After Prescribing Over 500,000 Opioids In Less Than Two Years
Dr. Joel Smithers of Virginia was sentenced to 40 years in prison after being convicted of more than 860 federal drug charges.
October 3, 2019
New Tennessee Policy May Allow More State Residents To Consume Marijuana
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation will no longer test cannabis amounts weighing less than half an ounce.
October 1, 2019