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Germany’s move to legalise cannabis expected to create ‘domino effect’
Coalition government consults health experts, economists and growers in race to clear legal hurdles within two years Germany is mulling over the consequences of soon…
Democrats are looking for a weed deal
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer doesn’t have the votes to pass a sweeping marijuana decriminalization bill — despite repeatedly touting his support for ending federal…
Louisiana: Multiple Marijuana Reform Bills Signed Into Law; Measures Take Effect August 1
“These are common sense reforms provide further and sorely needed protections and freedoms for patients and others. Lawmakers are to be commended for putting politics…
Two months after New Jersey legalized weed, concern rises about cops smoking it
It’s two months since New Jersey legalized recreational marijuana and there’s rising controversy about cops using it, even during their off hours. Currently, officers are…
Thailand to ease cannabis rules but smokers warned over smell ‘nuisance’
People will be allowed to grow it at home but smoking for recreational purposes is still forbidden Thailand will soon ease its rules on cannabis…
Rhode Island governor to sign measure legalizing marijuana
Rhode Island is poised to become the 19th state in the nation to legalize marijuana for recreational use after legislators on Tuesday passed the bill…
Detroit customs officers seize over 2,000 pounds of marijuana labeled as ‘pool toys’
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents in Detroit seized 2,175 pounds of marijuana labeled as “pool toys” earlier this month. The incident occurred at…
Rhode Island: Lawmakers Advance Adult-Use Legalization Bill
“This is an important first step in the process of ending all penalties for cannabis possession and ensuring Rhode Islanders have access to regulated and…
How a push for equity turned Detroit into a dead zone for legal weed
While legal marijuana businesses thrive in Michigan, the city of Detroit has not yet allowed any recreational cannabis shops to open. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/legal-weed-detroit-suburbs-equity-rcna28691 Droolin’ Dog…
Delaware Legislature Approves Legislation to Remove Penalties for Adult Marijuana Possession
The Delaware Senate approved legislation to remove criminal and civil penalties for adult possession of limited quantities of marijuana. In a 13-7-1 vote, the upper…
Legalization Advocates in Missouri, South Dakota Turn in Signatures for November Ballot Campaigns
State officials must now conduct an official assessment of the signature petitions and verify their authenticity before determining whether the two measures will appear on…
Cannabis crime wave boosts banking prospects on Capitol Hill
Jordan Brown, a 29-year-old budtender, was shot and killed on March 19 during his shift at World of Weed in Tacoma, Wash. Joshua Chase, owner…
Texas: Austin Voters Decide in Favor of Municipal Ballot Initiative Eliminating Local Cannabis Penalties
Austin voters passed the proposition by a margin of 85 percent to 15 percent. The post Texas: Austin Voters Decide in Favor of Municipal Ballot…
The legal psychedelics industry: capitalism on drugs
Capitalism is tripping over itself to get people tripping on legal psychedelics. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2022/5/5/the-legal-psychedelics-industry-capitalism-on-drugs Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you….
States that legalized marijuana now researching mental health risks of high-potency cannabis
States that legalized marijuana 10 years ago are now studying the public health implications of high-potency cannabis products that may be linked to psychosis. Source:…
Elevate Your 4/20 with NORML
While April 20th is synonymous with celebrating marijuana’s cultural status, NORML is calling on all legalization supporters to turn this high holiday into a week…
Maryland: Voters to Decide Legalization Question in November
“Just like voters have done elsewhere over the past decade, Marylanders will choose in favor of legalization at the ballot box and they will do…
House Lawmakers Approve Legislation to End Federal Marijuana Prohibition
“It is long overdue that we stop punishing adults for using a substance that is objectively safer than alcohol, and that we work to address…
12 House Dems oppose pitch for marijuana users to get security clearances
It’s an obstacle that has stopped some aspiring Biden aides from getting jobs. Source: https://www.politico.com/minutes/congress/04-1-2022/a-weed-block/ Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with…
This week: House set to vote on marijuana legalization bill
House Democrats are set to pass legislation this week to legalize marijuana at the federal level.The bill, authored by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler…
Marijuana legalization bill nears House floor vote next week
Legislation to legalize marijuana at the federal level will be teed up for a House floor vote as soon as next week.The House Rules Committee…
How ‘magic mushrooms’ could follow in the footsteps of cannabis
Turns out marijuana really is a gateway drug — for America’s statehouses, anyway. A movement to decriminalize or legalize psychedelic substances such as “magic mushrooms”…
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