The public’s feedback will help state officials draft legislation to legalize marijuana in New York. New York is hosting “listening sessions” across the state to gather the public’s input on marijuana legalization. The Regulated Marijuana Listening Sessions will run from September to mid-October across New York state, as Governor Andrew Cuomo announced in August. “Community… Continue reading NYC Welcomes Public To Marijuana "Listening Sessions"
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The Cannabis Industry Wants You To Ditch The Word "Stoner"
A new ad campaign is pushing to end marijuana-related stigma. The word “stoner” immediately brings to mind a specific stereotype: a low achiever clouded in smoke and looking for a snack. Now, a retail pot company in California has launched a $2 million advertising campaign trying to convince the public to let the world stoner… Continue reading The Cannabis Industry Wants You To Ditch The Word "Stoner"
Harm Reduction Program Offers Cannabis As Alternative To Hard Drugs
The Canadian program also offers free fentanyl testing strips and naloxone training. A Canadian harm reduction program is hitting the local opioid addiction crisis from a unique angle—by providing cannabis at little to no cost as an alternative to street drugs. The High Hopes Foundation, based in Vancouver, Canada—also home to North America’s first legal… Continue reading Harm Reduction Program Offers Cannabis As Alternative To Hard Drugs
Nearly 20% Of California Pot Products Fail Safety Testing
Products like edibles and oils were much more likely to fail testing than marijuana buds. Nearly 20% of legal marijuana products in California are failing mandated safety testing, a figure that the industry says has more to do with an inefficient and inaccurate testing system than deficient products. As of July 1, marijuana products sold… Continue reading Nearly 20% Of California Pot Products Fail Safety Testing
Los Angeles Cracks Down On Unlicensed Pot Shops
Authorities estimate that there may be more than 200 retailers operating in Los Angeles without proper licensing. Misdemeanor charges were filed against more than 500 individuals in Los Angeles as part of City Attorney Mike Feuer’s campaign against unlicensed marijuana-related businesses. At a press conference on September 7, Feuer said that the charges were part of… Continue reading Los Angeles Cracks Down On Unlicensed Pot Shops
Canadians More Worried About Trump Than Legal Marijuana
A new survey explored Canadians’ feelings on topics ranging from Trump and national health care to housing, climate change, and cannabis legalization. When it comes to the issues that worry Canadians, the impending legalization of marijuana is keeping fewer citizens awake at night than Donald Trump. That’s among the findings from a new poll from Abacus… Continue reading Canadians More Worried About Trump Than Legal Marijuana
DEA Wants More Medical Marijuana, Fewer Opioids To Be Produced In 2019
The new quotas are in line with the federal government’s goal of cutting opioid prescriptions by one-third in three years. When setting quotas for marijuana and opioid production for 2019, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) did the unexpected. The DEA is raising the quota of cannabis that can be grown in the United States from… Continue reading DEA Wants More Medical Marijuana, Fewer Opioids To Be Produced In 2019
Wells Fargo Closes Political Candidate’s Bank Account Over Marijuana
The bank reportedly decided to terminate the account after being told the candidate’s campaign would accept donations from MMJ-related entities. Florida political candidate Nikki Fried claims that Wells Fargo Bank recently terminated her bank account because of her stance on marijuana. On Monday (August 20), Fried’s campaign shared the details of what transpired. According to… Continue reading Wells Fargo Closes Political Candidate’s Bank Account Over Marijuana
Does Medical Marijuana Make Workplaces Safer?
A new study examined workplace fatality statistics in states with medical marijuana programs. As legalized medical and/or recreational marijuana becomes a reality in the United States and abroad with each passing month, the question of safety in the workplace has become a topic of discussion among businesses and the legal community. A new study has directly addressed this… Continue reading Does Medical Marijuana Make Workplaces Safer?
Lyft Offers Incentives To Stop Drugged Driving In Massachusetts
Lyft has pledged $50,000 in fares to keep stoned drivers off the roads of Massachusetts. Popular ride-sharing service Lyft is encouraging people to drive cannabis-free with a special fare credit offer, according to High Times. Law enforcement in Massachusetts believe there could be a greater potential for drug-related accidents since cannabis has become legal in the state,… Continue reading Lyft Offers Incentives To Stop Drugged Driving In Massachusetts