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Distributing Free Cannabis May Aid in Reducing the Drug Overdose CrisisDistributing Free Cannabis May Aid in Reducing the Drug Overdose Crisis

Distributing Free Cannabis May Aid in Reducing the Drug Overdose Crisis

A pioneering study in rural Michigan on the free distribution of cannabis as a harm reduction strategy is attempting to…

12 months ago
Massachusetts to Pardon “Hundreds of Thousands” for Cannabis PossessionMassachusetts to Pardon “Hundreds of Thousands” for Cannabis Possession

Massachusetts to Pardon “Hundreds of Thousands” for Cannabis Possession

Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts announced a comprehensive plan to pardon individuals convicted of simple cannabis possession in the state,…

1 year ago
Hawaii Senate Passes Cannabis Legalization BillHawaii Senate Passes Cannabis Legalization Bill

Hawaii Senate Passes Cannabis Legalization Bill

The Hawaii Senate has approved a bill, SB 3335, to legalize and regulate adult use of cannabis. The bill includes…

1 year ago
Cannabis-smoking January 6 Protester Sentenced to 3.5 Years in PrisonCannabis-smoking January 6 Protester Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Prison

Cannabis-smoking January 6 Protester Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Prison

"Stop the Steal" protester, Brandon Craig Fellows was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for his participation in the January…

1 year ago
American Tennis Player Casey Kania Suspended for 2 Years After Positive Cannabis TestAmerican Tennis Player Casey Kania Suspended for 2 Years After Positive Cannabis Test

American Tennis Player Casey Kania Suspended for 2 Years After Positive Cannabis Test

American tennis player Casey Kania has been suspended for two years by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) due to…

1 year ago
Gun Rights & Dope Fiends: A Very American DebateGun Rights & Dope Fiends: A Very American Debate

Gun Rights & Dope Fiends: A Very American Debate

The U.S. Supreme Court is considering the constitutionality of the federal denial of gun rights that currently restricts cannabis users…

1 year ago
U.S. Virgin Islands Make Strides in Cannabis LegalizationU.S. Virgin Islands Make Strides in Cannabis Legalization

U.S. Virgin Islands Make Strides in Cannabis Legalization

The U.S. Virgin Islands are advancing their cannabis legalization efforts, focusing on the expungement of records and fair distribution of…

1 year ago
Texas Attorney General Sues Cities Over Cannabis Decriminalization PoliciesTexas Attorney General Sues Cities Over Cannabis Decriminalization Policies

Texas Attorney General Sues Cities Over Cannabis Decriminalization Policies

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated lawsuits against cities like Austin and Denton for enacting cannabis decriminalization policies, arguing…

1 year ago
U.S. Navy Softens Approach to Cannabis Among RecruitsU.S. Navy Softens Approach to Cannabis Among Recruits

U.S. Navy Softens Approach to Cannabis Among Recruits

The U.S. Navy is updating its recruitment policies to accommodate individuals who test positive for THC as it aims to…

1 year ago
Maine Seeks to Authorize On-Site Cannabis ConsumptionMaine Seeks to Authorize On-Site Cannabis Consumption

Maine Seeks to Authorize On-Site Cannabis Consumption

Maine is considering a bill to allow on-site cannabis consumption similar to breweries, aimed at providing a space for tourists…

1 year ago