Despite the legalization of cannabis for medical and recreational purposes in Nevada, police continue to arrest people for possession as the state’s Board of Pharmacy refuses to reschedule cannabis—but that could soon change with a new ruling. On September 14, a judge ordered the Nevada Board of Pharmacy to remove cannabis from its list of […]
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Activists Accuse North Dakota of Misleading Voters About Cannabis Legalization Initiative
Activists supporting a North Dakota voter initiative to legalize marijuana are crying foul about a fiscal summary that will be included with the ballot measure, saying that is “incomplete” and “misleading” for voters. Voters will decide on the initiative from New Approach North Dakota, which would legalize pot for adults, in this November’s general election […]
Brian Moreno Thinks Differently About Aliens And So Should You
In late September 2019, a group of individuals banded together around a Facebook event to breach the heavily guarded gates that surround the enigmatic structure known as Area 51. Among those in attendance were comedian, writer, and director Brian Moreno who had hired a cast and crew to capture footage of the experience. In his […]
Medical Cannabis Advocate, MMA Fighter Elias Theodorou Passes Away
Elias Theodorou, known for his successful mixed martial artist (MMA) career and medical cannabis advocacy, passed away at age 34 on September 11 after a long battle with liver cancer. Born in Mississauga, Canada, located in the province of Ontario, Theodorou’s career began after his first year in college. High Times had the pleasure of […]
New Frontier Data Projects 27.7 Million Pounds of Cannabis Cultivated in 2030
Cannabis data company New Frontier Data released “Growing Excellence: Seven Ways to Optimize Cannabis Cultivation in Newly Legal Markets” on Sept. 7, which highlights seven key issues that new cannabis producers should consider in order to achieve success. “The continued activation of new legal markets will keep pushing existing cannabis producers to expand operations and draw […]
Legalization Campaign Kicks Off in Maryland Ahead of November Vote
A campaign to bring legal cannabis to Maryland officially kicked off in earnest on Thursday, as supporters look to build support ahead of this November’s vote on the initiative. Appearing on the ballot as “Question 4,” the measure would legalize possession of cannabis for Maryland adults aged 21 and older, and also establish a regulated […]
Pressure Builds on Florida Gov. DeSantis to Toss Out Dosage Limits
Patients and advocates in Florida are fed up with restrictions to access for medical cannabis. Florida health officials enacted new emergency rules on August 29, imposing explicit limits on the amount of medical cannabis that patients may legally obtain and consume. Advocates like NORML are concerned, saying that the emergency rules were established behind closed […]
Benzinga Cannabis Conference Kicks Off in Chicago Next Week
Thousands of cannabis entrepreneurs and activists are expected to descend upon Chicago next week for the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. The two-day event kicks off on September 13 at the Palmer House Hilton, where attendees will be given an opportunity to broaden their network and listen to a who’s-who of keynote speakers. It is the […]
Illinois Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Top $3 Billion Since Market Launched, With $1 Billion Sold So Far This Year Alone
Illinois has already crossed the $1 billion mark for recreational marijuana sales in 2022—two months earlier than when the state reached that threshold last year—state data shows. And it’s officially crossed $3 billion in adult-use cannabis purchases since shops first opened in 2020. While the August cannabis sales total of $129,441,315 is about $6 million […]
New Study Suggests Expectations May Drive Effects of Microdosing Psilocybin
The purported positive effects of microdosing psilocybin could be driven by the expectations of those taking the drug, according to the results of a recently published double-blind study conducted by researchers affiliated with the University of Buenos Aires. The authors of the study, which was published last month by the journal Translational Psychiatry, note that […]