In the ongoing debate of whether to legalize medicinal marijuana in North Carolina, the Senate Finance Committee heard SB 711 – NC Compassionate Care Act. Two weeks ago, the measure cleared the Senate Judiciary. Today it was taken-up by the Senate Finance Committee and passed there as well.

Washington, DC: Marijuana use by teens is not independently associated with an increased risk of so-called ‘Amotivational syndrome,” according to longitudinal data published in the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society.

Young adults residing near marijuana retailers are no more likely to express an intention to use either cannabis or tobacco than are those who do not, according to data published in The Journal of Cannabis Research.

Washington, DC: The federal government is prosecuting and convicting fewer people for violating marijuana trafficking laws, according to data provided by the United States Sentencing Commission (USSC). 

Justices on Mexico’s highest court moved to permit adults to possess and cultivate small quantities of marijuana without penalty.

Governor Ned Lamont (D) signed legislation today, Senate Bill 1201, legalizing the adult use of marijuana and regulating its commercial production and sale. Under the law, which takes effect on July 1, adults ages 21 and older may legally possess up to 1.5 ounces of cannabis flowers or an eq…

In a written statement issued today by US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, he called into question the US government’s authority to impose federal prohibitions on the state-licensed production and sale of cannabis.

Measure Now Goes to Governor's Desk For Signature

Carson City, NV: Democrat Gov. Steve Sisolak has signed multiple marijuana reform bills into law.

Members of the Connecticut state Senate have approved legislation, Senate Bill 1118, to legalize the adult use of marijuana and regulate its commercial retail sales.

After a successful vote last Congress, Chairman Nadler and other cannabis reform leaders reintroduce the MORE Act

The enactment of statewide adult-use legalization laws is not associated with any nationwide changes in either the use of cannabis by young people or its availability, according to data published by the National Center for Education Statistics. The NCES is part of the United States Departmen…

TheCannMan, LLC, a full service cannabis distribution company in Virginia, is excited to launch its’ multi-dimensional website, www.thecannman.com. 

Helena, MT: Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed legislation into law late Wednesday amending the state’s 2020 voter-approved adult-use legalization law.

Republican Governor Kay Ivey has signed legislation into law providing for state-regulated medical cannabis access to qualifying patients with a physician’s recommendation.

For the first time ever, members of the Minnesota House of Representatives have approved legislation to legalize and regulate adult use marijuana and to automatically expunge past cannabis-related convictions.

Justices on the South Dakota Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today in a legal challenge to the state’s voter-initiated marijuana legalization measure: Constitutional Amendment A. Fifty-four percent of voters decided in favor of the ballot measure on Election Day 2020.

Democratic Governor Ralph Northam signed legislation into law today legalizing adult-use marijuana possession and establishing an enactment date for commercial marijuana production and retail sales.

For years the Triad and beyond has woken up to the antics and musings of Gerard Demar “Osama Bin Drankin” Rankin. He’s been as much a part of hundreds of thousands of North Carolinean’s morning’s as their first cup of coffee. 

The CBD craze has been sweeping the nation for a few years now, and the rise in popularity of THC-free cannabis has brought more innovation in product development. From edibles and smokeables to topicals, the best part about CBD products, much like the versatile plant it comes from, is that …

Four months ago, City Attorney Chuck Watts stated he would research whether Greensboro could issue an ordinance “easing up on marijuana enforcement.”

Some seven-in-ten Americans believe that “the use of marijuana should be made legal in the United States,” according to national polling data compiled by Quinnipiac University. That percentage is the highest level of support ever reported in a nationwide poll.

Earlier today, Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed two separate measures into law amending the state’s marijuana policies. The first measure (House Bill 2) legalizes and regulates marijuana possession, production, and sales for adults. The second measure (Senate Bill 2) facilit…

Where: Virtual Discord celebration for all of North Carolina’s past, present, and future cannabis advocates.

Richmond, VA: Following today’s legislative approval of Democratic Governor Ralph Northam’s amendments to Senate Bill 1406 and House Bill 2312, Virginia becomes the first southern state to legalize the possession and use of marijuana by adults.

The Fourth Most Populous State in US Votes to End Prohibition

Governor Ralph Northam announced amendments today to legislation (Senate Bill 1406 | House Bill 2312) establishing a statutory timeline for the legalization of marijuana possession, use, cultivation, and retail sales. Governor Northam recommended that provisions in the legislation legalizing…

When growing your own weed, you quickly come to realize how much initial investments begin to accumulate. Costs grow faster than the marijuana itself as your operation gets larger. Smart harvesters of the Devil’s lettuce will be in search of a cheap feminized seed variety pack without compro…

Washington, DC: Tax revenue from state-legal cannabis sales rose significantly in 2020, according to an analysis by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy.

Neither the enactment of medical cannabis legalization nor the establishment of dispensaries are associated with any upticks in young people’s use of marijuana, according to data published in the journal Substance Abuse.

When hemp advocate Bruce Dietzen is cruising down the street in his hemp-based sports car, people think it’s just another vehicle trying to make a statement. And what a statement it is, especially when Bruce shares his story and reasons for wanting a more sustainably made and carbon neutral …

Newly published reports allege that “dozens of young White House staffers have been suspended, asked to resign, or placed in a remote work program due to past marijuana use.”

Mexico City, Mexico: Lawmakers in Mexico’s lower chamber voted 316 to 129 on Wednesday in favor of amended legislation to legalize and license the adult-use marijuana market. Because House lawmakers made changes to the language of the bill, it must now go back to the Senate for reconsideration. 

In response to recent calls to re-criminalize cannabis products containing elevated levels of THC in several states — including Colorado, Florida, and Washington — NORML is reiterating its opposition to these proposed legislative efforts.

Washington, DC: Judge Merrick Garland, the Biden Administration’s nominee for US Attorney General, reaffirmed in written testimony this week that he would not use Justice Department resources to interfere in the majority of states that have legalized marijuana for either medical or adult-use…

Boston, MA: The enactment of statewide legalization laws are associated with reductions in opioid prescribing patterns, according to data published in the journal Health Economics. 

Richmond, VA: Members of the Virginia House and Senate have advanced legislation (Senate Bill 1406 and House Bill 2312) to the Governor’s desk establishing a statutory timeline for the legalization of marijuana possession, use, cultivation, and retail sales. Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam is …

Marijuana seizures along the southern border have fallen over 80 percent since 2013, according to data published this week by the US Drug Enforcement Administration.

Richmond, Va: Members of the Virginia Senate and the House of Delegates approved legislation today, Senate Bill 1406 and House Bill 2312, to legalize cannabis possession, personal cultivation, and retail sales for adults 21 and older. The bills now head to the governor for his approval, amen…

Washington, DC: Kathleen M. McGettigan, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in the Biden Administration, provided updated guidance today with respect to whether individuals with a history of marijuana use are suitable for federal employment.

Democratic Governor Phil Murphy today signed enabling legislation carrying out voters’ Election Day demands to legalize adult-use marijuana possession and license retail marijuana sales into law today.

Washington, DC: Today, 36 members of Congress, led by Congressional Cannabis Caucus co-chairs Barbara Lee and Earl Blumenauer, including Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler, sent a letter to President Biden calling upon him to issue a blanket pardon to those with federal nonviolent mar…

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Washington, DC: Today, 36 members of Congress, led by Congressional Cannabis Caucus co-chairs Barbara Lee and Earl Blumenauer, including Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler, sent a letter to President Biden calling upon him to issue a blanket pardon to those with federal nonviolent mar…

Jobs in the state-licensed cannabis industry rose 32 percent during the past 12 months, and the industry now employs over 321,000 full-time workers, according to data compiled by Leafly.com.

Age of Aquarius 

Boston, MA: More than six-in-ten Americans say that legalizing marijuana for adults is a “good idea.,” according to nationwide polling data compiled by Emerson College Polling.

A Circuit Court judge has ruled in favor of litigation backed by the state Governor’s office that seeks to nullify Constitutional Amendment A – a voter-initiated measure legalizing the adult-use marijuana market in South Dakota. Fifty-four percent of voters decided in favor of the ballot mea…