Marijuana Group Releases ‘Robbery Preparedness Guide’ For Dispensaries Amid Spike In Thefts
With a spike in robberies hitting marijuana businesses across the U.S., a leading cannabis advocacy group is providing the industry with resources on how to prevent and respond to theft. Americans for Safe Access (ASA) developed its Robbery Preparedness Guide in response to growing reports of targeted crime at marijuanaContinue Reading
Top Maryland Lawmaker Files Marijuana Legalization Referendum For 2022 Ballot
A top Maryland lawmaker has pre-filed a bill to put marijuana legalization on the state’s 2022 ballot. The text of the legislation from Del. Luke Clippinger (D)—who serves as chairman of a cannabis workgroup that’s been studying the issue—was posted online on Wednesday. The bill, which seeks to put aContinue Reading
DEA Wants To Help Parents Decode The Emojis Young People Use To Discuss Marijuana And Other ‘Bomb Ass’ Drugs
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) says it’s cracked the code to identify what kind of emojis young people are using to talk about buying and selling illicit drugs. But in classic “how do you do fellow kids” fashion, the federal agency doesn’t appear to have the firmest grasp on theContinue Reading
Biden plans clemency for drug prisoners, WH says (Newsletter: December 23, 2021)
Top RI senator: Legal marijuana will pass “overwhelmingly”; NYC safe consumption sites saving lives; Veterans cannabis bill won’t cost a lot Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. (function() {Continue Reading
Leafly staff picks: strains, products, and trends that defined 2021
There are no better strain subject matter experts than the Leafly staff themselves. Find out our 2021 favorite strains, products, and trends. The post Leafly staff picks: strains, products, and trends that defined 2021 appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Leafly staff picks: strains, products, and trends thatContinue Reading
Top Rhode Island Lawmaker Expects Marijuana Legalization Bill To Pass ‘Overwhelmingly’ By February
Rhode Island’s House speaker says lawmakers are “very close” to introducing a bicameral negotiated marijuana legalization bill, and a top Senate leader saying he’s optimistic that it will pass “overwhelmingly” in both chambers when it comes up for a vote early in 2022. Legislators have been in talks for monthsContinue Reading
US’s First Safe Drug Consumption Sites Are Already Saving Lives By Stopping Dozens Of Overdoses In Less Than A Month, NYC Officials Say
New York City officials say the nation’s first sanctioned safe consumption sites for illegal drugs have already saved dozens of lives since they launched late last month. Meanwhile, there are new positive signs for advocates in a pending federal court case on the harm reduction measure. In New York, theContinue Reading
Leafly’s guide to products in Montana’s recreational marijuana stores
First time in a Montana dispensary? Here’s what you’ll find inside, starting on Jan. 1, 2022. The post Leafly’s guide to products in Montana’s recreational marijuana stores appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Leafly’s guide to products in Montana’s recreational marijuana storesContinue Reading
Biden Has ‘Every Intention’ Of Using Clemency Power And Is Looking At People With Drug Convictions, White House Says
President Joe Biden has “every intention of using his clemency power,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Tuesday. But while the administration is “looking at” relief for non-violent drug offenders, she again declined to give specifics about when any presidential action might actually happen. Advocates and some lawmakersContinue Reading
If You Want to Smoke (Christmas) Trees, Ask Santa for These Strains
The holidays feel like a time of year tailor made for creating wonderful sensory memories. Be it the comforting aroma of freshly baked gingerbread men wafting over the kitchen or the taste of a stiff eggnog, our various end-of-year celebrations and traditions are often packed with plenty of signature flavorsContinue Reading