Colorado Psychedelics Decriminalization Takes Effect
Natural psychedelics including psilocybin were officially decriminalized in Colorado on Tuesday with a proclamation from Gov. Jared Polis that Proposition 122 received a majority of votes in the November election.
December 30, 2022
South Dakota Activists Plan New Cannabis Legalization Bill
Fresh off a loss in this year’s midterm elections, cannabis activists in South Dakota are planning a new recreational marijuana legalization bid for 2024.
December 29, 2022
Washington, D.C. Passes Bill To Expand Medical Weed Sales
Local lawmakers in Washington, D.C. have approved a bill to expand the city’s medical marijuana economy, including a path to legitimacy for cannabis gifting shops.
December 28, 2022
New Jersey Announces New Cannabis Social Equity Grant Program
New Jersey officials have announced the creation of a new grant program for new cannabis businesses with a focus on social equity applicants.
December 27, 2022
Detroit Awards First Recreational Dispensary Licenses
Detroit officials have awarded the first 33 licenses for adult-use cannabis retailers to set up shop in the city.
December 26, 2022
New York Governor Announces Start of Recreational Weed Sales
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul hailed the start of the state’s retail adult-use cannabis market on Wednesday, announcing the first retail recreational dispensary will open next week in Manhattan’s East Village.
December 23, 2022
Afroman Announces 2024 Run for President
Rapper Afroman has declared he is running for president in 2024, promising to be the “Cannabis Commander in Chief.”
December 23, 2022
Earthquake Rocks California’s Famed Emerald Triangle
A 6.4 earthquake shook Humboldt County early on Tuesday morning, leading to two deaths and nearly a dozen injuries in California’s infamous cannabis-growing region.
December 22, 2022
U.K. Police Chiefs Call for Decriminalization of First-Time Drug Offenses
U.K. police chiefs have proposed eliminating criminal penalties for first-time drug offenders who agree to complete a drug education or treatment program.
December 22, 2022
Yearly Cannabis Sales in Washington State Decline by $120 Million
Regulated cannabis sales dropped by about $120 million compared to a year ago, according to a report from market data analyst Headset.
December 20, 2022