[6/17/25 Update: Governor Walz has signed the budget legislation into law.] Members of the state Senate approved legislation during a special session today to increase the special sales tax on marijuana products by 50 percent. Under the proposal, which now awaits final approval from Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, consumers will pay a 15 percent special…
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[6/13/25 Update: Following the counting of absentee ballots, the referendum passed by a final vote of 57 percent to 43 percent.] Members of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians have voted in favor of referendum expressing support for the legalization of marijuana on tribal lands. It is the only federally recognized Native American tribe in…
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In today’s world, pet parents are becoming more mindful of what they give their furry companions. From organic kibble to toxin-free toys, the shift toward holistic care is substantial, and CBD dog treats are right at the center of this wellness movement. These bite-sized goodies offer a convenient way to support your dog’s lifestyle with…
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Researchers Discover A Cannabinoid While Studying Anti-Cancer Compounds: Cannabielsoxa The marijuana plant as well as its derivatives and primary compounds, specifically the cannabinoids THC and CBD, have a growing number of studies that point to its efficacy in preventing and managing cancer. There are many studies showing that cannabinoids have anti-tumor properties, and that it…
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Daily consumers exhibit tolerance to the acute psychomotor-influencing effects of cannabis, according to driving simulator data published in the journal Traffic Injury Prevention. Researchers affiliated with the University of Colorado Anschutz. Medical Campus assessed simulated driving performance in a cohort of daily cannabis consumers, occasional consumers, and controls (non-users). Daily users consumed either high-potency cannabis…
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“Why criminalize your own citizens for something most people in Congress are probably doing on the low?” Ice Cube doesn’t pull punches. He never has. The rapper, actor and entrepreneur calls out the hypocrisy around cannabis with the same unfiltered grit that made him a force in music and film: direct, unapologetic, sharp as ever.…
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Democrat Gov. Wes Moore has announced that his office is pardoning nearly 7,000 Marylanders with prior marijuana-related convictions. These are in addition to the 175,000 marijuana-related pardons the Governor issued last year. “Governor Moore’s progressive leadership on righting the wrongs of cannabis criminalization in Maryland is commendable,” said NORML Development Director JM Pedini. “Hundreds of…
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From the onset of marijuana prohibition, criminalization advocates sought to advance their agenda — an unduly influence to the public — by sensationalizing the supposed strength of cannabis. In the 1930s, while lobbying for the first-ever federal ban on cannabis, Bureau of Narcotics Commissioner Harry Anslinger alleged that the marijuana of a century ago was so uniquely…
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When Earth Reclaims Her Children: The Nyx Capsule and Humanity’s Cosmic Hubris On June 24th, 2024, the cosmos delivered what might be interpreted as a cosmic joke – or perhaps a pointed message from Mother Earth herself. The Nyx capsule, carrying the cremated remains of 166 humans and cannabis plants destined for space research, crashed…
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For the modern American, anxiety disorders are the most common form of mental illness, affecting over 40 million adults — 18 percent of the national population. Characterized by feelings of panic, fear and uneasiness, anxiety can greatly impact quality of life and can even cause physical symptoms like heart palpitations, dizziness, tingling in hands and…
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