Cannabis Policy & Legalization
Global cannabis legislation, decriminalization efforts, and legal battles shaping the industry.
Original publication: January 1978. TINA TURNER Culture Hero The Acid Queen raps about sex, the occult and Ike By Harry Wasserman During its heyday, the Ike and Tina Turner Revue was the raunchiest show on the rock ’n’ roll circuit. Veteran bluesman Ike Turner, goateed and glum, methodically pumped the neck of his electric axe…
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At CannMed 2025, our conversation with Michael “Big Mike” Straumietis of Advanced Nutrients opened with laughter and camaraderie. He was fresh off a transformation—“Lost 20 pounds,” he noted casually—but it was his scientific passion that shone. “We believe in science. Science reveals the truth, and this is the brain trust of cannabis,” he said, underscoring…
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While in some corners of the world the debate over cannabis regulation remains stuck in outdated prejudices, Mexico City—unlike most other Latin American capitals—is exploring more humane, realistic, and community-based ways to coexist with the plant and the people who choose to use it. On August 4th, the Government of Mexico City officially announced the…
Where Is Cannabis Consumption Allowed in Mexico City? New Spots, Read More »
Despite writing for High Times since 2007, I’m not much of a Gonzo Journalist in print. I’m more of one IRL. As I walk through the hallowed halls of the United Nations, I know everyone on campus has an agenda. Mine is cannabis legalization. Naturally, I ask about it in most press briefings, including on…
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[PRESS RELEASE] – CUMBERLAND, Md., July 29, 2025 – Workers at The Apothecarium, a cannabis dispensary in Cumberland, Md., owned by TerrAscend, have reported serious health symptoms following exposure to paint fumes inside the facility. According to multiple employee accounts, workers experienced headaches, nausea, dizziness and vomiting after painting occurred without sufficient ventilation or notification.Several…
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[PRESS RELEASE] – HUTCHINSON, Kan., July 29, 2025 – DCI, the privately owned developer of core processing, digital banking and fintech processing solutions, is proud to back the strategic partnership between RiverBank, a Washington-based community bank, and Green Check, the leading fintech connector powering commerce in high-risk industries.Through a direct-to-bank integration with DCI’s iCore360 banking system, the collaboration marks a major milestone for community banks navigating the…
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Amanda Breeze entered the cannabis industry by way of muddy music festivals, misty mountain joints, and a relentless curiosity for the places where cannabis and culture are one. From trimming weed in California’s Emerald Triangle to touring with a folk-punk band, Breeze has spent her adult life chasing what she calls “new adventures and good…
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The New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) issued a proximity correction on July 28 that impacts 105 licensed dispensaries and at least 47 pending applicants related to their distances from schools.The OCM determined that its staff erred in approving locations for these 152 retailers/aspiring retailers through guidance that the office established in 2022, which…
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A Pennsylvania Democratic senator says that federal marijuana rescheduling would be “very influential” in advancing legalization in his state, giving “political cover” to GOP members on the fence about reform. In an interview on The Dales Report on Tuesday, Sen. Sharif Street (D) discussed the status of cannabis legalization efforts in the Keystone State, including…
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Welcome to the latest edition of “Last week in Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis. Here’s what you may have missed over the last week: 88 Years of Federal Prohibition—And Counting On August 2, the U.S. marked the 88th anniversary of the Marihuana Tax Act,…
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