UC Berkeley Announces Free Online Psychedelic Research Course
Last month, the university’s Center for the Science of Psychedelics launched a free online course called Psychedelics and the Mind. The start of the course represents a furth
University of Nevada, Reno Announces Cannabis Scholarship
Two companies in the cannabis space, Green Flower and Curaleaf, announced in an Aug. 8 press release that they are working with the University of Nevada, Reno, to offer a full scho
Mastercard Announces Ban on Debit Card Transactions for Weed Purchases
Payment processor Mastercard announced this week that the company is taking steps to prevent PIN-based debit card transactions for marijuana purchases, in a major blow to a regulat
The University of Kentucky Cannabis Research Center announces inaugural grants
A newly established center for cannabis research at the University of Kentucky announced its first grantees on Wednesday. The University of Kentucky Cannabis Center announced that
Ohio Cannabis Industry Announces Objection to Medicinal Weed Revision Act
A group of medical cannabis operators and advocates in Ohio has united in “strong opposition” to a bill that would dramatically change the state’s medical marijua
Canadian Cannabis Company Announces License to Sell Cocaine!
Adastra Labs, a Langley-based company known for its cutting-edge cannabis and ethnobotanical products, recently received approval for an amended license from Health Canada. This li
California Announces New Funding Program to Strengthen Cannabis Industry
California will offer millions in grants to expand access to the regulated cannabis industry, the state announced last week. The Department of Cannabis Control said the grant progr
Illinois announces the start of a cannabis disparity study
The Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO) announced on Feb. 7 that it has launched its Cannabis Disparity and Availability Study, which commissions a treaty group to
Yale announces new cannabis research center
One of the country’s most prestigious academic institutions will host a new research center dedicated to studying cannabis. The Yale School of Medicine this week announced th
Washington State Announces Social Justice Motions for March 1st
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) has officially announced that it will file social justice requests on March 1st. The application window only lasts 30 days and
Hawaii Official Announces Plan To Legalize Pot In 2023
On Jan. 11, members of the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), the Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii, and the ACLU of Hawaii spoke at a press conference in the Honolulu capital. The meeting
New Jersey Announces New Cannabis Social Equity Funding Program
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) last week announced the creation of a grant program to help small businesses with the costs associated with starting a busines
The governor of New York announces the start of recreational cannabis sales
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that regulated sales of recreational marijuana will begin next week with the opening of a licensed retail store in Manhattan. The dis
Afroman announces 2024 presidential candidacy
Hip-hop artist and cannabis community icon Afroman announced over the weekend that he is running for President of the United States in 2024. Afroman, who became a hero to the weed
Federal Minister of Health announces details of legalization draft
German lawmakers have officially presented plans for the country to decriminalize the sale and possession of cannabis. According to Health Minister Karl Lauterbach, speaking at a p
California AG announces new efforts to combat unlicensed weed cultivation
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced new efforts to crack down on unlicensed marijuana cultivation in the state, saying the illegal weed market still outstrips the regul
In Historic Move, Biden announces he will pardon thousands of state cannabis offenses
Today President Joe Biden announced that he will pardon people with federal convictions for simple possession of cannabis. He also announced that he would direct U.S. Attorney Gene
BREAKING: Biden announces pardon for all federal marijuana possession convictions
Through Maureen Meihan President Joe Biden announced he would pardon all previous federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana, the White House announced Thursday. The pardon
British Columbia Announces New Cannabis Retail License – Cannabis | weed | marijuana
British Columbia’s provincial government has announced a new cannabis retail license. This license allows licensed growers to sell directly to customers through shops on thei
Pennsylvania Announces Program to Pardon Thousands of Pot Convictions
Pennsylvania residents previously arrested for cannabis now have a path to a clean record. Governor Tom Wolf and Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, both Democrats, announced last week the fo