Cleveland City Council Eliminates Penalties for Simple Cannabis Possession
The city council in Cleveland voted on Monday to end all penalties for possession of up to 200 grams, or just over 7 ounces, of cannabis, effectively decriminalizing marijuana in…
Legislative Committee To Discuss Major Marijuana Reform Bill in New Mexico
After New Mexico’s governor predicted that legalization of cannabis is a priority for some lawmakers this year, a Democratic state senator has proposed a bill that would regulate adult use.…
California Officials Report Dangerous Additives Present in Seized Illegal Vapes
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California officials announced Monday that marijuana vape cartridges seized in illegal shops in Los Angeles contained potentially dangerous additives, including a thickening agent blamed for a…
Katie Cazorla Knows How to Party
When Katie Cazorla and I connect by phone, she’s in great spirits, enjoying the lull that accompanies the aftermath of the holiday season in Los Angeles. She’s back home in…
The Soma-Haoma Question
CANNABIS CULTURE – The Sacred soma/haoma were plant based ritual drinks of the ancient Vedic and Avestan religions, thought to have originated from a common earlier past. Soma and haoma…
What’s in Your Stash? Julia Jacobson, Aster Farms, California
Julia Jacobson has suffered migraines for years, with one lasting as long as eight days. In 2016, she had a migraine to top all migraines—it lasted six months and came…
Despite City Council Vote, Austin Cops Will Still Ticket, Arrest Pot Users
The city council in Austin, Texas approved a resolution last week to end enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses, but the city’s police chief says that the department will continue to…
Tennessee Senator Files Bill to Allow Sale and Taxation of Marijuana
Legal pot in the land of Rocky Top? That’s what one Tennessee lawmaker is aiming to achieve in this year’s legislative session. State Sen. Raumesh Akbari filed legislation on Friday…