Update: Illinois’ Cresco Labs Cannabis Workers Vote to Unionize
After receiving national attention from progressive leaders like Bernie Sanders, workers at Cresco Labs’ Joliet, Illinois facility voted to organize with the United Food and Commercial Workers on Tuesday. The…
High Times Announces Launch of Flagship Retail Stores
You’re already reading High Times. Soon, you’ll be able to shop at High Times. Hightimes Holding Corp., the parent company of this publication, announced Wednesday that it will be opening…
Seven Mississippi Doctors Pen Letter in Support of Medical Cannabis Initiative
One week ago, Mississippi announced that a question to legalize medical marijuana would be on the state’s November 2020 ballot. That same day, January 9, the Mississippi Board of Health…
Cannabis Edibles Sell Out Quickly on Ontario’s Online Store
Cannabis edibles, extracts and topicals became available for sale through the Ontario Cannabis Store’s (OCS) website Thursday morning, but it didn’t take long for demand to outrace supply. All cannabis…
Officials Say That Chicago Cannabis Taxes May Exceed 41% By Summer
For those looking to buy some legal weed in Chicago, be prepared for some sticker shock. That’s because pot products there are larded with taxes. On Wednesday, the Cook County…
Six Rikers Island Guards Charged in Drug Smuggling, Bribery Case
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors announced charges Tuesday against six New York City correctional officers accused of taking thousands of dollars in bribes to smuggle drugs to inmates at…
Illinois Regulators Investigating Violations of Cannabis Stockpiling Rule
In a matter of a couple weeks, Illinois’ recreational cannabis consumers have all but depleted the state’s stock of cannabis products. The widespread disequilibrium between supply and demand has made…
Moms and Marijuana: Saskatoon Woman Starts Podcast to Reduce Stigma of Parents Consuming Pot
A Saskatoon mom is launching a podcast aiming to reduce the stigma around parents consuming cannabis. Natasha Albert says she faces harsh criticism for smoking medicinal marijuana – especially because…
Advocacy Committee Presents Two Ballot Initiatives to Legalize Cannabis in Montana
A group in Montana took the first step this week toward getting a pair of initiatives aimed at legalizing marijuana on the state’s ballot in November. New Approach Montana submitted…