High Rhymes: Niontay High Times talks to rapper Niontay on working with MIKE, Ring cam music videos, and his career so far. The post High Rhymes: Niontay first appeared on High Times.

Two State Police Groups Now Back Legal Weed Two groups representing police officers in California and Oregon have backed legislation to legalize cannabis nationwide. The post Two State Police Groups Now Back Legal Weed first appeared on High Times.

Japan Government Opens Public Comment Period for Cannabis Reform Over the next few weeks, public comments will be submitted regarding the future of Japan’s cannabis regulatory framework. The post Japan Government Opens Public Comment Period for Cannabis Reform first appeared on High Times.

DeSantis Likely To Veto Hemp Bill that Would Limit THC, Sources Say Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is an opponent of adult-use cannabis, but may save the hemp industry if he vetoes SB 1698. The post DeSantis Likely To Veto Hemp Bill that Would Limit THC, Sources Say first appeared on High Times.

‘Cannabis Factories’ in U.K. To Be Cleared for Student Housing Police said that the total value of the plants was almost £4m. The post ‘Cannabis Factories’ in U.K. To Be Cleared for Student Housing first appeared on High Times.

Trulieve Opens 200th Dispensary as World’s Largest Cannabis Retailer The Brooksville, Fla., retail facility, which will have a grand opening celebration June 14, is also the company’s 138th store in the Sunshine State.

Former women staffers allege they were bullied at embattled Cannabis Control Commission Three former high-level staffers at the state’s Cannabis Control Commission say they suffered workplace bullying by the agency’s communications chief, adding to a growing list of complaints about a toxic… The post Former women staffers allege they were bullied at embattled Cannabis Control Commission appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Bad News for Intoxicating Hemp Products By Griffen Thorne, Attorney at Harris Sliwoski For years, people have tried to decipher the incredibly poorly worded (I can’t stress this enough) language in the 2018 Farm Bill and… The post Bad News for Intoxicating Hemp Products appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

High Five: 5 Low-Key Ways to Get Lit If you’re traveling you may need some discreet ways to get high. The post High Five: 5 Low-Key Ways to Get Lit first appeared on High Times.

Back to the Source Honoring legacy cannabis cultivation through the Ganjier. The post Back to the Source first appeared on High Times.

DeSantis moving toward vetoing bill that would regulate sale of cannabis products in Florida At the same time Governor Ron DeSantis has come out against a constitutional amendment to legalize marijuana in Florida, he is likely to throw an unexpected lifeline to the hemp industry by vetoing a… The post DeSantis moving toward vetoing bill that would regulate sale of cannabis products in Florida appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Veterans, businesses ask Texas lawmakers to keep hemp products legal; others call for complete ban For Mitch Fuller, the hemp-derived products available to legally purchase in Texas are life-saving medications that can prevent veteran deaths by suicide or lethal overdoses from opioids that are prescribed… The post Veterans, businesses ask Texas lawmakers to keep hemp products legal; others call for complete ban appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Consuming Cannabis Before Bed Doesn’t Cause Impairment the Next Day, Study Affirms People who took THC before bedtime passed nearly all cognitive and psychomotor tests the next morning. The post Consuming Cannabis Before Bed Doesn’t Cause Impairment the Next Day, Study Affirms first appeared on High Times.

Betting on Yourself – Parlay LA High Times spoke with Parlay LA to take a brief look into a small cannabis brand making big noise from California to Europe - and managing to do it with 10 percent of the canopy space some of the bigger brands have. The post Betting on Yourself – Parlay LA first appeared on High Times.

Research Shows Terpenes Can Help Treat Pain Caused by Chemo Medications When it comes to chronic pain, morphine-based opioid medications lead to addiction and heightened tolerance, but injecting terpenes does not. The post Research Shows Terpenes Can Help Treat Pain Caused by Chemo Medications first appeared on High Times.

Illinois Delta-8 Regulation Bill Stalls in House of Representatives The Illinois House of Representatives has adjourned for the summer without passing legislation to regulate hemp-derived cannabinoids. The post Illinois Delta-8 Regulation Bill Stalls in House of Representatives first appeared on High Times.

Self-Care Sundaze Comedian Mike Glazer walks you through how he takes care of his mental wellbeing in this week’s WEIRDOS. The post Self-Care Sundaze first appeared on High Times.

Ascend Wellness Appoints Julie Francis to Board of Directors Francis, currently the chief operating officer for The Schwan’s Co., will increase the total number on Ascend’s board to seven.

Farm Bill 2024: 'The Sky Isn't Falling ... Yet' for Hemp Industry The industry responds to the 2024 Farm Bill amendment that would redefine hemp, closing ‘loopholes’ and shuttering a multibillion-dollar industry built around hemp cannabinoid products. And what happens next.

‘Elegí el Porro en Vez de las Drogas’: Tiffany Haddish Aboga por la Legalización de la Marihuana para la Salud Menstrual y Habla de su Colaboración con Berner La actriz Tiffany Haddish le cuenta a ElPlanteo.com cómo el uso del cannabis para la endometriosis la ayudó en sus dolores menstruales, a veces tabú en las mujeres. The post ‘Elegí el Porro en Vez de las Drogas’: Tiffany Haddish Aboga por la Legalización de la Marihuana para la Salud Menstrual y Habla de su Colaboración con Berner first appeared on High Times.

Moja Life Set to Open as Trenton’s 1st Adult-Use Dispensary The New Jersey cannabis retail facility, owned by social equity licensee John Dockery, will open June 3.

California comedown: how illicit cannabis farms have left a wilderness where ‘you’re lucky to see a lizard’ The golden state legalised marijuana production in 2016, but strict curbs have led to a thriving black market. Its hub is in Siskiyou county, where the environmental damage is clear… The post California comedown: how illicit cannabis farms have left a wilderness where ‘you’re lucky to see a lizard’ appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

The Impact of Cannabis Rescheduling on Trademark Law Jacob J. Golan, Jonathan Hyman & Jonathan Menkes, Attorneys at Knobbe Martens On April 30, 2024, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland sent a shockwave through the cannabis world when he… The post The Impact of Cannabis Rescheduling on Trademark Law appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Trulieve Triples Ohio Footprint Through Harvest of OH Settlement The Florida-based cannabis operator will now have three medical cannabis dispensaries after reaching an agreement to resolve litigation.

Study: Psychedelics May Help Stuttering Suffer from a stutter? The solution might be psychedelics. The post Study: Psychedelics May Help Stuttering first appeared on High Times.

Yale Researchers To Study Psilocybin for PTSD, Mental Conditions A study cohort will examine the efficacy of psilocybin for the treatment of issues like PTSD and addiction. The post Yale Researchers To Study Psilocybin for PTSD, Mental Conditions first appeared on High Times.

Jelly Roll Says ‘Marijuana Has Kept Me Sober’ The country star opened up about how pot has kept him off of hard drugs like opioids and Xanax. The post Jelly Roll Says ‘Marijuana Has Kept Me Sober’ first appeared on High Times.

Missouri Cannabis Revenue Funds $15 Million to Three Primary Beneficiaries This amount is split evenly to benefit military veterans, the state public defenders for low-income residents, and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. The post Missouri Cannabis Revenue Funds $15 Million to Three Primary Beneficiaries first appeared on High Times.

Connecticut Hires Nation’s First Weed Ombudsperson Connecticut has a new cannabis ombudsperson to advocate for the interests of the state’s medical marijuana patients. The post Connecticut Hires Nation’s First Weed Ombudsperson first appeared on High Times.

Workers at Las Vegas Cannapunch Cannabis Vote to Join UFCW Local 711 Recently, Cannapunch cannabis workers in Las Vegas voted to join the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 711 in order to have a voice on the job and secure the benefits that a union contract provides. This 32-person unit is the first cannabis processor in the state of Nevada to vote to join UFCW Local 711.

Farm Bill Amendment on Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids Leads CBT’s Top Stories in May Cannabis rescheduling, Senators’ SAFER Banking stances, and Ohio localities with adult-use moratoriums were also among the most-read articles this month.

Ascend Cannabis Workers Join Teamsters Local 570 Budtenders and shift leads at Ascend Cannabis have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 570, making them the first in Maryland to join the Teamsters Union.

Lucho Mellera Habla de Porro, Éxito y la Vida Misma: ‘El Mandato de Agarrar la Pala es Obsoleto’ ElPlanteo.com habló en exclusiva con Lucho Mellera, el comediante argentino que no para de encontrar el éxito en distintas plataformas y países. The post Lucho Mellera Habla de Porro, Éxito y la Vida Misma: ‘El Mandato de Agarrar la Pala es Obsoleto’ first appeared on High Times.

Marijuana would remain illegal in Alabama despite federal change: ‘Even more confusion’ If the federal government moves forward with a plan to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, some worry that it will cause further confusion about what’s legal and not… The post Marijuana would remain illegal in Alabama despite federal change: ‘Even more confusion’ appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Nepal to legalise marijuana cultivation for medicinal purposes Nepal will legalise marijuana cultivation and consumption for medicinal purposes, Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun announced on Tuesday while presenting the government’s budget estimates for the 2024-35 fiscal year. Addressing… The post Nepal to legalise marijuana cultivation for medicinal purposes appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Legal cannabis in Missouri has generated $19 million for veterans, treatment, public defenders Since recreational weed was legalized in 2022, it has led to more than $19 million going towards three causes — supporting veterans, expanding substance use treatment programs and adding to… The post Legal cannabis in Missouri has generated $19 million for veterans, treatment, public defenders appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

State agency approves loan for tribal cannabis facility over board’s recommendation in Minnesota The Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation is moving ahead with a $2.5 million loan to the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa to help build… The post State agency approves loan for tribal cannabis facility over board’s recommendation in Minnesota appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Chances of marijuana legalization in NH appear to dim Differences in the N.H. House and Senate versions of a marijuana-legalization bill are so significant that the legislation may be doomed, lawmakers said Monday. State Rep. Jonah Wheeler, D-Peterborough, doesn’t… The post Chances of marijuana legalization in NH appear to dim appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Book Review: How To Play a Necromancer’s Theremin Psychedelic fiction has a new face. The post Book Review: How To Play a Necromancer’s Theremin first appeared on High Times.

U.K. Architects Show Off ‘Hempcrete’ Studio A pair of British architects are using their own studio as a proof-of-concept in their commitment to sustainable building practices. The post U.K. Architects Show Off ‘Hempcrete’ Studio first appeared on High Times.

U.S. Drug Policy Director Discusses Impact of Cannabis Rescheduling Dr. Rahul Gupta comments on the promising progress so far, as well as a misleading statement that rescheduling would have an impact on racial disparities. The post U.S. Drug Policy Director Discusses Impact of Cannabis Rescheduling first appeared on High Times.

Gratitude Increases After Ayahuasca Experience, Study Shows Researchers examined gratitude, appreciation of nature, and mystical experiences at an ayahuasca retreat in Costa Rica. The post Gratitude Increases After Ayahuasca Experience, Study Shows first appeared on High Times.

California Psychedelics Legalization Advocates Push for 2026 Ballot Initiative Psychedelics advocates are considering a 2026 ballot measure to reform California’s policy surrounding the promising drugs. The post California Psychedelics Legalization Advocates Push for 2026 Ballot Initiative first appeared on High Times.

Motitaman, el Superhéroe 420 que Lucha por la Legalización del Cannabis En sus redes sociales, Motitaman comparte contenido de entretenimiento, tips e información del palo churrístico. ¿Una motita que fuma cannabis? El Planteo habló con él. The post Motitaman, el Superhéroe 420 que Lucha por la Legalización del Cannabis first appeared on High Times.

Texas Hemp Business Council Tells Texas Lawmakers ‘Don’t Mess With Hemp’ The organization’s members will testify May 29 at a public hearing on banning delta-8 and delta-9 THC, listing 10 reasons to keep hemp products legal in Texas.

Watch the Skies! Nova is Coming! Massachusetts-based Nova Farms is a very unique, if recognizable, breed of cannabis company, a throwback from the future, if you will, legacy at heart, sustainable by choice, modern in its… The post Watch the Skies! Nova is Coming! appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

FOHSE Inc. and Terp Mansion: Illuminating Solutions for Cultivation Challenges Transitioning from traditional HPS lights to FOHSE's cutting-edge LED fixtures presents an opportunity to address cultivation challenges head-on.

Majority of Texans Now Support Legalizing Pot for Adult Use Support among Texans shifted in favor of adult-use cannabis legalization. The post Majority of Texans Now Support Legalizing Pot for Adult Use first appeared on High Times.

Atlanta Lawmaker Pushes City To Study Psilocybin, Ketamine Treatments Psychedelic therapy could be coming to Atlanta. The post Atlanta Lawmaker Pushes City To Study Psilocybin, Ketamine Treatments first appeared on High Times.

2024 Farm Bill Amendment Would Ban Hemp-Derived THC Products The recent amendment, proposed by Rep. Mary Miller, seeks to close the loophole which allows the sale of “intoxicating” hemp-based products such as delta-8-THC. The post 2024 Farm Bill Amendment Would Ban Hemp-Derived THC Products first appeared on High Times.

Eaze Faces Foreclosure Amid Legal Challenges The largest cannabis delivery service in California hit some snags and now faces foreclosure. The post Eaze Faces Foreclosure Amid Legal Challenges first appeared on High Times.

Data Shows Growing Number of Native American Tribal Cannabis Business Owners Since January 2023, we’ve witnessed a 25% increase in tribally owned retailers throughout the country, with budding markets like Minnesota potentially offering more opportunity for tribes looking to get a leg-up as lawmakers work to launch the statewide industry. The post Data Shows Growing Number of Native American Tribal Cannabis Business Owners first appeared on High Times.

Amendment killing nationally legal cannabis makes it into House farm bill A ban on intoxicating hemp products has made it into the House version of the farm bill. If the amendment makes it through a polarized House and divided Congress, it would end America’s brief experiment with… The post Amendment killing nationally legal cannabis makes it into House farm bill appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

4 Tips for Cannabis Brands to Connect with Journalists and Generate Publicity in 2024 Publicity is essential for cannabis brands in 2024. Many marketing and advertising opportunities are not available to businesses operating in and with the cannabis industry, which means convincing journalists to… The post 4 Tips for Cannabis Brands to Connect with Journalists and Generate Publicity in 2024 appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

How the largest cannabis greenhouse in Arizona helped revamp Snowflake’s rural economy SNOWFLAKE — As the sun rises across the White Mountains, many in northern Arizona are still trying to catch a few more hours of sleep. But at Copperstate Farms, nearly… The post How the largest cannabis greenhouse in Arizona helped revamp Snowflake’s rural economy appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

The Hottest Legal THCA Snow Caps Try Bloomz snow caps today! The post The Hottest Legal THCA Snow Caps first appeared on High Times.

Martha’s Vineyard Dispensary Sues To Allow Delivery of Cannabis From Massachusetts Mainland The waters of the Vineyard Sound fall under federal jurisdiction, so delivery of cannabis products is currently illegal. The post Martha’s Vineyard Dispensary Sues To Allow Delivery of Cannabis From Massachusetts Mainland first appeared on High Times.

Loud Talking Kicking ass and making strains. The post Loud Talking first appeared on High Times.

F*** the Treaties: Rescheduling and “Marijuana-Specific Controls” By Vince Śliwowski,  Managing Partner, Harris Sliwoski Marijuana-specific controls in schedule III? The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) published its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NOPR”) last week to much fanfare. The NOPR would… The post F*** the Treaties: Rescheduling and “Marijuana-Specific Controls” appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Sunset Connect Buys the Ticket, Takes the Ride Longtime cannabis grower Ali Jamalian recounts weed’s transition into an adult-legal industry. The post Sunset Connect Buys the Ticket, Takes the Ride first appeared on High Times.