Massachusetts Lawmakers Delay Start of Legal Marijuana Sales

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Massachusetts Lawmakers Delay Start of Legal Marijuana Sales | Scott Gacek BOSTON, MA — Lawmakers in Massachusetts wasted no time in meddling with a referendum passed by voters in November to legalize recreational marijuana for adults, passing legislation Wednesday to delay the start of a retail cannabis market by several months. Home cultivation and personal possession of marijuana by adults 21 or older became legal on December […] Massachusetts Lawmakers Delay Start of Legal Marijuana Sales | The Daily Chronic The … Read More

Thousands of Medical Marijuana Applications Leaked in Nevada

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Thousands of Medical Marijuana Applications Leaked in Nevada | TJ Baker Personal data from thousands of people vying to work in Nevada‘s medical marijuana industry were leaked due to a glitch in the state’s website, which has now been taken offline until security can be restored. The bug exposed the full 8-page application from nearly 12,000 applicants to anyone with the right web address, according to ZDnet, […] Thousands of Medical Marijuana Applications Leaked in Nevada | The Daily Chronic The … Read More

Reminder: Oregon Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Return to Patients Only Jan 1

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Reminder: Oregon Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Return to Patients Only Jan 1 | TJ Baker As of January 1, 2017, Oregon’s medical marijuana dispensaries will no longer be able to sell to adults 21 or older without a valid medical marijuana card as the state’s early recreational marijuana sales end. Adults 21 or older wishing to purchase marijuana for recreational use will only be able to do so from retail […] Reminder: Oregon Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Return to Patients Only Jan … Read More

Two Medical Marijuana Bills Filed in Missouri

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Two Medical Marijuana Bills Filed in Missouri | Scott Gacek Two lawmakers in Missouri have filed proposals for the upcoming 2017 legislation to legalize medical marijuana and create a comprehensive statewide medical cannabis program. The two bills, Senate Bill 56, sponsored by Jason Holsman (D-Kansas City), and Senate Bill 153, sponsored by Rob Schaaf (R-St. Joseph), were pre-filed earlier this month.  With Republicans holding a super-majority in […] Two Medical Marijuana Bills Filed in Missouri | The Daily Chronic The Daily Chronic

Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program Reaches Important Milestone

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Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program Reaches Important Milestone | Scott Gacek HARRISBURG, PA — Full implementation of Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program is still over a year away, but a significant milestone was reached this week when the Department of Health announced where the state’s dispensaries and cultivation facilities will be located, and that applications will be accepted starting in January. On Wednesday, Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Karen […] Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program Reaches Important Milestone | The Daily Chronic The Daily Chronic

Connecticut Senate Leader to File Marijuana Legalization Bill for 2017

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Connecticut Senate Leader to File Marijuana Legalization Bill for 2017 | Scott Gacek HARTFORD, CT — Governor Dannel Malloy may be on the fence when it comes to marijuana legalization, but one of the state’s most prominent lawmakers will push for Connecticut to join two nearby New England states in taxing and regulating sales of cannabis to adults. Senate President Pro Tem Martin M. Looney (D-New Haven) pre-filed legislation for the […] Connecticut Senate Leader to File Marijuana Legalization Bill for 2017 | … Read More

Half of Americans Support Marijuana Legalization, 82% Support Medical

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Half of Americans Support Marijuana Legalization, 82% Support Medical | TJ Baker NEW YORK, NY — Half of Americans continue to support legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, and just over 8 out of 10 support allowing medical marijuana. According to the Harris Poll released Wednesday, 82% of Americans support legalizing marijuana for medical purposes, up from 81% last year.  Meanwhile, 50% of Americans support legalizing marijuana for recreational use, with […] Half of Americans Support Marijuana Legalization, 82% Support Medical | The Daily … Read More

Study: Medical Marijuana Laws Associated With Fewer Traffic Fatalities

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Study: Medical Marijuana Laws Associated With Fewer Traffic Fatalities | Paul Armentano The passage of medical marijuana legalization is associated with reduced traffic fatalities among younger drivers, according to data published online ahead of print in the American Journal of Public Health. Investigators from Columbia University in New York and the University of California at Davis analyzed traffic fatality data from the years 1985 to 2014. They […] Study: Medical Marijuana Laws Associated With Fewer Traffic Fatalities | The Daily … Read More

Last Minute Gifts for Stoners You Can Still Get Before Christmas

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Last Minute Gifts for Stoners You Can Still Get Before Christmas | The Daily Chronic Staff If you haven’t finished (or started) your holiday shopping yet, and are still looking for some great gift ideas for your favorite stoners and potheads, check out these great last minute stoner gift ideas.  If you hurry, there’s still time to get your gifts shipped to you before Christmas without having to pay extra for expedited shipping! Last Minute Gifts for Stoners You Can Still Get … Read More

Marijuana Legalization Opponents Drop Maine Question 1 Recount

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Marijuana Legalization Opponents Drop Maine Question 1 Recount | Scott Gacek AUGUSTA, ME — Opponents of Maine’s Question 1, which was narrowly approved by voters in November, dropped their recount request on Saturday.  With the recount challenge dropped, marijuana will become legal for adults 21 or older to possess early next year. The recount had been underway for two weeks, with no significant change to the vote […] Marijuana Legalization Opponents Drop Maine Question 1 Recount | The Daily Chronic The … Read More

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