5 Best Videos to Watch When Baked XLV

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Bill to Reduce Penalties for Marijuana Possession Filed in New Mexico

SANTA FE, NM — New Mexico State Senator Joseph Cervantes (D-Dona Ana County) has introduced a bill to reduce penalties for adults who possess small amounts of marijuana. The proposed legislation, Senate Bill 383, would reduce the penalty structure for possession of up to 4 ounces to a civil penalty with increasing fines while taking away […]

Colorado bill would ban use of public-benefit cards (EBTs) at pot shop ATMs

Welfare money or food stamps for marijuana? It's an urban legend that won't go away in Colorado, and state lawmakers this year are poised to pass a law clarifying that public benefit cards can't be used at dispensary ATMs.

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Another Sentencing in Sinaloa-Chicago Connection

Identicaltwin brothersPedro andMargaritoFloreson Jan. 27 were the latest to be sentenced in a series of high-profile federal cases targeting theSinaloaCartel's operations in Chicago.

DEA Tracking License Plates Since 2008

The twisted soldiers of the drug war (also known as the US Drug Enforcement Administration) have been caught pulling the old peeping tom routine on the American people, determined to kill their buzz. Anew reportfrom the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in...

U.S. Rep. wants to know if FDIC forced MBank to stop pot banking in Colo.

A congressman is demanding to know what role a federal banking regulator had in the quick withdrawal of Oregon-based MBank's offer to take on Colorado-based marijuana businesses.

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Op-ed: Ban on pot-themed airport souvenirs a loss for freedom of choice

Everyone knew it would be difficult to shake the dumb stoner jokes and the stigma many people still attach to pot use, but doesn’t this send the wrong message? Airport spokesman Heath Montgomery said, “We don’t want marijuana to be the first thing our visitors experience when they arrive.” It’s not our airport’s job to be an advocate for legalization, but it’d be nice if this major entry point to the state -- and as Montgomery said, the first thing our visitors experience -- didn’t send the message that we should be embarrassed by it. After all, there are people flying here specifically to buy legal marijuana.

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Jeff Mizanskey Fears Dying in Jail Over Pot Charges

It has been nearly a month since one of the most infamous prisoners of the drug war, JeffMizanskey, learned that Missouri Governor Jay Nixon would not grant him a pardon.

Attorney general nominee Loretta Lynch against legalizing marijuana

U.S. attorney general nominee Loretta Lynch answered a barrage of questions Wednesday during her Senate confirmation hearing in Washington. Here's what she said about federal marijuana policy.

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Attorney General Nominee Loretta Lynch Opposes Marijuana Legalization

WASHINGTON, DC — During the first day of her confirmation hearings for attorney general, nominee Loretta Lynch made it resoundingly clear that she does not support marijuana legalization. In fact, the long-time U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York adamantly opposes it. During confirmation hearings before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday afternoon, Lynch was asked […]

Medical Marijuana Bill Reintroduced in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG, PA — A bi-partisan bill to allow limited access to medical marijuana in Pennsylvania was reintroduced to the state Senate, after a similar proposal died last year in the House despite overwhelming support in the Senate. At a press conference in Harrisburg on Tuesday, State Senators Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery County) and Mike Folmer (R-Lebanon County) introduced Senate Bill 3, which is […]

Ancient 13-pound pot stash found in New Mexico woman’s used van

For the past 13 years a New Mexico woman drove a van that unbeknownst to her had more than 13 pounds of marijuana hidden in one of the vehicle's side doors.

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PIX OF THE CROP: 01.27.15

Our favorite reader submitted photos for the week of January 27, 2015.

CannLabs’ new StrainData will use science to match symptoms to strains

A Colorado marijuana testing lab will debut a new application this week that allows consumers to search for potential cannabis treatments by cross referencing recent lab test data and independent research. CannLabs' new web app, StrainData, gives the company a public interface.

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The Week in Weed: Lil Wayne blunts up 14 other wondrous weed photos

In the week's best weed photos, rapper Lil Wayne celebrates the release of "Sorry 4 the Wait 2." Plus, see a teensy glass piece, X Games Aspen fun and more in a 15-photo gallery.

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Oregon’s MBank pulls out of Colorado a week after taking on pot accounts

The Oregon community bank that a week ago openly welcomed Colorado marijuana industry customers has changed its mind, publicly saying it doesn't have the infrastructure to handle the overwhelming response for service.

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Bill to Restrict No-Knock Raids Introduced in GA

No-knock raids gained mainstream media attention in 2014 after Georgia law enforcement nearly killed a toddler during a fruitless search for illegal drugs.Earlier last week, Senator Vincent Fort introduced a bill in the state legislature entitled“Bou&nbs...

Pediatricians Demand DEA Reclassify Cannabis

The American Academy of Pediatrics believes the time has come for the federal government to reclassify marijuana in order to facilitate research. In a recent policy statement, the national committee on substance abuse said that while they do not support medical marijuana ...

Oskar Blues’ new beer, Pinner, shouts out to marijuana via its name, aroma

If you've ever popped opened a beer and smelled hints of marijuana, there's a horticultural reason for that. Just ask Dale Katechis (he of Dale's Pale Ale fame), who founded Colorado favorite Oskar Blues Brewery in 1997. "Like a lot of our beers, the hop character and the aroma has always reminded people of cannabis," Katechis told The Cannabist. "The cannabis plant and flower and the hop flower, they’re both in the family of cannabaceae, and the aromas are very similar."

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Grow Q&A: Plant Sex

Have questions about growing cannabis? Our own cultivation expert, DannyDanko, is here to help with all of your marijuana grow concerns. Today's question is all about determining your pot plant's sex.

Michigan Poll: Don’t Raise State Sales Tax, Tax Marijuana Instead

LANSING, MI — With Michigan voters scheduled to return to the polls in May to vote on a proposal to raise the state’s sales tax from 6 to 7 percent to fund education and road improvements, a new poll has found that voters would rather legalize and tax marijuana instead. The proposed sales tax hike […]

Wyoming House Vote Kills Marijuana Decriminalization Bill

CHEYENNE, WY — Marijuana possession in Wyoming will remain a criminal offense for another year after lawmakers in the Wyoming House voted down a proposal to decriminalize possession of up to one ounce of cannabis. In a floor vote in the House on Wednesday, lawmakers voted 38 to 22 to kill House Bill 29, which was approved […]

Free Weed: Episode 74

Episode 74 of HIGH TIMES Presents Free Weed from DannyDankofeatures pot icon Tommy Chong, who sits down with Danny to discuss his career, his lifelong marijuana use, his new strain and more.

Limited CBD-Only Medical Marijuana Legislation Filed in Texas

FORT WORTH, TX — Friday morning, Texas State Representative Stephanie Klick (R-Fort Worth) and State Senator Kevin Eltife (R-Tyler) filed HB 892 and SB 339, identical legislation titled the “Texas Compassionate Use Act” that would legalize the usage of low-THC, high-CBD cannabis oils and tinctures for patients with intractable epilepsy. Texas is home to some […]

About 1,500 apply for 10 marijuana business licenses in Adams County

Adams County received about 1,500 applications in less than three weeks from people interested in opening a marijuana business in unincorporated areas.

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The Lucas Bros. Moving Company

The Lucas Brothers Moving Co. just premiered its second season on January 22 and features the comedian twins Keith and Kenny Lucas as work-challenged partners trying to make a go of things with their van.

Video: Obama talks federal pot policy, anticipates more states will legalize

President Obama says he expects more states to experiment with marijuana legalization. In an interview conducted Thursday by a handful of YouTube stars, Obama discussed the fragmented policy surrounding the plant, which is legal in Colorado and Washington and regulated differently state by state.

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Dad Charged for Giving Cannabis Oil to Sick Daughter Sparks Marijuana Debate in Australia

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA — The case of an Australian father who is facing prison for allegedly giving his cancer-stricken 2-year-old daughter cannabis to relieve her pain has triggered a groundswell of momentum for a campaign to legalize marijuana for medical purposes in the country. The 30-year-old father, who cannot be named under Australian law, was arrested […]

Part-Time Cannabusiness Workers Create Challenges for CEOs

Legal marijuana is seeing job growth in areas tied to retail sales, distribution and back office operations, according to marijuana jobs listing websiteWeedHire’s20144thQuarter Cannabis Jobs Report. “We’re seeing a request for ski...

Dramatic Scene Unfolds During Medical Marijuana Hearing

Proponents of medical marijuana testified at the Virginia Senate committee in Richmond on Thursday morning -- a large contingency of which were children suffering from epilepsy and their parents -- where lawmakers are considering a variety of legislation aimed at legalizi...

The Week in Weed: 2 Chainz speaks truth and 14 other stunning pot pics

Unless you've been living under a rock this past week you've heard about the epic debate between 2 Chainz and Nancy Grace. Spoiler alert: Nancy Grace ends up looking like a dope. In this installment of The Cannabist's Week in Weed, 2 Chainz shares his favorite moment from the discussion. Stick around for The Mad Shatter and some yummy medibles.

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Wyoming House Committee Approves Marijuana Decriminalization Bill

CHEYENNE, WY — Lawmakers in Wyoming are one step closer to approving a measure to replace criminal penalties for marijuana possession with a civil fine for first or second time offenders. On Tuesday, Wyoming’s House Judiciary Committee approved a bill, House Bill 29, by a vote of 7-2, sending the measure to the floor of […]

Grow Q&A: Aeroponics and LED Lighting

Have questions about growing cannabis? Our own cultivation expert, DannyDanko, is here to help with all of your marijuana grow concerns. Today's question is all about aeroponics and LED lighting.

Wyoming bill to end jail time for small amounts of pot defeated

The Wyoming House of Representatives defeated a bill to reduce the penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana.

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Washington MD Ad Ban Deemed Unconstitutional

It is unconstitutional for the state of Washington to ban the use of advertising by physicians to promote services pertaining to medical marijuana. This isthe verdictof a Pierce County Superior Court judge, who claims a law imposed by the state that explicitly...

Nashville Referendum Could Protect Pot Offenders

Although the state of Tennessee has not made a lot of noise in recent years with regard to changing itsprohibitionarystance on marijuana, advocates in Nashville have taken it upon themselves to introduce a measure that would prevent the city from spending mone...

New Pot Species Story a Hoax

We were fooled by an alleged report, supposedly touting the discovery of a new species of marijuana discovered in Australia.

Legislators aren’t rushing to rewrite Colorado medical marijuana rules

Colorado medical marijuana: Only one of the 15 recommendations for rule changes presented by the Department of Regulatory Agencies got a yes or a no by the Senate Finance Committee; the rest will be debated later.

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Oregon bank eager to work with Colorado marijuana businesses

An Oregon bank is openly offering service to the marijuana industry in Colorado at a time when banks here are lurking mostly in the shadows.

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Cannabist Q&A: Hair follicle drug test, CBD laws, female libido enhancers

This Q&A answers readers' queries about cannabis. Topics include hair follicle drug testing; state cannabidiol (CBD) laws; and marijuana products designed to boost the female libido.

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Grow Q&A: Companion Plants for Pot

Have questions about growing cannabis? Our own cultivation expert, DannyDanko, is here to help with all of your marijuana grow concerns. Today's question is all about permaculture and companion plants for pot.

Extensive Tabernash marijuana operation OK’d by Grand County

The Grand County Board of Commissioners has approved six marijuana licenses for a new facility in Tabernash.

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Colorado lawmakers may make big changes to medical marijuana rules

Two years into recreational marijuana legalization, Colorado is taking a second look at its rules for medical marijuana.

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Defendant Moves for Dismissal in Widely Watched Federal Medical Marijuana Case

SPOKANE, WA — A motion to dismiss has been filed in a widely watched federal medical marijuana case involving a family from rural northeastern Washington State. Larry Harvey, 71, of the Kettle Falls Five has moved for dismissal of his case or an order preventing further prosecution. The motion relies on a recently enacted Congressional measure […]

Denver’s 4/20 Rally is likely to return, but it’ll miss the April 20 holiday itself

Imagine the country's biggest 4/20 Rally in Denver ... not happening on April 20 actual. It's looking like the big Colorado rally will take place on April 18-19 in 2015 -- and not on April 20, according to the city and county of Denver.

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New CBD Strain Available in Dutch Pharmacies

A new cannabis variety containing about 9%CBDand 1% (or lower) THC, has recently been approved for sale in pharmacies throughout the Netherlands.

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Yes, travelers are ditching unused pot in amnesty boxes

Travelers in some Colorado cities are actually using airports' amnesty boxes to ditch their leftover marijuana before their flights. Local police and airport personnel are glad the programs seem to be working. A peek inside one of the boxes:

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Marijuana Penny Stocks That Outperformed in 2014

Consulting was the top-performing sector of all marijuana penny stocks in 2014, followed by biotech and infused-product companies, according to Viridian Capital & Research. “There’s a demand now for experts to lead the entrepreneur through the application ...

Man wanted in Black Hawk hash oil blast that destroyed house, killed dog

A man is wanted in a November hash oil manufacturing explosion and house fire at his Black Hawk-area home that killed one of his dogs and left him injured.

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NCAA to Re-Examine Drug Testing Policy

The NCAA announced Thursday that it plans to re-examine its approach to drug testing student-athletes for recreational drug use. The news comes just days after two University of Oregon football players were suspended for the College Football Playoff national championship game for testing positive for marijuana. The NCAA Competitive safeguards committee made two recommendations. The first […]

How one Colorado ski town shut down its local Holiday Inn’s reefer madness

Frisco, Colorado's Holiday Inn is protesting a pot shop that might move in nextdoor. Here's why the city sided with the marijuana shop, and not the hotel.

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How a Comma Might Make Colorado Hash Oil Illegal

Colorado Attorney General JohnSuthershas issued an opinion that Amendment 64 does not guarantee the right of adults to produce hash oil from their legal marijuana plants. Suthers’statement on the issue explains that “To decriminalize dangerou...

Bill to Legalize Marijuana in New York Filed in State Senate

ALBANY, NY — New York state Senator Liz Krueger (D-Manhattan) filed a bill this week that would legalize marijuana in the Empire State.  The proposal is co-sponsored by Senators Martin Dilan (D-Brooklyn), Brad Hoylman (D-Manhattan), Velmanette Montgomery (D-Brooklyn) and Gustavo Rivera (D-Bronx). If passed, Senate Bill 1747 –“The Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act” — would legalize marijuana possession […]

Fight in Silt over marijuana grow getting heated in mountain town

The fight over growing marijuana in Silt has intensified, with a residents group that blocked a proposed grow site earlier this week vowing on its Facebook page to stop such an operation anywhere in town and posting that the operator of the business “only cares about herself and her money.”

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Setback for Sativex

Last week, UK-basedGWPharmaceuticals acknowledged that its cannabis-based oral spray,Sativex, failed a late-stage clinical trial as the experimental drug showed no evidence of reducing pain in cancer patients.

Gov. Hickenlooper makes pot banking priority in State of the State speech

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper gave his State of the State speech on Thursday at the Capitol, and he focused on banking access for the marijuana industry, which has been hampered by federal hang-ups over how the businesses handle their finances.

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Marijuana Legalization Bill to be Filed in Massachusetts Legislature

BOSTON, MA — Representative David Rogers (D) of Cambridge will introduce a marijuana legalization bill in the Massachusetts legislature this week for the 2015-2016 legislative session. The bill was developed by attorney Richard Evans of Northampton, along with a committee of lawyers and activists. Though some activists in the state may find the regulatory provisions in […]

Stoner Girl's Bucket List: Go to a Fancy Pot Party

Svelte smokes: Four strains of ‘skinny pot’ that won’t bring on the munchies

Like Skinnygirl and its creator Bethenny Frankel, 'skinny pot' is old news. Here are four strains that never leave our pot critic rummaging through the fridge for needless snacks

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Nancy Grace challenges 2 Chainz to ‘rematch’ after their now-viral debate

Those eyes, staring down the barrel of a smartphone camera with the intent of destroying their opponent. Clearly Nancy Grace meant business when she challenged her new bosom buddy 2 Chainz to a rematch of sorts after a video of their first debate over legal marijuana went viral.

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Study: Long Term Cannabis Exposure Doesn’t Significantly Harm Lungs

The inhalation of one marijuana cigarette per day over a 20-year period is not associated with adverse changes in lung health,according to data publishedonline ahead of print in the journal Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

Smoking Marijuana “Distinctly Different” on Lungs than Tobacco Use

ATLANTA, GA — The inhalation of one marijuana cigarette per day over a 20-year period is not associated with adverse changes in lung health, according to data published online ahead of print in the journal Annals of the American Thoracic Society. Investigators at Emory University in Atlanta assessed marijuana smoke exposure and lung health in […]

Retro Weed: 10 Strains From the '90s You Don't See Anymore

It’s officially 2015, and weed strains nowadays are as plentiful and colorful as those retro Jordan sneakers of yesteryear. There’s all kinds ofKusheshere: Purple this and blue that, thathypebeastssalivate over whenever they hit the ope...

Two juveniles busted breaking into Denver pot shop

Two juveniles were arrested earlier this month after they triggered an alarm while breaking into a marijuana dispensary, police said.

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Medical Marijuana Laws Reduce Suicide by Men Under 40

Researchers D. Mark Anderson, Daniel I. Rees, and Joseph J.Sabiahave updated their groundbreaking work from 2012 showing that the passage of medical marijuana laws reduces the incidence of suicide in those states. Their latest brief, “High on Life? Medic...