Dr. Dabber Aurora gives the concentrate curious an entry-level option (review)

The Dr. Dabber Aurora vape pen for load-your-own waxes and oils offers no-hassle use, but needs a little engineering TLC.

AZ: Colorado Officials Ask 'No on 205' to Pull Ads with False Marijuana Tax Claims

AZ: Colorado Officials Ask 'No on 205' to Pull Ads with False Marijuana Tax Claims | Barrett Marson

PHOENIX, AZ - Colorado state officials are asking opponents of Prop. 205 to stop airing ads that “convey inaccurate and misleading statements about Colorado's experience with regulating and taxing marijuana for adult use.” In a Monday morning email to Seth Leibsohn and Sheila Polk, the leaders of Arizonans for Responsible Drug Policy, Colorado Sen. Pat […]

AZ: Colorado Officials Ask 'No on 205' to Pull Ads with False Marijuana Tax Claims | The Daily Chronic

Texas cannabis oil businesses face staggering fee increase for licensing

Businesses seeking to operate under Texas' new limited medical marijuana program may end up having to pay a pretty penny -- actually 130 million of them.

Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer Touts Marijuana Legalization at ASU

Approving Proposition 205 in Arizona would mean a new level of freedom for adults and help lead a national reform of marijuana laws, Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer said in a speech in Tempe on Wednesday. The Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol brought Blumenauer to Arizona State University to speak on behalf of the marijuana-legalization [...]

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Arkansas medical marijuana group renews court fight after Issue 7 rejection

The campaign behind a medical marijuana proposal disqualified from Arkansas' ballot days after early voting began on Monday asked the state Supreme Court to consider reinstating the measure, saying the ruling would make it more difficult for grassroots groups to put initiatives on the ballot.

Most Upcoming Rec Votes Include Protections for Parents

The issue often comes up Here's your daily round-up of pot-news, excerpted from the newsletter WeedWeek. Download WeedWeek's free 2016 election guide here. The REC initiatives in Massachusetts and three other states include measures that protect parents from losing custody of their children as a result of marijuana use. An Idaho mom has lost custody of her kids and [...]

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What happens when animals get into your weed stash?

As more jurisdictions legalize marijuana, veterinarians across the country say they are seeing a sharp increase in cases of pets accidentally getting high.

Alaska marijuana shops now serving customers, almost two years after state legalized

Alaska's first marijuana retail outlet opened to a throng of customers, nearly two years after voters approved allowing people 21 and older to recreationally use pot.

Willie Nelson: The Outlaw Country legend reflects on his personal cannabis history

Willie Nelson talks in detail with The Cannabist on his lifelong relationship with weed - his first time getting high (he didn't), his willingness to sesh with Donald Trump and the actual intent behind 'Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die'

Love's Oven Recalls S'mores Brownie Bites

Love's Oven voluntarily recalled fifty packages of its S'mores Brownie Bites on Thursday, October 20, because a batch might contain tree nuts, an allergen that isn't declared on the label. People who are allergic to the nuts could run a serious risk of bad reactions if they consume the product. The Colorado company identified the [...]

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California's Prop. 64: Who's backing it, who's fighting it and why?

Here's a look at who's supporting Prop. 64, who's fighting it and some of the key reasons they're giving for their positions.

This lawmaker just made a serious chess move against Arkansas medical marijuana

A lawmaker opposed to two Arkansas medical marijuana ballot measures said Monday he'll introduce legislation during next year's session.

The world's foremost researcher on medical cannabis is coming to Colorado

The "Father of Cannabis Research" is coming to Colorado to present a lecture at the inaugural conference for the Institute of Cannabis Research in Pueblo.

California marijuana: Why Prop. 64 is about more than just smoking pot

Proposition 64 does more than just allow Californians to smoke pot. Here's a look at the 62-page to legalize California marijuana for recreational use.

Coveted cannabis: Why California weed growers are pursuing appellations like wine makers

Wine experts are working with marijuana growers in California's well-known Emerald Triangle to set up standards that define specific regions and brands.

Why Canada PM Justin Trudeau is possibly the coolest world leader in history

Justin Trudeau is spreading his charm around the world - and his honeymoon shows no signs of ending.

How Colorado became the planet's top mentor in legalizing and regulating cannabis

Dozens of politicians and other groups spanning the globe seek guidance from Denver and Colorado marijuana officials, who were first to regulate weed sales.

Trooper's widow urges no vote on legalizing Massachusetts marijuana

'If it can happen to my family, it can happen to anybody's': Trooper Thomas Clardy was killed in March 2016 when a medical marijuana patient crashed into his cruiser.

Deep pockets against pot: Casino billionaire gives $500,000 to Arizona anti-marijuana campaign

The latest major donation to the campaign against legal recreational marijuana in Arizona came from this Las Vegas casino owner, who donated $500,000 last week.

This California county states it will mirror medical marijuana rules if Prop. 64 passes

If Prop. 64 passes in California this November, this county in the Emerald Triangle says that regulations for the new market will likely mirror those already in place for medical cannabis businesses.

Why proposed rules for marijuana jobs in Alaska's pot shops are being criticized

Alaska marijuana jobs is attracting resumes, but proposed regulations for employees have been deemed too harsh may keep hopefuls from entering the field.

Are Americans more bullish than ever on marijuana legalization?

Just two years ago, the public was evenly divided on marijuana legalization, according to polling from the Public Religion Research Institute.

City of Santa Ana will pay $100K to settle lawsuit over infamous dispensary raid

The city will pay a Santa Ana marijuana dispensary $100,000 to settle a federal lawsuit in connection with a controversial raid last year

Cereal thriller: Candy corn inspires these weed-infused crisped rice treats

Halloween treats recipe: Plain ol' crisped rice treats are a classic, but why not add some candy corn flavor and shape them up?

Report: Colorado weed a beast with $2.4B impact

Colorado's legal marijuana industry, with a projected $2.39 billion economic impact, has quickly become one of the state's largest industries.

California Lab: Majority of Pot Samples Contain Traces of Deadly Pesticide

It's even classified as a chemical weapon. Here's your daily round-up of pot-news, excerpted from the newsletter WeedWeek. Download WeedWeek's free 2016 election guide here. Steep Hill, a testing lab, found that 84% of samples tested at its Berkeley facility over a 30-day period tested positive for pesticide residues, more than expected. Alarmingly, about 65% [...]

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Cannabis Calendar: Marijuana Events in Denver October 24-30 (and Beyond)

This is a big week for the cannabis industry, which has become a very big business in Colorado. Three important events and expos will gather in Denver; keep reading for the details on these confabs and conventions, as well as more upcoming events.  

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The planet's mentor in legal weed: A look at Colorado

Dozens of politicians and other groups spanning the globe seek guidance from Denver and Colorado marijuana officials, who were first to regulate weed sales.

Which States Will Be Next to Legalize Recreational Marijuana?

Which states will be the next to legalize recreational marijuana? Five states have ballot measures that, if passed, would allow the use of recreational pot. Here's a rundown of the latest polling: Arizona: Too close to call 44 percent for, 45 percent against Arizona State University's Morrison Institute of Public Policy and ASU's Walter Cronkite [...]

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Ask a Stoner: Why Are Marijuana Buds Called “Flower”?

Dear Stoner: Why do you and all of the media refer to marijuana buds as “flower”? The flowers on the marijuana plant are produced by the male plant. The real magic happens when you successfully eliminate all of the males and their flowers and keep the females from getting pollinated. Old-School Grower Dear Old School: [...]

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Comparing the pot regs in Cali's Emerald Triangle

'In a lot of ways, Trinity and Mendocino [counties] are where Humboldt was about a year ago': A comparison of Humboldt, Mendocino and Trinity county marijuana regs.

Nationwide Marijuana Legalization Is Just a Matter of Time, Gallup Reports

It's just a matter of time until the nation embraces recreational use of marijuana, according to a Gallup studyreleased Wednesday morning. “As more states legalize marijuana, the question of whether the drug should be legal may become when it will be legal,” Gallup reports.

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Auditor: Denver needs more pot-tax transparency

Denver should do more to improve its public presence and increase transparency about the use of recreational-pot tax revenue, according to a report by the city's auditor.

Support for Marijuana Legalization Reaches Record High of 60% Nationwide

Support for Marijuana Legalization Reaches Record High of 60% Nationwide | Marijuana Policy Project

WASHINGTON, DC - A new Gallup poll released Wednesday shows support for making marijuana legal in the U.S. has reached a record high of 60%, up from 58% last year and 50% in 2011. A national poll released last week by the Pew Research Center also found support is growing, with 57% of Americans saying […]

Support for Marijuana Legalization Reaches Record High of 60% Nationwide | The Daily Chronic

Biz owners replace idealists in pro-pot movement

Business owners are replacing idealists in the marijuana legalization movement as the nascent cannabis industry creates a broad base of new donors.

How Anti-Pot Colorado Politicians Are Trying to Kill Legal Weed in Arizona

“Don't repeat our terrible mistake.” These words are delivered in extremely dour fashion by former Denver mayor Wellington Webb in a new commercial opposing Proposition 205, an Arizona measure to legalize limited recreational marijuana sales in that state. The proposition is clearly modeled on Colorado's Amendment 64, passed here in 2012; it even uses the slogan [...]

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Report: Tax Revenue From Retail Marijuana Sales Exceeds Expectations

Report: Tax Revenue From Retail Marijuana Sales Exceeds Expectations | Paul Armentano

Tax revenue collection from retail marijuana sales in Colorado, Oregon, and Washington is exceeding initial projections, according to a new report published by the Drug Policy Alliance. Marijuana-related tax revenue in Colorado totaled $129 million over the 12-month period ending May 31, 2016 – well exceeding initial estimates of $70 million per year, the report […]

Report: Tax Revenue From Retail Marijuana Sales Exceeds Expectations | The Daily Chronic

Discount Tire Boycott Movement Grows as Owner Donates $1M to Keep Marijuana a Felony

Phoenix-based Discount Tire Company and its billionaire owner, Bruce Halle, face a growing boycott movement after making a $1 million donation to help defeat Proposition 205, the ballot initiative to legalize recreational use of marijuana in Arizona. In August, local immigrant-rights groups organized a boycott after Discount Tire stores posted “Re-Elect Sheriff Joe Arpaio” signs in their windows. An infamous foe [...]

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This San Diego company is banking on medical marijuana cultivation with $175 million planned IPO

Citing medical marijuana momentum, Innovative Industrial Properties is planning an IPO. The San Diego real estate firm focuses on cultivation facilities.

Delaware legalization on the brain with new poll in favor and plans for 2017 legislation

A movement for Delaware marijuana legalization appears to be gaining steam, according to a September 2016 poll conducted by the University of Delaware.

DaVinci Will Release the IQ, Its Newest Vaporizer, in October

Vaporizer users will have something new to celebrate. After three years of development, Las Vegas-based DaVinci will launch its newest vaporizer, the IQ, by the end of October. The device is about the size of a flip phone and weighs around the same amount. 

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Inside Ruling That Guts Colorado's Medical Marijuana Doctor Policy

In July, four doctors were suspended for allegedly recommending cannabis to patients who didn't need it for health-related reasons after being referred to the Colorado Medical Board by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Now, however, the CDPHE's referral process has been struck down in Denver District Court. In a ruling on view [...]

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Where is marijuana legalized? Map of U.S. marijuana laws by state

U.S. map breaking down legalization of marijuana laws by state, with a look at adult-use legal marijuana, medical cannabis, CBD-only laws & more.

In the voting booth: Court says voters can decide Arkansas medical marijuana plan

Voters will have their say on at least one Arkansas medical marijuana proposal this November, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday.

Will Voting Yes on the Cannabis Social Use Initiative Allow Consumption at Concerts?

Cannabis and music have always gone hand in hand, but even since Colorado legalized recreational pot use in 2012 with Amendment 64, it is still illegal to consume cannabis in public and in private businesses that are accessed by the public – including concert venues. This November, voters in Denver will have the opportunity to [...]

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Parker Holds Off on Twelve-Plant Limit for Home Grows

Home growers in Parker won't have to limit their grows to twelve plants - at least not yet. On Monday, October 3, the Parker Town Council decided to hold off on a pair of proposed ordinances that would limit the size of both an indoor growing space and the number of plants there, regardless of [...]

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This Canadian province says the minimum age for buying legal marijuana should be 25

If Canada were to legalize marijuana, sales should be limited to adults over the age of 25, health officials for one province are recommending.

Study finds U.S. marijuana arrests outpace those for violent crime, calls for drug decriminalization

New report by prominent human-rights groups notes marijuana arrests outnumber those for violent crimes, highlights the human toll of America's arrest-first drug policy and urges decriminalization of drug use.

Marijuana Legalization: Recreational Use Initiatives Leading In Latest Polls

Marijuana Legalization: Recreational Use Initiatives Leading In Latest Polls | NORML

WASHINGTON, DC - Voters are supportive of five pending ballot measures that seek to regulate the adult use and sale of marijuana, according to recent polling data compiled in Arizona, California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Nevada. Half of Arizona voters intend to vote 'yes' in favor of Proposition 205: The Arizona Legalization and Regulation of Marijuana Act, […]

Marijuana Legalization: Recreational Use Initiatives Leading In Latest Polls | The Daily Chronic

Humble brag: Cannabist surpasses High Times in unique visitors for first time

The Cannabist, The Denver Post's niche digital product covering the cannabis industry, attracted 885,000 unique visitors, surpassing High Times.

California legalization: Prop. 215 author fights Prop. 64, here's why

The Proposition 215 medical marijuana pioneer, Dennis Peron is fighting Proposition 64 in California –which would legalize recreational marijuana.

1st of 2 teens gets prison for marijuana heist murder

One of two teenagers who killed a Pennsylvania woman and her dog so they could steal marijuana from her has been sentenced to 60 years to life in prison.

Nominate today: 2016 Cannabist Awards set to honor world's best

Cast your nomination for the biggest and brightest in the booming cannabis industry to be honored at the 2016 Cannabist Awards event in Las Vegas this November.

Travel TV host Rick Steves: Massachusetts can learn from Europe on marijuana

PBS travel show host Rick Steves says the U.S. can learn from Europe when comes to easing restrictions on marijuana and legalization.

This country's police have destroyed 2.4 million marijuana plants since June

The total estimated cost of the plants? About $3.3 billion.

BDS Analytics Launches Scientific Consumer Survey of Nation's Cannabis Users

The largest comprehensive study of marijuana users is under way. BDS Analytics is working on the industry's first scientifically rigorous consumer-research survey about cannabis consumption. Headed by Linda Gilbert, a market research veteran, the team is conducting a nationwide survey of 1,000 people in every state who are deemed demographically representative. “Everyone in the business has [...]

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As States Begin Voting on Marijuana, Pew Poll Finds Growing Support Nationwide

As States Begin Voting on Marijuana, Pew Poll Finds Growing Support Nationwide | Marijuana Policy Project

WASHINGTON - A new poll released Wednesday by the Pew Research Center shows a growing majority of Americans support ending marijuana prohibition. The national survey of more than 1,200 U.S. adults found 57% think the use of marijuana should be made legal, up from 53% last year and 32% in 2006. Just 37% think it […]

As States Begin Voting on Marijuana, Pew Poll Finds Growing Support Nationwide | The Daily Chronic

A Possession Arrest Every 25 Seconds: The Cruel Folly of the War on Drugs

A Possession Arrest Every 25 Seconds: The Cruel Folly of the War on Drugs | Phillip Smith

Nearly a half century after Richard Nixon inaugurated the modern war on drugs, to criticize it as a failure as so common as to be banal. Yet even as marijuana prohibition falls in some states, the drug war rolls on, an assembly line of criminalization and incarceration, dealing devastating blows to the lives of its […]

A Possession Arrest Every 25 Seconds: The Cruel Folly of the War on Drugs | The Daily Chronic

Update: Utah gubernatorial candidate's wife still faces drug charges after feds drop case

A Utah prosecutor says he intends to file misdemeanor drug charges against the wife of Democratic candidate for governor Mike Weinholtz after investigators found Donna Weinholtz trying to mail a small amount of marijuana to the couple's home in California.

Study: The war on drugs' human toll is stark. Here are ideas to fix it.

New report by prominent human-rights groups notes marijuana arrests outnumber those for violent crimes, highlights the human toll of America's arrest-first drug policy and urges decriminalization of drug use.

When is it the right time to harvest cannabis? Look for these signs

Cannabis Cultivation Q&A: It's one of the most eagerly anticipated moments for a grower - here's the skinny on knowing when to harvest marijuana.

Arizona's Marijuana-Legalization Measure, Prop 205, Picks Up Pace in New Poll

Prop 205, which would legalize marijuana in Arizona, is gaining momentum in a new poll. The poll by OH Predictive Insights, conducted September 28-30, shows an increase in support in the past month for Prop 205, and that the proposition still has a chance at passing. However, it also shows the measure behind 43-47, with [...]

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Doctors Split on Legal Pot

How a doctor feels may depend on their political orientation. Here's your daily round-up of pot-news, excerpted from the newsletter WeedWeek. Download WeedWeek's free 2016 election guide here. Nationwide, doctors aren't especially worried about legalization, a study found. But socially conservative physicians may be alarmed. Live Science asks how cannabis can interact with other drugs. [...]

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Millennials, Boomers or Gen X: Who favors marijuana legalization the most in the U.S.?

The public opinion toward marijuana legalization continues to trend favorably, but there are generational and political divides, Pew Research found.

Study: Cannabis Inhalation Improves Parkinson's Symptoms

Study: Cannabis Inhalation Improves Parkinson's Symptoms | Paul Armentano

Inhaling cannabis improves symptoms of Parkinson's disease, according to clinical data published online ahead of print in the European Journal of Pain. Investigators at Tel Aviv University and the Rabin Medical Center in Israel assessed the impact of cannabis exposure on motor symptoms and pain parameters in patients with Parkinson's disease. Researchers reported that cannabis […]

Study: Cannabis Inhalation Improves Parkinson's Symptoms | The Daily Chronic

Why Colorado Tokers Love Maui Wowie

In this age of instant development, Hawaii has a timeless quality. The culture, pride and desires of its people have kept the non-resort areas true to their roots, for the most part - which is probably why you'll hear natives muttering things you hope you don't understand as you pass by them on a local [...]

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Trump: Drugs coming over border at 'record clip.' Is he right?

'We're also letting drugs pour through our southern border at a record clip. At a record clip. And it shouldn't be allowed to happen.'

Mayflower Farms Is Expanding, With Plans for a Lab, a Store and More Plants

Aurora's Mayflower Farms is one of the largest grow operations in the state, and it's getting even bigger. In November, Mayflower will add an extraction lab for concentrates as well as a kitchen at its facility; in the new year, it will open its own retail store. In February 2015, the new cannabis company took over an [...]

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Prop. 64 will bring pot sales out of the shadows

Orange County Register op-ed: Passing Prop. 64 would align California law with public opinion and with the growing scope of the marijuana industry and its tax base.

Breaking free from pain and finding my lost mojo, thanks to cannabis: A healing epiphany

An outdoors enthusiast waylaid by depressing post-surgery recovery looks to marijuana for pain relief.

Cannabist Show: She leads marijuana job training; She covers California cannabis

Guests are Cannabis Trainers founder Maureen McNamara and Orange County Register cannabis reporter Brooke E. Staggs. Talking California pot, budtenders.

Arizona Democratic Party Endorses Marijuana Legalization - and So Do Some Conservatives

Grijalva.House.Gov Arizona's marijuana-legalization ballot initiative, Proposition 205, has been endorsed by the Arizona Democratic Party and several other notable groups and politicians. Voters will decide the fate of the proposition on November 8. If it's approved, adults 21 and older could legally possess up to an ounce of marijuana, grow six live plants at home [...]

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High enrollment: A university in Philadelphia to offer marijuana policy class

A university in Philadelphia plans to offer communications students the opportunity to take a class that analyzes marijuana policy.

Smoke marijuana? How your doctor's political leanings influence treatment

Is your doctor a Republican? This study reveals some interesting facts on how a doctor's political view can affect a patient's treatment plan.

I'm a convert: How cannabis changed everything amid my sports injury recovery

Writer Dean Krakel recounts how he converted to medical marijuana to help ease his pain from a hiking injury years ago.

Weed chief tours state to tout new California medical marijuana rules

The new California medical marijuana laws will start in 2018. Here's the good, the bad and the complicated regulations that has caused concern for patients and businesses alike.

Hazy days: Legalization progress, questions for Ohio medical marijuana program

Life under the state's fledgling Ohio medical marijuana law remains hazy. With every action, a new question seems to arise.

In Charlotte, Possible Weed Possession Led to Fatal Cop Shooting

It's not the first time this has happened. Here's your daily round-up of pot-news, excerpted from the newsletter WeedWeek. Download WeedWeek's free 2016 election guide here. Charlotte police said the appearance that Keith Lamont Scott was holding a marijuana “blunt” led them to escalate the encounter, before an officer fatally shot Scott. An audit published by [...]

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NFL adds synthetic cannabinoids to list of banned substances

The NFL and NFL Players Association announced that synthetic marijuana such as 'Spice,' 'K2' and 'Blaze' are added to the banned substances list.

Would the ambitious stars of 'Shark Tank' invest in pot?

Is this a good time to get into the legal marijuana industry? Here's what the high-profile entrepreneurs on 'Shark Tank' have to say about it.

Could medical marijuana help baby boomers get the most out of retirement?

States with medical marijuana laws saw a significant boost to older Americans' workforce, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins and Temple University.

This Colorado town punts vote on 12-plant pot limit in homes to next year, here's why

Leaders in this Douglas County town postponed casting a final vote on a proposed 12-pot plant limit for all residences until Feb. 2017.

Does having license plates from a cannabis-friendly state make you a highway patrol target?

Even with half the nation having legalized medical marijuana, motorists from legalized states are still facing extra police scrutiny in traffic stops.

Supporters, critics of Massachusetts marijuana question offer dueling arguments

Supporters and critics of a ballot question that would legalize Massachusetts marijuana for recreational use offered competing arguments for and against the measure on Tuesday.

Illinois medical marijuana sales top $20M since program began in 2015

Illinois medical marijuana sales reached more than $3.8 million last month at licensed dispensaries throughout the state.

This Colorado hemp firm is overhauling its operations to achieve 'extraordinary growth'

A Colorado producer of hemp oils, derivatives and finished products is jumping into the private-label business and building a new production facility.

Graveyard grow: Man grew pot plants at Vermont cemetery, authorities say

A 23-year-old man has been charged with growing more than 40 marijuana plants in a Vermont cemetery.

Is your marijuana use an afterthought for doctors? Here's what one study finds

233 primary-care physicians were presented with nine hypothetical patient behaviors that cause concern. Here's where marijuana ranked in the study.

'We're just trying to get weed to the people': Alaska marijuana sales close, pending opening of test labs

The state is nearing its first legal Alaska marijuana sales, nearly two years after voters approved the recreational use of pot by adults.

Say what? Chelsea Clinton 'misspoke' on marijuana risks

Speaking at a town hall at Youngstown State University over the weekend, Chelsea Clinton made a remark about the risks of marijuana use that left many drug reform advocates scratching their heads.

California's Prop. 64 in Humboldt County: Does it protect small pot farms or favor big biz?

Proponents of California's Proposition 64 say they have righted the wrongs of its predecessor and included provisions to protect small farmers like those in Humboldt County.

U.S. drug czar: The feds have dragged their feet on pot research

The U.S. government hasn't really done what it could to further medical marijuana research, the nation's drug czar said recently.

Study: Medical Marijuana Laws Associated With Greater Workforce Participation Among Older Americans

Study: Medical Marijuana Laws Associated With Greater Workforce Participation Among Older Americans | Paul Armentano

The enactment of statewide medicinal cannabis programs is associated with greater participation in the workforce by adults age 50 and older, according to the findings of a working paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, a non-partisan think-tank. Researchers at the John Hopkins School of Public Health in Baltimore and Temple University in […]

Study: Medical Marijuana Laws Associated With Greater Workforce Participation Among Older Americans | The Daily Chronic

Are cops targeting plates from weed-friendly states?

Even with half the nation having legalized medical marijuana, motorists from legalized states are still facing extra police scrutiny in traffic stops.

6 Things We Learned From Reading Records of Drug Busts at Love Field Airport

Ah, the airport. It's where national security, the transportation industry, human psychology, aeronautical physics and government personnel collide in an awkward dance. Add into this mix the police who respond to Transportation Security Administration drug-related discoveries, and a collection of travelers that for whatever reason caught their attention. Stephen Young | Toke of the Town

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Marijuana Legalization Initiatives Leading In Latest Polls

Marijuana Legalization Initiatives Leading In Latest Polls | Paul Armentano

Voters favor legalizing the adult use of cannabis in the five states where the issue will appear on the ballot this Election Day. Here is a summary of the latest polling data. ARIZONA: Half of Arizona voters intend to vote 'yes' in favor of Proposition 205: The Arizona Legalization and Regulation of Marijuana Act, according […]

Marijuana Legalization Initiatives Leading In Latest Polls | The Daily Chronic

Congress Blocks Veterans' Access to Medical Weed

Despite bipartisan support. Here's your daily round-up of pot-news, excerpted from the newsletter WeedWeek. Download WeedWeek's free 2016 election guide here. An amendment that would have allowed VA doctors to recommend MED in legal states passed both houses of Congress but was stripped from the legislation before it reached President Obama's desk. Supporters of the [...]

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This star wins the 'SNL' premiere with smokin' designer pot leaf dress

This movie star doesn't talk about marijuana in her "Saturday Night Live" monologue, but her wardrobe choice says plenty about normalization.