The transition from tobacco to marijuana is now fully complete, according to a Gallup poll that shows a clear winner in the competition. 17% of Americans surveyed said they smoked marijuana in the past week, compared to 12% who smoked cigarettes. That’s already is big gap, but the gap widens even more in the influential […]
In response to the ongoing challenges facing U.S. military recruitment, the Navy has announced a significant shift in its approach to recruits who test positive for marijuana upon arrival at boot camp. Rear Adm. James Waters revealed this week that rather than immediately disqualifying such individuals, the Navy will now consider granting waivers, aiming to […]
After overcoming internal disagreements and fine-tuning details surrounding cannabis legalization in Germany, the coalition government appears to have achieved a consensus, marking a significant stride in modern drug policy. Leaders of the Traffic Light Coalition, comprising The Greens, the Social Democrat Party (SPD), and the Liberals, declared last week that they had struck a deal […]
Five cities in the very Republican state of Texas have decriminalized marijuana within their jurisdiction. That means that police will not pursue charges regarding possession or distribution of marijuana. Naturally, the Attorney General is not having it. In order to tamp down on the cities, AG Ken Paxton has announced a lawsuit against the cities […]
In the ongoing debate over nicotine product regulation, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) has voiced his dissent against Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) recent push for a crackdown on Zyn, a popular nicotine pouch. Fetterman argues that such actions infringe upon personal freedoms and choices, drawing parallels to his advocacy for marijuana legalization. Schumer’s call […]
It’s not a good look for a DEA Agent to be caught smoking weed, which is why they take their testing pretty seriously. But a problem occurs when the test itself isn’t very reliable. That’s the case with lots of THC tests out there, and in the case of Anthony Armour specifically, he was fired […]
Section 280E in the tax code prevents federally illegal businesses from deducting their expenses. This would include businesses revolving around marijuana, and has a been a thorn in the side for over a decade now. It has resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars left out of the hands of companies due to a lack […]
Florida voters may soon find themselves facing a significant decision on marijuana legalization as the state gears up for the upcoming presidential election. Governor Ron DeSantis has hinted at the possibility of marijuana legalization appearing on the ballots this fall, signaling a potential shift in the state’s stance on cannabis. The matter currently rests in […]
At this point it’s pretty clear that allowing more access to marijuana is generally a popular move no matter where you go in the US. And with a recommendation by the HHS to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III and a likely move by the DEA later this year, Biden is teed up […]
There are just so many studies out there relating to marijuana. And they continue coming in. We see so many forms of news, both good and bad. One day you’ll see a study that shows how weed can improve depression symptoms, and the next you’ll find one that shows the link between early use of […]
