Just one of hundreds of illegal dispensaries shut down by the NYPD. Photo Credit: The New York Times. In March of 2021, New York State officially legalized recreational cannabis with the passing of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA). While the first legal cannabis sale took place in December of 2022, it was still sold all over the state, especially in the city. … [Read more...] about Inside New York’s Crusade Against Unlicensed Dispensaries
Cannabis news
Snoop Dogg Opens First Dispensary in Los Angeles
Image courtesy of S.W.E.D. Snoop Dogg is blazing a new trail in the cannabis world with the launch of his very first licensed dispensary, Smoke Weed Every Day (S.W.E.D.), on July 14th, right in the heart of Los Angeles. Known for his deep connection to cannabis, Snoop is now making his mark on the legal scene with this cutting-edge retailer. S.W.E.D. is a tribute to … [Read more...] about Snoop Dogg Opens First Dispensary in Los Angeles
NCAA Votes to Remove Cannabis from Banned Substances List for College Athletes
Photo by 9dreams studio The NCAA has decided to eliminate cannabis from its list of prohibited substances for Division I players, effectively immediately. The move comes approximately five months after the NCAA’s Division I Council initially suggested the change. On June 25, the organization formally adopted the new policy, emphasizing that cannabis is not considered a … [Read more...] about NCAA Votes to Remove Cannabis from Banned Substances List for College Athletes
Kamala Harris’ Evolving Stance on Cannabis
Expected Democratic presidential candidate and current Vice President Kamala Harris. Photo Credit: Getty Images With President Joe Biden dropping out of the race, it’s looking like Vice President Kamala Harris will be the democrats’ pick in the 2024 presidential election. As she makes her bid for the White House, many wonder about her stance on issues like the War on … [Read more...] about Kamala Harris’ Evolving Stance on Cannabis
“Fastest Woman in the World” Heads to Olympics After 2021 Suspension for Cannabis
Credits: Patrick Smith, Getty Images Three years ago, American track and field athlete Sha’Carri Richardson was set to compete in the 100-meter dash and relay race at the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo. Shortly after the Olympic trials ended—and just one week after the death of her mother—she tested positive for cannabis. As a result, officials suspended her from the team and barred … [Read more...] about “Fastest Woman in the World” Heads to Olympics After 2021 Suspension for Cannabis
