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Former lawmaker who led Michigan marijuana board is sent to prison for bribery

A man formerly known as a powerful Michigan lawmaker is going to federal prison for nearly five years

The Independent UK

Chinese immigrant workers sue over forced labor at illegal marijuana operation on Navajo land

A group of Chinese immigrant workers is suing over forced labor and human trafficking claims that stem from an illegal marijuana growing operation in northwestern New Mexico

The Independent UK

Minnesota's would-be head of cannabis regulation quits amid reports she sold illegal products

A day after Minnesota’s governor appointed Erin Dupree as the incoming director of the state’s new marijuana regulatory agency, Dupree resigned and reports surfaced that she has sold illegal cannabis products in the state

The Independent UK

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NCAA Committee Advises Removing Marijuana From Banned Drugs

The recommendations follow “extensive study” by doctors and other experts.

Sports Illustrated

Getting lost in the labyrinth of drug addiction in Hyderabad

In 2022, 932 consumers were booked in 86 narcotics cases in Hyderabad alone, with Telangana having over 29 lakh drug users. Despite police efforts, Hyderabad is an emerging transit hub for narcotics, with 1,176 cases registered under the NDPS Act in 2022.

The Hindu

Mother of 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher in Virginia could be jailed for failing drug tests

The mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia could be jailed for failing mandatory drug tests

The Independent UK

3 Cannabis Stocks That Have More Upside Potential Than Canopy Growth, According to Wall Street Analysts

CGC has nearly tripled since late August - and now these three marijuana stocks have more upside potential, according to Wall Street.

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The 2023 ballots count is set. Here’s what you need to know.

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The complexity of cannabis and autism

New research suggests cannabis can improve quality of life for autistic, but it's far from a miracle drug

Salon

Detroit-area businessman gets more than 2 years in prison for paying bribes for marijuana license

A Detroit-area businessman has been sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for bribing the head of a Michigan marijuana licensing board

The Independent UK

Drug bust in Hyderabad: Tollywood director and Nigerian nationals from Bengaluru in the net

Telangana State Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TSNAB) nabbed 3 Nigerian nationals from Bengaluru & Tollywood film director in drug bust. 50 gm of MDMA, 24 ecstasy pills & 8 gm of cocaine seized. Tollywood actor Navdeep Pallapolu, producer Ravi Uppalapati & pub owners absconding. 3 Nigerians, sales mgr, nursery owner, mktg mgr,…

The Hindu

41 statewide ballot measures are certified in eight states—the highest for an odd-numbered year since 2007

In 2023, 41 statewide ballot measures are certified for the ballot in eight states—the highest number for an odd-numbered year since 2007. Measures in Maine, Ohio, and Texas, in particular, contributed to the above-average number of state ballot measures in 2023.

Ballotpedia

Two gangs held while smuggling drugs to Maharashtra

Cyberabad SOT, law & order police nab 2 interstate gangs smuggling marijuana via Hyderabad; recovered 1.228 kg contraband, firearm, 14 rounds of ammo, 2 magazines. Gangs from UP, Haryana, Maharashtra arrested; main supplier & receiver from AP, Maharashtra at large.

The Hindu

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina approve recreational marijuana use

On Sep. 7, 2023, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), a federally recognized tribe in North Carolina, approved a ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana use by a vote of 70% to 30%.

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What are cannabis's long-term effects on the brain?

There are some risks associated with long-term marijuana use. Cannabis use is not at all desirable because it is likely to have detrimental effects on the user's mental health and wellbeing. One should be aware of the side-effects of cannabis even though they may differ according to the individual, the…

USAFacts

How much revenue do states make from marijuana taxes?

Cannabis taxes fund a wide range of public initiatives, from healthcare to law enforcement.

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3 Cannabis Stocks to Consider Buying as HHS Recommends Easing Restrictions on Marijuana

Cannabis stocks could deliver outsized gains if marijuana is rescheduled, per a recent HHS recommendation. While the DEA weighs its options, here's a look at three names with significant upside potential, according to analysts.

Chicago Sun-Times

Think marijuana smoke is harmless? Think again about the potential health risks.

Many people believe marijuana smoke is harmless, or at least less harmful than tobacco smoke. But research is raising concerns about even second-hand exposure to cannabis smoke.

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A look at presidential campaign suspensions in recent cycles

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35 Years Ago, a Judge Said Marijuana Did Not Belong in Schedule I. HHS Finally Agrees.

The 1988 case highlighted the DEA's stubborn insistence that marijuana has no "accepted medical use."

Chicago Sun-Times

Marijuana reclassification won’t fix conflict between state, federal laws on pot

Moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III would facilitate medical research and benefit pot suppliers, but the federal prohibition on pot use would remain.

Reason

Rescheduling Marijuana Would Leave Federal Prohibition Essentially Untouched

Although the HHS-recommended change would benefit researchers and the cannabis industry, it would not resolve the conflict between state and federal marijuana laws.

Chicago Sun-Times

More older adults trying pot, some for the first time

Millions of older adults have started using pot, but questions remain about its health effects on seniors.

The Independent UK

Copenhagen mayor urges foreigners to stop buying marijuana at city's drug oasis following shooting

Copenhagen’s mayor has urged foreigners not to buy weed in the city’s Christiania neighborhood where a 30-year-old man was shot and killed and four others injured two weeks ago due to gang turf wars fighting over the marijuana trade in the area

Salon

It's time to deschedule marijuana

Rescheduling cannabis opens the door to reform, but not wide enough

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