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The Latest Breaking News from Marijuana

Cannabis use among children in US surged by over 240% since 2000, study finds

‘Since 2014, marijuana exposure cases have exceeded ethanol cases every year’

The Independent UK

Number of US children who accidentally ate cannabis rose by 1,375% in last five years

In 2017, 207 cases of accidental ingestion by children younger than six were reported, while in 2021 there were 3,054, report says

The Guardian - US

Madigan’s downfall sparks new career for former aide: Selling weed in Michigan

Mike Noonan was the consummate Illinois political insider. He now runs a “budtique” in southwestern Michigan.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Brickbat: In the Weeds

Hays, Kansas, Police Chief Don Scheibler says his officers did not "raid" the hospital room of Greg Bretz, 69, who is suffering from inoperable cancer, as media outlets had reported. Rather, he said, they just responded after a hospital worker reported Bretz for vaping marijuana to relieve his pain. And…

Reason

As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home

A new U.S. study finds that reports of young children accidentally eating marijuana-laced treats rose sharply as pot became legal in more places

The Independent UK

Abortion, minimum wage, drug sales among new state laws for 2023

Here's a look at new state laws on abortion, drugs and minimum wage going into effect Jan. 1.

Axios

Taxes fall, wages rise and jaywalking OK'd by new state laws

Taxes will be falling and wages rising as new laws take effect Sunday in numerous states

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Biden pardons six ex-prisoners including woman, 80, who shot ‘abusive’ husband when she was 33

The string of pardons comes on the heels of president’s blanket pardon for federal simple marijuana possession offences

The Independent UK

Drug science in 2023 is gonna be lit

2022 was a record-breaking year for drug research. 2023 may be even better thanks to loosened research restrictions

Salon

New York opens its first legal recreational marijuana dispensary

The first legal dispensary for recreational marijuana in New York rung up its first sales on Thursday, opening up what is expected to be one of the country's most lucrative markets for cannabis.

WEKU

New York's first legal recreational marijuana dispensary opens its doors

The first legal dispensary for recreational marijuana in New York rung up its first sales on Thursday, opening up what is expected to be one of the country's most lucrative markets for cannabis — underscored by the dozens of unauthorized shops that have operated in the open for years.

France 24

Rand Paul Complains That Democrats Squandered Their Opportunity To Enact Marijuana Reforms

The prospects in the next session, when Republicans will control the House, are iffy.

Reason

New York opens first legal cannabis dispensary

The first legal dispensary for recreational marijuana in New York is ringing up its first sales, opening up what is expected to be one of the country’s biggest and most lucrative markets for cannabis

The Independent UK

California Bill Builds on Reforms That Could Herald the Surprisingly Fast Collapse of Psychedelic Prohibition

S.B. 58, which emulates an initiative that Colorado voters approved last month, would legalize the use of five psychoactive substances found in fungi and plants.

Reason

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Fortune

The marijuana edible industry is growing fast—and so are the rates of overdoses among kids and pets. Here's how to keep them safe

Gummies are especially problematic for kids as they're made to look like candy.

Reason

The Failure To Enact Marijuana Banking and Crack Sentencing Reforms Is a Window on Congressional Dysfunction

Although both bills have broad bipartisan support, they never got a vote in the Senate and were excluded from the omnibus spending bill.

The Independent UK

New York to open first legal pot dispensary by year's end

New York's first legal dispensary for recreational marijuana is set to open Dec. 29

Tribune News Service

Washington state's marijuana sales decline for first time since legalization

SEATTLE — This December marks a decade since Washington state became one of the first two states in the U.S. to legalize marijuana.

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Rikers Island correction officers contribute to flow of drugs and other contraband in NYC jails

NEW YORK — A packet of drugs in a McDonald’s salad. Vacuum-sealed marijuana in a lunch box. Hennessy cognac in AriZona Iced Tea bottles and Ciroc coconut-flavored vodka in Poland Spring water bottles.

Tribune News Service

Lisa Jarvis: We need a public health campaign against teen marijuana use

There’s good news and bad news when it comes to teen drug and alcohol use. The good news is that fewer teens are drinking, a trend that has been steadily improving over the last two decades. The negative is that cannabis seems to be picking up alcohol’s slack.

Reason

Chuck Schumer Scrambles To Save the Marijuana Banking Bill He Blocked Last Year

The Senate majority leader is suddenly keen to pass legislation that he portrayed as a threat to broader reform.

The Texas Tribune

TribCast: Texas’ persistent problem with maternal mortality

On this week’s TribCast, Matthew speaks with Eleanor about a long-awaited state report on maternal mortality in Texas and Alex about cities’ efforts to decriminalize marijuana.

Chicago Tribune

New Cannabis Research Institute will study the effects of marijuana and how best to manage it

CHICAGO — A new cannabis research center in Chicago will explore the effects of the plant and how best to manage the industry, officials announced Thursday.

The Texas Tribune

Voters in five Texas cities approved decriminalizing marijuana. Now city officials are standing in the way.

Some local leaders say they worry the changes violate state law, while residents who supported decriminalizing marijuana say the pushback disrespects democracy.

WEKU

Ballot measures on weed and abortion won in 2022. Now they're fueling a backlash

Right-leaning states moved to make ballot measures tougher to pass after success of voter initiatives on abortion rights, marijuana and Medicaid expansion. That's led to pushback from state lawmakers.

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