A bill that opponents said favored outdoor marijuana growers over future hemp farmers failed to pass out of the Oregon Legislature in its final day, allowing farmers with plants already in the ground to continue growing what will soon be the state’s first legal hemp harvest. House Bill 2668 would have frozen the hemp industry […]
Category: Marijuana
5 Ways to Celebrate Cheech Marin’s Birthday
Cheech Marin turns 68 today, and we'd be remiss not to wish half of the eponymous stoner duo a big Happy Birthday! Read article here: High Times
Health Canada Posts New Regulations On Medical Marijuana
It is now legal for medical marijuana users to consume other forms of the drug beyond the traditional dried version. Health Canada has implemented new rules that follow a recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada. However the Harper government still is upset at the decision, and warns of potential problems. “They will implement […]
Obama Commutes Sentences for 46; Presses for Justice Changes
Calling America "a nation of second chances," President Barack Obama cut the prison sentences of 46 non-violent drug offenders on Monday in what the White House hopes will be just one prong of a broader push to make the criminal justice system fairer while savin… Read article here: High Times
Colorado Senators Introduce Marijuana Banking Bill
A group of senators, including Colorado’s Cory Gardner and Michael Bennet, recently introduced the “Marijuana Businesses Access to Banking Act of 2015″– a bill to ensure that legal marijuana businesses can access banking services. The marijuana industry is said to be worth $ 3 billion nationwide, and yet cannabis businesses are currently forced to only […]
Music Monday: Score a Free Song Download From We Chief
DownloadWe Chief's "TimeFiLegalize"featuringRaggaTwins &Gosteffects for free right now! Read article here: High Times
HIGH TIMES Legislative Roundup: July 13
It was another interesting week in the world of marijuana legalization in the United States. Two federal bills were introduced: one purportedly designed to facilitate marijuana research, and another that would make banks accessible to the cannabis industry. Other highligh… Read article here: High Times
Celebrate 7/10 with HIGH TIMES and Comedy Bang! Bang!
Comedy Bang! Bang! returns Thursday night at 10:30 p.m. with new co-host Kid Cudi and a big HIGH TIMES stamp of approval—just in time for 7/10! To celebrate the newest stoner holiday, IFC is holding a "Breakfast with Bang! Bang!" marathon on Friday morning… Read article here: High Times
Top 11 Edibles from the 2015 HIGH TIMES NorCal Medical Cannabis Cup
Healthy edibles took home top prizes at the recent 2015 HIGH TIMES NorCal Medical Cannabis Cup in San Francisco, as the industry matures and diversifies to attract conscious consumers. Read article here: High Times
Radical Rant: 10 Reasons Why Oregon Has the World’s Best Marijuana Legalization
I should really keep my mouth shut about this if I don’t want to see a massive influx of Green Rush immigrants driving up our housing costs. But I cannot, for I am so excited that in the wake of our legislature amending our marijuana legalization Measure 91, Oregon … Read article here: High Times