Legalizing marijuana for recreational use in California would raise an array of unknowns, from how it would be taxed to the threat of environmental damage from thirsty pot plants in a state gripped by drought, a commission was told Tuesday. Read article here: High Times
Tag: Legalization
CA’s 2016 Legalization Bid & Its Federal Implications
Although several states are expected to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes in 2016, there is a substantial amount of pressure being applied out West to establish a cannabis industry in the largest state in the union: California. It is there that pot proponents a… Read article here: High Times
Radical Rant: Your Legalization Deal-Breaker Feedback
In Tuesday's inaugural Radical Rant column, HIGH TIMES readers were asked “What’s your legalization deal-breaker?” What would it take for you to vote against an initiative that purported to legalize marijuana? Here are some of the responses. Read article here: High Times
Radical Rant: What’s Your Legalization Deal-Breaker?
In this brand-new column, Russ Belville goes completely radical and gets to the bottom of marijuana legalization's deal-breakers. Read article here: High Times
Native American Tribes Converge to Discuss Marijuana Legalization
Representatives from dozens of tribes converged in Washington state this week to discuss marijuana legalization and the potential creation of a tribal cannabis association. Read article here: High Times
Marijuana Legalization Measures in Georgia
A Georgia state senator pre-filed two measures this week that look to drastically reform marijuana laws in the Peach Tree State. Read article here: High Times
Congress Will Block DC Legalization, Protect Medical Marijuana… Or Maybe Not
The US House of Representatives is working up to the last minute today on passing a one trillion dollar spending bill that keeps the government running. If it doesn’t pass today, the government shuts down until something does pass. This is nothing new fo… High Times
Obama Opposes Effort To Stop DC Pot Legalization
President Barack Obama plans to sign a $ 1.1 trillion government spending bill if it reaches his desk, although he opposes a provision blocking the District of Columbia from legalizing marijuana. High Times
2014 HIGH TIMES Amsterdam Cannabis Cup: Legalization Spotlight
During the 27th annual Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam, HIGH TIMES spoke with local cannabusinesses and activists to better understand the changing legal landscape for marijuana in Holland and in the United States. High Times
Native Americans Granted Legalization of Marijuana On Reservation Lands
In a memorandum released Thursday, the Justice Department announced it will instruct all U.S. attorneys to NOT prevent Native American tribes from cultivating or selling marijuana on reservation lands in spite of any state laws that may be in place. High Times