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State line pot shops latest flashpoint in Idaho-Oregon border debate

There is a marijuana boom in Ontario, Oregon, just across the river from the Boise metro area where pot is illegal. It's the latest flashpoint for conservatives who want to annex eastern Oregon.

WEKU

NBA set to alter rule on players using marijuana after Kevin Durant spoke out

The NBA is set to follow the NFL and UFC in easing the rules regarding marijuana use by its players as the league nears an imminent new Collective Bargaining Agreement

Daily Mirror

‘A lot to celebrate’: Kentucky governor signs medical marijuana, sports betting into law

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed two “historic” pieces of legislation into law Friday, paving the way for both medical marijuana and sports betting to be legalized in the commonwealth.

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Beshear signs bipartisan bills, with campaign looming

Gov. Andy Beshear has signed bills to legalize medical marijuana and sports wagering in Kentucky

The Independent UK

Why ASEAN countries should not look at Thailand for legalising medical cannabis

Cannabis use was decriminalised in Thailand since June 2022. Yet almost a year on, the country still lacks a comprehensive legal framework to regulate the production, distribution and consumption of cannabis or marijuana products.

The Conversation

Kentucky Legislature OKs legalization of medical marijuana on final day of session

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky legislature gave final passage to a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in the state on Thursday.

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Delaware marijuana legalization bills head to Gov. John Carney’s desk following Senate approval

The Delaware state Senate voted in favor of two marijuana legalization bills on Tuesday, sending the legislation to the desk of Gov. John Carney, whose veto blocked similar legislation last year.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

States with legal pot consider how to protect cannabis workers

Most cannabis dispensaries are cash-only businesses, constantly at risk of being robbed. Indoor growing facilities use harsh lighting, and plants get sprayed with pesticides.

Tribune News Service

Raphael Mechoulam, the 'father of cannabis research' who discovered THC, has died

When Mechoulam began his chemistry career, other drugs like cocaine and morphine had long been studied. But little was known about the scientific properties of the marijuana plant.

WEKU

Outnumbered child actor allegedly flaunts 'bags of marijuana' while touring Asia

Outnumbered favourite Daniel Roche, who played hyperactive Ben in the BBC comedy, is now 23 and has been spending a few months travelling around South East Asia

Daily Record

Outnumbered child star poses with 'bags of marijuana' during South East Asia trip

Outnumbered favourite Daniel Roche, who played hyperactive Ben in the BBC comedy, is now 23 and has been spending a few months travelling around South East Asia

Daily Mirror

How to reverse a cannabis overdose

Several companies are developing drugs to treat cannabis overdose, but some experts warn they could be dangerous

Salon

California jailbreak mastermind sentenced for daring escape

A man serving a life sentence for kidnapping and mutilating a marijuana dispensary owner has received additional time for masterminding a daring, elaborate escape from a Southern California jail

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Delta-8 Restricted in Kentucky: This Week in Cannabis Investing

Kentucky lawmakers passed a bipartisan bill to regulate Delta-8 THC, a psychoactive cannabinoid.

Reason

The DOJ Says Forbidding Pot Users To Own Guns Is Like Telling People Not To Carry Guns When They're Drunk

Defending a categorical ban on gun possession by cannabis consumers, the Biden administration cites inapt "historical analogues."

Evening Standard

Snoop Dogg side hustles: our pick of the rapper’s best spinoff projects

There seems to be no business venture too quirky for the rapper

Sports Illustrated

Alabama Suspends Freshman DB Tony Mitchell After Arrest

The defensive back was arrested last week and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to sell and/or deliver.

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Bangkok Post

Unlicensed roadside ganja vendors busted

Two unlicensed street vendors of marijuana have been sentenced to two years’ probation after being found out by the Ministry of Public Health.

WEKU

Ten-year campaign to legalize medical marijuana in Kentucky gets Senate backing

Kentucky appears to be on the verge of joining 37 other states with medical cannabis legalization. It’s been a decade-long campaign for proponents.

Chicago Sun-Times

Weed’s impact on teenagers? UIC neuroscientist uses rats to study marijuana’s effects on adolescent brains

Kuei Tseng is a key figure in the emerging field of biological psychiatry. His findings and those of others might give teens and parents pause about marijuana’s effects on developing brains.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

St. Joseph's University has a cannabis certificate program, and some Catholics aren't pleased

PHILADELPHIA — The message from Catholic Church leaders has been clear: When it comes to marijuana, no means no.

Tribune News Service

Medical marijuana bill gains historic passage in the Kentucky Senate

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Senate crossed an historic threshold Thursday in voting to pass a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in the state.

The Independent UK

NY cannabis agencies sued by medical marijuana providers

A coalition that includes some of New York's medical marijuana companies is suing state cannabis regulators in an effort to open up licensing to all retail dispensary applicants immediately

The Independent UK

When will Medicare cover medical marijuana?

Many older adults are using medical marijuana to treat a variety of conditions, but experts say that conflicting laws, unclear safety standards and complicated rulemaking processes mean it could be years before Medicare may cover the drug

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