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Minnesota Senate votes to legalize recreational marijuana; governor has pledged to sign bill

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota will become the 23rd state to legalize recreational marijuana for adults under a bill passed by the Senate and sent to the governor's desk early Saturday morning.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Why does California allow cannabis edibles that look like kids’ snacks?

When California voters passed Proposition 64 in 2016 to legalize the adult recreational use of marijuana, they were told cannabis would have strict labeling and would not be packaged or marketed in ways that would appeal to children. But the market is now flooded with pot products that are designed…

Los Angeles Times

Pot Legalization Is a 'Big Mistake' Only If You Ignore the Value of Freedom and the Injustice of Prohibition

The harm caused by marijuana abuse does not justify reverting to an oppressive policy that criminalized peaceful conduct.

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Group plans to put legalization of medical marijuana on Nebraska ballot

A group led by a Nebraska state lawmaker plans to again try to put the question of legalizing medical marijuana before state voters in November 2024

The Independent UK

Workers test positive for weed at highest rate since 1997

Amphetamine use is on the rise as well.

Fortune

Anutin casts vote in marijuana-print shirt

Thailand's health minister and cannabis advocate Anutin Charnvirakul turned heads during Sunday's election as he arrived to cast his vote at a polling station wearing a dark shirt with bright green marijuana leaves.

Bangkok Post

Thai PM candidate casts vote in marijuana-print shirt

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Lobbyist pleads guilty to conspiracy in scheme to bribe Michigan marijuana board chair

A fourth person has pleaded guilty in a scheme to bribe the head of a Michigan marijuana licensing board

The Independent UK

Amsterdam bans outdoor pot smoking in red-light district

AMSTERDAM: The city of Amsterdam is banning outdoor marijuana smoking in its famed red-light district.

Bangkok Post

Buying cannabis in Thailand may get harder

The days of easily buying marijuana in Thailand may soon be over.

Bangkok Post

Why buying cannabis in Thailand might get tougher after election

The days of easily buying marijuana on the streets of Bangkok or Phuket may soon be over.

Bangkok Post

Texas commission: Nate Diaz will be subjected to marijuana testing for Jake Paul fight

Fighting in Dallas, former UFC star Nate Diaz will be subject to marijuana testing by the Texas commission for his Jake Paul boxing match.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Marijuana legalization campaign to continue signature gathering in Ohio for 2023 ballot

The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol, the campaign supporting a marijuana legalization initiative in Ohio, began collecting a second round of signatures to qualify the initiative for the ballot on Nov. 7, 2023.

Ballotpedia

Delta-8 THC May Have Untapped Disease-Fighting Potential

There are still many unknowns, but we see great promise in these products in medical applications.

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Green Thumb Industries is a Cannabis Cash Cow: This Week in Cannabis Investing

Green Thumb Industries reported solid cash flow generation in the first quarter despite continued price compression.

Reason

New York's Heavy Hand Keeps Illegal Marijuana and Tobacco Dealers in Business

High taxes and heavy regulations are as effective as prohibition at creating black markets.

The Independent UK

Prosecutor: Baltimore police officer sold pot on the clock

Two Baltimore police officers have been indicted in separate cases this week, including one accused of selling marijuana while on duty

Reason

This California Bill Would Mandate Punishment of Marijuana Debtors Without a Hearing

To address an "unpaid debt bubble," the proposed law would dictate contract terms and require regulators to intervene in commercial disputes.

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Fewer bills in 2023 related to private funding of elections than 2022

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The Times of India

Father, son held for stashing 6 quintals of ganja for sale during Puri Rath Yatra

BHUBANESWAR: A father-son duo’s maiden attempt to store huge quantities of marijuana to sell to tourists, mostly foreigners, during the Puri Rath Yatra next month backfired with police arresting them on Wednesday and seizing 6 quintals of the contraband worth Rs 60 lakh. This is highest ganja haul in Puri…

The Independent UK

Oregon secretary of state resigns due to marijuana job

Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan has announced her resignation amid sharp criticism from both Republicans and Democrats for having moonlighted as a highly-paid consultant to a marijuana business

Ballotpedia

Florida marijuana legalization initiative has 94% of signatures needed to appear on 2024 ballot

Smart & Safe Florida, a campaign supporting a ballot initiative to legalize marijuana in Florida, has collected 841,130 valid signatures, 94% of the 891,523 valid signatures needed to be placed on the ballot in 2024.

Reason

New York Legalized Marijuana, but a Legal Typo Is Hindering Implementation

Correcting the error will require new legislation.

The Independent UK

Scooby doobie don't: Discarded joints pose hazards for dogs

Veterinarians are growing alarmed by an apparent rise in marijuana poisonings among dogs that ingest discarded joints and edibles on city sidewalks

The Independent UK

Oregon secretary of state is sorry for outside marijuana job

Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan has apologized for taking a job as a consultant for a marijuana company

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