Georgia’s medicinal cannabis program is about to undergo a significant expansion after the state’s regulatory board “chose six companies Saturday that will be allowed to sell the drug, a decision that will…
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Rachel Wolfson: Influencer Profiler
Many comedians have worked cannabis into their professional personas—some even make it their entire persona—but few have incorporated it as flawlessly as Rachel Wolfson. While she’s hilarious and not above using the…
Fifty-Four Years Ago Today—The Beatles Insisted the UK Legalize Weed in Newspaper Ad
Paying for an expensive full-page ad to run in the London Times on July 24, 1967, The Beatles and band manager Brian Epstein joined a few dozen activists to urge lawmakers—insistently—to legalize…
Cannabis Cup Oklahoma 2021 Gears Up for Kickoff
High Times is proud to present the Cannabis Cup Oklahoma 2021 competition. Since 1988—the Cannabis Cup tradition has spread from its humble beginnings in Amsterdam to several state-specific contests spread out across…
Congressman Speaks Out for Sha’Carri Richardson
Congressman from Tennessee Steven Cohen on Wednesday joined the chorus of condemnation against the decision to ban United States sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson from the Tokyo Olympics after she tested positive for marijuana….
Officials Warn About Fentanyl-Laced Weed—the Myth that Refuses to Die
Yesterday, the Washington State Department of Health sounded the alarm over fentanyl overdoses in a news release—and immediately started blaming dispensaries, because cannabis could theoretically be laced with the deadly drug. But…
Virginia Attorney General to Hire State’s First Cannabis Attorney
Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring is currently seeking applications for an attorney to serve as the Commonwealth of Virginia’s first full-time, dedicated cannabis attorney, according to July 19 press release. The…
Mississippi Advocate Demands Cannabis Access: An Exclusive with Amy Smoot
Last month, the state of Mississippi held a meeting to discuss legalizing medical cannabis and why cannabis medicine is so essential for kids who suffer from seizures and other serious elements. High…
First Recreational Marijuana Bill Introduced in Ohio
A pair of Buckeye State lawmakers are ready to put the “high” in Ohio. On Thursday, two Democratic state House representatives there—Casey Weinstein and Terrence Upchurch—introduced legislation to legalize and regulate the…
Aurora Cannabis Company Delivers Record-Breaking $8 Million in Cannabis Product to Israel
Canadian cannabis producer Aurora Cannabis Inc. announced on July 15 that it officially delivered one of the largest shipments of cannabis to Israel to date. The company completed a record-breaking delivery defined…