National Cannabis News

The Fresh Toast  A senator in Puerto Rico has filed for a bill that would erase charges for low-level marijuana possession. The decision was influenced by President Biden’s marijuana pardon, which was issued last week, and asked fellow governors and lawmakers to take on this mindset when dealing with their residents. The bill was proposed […]

The Fresh Toast  A recent study suggested that marijuana may speed up your metabolism, which could lead to weight loss in the long run. Does that mean that weed helps you lose weight? Or is this just another baseless claim? In this article, we’ll take a look at the research on marijuana and metabolism to […]

The Fresh Toast  With all the widespread and sometimes conflicting medical news on the use of cannabis for pets, having a trustworthy source of information is important. Thankfully, we now have one. A website that doubles as an educational portal was launched by the Veterinary Cannabis Society (VCS) for veterinarians, as well as pet owners and cannabis businesses. This […]

Leafly  Canada Published on October 14, 2022 In Canada, psychedelics encompass a range of restricted plants, fungi, and chemicals that are federally regulated as controlled substances by the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act(CDSA). Under the CDSA, each psychedelic is organized into schedules based on perceived harm, on a scale of one to nine, with Schedule […]

Leafly  Brownies and baked goods are no longer the only popular vehicle for THC lovers who like to snack. Thanks to innovations made possible by legalization, edibles cannabis products now come in many forms. These days, it’s not hard to find goodies that will get you baked. The only challenge is making sure that you […]

The Fresh Toast  By Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana withdrew its lawsuit against Secretary of State Bob Evnen on Thursday. The lawsuit argued the state’s requirement that 5% of registered voters in 38 counties need to sign a petition to place the initiative on the ballot is unconstitutional. The dismissal, filed by the ACLU of Nebraska on […]

The Fresh Toast  In recent years, the attitude of the majority of people towards cannabis has changed, mostly from negative to positive. In the past, cannabis was often viewed as a potential threat for drug abuse in young people, which gave it a bad reputation in different communities. Many more states have legalized marijuana for […]

The Fresh Toast  “I don’t think that it’s going to rise to a high enough level of concern in the short term, and probably not even in the longer term,” said Gregg Peppin, a Republican political strategist, when discussing the Republican party and their plans for the November elections. “The battle lines have been hardened […]

Leafly  Politics Published on October 13, 2022 (Associated Press) Lawyers for Eric André and Clayton English filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday alleging they were racially profiled and illegally stopped by police at the Atlanta Airport. Comedians Eric André and Clayton English are challenging a police program at the Atlanta airport they say violates the constitutional […]

Leafly  Politics Published on October 13, 2022 (Photo courtesy of Dasheeda Dawson on LinkedIn) This story was written by Nicolás Jose Rodriguez and was originally published on Benzinga. NYC Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Kevin D. Kim announced the appointment of Dasheeda Dawson as the founding director of its new Cannabis NYC initiative to […]

The Fresh Toast  By President Biden announced a historic move last week: pardoning all prior federal offenses of simple cannabis possession. The action is estimated to benefit some 6,500 Americans, while some 40,000 people who were convicted on a state level remain unaffected unless all state governors listen to Biden’s suggestion and do the same. What about […]

Leafly  Canada Published on October 13, 2022 Delta-8 and delta-9 are both THC but there are subtle differences between the isomers. (KP MEDIA/Adobe Stock) There’s more to cannabis than just THC and CBD, and for the love of the entourage effect, I’m not talking about terpenes. Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (D8)—or “sketchy gas station weed” as it’s sometimes […]