Hourly workers in the marijuana industry rank at the top of the list of “happiest” employees across multiple sectors—with more than 9 in 10 reporting a “positive sentiment” in their job—according to a new survey. The annual Shift Pulse Report from the workforce management platform Deputy gauged how hourly workers felt about their jobs in 10 …
Rick Steves Talks Travel, Cannabis and Freedom
In the heart of Paris, with the air still fresh with rain and the sun breaking through the clouds, I sit outside with my pot of coffee and my notepad at Les Deux Magots, the mythical literary café on the Left Bank. This institution was a historic haunt for artists, intellectuals and writers including Simone …
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Chicago Police Can’t Search Vehicles Based on Smell of Raw Cannabis Under New Rules
Chicago Police Department (CDP) officers will not be allowed to search vehicles based only on the smell of raw cannabis under a rule change approved by officials on Monday, WTTW reports. Advocates had pursued the change under a 2019 federal court order requiring the department to reform its policies, and CPD officials agreed to the rule change …
exas Legalizes Medical Cannabis, Becomes 40th State to Expand Patient Access
In a move that has reshaped the state’s health policy landscape, Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 46 into law on Saturday, officially making Texas the 40th state in the U.S. to legalize medical cannabis. The measure brings significant improvements to the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), a previously restrictive system that offered limited options …
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Exclusive Interview with Josh Kesselman, the New Owner of High Times
On June 17, it was announced that High Times magazine had been sold to RAW Rolling Papers owner Josh Kesselman for $3.45 million. Hightimes Holdings Co. was placed in a receivership after the company collapsed due to more than $20 million of debt. High Times had been previously sold to Oreva Capital led by Adam …
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Texas Governor Signs Bill To Significantly Expand State’s Medical Marijuana Program
The governor of Texas has approved a bill to to significantly expand the state’s medical marijuana program. As advocates and stakeholders await the fate of a separate measure banning consumable hemp products, Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Saturday signed into law the medical cannabis legislation from Rep. Ken King (R). The new law will expand …
Older Adults Turning to Cannabis: Therapeutic Potential Shadowed by Growing Health Risks
Why the cannabis craze is reaching older adults Legal access and shifting perceptions have helped fuel cannabis use among adults 65 and older—from under 1 % in 2005 to 7 % in 2023—with many seeking relief for pain, insomnia, and anxiety. Benefits remain largely anecdotal Though users report better sleep and pain relief, clinical evidence remains sparse. …
Infused pre-rolls ignite California’s marijuana market
Infused pre-rolls are rapidly gaining popularity and reshaping sales trends in the California marijuana market. From Dec. 1, 2024, to Feb. 28, 2025, the California marijuana market generated $1.1 billion in total sales, experiencing a decline of 0.5%, according to a report from pre-roll machine manufacturer RollPros using data from Colorado-based cannabis market research firm BDSA. https://mjbizdaily.com/infused-pre-rolls-ignite-californias-marijuana-market/
Morocco: The World’s Largest Hash Exporter
Cannabis cultivation in Morocco’s Rif Mountains dates back centuries, believed to have been introduced to the North African nation by Arab traders in the 7th century. The region’s dry, cold and mountainous climate proved ideal for growing cannabis, embedding the plant deeply into local culture. Initially consumed as kif, a blend of cannabis and tobacco smoked …
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The Best Cannabis-Friendly Destinations for 35–50-Year-Olds
Travel is still very popular among individuals aged 35-50, particularly those in Generation X. Cannabis tourism is no longer just for twenty-something backpackers or counterculture festivals. More adults aged 35 to 50 are embracing the plant for wellness, recreation, and cultural exploration. Whether you’re rekindling a youthful curiosity or adding a relaxing element to your travels, …
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