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Seattle Weekly, 25 Nov 2024 - Time to reveal this year's cannabis turkeys-the fattest, most frivolous, flapping, dumb-ass ideas in need of being stuffed, baked, and smoked once and for all. Let's start with a turkey large enough for the whole family, and by that I mean Gov. Chris Christie. He not only had the nerve to call cannabis a gateway drug, but said potheads lack restraint (ahem). "If I'm elected president I will go after marijuana smokers and the states that allow them to smoke," he said. "I'll shut them down big-time. I'm sick of these addicts, sick of these liberals with no self-control." Governor GobbleGobble got in one more zinger on the campaign trail: "If you're getting high in Colorado today, enjoy it," Christie lectured a small crowd last month. "As of January 2017, I will enforce the federal laws." Don't hold your breath, Guv. Well, unless you inhaled, of course.

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CBS rejects Super Bowl ad on benefits of medical marijuana  USA TODAY

The 60-second ad shows three people suffering from varying health issues who say medical marijuana has improved their lives.

‘Bushmastery’ Competition for largest homegrown marijuana plant in Cape Town  The South African

South Africa's first competition to grow the largest homegrown marijuana plant is officially underway.

Gogglebox stars Dom and Steph Parker make documentary after opening up about sick son  Sky News

Gogglebox stars Dom and Steph Parker are looking to cannabis to improve - or even save - the lives of children with severe epilepsy. The couple feature in a ...

Missouri marijuana law allows for some leniency | Central MO Breaking News  Jefferson City News Tribune

A nationwide move toward more widespread marijuana legalization is creeping into Mid-Missouri.Following the lead of larger communities, local law ...

Marijuana has 'potentially devastating effects on young people' - Bennett  Radio New Zealand

National's new spokesperson on drug reform says she has a raft of unanswered questions about next year's referendum on legalising cannabis.

Marijuana, mushrooms, meth found in I-80 traffic stop  Grand Island Independent

A Yakima, Wash., man was arrested for possession of marijuana, mushrooms and meth after a traffic stop Saturday afternoon on Interstate 80 near Wood River.

Philip Morris keeps powder dry on cannabis  Financial Times

Tobacco group wary of large investment amid differing regulatory policies worldwide.

Marijuana legalization may lead police dogs to early retirement  The Detroit News

Amid the legal haze that's arisen since voters approved recreational marijuana is some question as to the future roles of pot-sensitive police dogs.

Buellton traffic stop leads to alleged illegal cannabis delivery operation  Santa Maria Times

After stopping a vehicle for speeding in Buellton last Friday, a motor deputy noticed the 18-year-old driver had an open container of marijuana in the vehicle, ...

Colorado Sheriff warns Texas on marijuana legalization  FOX 29

EL PASO COUNTY, Colorado - According to one Colorado sheriff, Texas needs to learn from the mistakes made in Colorado before the legislature decides ...

Brampton council votes 8-3 in favour of allowing cannabis retail stores to operate  Global News

WATCH ABOVE: Brampton city council voted 8-3 in favour of opting in to the province's cannabis retail store program. Kamil Karamali reports.

Solvang taking applications for commercial medical marijuana dispensary  KEYT

Solvang has opened the 30-day application process for anyone looking to own and operate a medical marijuana dispensary in the city.

Man found with more than 300 cannabis seedlings  Stuff.co.nz

Judge gives weed-grower a reminder: Growing cannabis for self-medication is still illegal.

Haldimand says `yes’ to marijuana retailing  Simcoe Reformer

CAYUGA – Haldimand County is ready to welcome its first recreational marijuana shop. Haldimand council gave its blessing in a 5-2 vote Monday night. Council ...

Government cannabis stores considered in mid-size cities over larger metropolitan areas  CBC.ca

More than three months after cannabis became legal in Canada, there is still only one provincial government-run cannabis store in B.C. — in the Interior town of ...

Portland Awards $60000 In First Equity Grants For Two Local Black-Owned Cannabis Businesses  Willamette Week

Two local black-owned cannabis businesses, Green Box and Green Hop, each received a $30,000 grant today to expand their companies from a fund ...

COLUMN: Indiana, where's my medical cannabis?  Indiana Daily Student

Many states, 33 to be exact, have legalized medical marijuana. Unsurprisingly, Indiana is not one of them. Indiana is not the most progressive state on many ...

Community against possible zoning change to allow medical marijuana grow operation  KTUL

WAGONER COUNTY, Okla. (KTUL) -- A medical marijuana grow operation is putting a quiet community on edge. People who live about 14 miles east of Broken ...