NY Medicinal Psilocybin Bill Filed, NH Marijuana Legalization Bill Amended Again, More... (5/22/24) Alaska lawmakers have approved a bill that would increase workplace saliva drug testing, a South Dakota marijuana legalization initiative appears poised to appear on the November ballot, and more. Phillip Smith Wed, 05/22/2024 - 5:06pm Alaska lawmakers have approved a bill that would increase workplace saliva drug testing, a South Dakota marijuana legalization initiative appears poised to appear on the November ballot, and more. [image:1 Read more about NY Medicinal Psilocybin Bill Filed, NH Ma ..read more

CA Assembly Approves Marijuana Cafes, MD Governor Signs Psychedelic Task Force Bills, More... (5/21/24) A Louisiana bill to prepare for marijuana legalization is killed, a New Hampshire bill to legalize marijuana is facing objections in the House, and more. Phillip Smith Tue, 05/21/2024 - 5:45pm A Louisiana bill to prepare for marijuana legalization is killed, a New Hampshire bill to legalize marijuana is facing objections in the House, and more. [image:1 align:right caption:true] Marijuana Policy Read more about CA Assembly Approves Marijuana Cafes, MD Governor Signs Psychedelic Task Force B ..read more

Trump Demands Biden Take Drug Test, Chicago DA Goes After Pretextual Traffic Stops, More... (5/20/24) A trio of harm reduction bills are still alive in Illinois as the legislative session ticks toward a close on Friday, a trio of congressional Democrats files a bill restricting .50 caliber weapons, and more. Phillip Smith Mon, 05/20/2024 - 5:38pm A trio of harm reduction bills are still alive in Illinois as the legislative session ticks toward a close on Friday, a trio of congressional Democrats files a bill restricting Read more about Trump Demands Biden Take Drug Test, Chicago DA Goes After ..read more

NH Senate Approves Legal Pot Bill, CA Psychedelics Bill Dies, More... (5/17/24) Yet another poll has a strong national majority for marijuana legalization, employment drug test cheating is at record high levels, and more. Phillip Smith Fri, 05/17/2024 - 5:53pm Yet another poll has a strong national majority for marijuana legalization, employment drug test cheating is at record high levels, and more. [image:1 align:right caption:true] Marijuana Policy Poll: Registered Voters Read more about NH Senate Approves Legal Pot Bill, CA Psychedelics Bill Dies, More... (5/17/24)Add new comment ..read more

Biden DOJ Moves on Marijuana Rescheduling, UN Says Afghan Opium Production Plummets, More... (5/16/24) Prohibition-related violence leaves three militiamen dead in Libya and 11 villagers dead in Mexico, and more. Phillip Smith Thu, 05/16/2024 - 5:35pm Prohibition-related violence leaves three militiamen dead in Libya and 11 villagers dead in Mexico, and more. [image:1 align:right caption:true] Marijuana Policy Biden Administration Officially Proposes Moving Marijuana to Schedule III Read more about Biden DOJ Moves on Marijuana Rescheduling, UN Says Afghan Opium Production Plummets, More... (5 ..read more

Chronicle Book Review: The Suburban Crisis Trying to deal with car culture kids in the post-World War II Los Angeles suburbs laid the groundwork for the war on drugs. Phillip Smith Thu, 05/16/2024 - 1:21am The Suburban Crisis: White America and the War on Drugs by Matthew Lassiter (2023, Princeton University Press, 659 pp., $39.95 HB) [image:1 align:left]In post-World War II Los Angeles, change was Read more about Chronicle Book Review: The Suburban Crisis1 commentAdd new comment ..read more

Drug OD Deaths Decline for First Time in Five Years, DEA Cases Continue to Fall, More... (5/15/24) Opium production is seeing a resurgence in conflict-riddled Myanmar, Nebraska medical marijuana petitioners reach a preliminary milestone, and more. Phillip Smith Wed, 05/15/2024 - 5:45pm Opium production is seeing a resurgence in conflict-riddled Myanmar, Nebraska medical marijuana petitioners reach a preliminary milestone, and more. [image:1 align:left caption:true] Medical Marijuana Nebraska Medical Marijuana Petitioners Reach Preliminary Read more about Drug OD Deaths Decline for First Time ..read more

LA Bill Would Make Abortion Drugs Controlled Substances, NY Marijuana Overhaul, More... (5/13/24) South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's (R) losing streak continues, Mexico is slow-walking visas for DEA agents, and more. Phillip Smith Mon, 05/13/2024 - 5:47pm South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's (R) losing streak continues, Mexico is slow-walking visas for DEA agents, and more. [image:1 align:right caption:true] Marijuana Policy New York Governor Announces Overhaul of State Read more about LA Bill Would Make Abortion Drugs Controlled Substances, NY Marijuana Overhaul, More... (5/13/24)Add new comment ..read more

LA Bill Would Make Abortion Drugs Controlled Substances, NY Marijuana Overhaul, More... (5/13/24) South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's (R) losing streak continues, Mexico is slow-walking visas for DEA agents, and more. Phillip Smith Mon, 05/13/2024 - 5:47pm South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's (R) losing streak continues, Mexico is slow-walking visas for DEA agents, and more. [image:1 align:left caption:true] Marijuana Policy New York Governor Announces Overhaul of State Read more about LA Bill Would Make Abortion Drugs Controlled Substances, NY Marijuana Overhaul, More... (5/13/24)Add new comment ..read more

Delaware Releases Draft Rules for Legal Pot Commerce, New Zealand Call for Drug Legalization, More... (5/7/24) A proposed psychedelic initiative is now drawing organized opposition in Massachusetts, a psychedelic study bill is moving in Vermont, and more. Phillip Smith Tue, 05/07/2024 - 5:53pm A proposed psychedelic initiative is now drawing organized opposition in Massachusetts, a psychedelic study bill is moving in Vermont, and more. [image:1 align:right caption:true] Marijuana Policy Delaware Releases Proposed Regulations Read more about Delaware Releases Draft Rules for Legal Pot Commerce ..read more