Why 2019 Will Be The Year Of Weed
From more states legalizing to a boom of new kinds of products, here’s what to expect from the cannabis industry this year.
In 2018, pot...
Now For The Hard Part: Getting Californians To Buy Legal Weed
SAN FRANCISCO — A billion dollars of tax revenue, the taming of the black market, the convenience of retail cannabis stores throughout the state...
Medical Marijuana Protected Under Democrats’ Spending Bill, But DC Blocked From...
A provision to extend protections shielding state medical marijuana laws from federal interference is part of a 1,070-page bill the incoming House Democratic majority...
Will Thailand’s Legal Medical Marijuana Seed A New Black Market?
Thailand’s decision to legalise marijuana for medical purposes has raised concerns over deliberate exploitation of the new law and warnings to the public not...
Is Pot The Next Pinot Noir? Oregon May Consider Exporting Weed...
Marijuana could take the next step toward joining pinot noir, craft beer and hazelnuts on Oregon's list of famous exports, under a proposal likely...
First Year Of Full Weed Legalization In California Sees Mixed Results
It was supposed to be a great year for marijuana entrepreneur Brian Blatz.
When California broadly legalized pot on Jan. 1, the lawyer with a...
Mexico Moves Towards Legalising Cannabis
Nicolás Calderón has a passion and a plan. Now all he needs is for Mexico to legalise pot.
The 17-year-old entrepreneur, who wants to set...
Israeli Parliament Passes Bill Allowing Export Of Medical Marijuana
The Israeli Parliament (the "Knesset"), passed the 16th amendment to Dangerous Drugs Ordinance on December 25, that concerns the governance and regulatory aspects of...
South Africa Poised For Cannabis Trade Despite Obstacles
2018 has been called the "year for cannabis" in South Africa. But there are still hurdles before a legal marijuana industry can flourish in...
Will Marijuana Legalization Be Our Christmas Gift From Congress in 2019?
There is a lot of anticipation on the cannabis front right now as 2019 approaches. Many pot advocates are confident that next year will...
Growing Pains: Europe’s Push For Medical Cannabis
Europe is coming around to medical cannabis — but many patients fear financial benefit will trump pain relief.
In November alone, the U.K. allowed doctors...
New York Mayor Urges Clean Slates For Offenders And Economic Justice...
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio expressed his support Thursday for a marijuana legalization plan that emphasizes small businesses and the expunging of former...
Could Texas Expand Medical Marijuana In 2019?
AUSTIN,Texas - The future of medical marijuana in Texas could be decided during the upcoming legislative session.
Currently, the Texas Compassionate Use Act only allows...
Cannabis Gets Its High-Inducing Power From Ancient Viruses
There are a variety of reasons why us humans enjoy cannabis, but they typically boil down to one of two things: THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the...
Nebraska Petition Seeks Medical Marijuana Ballot Measure In 2020
As more and more surrounding states have legalized some form of medical marijuana, advocates in Nebraska say it’s time for their state to accept...
Cannabis Businesses In Michigan Gift Marijuana To Bypass Law
Although marijuana is now legal for recreational use across the state of Michigan, there isn’t anywhere for adult cannabis consumers to purchase it. The...