cannabis

The National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators is the first major Latinx group in the nation to adopt a resolution calling for the "decriminalization, commercialization and taxation of cannabis." And there's a big reason why the NHCSL speaks of "cannabis," not "marijuana." The resolution...

Cannabis policy is confusing. It's not always clear which activities are legal and which aren't. It's especially murky during this transitional time since Californians voted to legalize recreational marijuana in the state, but left it up to local municipalities to regulate it. Voice of San...

Sonoma County tried to coax cannabis operators into stepping forward early and applying for local permission to do business with the promise of reduced land-use fines. But with the Aug. 31 deadline to avoid those costly penalties just one week away, the county has received a paltry number of...

A DJ was caught bringing €4,000 of cannabis into Dublin Airport up his sleeve, it has been alleged. Thomas Buckley (34) was arrested and charged with a drugs offence after he was stopped by customs officers in the airport. He had arrived on a flight from Spain at the time of the...

It is a truth universally acknowledged that in 2017, a millennial with any access to money must be in want of experiences on which to spend it. For the pioneers of the cannabis "green rush," those venture capitalists and M.B.A. types who've sensed the rapidly shifting sensibility around...

When New Jersey Senator Cory Booker introduced the Marijuana Justice Act on Aug. 1, he knew its odds of becoming law were slim to none. From a practical perspective, the bill – which would remove cannabis from the Drug Enforcement Agency's scheduling system – is likely to fare no better (and...

Andrew Jones' company Connoisseur Concentrates has a marketing video on its website that can only be described as perplexing. For an hour and six minutes, Jones, clad in a white hoodie with the word "Crooks" silkscreened on the front, tells viewers how he's poised to dominate his industry...

Cannabis use has been debated in the public opinion for over a century now. Despite the fact that the ups and downs marijuana has gone through, today such states as Alaska, Oregon, Colorado, and Washington among others have decided to legalize the herb’s use for recreational purposes while more...

There's plenty of cash circulating in the cannabis industry. The problem is finding a place to deposit it. Cannabis businesses don't want to conduct cash-only transactions, which can pose huge safety and security risks. Manufacturers and dispensaries end up with large amounts of cash on hand...

Some 130 concerned residents spent two hours at the Mastick Senior Center last Sunday, Aug. 20. They discussed how Alameda should respond to California’s forthcoming regulations for production and distribution of marijuana. The new state regulations will take effect in January 2018. Mayor Trish...

Police swooped at two properties in Huddersfield yesterday and recovered 30 cannabis plants. The pre-planned operation to tackle illegal drug production and supply saw officers carry out early-hours raids at addresses in Luck Lane, Paddock and Manor Rise, Newsome . A search of the Luck...

Is the UK actually fairly tolerant of cannabis use despite its classification as a Class B drug? This is the open-ended conclusion reached by BBC Newsbeat reporter Jim Connolly in his new documentary Cannabis: Time for a Change? With attitudes towards cannabis use around the world...

The application period for medical cannabis permits in Hanford is now open, and both the city and the cannabis companies are taking every precaution to make sure the process is mutually beneficial. The application period opened Aug. 2, but Community Development Director Darlene Mata said she...

Mendocino County's regulations for setbacks, tree felling and inspections in growing medical cannabis were tweaked on Tuesday, Aug. 22, which the Board of Supervisors will later cement. The board acted in front of a lively audience holding cards that read "Support" taped to sticks, which each...

California legislators returned to Sacramento Aug. 21 as the Legislature reconvened following a month off. As lawmakers head back to work, there are a number of major issues left to work on. One of the bigger issues that will have a significant effect locally is working out the kinks in...

Medicinal cannabis, also known as medicinal marijuana, is used either to treat disease or improve symptoms. Cannabis has been considered to be a major source of drug addiction. Extract from the dried flower bud part of the plant called as Marijuana has certain medicinal properties. The two...

Tucked away in a nondescript strip mall off Northgate Boulevard in Sacramento is Heavenly Sweet, a commercial kitchen and bakery serving up one award-winning specialty since 2008: medical marijuana edibles. Owner and president Sheila, who did not want her last name to be used, got into the...

Several creams and oils made using cannabidiol (CBD) are being publicized at the America Expoweed 2017 cannabis fair in Mexico City, at the same time that the Mexican government — for the first time — is providing treatment using cannabis-based products to 11 patients with serious illnesses such...

The Medical Cannabis Association of Texas recently sent a letter to Gov. Greg Abbott asking him to expand the number of approved licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries in the state. Under the Compassionate Use Act that Abbott signed into law two years ago, the Department of Public Safety...

Two booming markets are intersecting in the United States right now: legal cannabis and bitcoin. America's cannabis market is predicted to reach a valuation of up to $50 billion by 2026, and the value of bitcoin reached record highs in August, surpassing $4,000 per coin and remaining above that...