cannabis

The Missouri Marijuana Legalization Movement is moving forward on numerous fronts to bring 100% Legalization of Cannabis to Missouri. With more than 70,000 members and growing daily, MMLM is a driving force in Missouri, and people are taking notice of their dedication. The revolutionary...

These are the countries where marijuana has become legalized and is no longer decriminalized: Perú, Uruguay, Colombia, India, Ecuador, the United States of America (USA), Spain, and the Netherlands. The rules are not the same from place to place and there are many grey areas as well. For...

We asked James Lathrop, founder and owner of Cannabis City, Seattle's first pot shop, about his business. Here is what he had to say: Q: When did you open your retail store? A: I founded Cannabis City in November 2014 and put in an application for a Seattle License (which was awarded by...

A significant majority of Yukoners are behind the federal government's plan to legalize marijuana for recreational use and believe it's acceptable to occasionally use the drug for exactly that reason. Those findings are in the results from the Yukon government's most successful survey ever in...

Life can seem bleak and unbearable when you are in the grips of anxiety and depression. Nearly everyone experiences bouts of deep unhappiness at some point in their lives, But with depression, it can seem like you are wrestling with some dark adversary that sucks every last ounce of life and...

Ever get in an argument with a friend over who makes the best hash? Jake Browne was sick of comparing concentrates with anecdotal information, so the Grow-Off founder and Denver Post cannabis critic decided to figure it out for himself – and lucky for you, he wants to take everyone along for the...

Is this another piece of the puzzle that signals a federal crackdown on cannabis is imminent? There's no coincidence that the marijuana industry is known as the "green rush." If you look at the sales figures behind legal weed, they've been soaring at an incredible pace. Cannabis research...

It's no secret the medical marijuana industry is booming. Now, people in the Valley are signing up to get certified by attending a cannabis college. Chad Olshavsky calls himself the "Canidean." He's the founder of Herbal Risings; the Valley's first school focusing on all things marijuana...

The federal government's proposed plan to impose an excise tax on medical marijuana as well as recreational cannabis has left patient advocate groups and Canadian licensed cannabis producers fuming. Canadians for Fair Access to Medical Marijuana (CFAMM) and the Arthritis Society said in a...

It's Veterans Day. Banks are closed. People don't receive their mail. And military veterans have myriad options to eat free at restaurants as a thank you for their service. But the American Legion, a major organization of 2.4 million veterans, wants those who served to have access to something...

Saturday marks 90 years since using cannabis was banned in New Zealand. The Dangerous Drugs Act was passed in 1927, and rallies to get rid of the law will be held in Auckland and Wellington. Cannabis Armistice Rally organizer Chris Fowlie says countries that have legalized the drug don't...

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Today, Organa Brands International, home to the largest brands in cannabis, announces that its partner in Jamaica has received their cultivation license. In partnership with Timeless Herbal Care (THC), Organa Brands will produce and distribute their best-selling CO₂-extracted...

The Plumas County Planning Commission is gearing up to receive the controversial draft Cannabis Ordinance produced by the Cannabis Working Group. County Planning Director Randy Wilson stated at the Nov. 2 planning commission meeting that the cannabis working group is getting close to...

After a four-year wait to provide medical cannabis to patients, the drug could be available to Marylanders as early as this month, according to industry stakeholders. "I think we could see product in November, with increase in December and a steady flow from all operators in the new year,"...

Looks like legal weed is already sprouting new state job opportunities in Massachusetts. The Bay State plans to hire a cannabis inspector to work in its Department of Agricultural Resources. The November 3 job posting is open until the position is filled, but those applying in the first 14...

Talk isn't cheap for the founders of Ellementa. It's the foundation of their business, a new digital platform and community that highlights how cannabis can be used to improve wellness for women. Partners Aliza Sherman, Melissa Pierce and Ashley Kingsley are building their audience one city at a...

Cannabis-infused BBQ may not be what comes to mind when you hear California green rush, but the TeachCannabisCooking team in Oakland would have you think differently. The legalization of cannabis is allowing daring entrepreneurs to push the boundaries of California's new cash crop. BBQ and...

Individuals planning to sell cannabis or cannabis products beginning Jan. 1, 2018, must register with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) for a seller's permit. Cannabis cultivators, processors, manufacturers, retailers, microbusinesses and distributors who make...

Oregon's leading marijuana advocate in Congress, Rep. Earl Blumenauer, has formed a political action committee aimed at unseating anti-marijuana lawmakers. The Portland Democrat's Cannabis Fund is one in a growing suite of similar committees paying to promote weed-friendly candidates and...

As we wrote last week, the road to federal legalization may not be clear, but seems to be gaining momentum. Legalization would be a monumental win not only for cannabis culture, but also the future of medicinal alternatives. As long as pot is labeled a Schedule I drug, cannabis research is a...