Ohio Planning for a Cashless MMJ Program
Mon / Jul 11th
A proposal attached to Ohio’s new medical cannabis law could make it the first state to implement a cashless payment… Read More
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Medical Cannabis Initiative Approved for Arkansas Ballot
Fri / Jul 8th
Voters in Arkansas will decide on legalizing cannabis for medicinal use this November, as the proposal spearheaded by Arkansas Compassionate… Read More
Competing Social Use Initiatives Planned for Denver’s November Ballot
Thu / Jul 7th
Two separate cannabis advocacy groups are working on competing ballot initiatives that would allow the social use of cannabis in quasi-public locations throughout Denver,… Read More
Massachusetts Court Approves Legalization Ballot Initiative
Thu / Jul 7th
Massachusetts’ Supreme Judicial Court unanimously approved the ballot question to legalize cannabis in the state, but did force the title… Read More
Canadian Feds Announce Cannabis Legalization Task Force
Thu / Jun 30th
A nine-person task force will advise the Canadian government on marijuana legalization, according to a CBC report. The task force… Read More
Head of Illinois Medical Cannabis Program Resigns
Wed / Jun 29th
The second person chosen by Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner to head the state’s medical cannabis program has resigned, the Associated Press reports.… Read More
California Legalization Initiative Secures Spot on November Ballot
Wed / Jun 29th
California will decide on legalizing marijuana for recreational use in November, after the Secretary of State’s office confirmed supporters submitted… Read More
Seattle Protest Planned for June 30 Against Washington’s MMJ Shutdown
Tue / Jun 28th
The NORML Women of Washington are organizing a protest in Seattle this Thursday, June 30, that aims to bring attention to… Read More
D.C. Health Department Backs Retail Cannabis System
Tue / Jun 28th
Washington D.C.’s Department of Health is recommending taxing marijuana in the District, similar to regulatory models for alcohol and tobacco,… Read More
Mexico’s Cannabis Reform Bill Stalled by Senate
Mon / Jun 27th
Mexico’s senate has postponed discussing a bill to reform marijuana laws in the country until at least September, VICE reports,… Read More
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal to Save Montana MMJ
Mon / Jun 27th
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an appeal against a Montana law that limits medical cannabis caregivers from providing to… Read More
Supreme Court Rules Forced DUI Blood Tests Unconstitutional
Fri / Jun 24th
Civil liberty advocates celebrated a major victory on Thursday after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled it unconstitutional for law enforcement… Read More
Portlanders to Vote on 3% Cannabis Tax Increase
Thu / Jun 23rd
Following unanimous decision by the Portland City Council yesterday, city voters will decide this November whether or not to embrace a… Read More
New York Gov. Doesn’t Know His State’s MMJ Law is Broken
Thu / Jun 23rd
Since its launch in January, the New York medical marijuana program has faced heavy criticism from patient and industry advocates for… Read More
Congress Neglects MMJ Reforms for Veterans
Thu / Jun 23rd
Congressional leaders have blocked medical marijuana reform efforts from both the House and Senate that would have opened the door for Veterans… Read More
Massachusetts Legalization Campaign Submits Excess of Signatures
Wed / Jun 22nd
The Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol submitted more than 25,000 signatures to Massachusetts officials on Tuesday, far surpassing the… Read More
DEA Announcement Expected Soon, Rumors Fly
Tue / Jun 21st
If you follow cannabis news with any regularity, you likely noticed the controversial headline, “U.S. Gov’t Will Legalize Marijuana on August 1,”… Read More
New York Legislature Fails to Pass Any MMJ Related Bills At Session’s End
Tue / Jun 21st
The New York legislature failed to enact any of the proposed fixes to the state’s medical marijuana program before the… Read More
‘Tea-Party’ Congressman to Propose Legislation to Help Marijuana Researchers Access Drug
Mon / Jun 20th
U.S. Representative Andy Harris (R-MD) is leading a coalition of lawmakers who plan to introduce legislation this week aimed at… Read More
Senate Committee Votes to Protect Banks Serving Legal Cannabis Companies
Fri / Jun 17th
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee voted Thursday in support of expanding bank access to the cannabis industry. The amendment, approved in a 16-14 vote,… Read More
Michigan Legalization Campaign Sues After Petition Signatures Ruled ‘Stale’
Fri / Jun 17th
Marijuana advocates have sued the state of Michigan over a decision by the State Board of Canvassers to rule 137,000… Read More
The Marijuana Policy Project Endorses Libertarian Gary Johnson for President
Fri / Jun 17th
The Marijuana Policy Project has formally endorsed the Libertarian Party candidate and former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson in his… Read More
Survey of New York Patients and Caregivers Finds Serious Flaws in Medical Marijuana Program
Wed / Jun 15th
A recent survey by the Drug Policy Alliance found New York’s medical cannabis program is plagued by unaffordable medicine and… Read More
Competing Medical Marijuana Proposals in Arkansas Could Split Votes
Wed / Jun 15th
Two plans to legalize medical marijuana in Arkansas could appear on November ballots, causing some advocates to fear the competition… Read More
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