Feds Tell California Brewer to Cease CBD Beer Production
Thu / May 24th
The federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau have ordered a California brewery to cease production of their CBD-infused… Read More
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New York City Mayor Directs Police to Stop Cannabis-Smoking Arrests
Mon / May 21st
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has told the city’s top police officials to stop arresting people for smoking… Read More
Michigan Prohibitionists Would Support Legalization if Passed by Legislature
Mon / May 21st
A Michigan anti-cannabis legalization group has indicated that they would be open to cannabis legalization if the reforms were passed… Read More
House Committee Approves Amendment Protecting MMJ Programs
Fri / May 18th
The House Appropriations Committee has passed the so-called Joyce Amendment, which restricts Department of Justice funding for prosecuting state-approved medical… Read More
New York City Mayor and Prosecutors Planning Cannabis Enforcement Reforms
Wed / May 16th
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has given the Police Department 30 days to come up with a plan… Read More
Poll: Majority of Georgians Support Rec. Cannabis Legalization
Wed / May 16th
According to an 11Alive News poll conducted by Survey USA, 55 percent of Georgians believe cannabis should be legalized for… Read More
Canada’s Canopy Growth Applies for NYSE Listing
Wed / May 16th
Canopy Growth Corp. – Canada’s largest cannabis company – has applied to list on the New York Stock Exchange, Bloomberg… Read More
New York Dems Plan to Pass Resolution Supporting Cannabis Legalization
Tue / May 15th
The New York State Democratic Party plans to pass a resolution at its May 23-24 convention to support cannabis legalization,… Read More
1,500 Attend New England Cannabis Convention’s Inaugural Vermont Show
Tue / May 15th
About 1,500 attended the New England Cannabis Convention’s inaugural show in South Burlington, Vermont, meeting the expectations of organizers and… Read More
Oregon U.S. Rep.: Cannabis Will be Federally Legal in Five Years
Mon / May 14th
Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer told canna-business owners that he believes cannabis will be treated like alcohol throughout the U.S. in… Read More
‘Expungement Days’ for Misdemeanor Cannabis Convictions Planned in Two Vermont Counties
Mon / May 14th
State attorneys in Vermont’s Chittenden and Windsor counties are moving forward with plans to expunge misdemeanor cannabis convictions with “Expungement… Read More
Poll: 61% of Michigan Supports Rec. Cannabis Legalization Initiative
Fri / May 11th
A Michigan State University Institute for Public Policy and Social Research poll has found 61 percent support for cannabis legalization… Read More
Illinois’ Cresco Labs Wins Industry’s First Healthcare Marketing Report Advertising Award
Thu / May 10th
Illinois-based Cresco Labs has won a Healthcare Marketing Report National Healthcare Advertising Award – the first cannabis company to receive… Read More
Salt Lake County, Utah DA Plans to Vote ‘Yes’ on MMJ Ballot Initiative
Thu / May 10th
Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill has indicated he will vote in favor of the ballot initiative to legalize… Read More
NFL Denies Free Agent Therapeutic Use Exemption for Cannabis
Wed / May 9th
The National Football League has denied free agent running back Mike James an exemption for using cannabis as a painkiller,… Read More
MPP Founder Launches PAC to Defeat Texas Rep. Pete Sessions
Tue / May 8th
Cannabis advocates are raising money for a super PAC called Texans Removing Outdated and Unresponsive Politicians, aimed at ousting Texas Republican… Read More
Report: California Cannabis Industry Spending Record Amounts on Political Campaigns
Mon / May 7th
During the 2015-2016 campaign cycle, cannabis companies, advocates, and entrepreneurs donated at least $1.8 million to California political campaigns in… Read More
Analysis Suggests Cannabis Users Consume Less Alcohol, Fewer OTC Meds
Mon / May 7th
According to a High Yield Insights report, recreational cannabis users report sharp decreases in over-the-counter medication use, sleep aids, and… Read More
Colorado Legislature Approves Cannabis ‘Tasting Rooms’ Bill; Moves to Gov.
Fri / May 4th
Colorado’s legislature has passed a social-use measure that would allow individuals to consume small amounts of cannabis – either by… Read More
Chittenden County, Vermont State Attorney Considering Expunging Low-Level Cannabis Crimes
Fri / May 4th
Chittenden County, Vermont Attorney Sarah George is pursuing a plan to erase convictions for low-level cannabis crimes, according to a… Read More
GOP Lawmakers in Michigan Considering Tying Cannabis Legalization to Income Tax Bill
Fri / May 4th
Republican lawmakers in Michigan are considering tying recreational cannabis legalization to a bill to cut the state’s income tax amid… Read More
Push to Put MMJ Ballot Initiative to Idaho Voters Stalled
Tue / May 1st
Advocates in Idaho have stopped collecting signatures for the ballot initiative to legalize medical cannabis in the state and the… Read More
Cannabis Legalization Will Appear on Michigan Ballots in November
Fri / Apr 27th
Michigan voters will have the opportunity to legalize cannabis for adult use this November after the State Board of Canvassers… Read More
U.K. Royal College of Physicians Calls for Legalization of Cannabis, Cocaine, Heroin
Fri / Apr 27th
The Royal College of Physicians, a professional organization in the United Kingdom which represents 26,000 medical professionals, have called for… Read More
