D.C. Eyes Taxed-and-Regulated Market Following Midterms
Thu / Nov 8th
The midterms are over and a switch to Democratic control of the U.S. House of Representatives could finally allow for… Read More
Cannabis Legalization News
Legalization news for industry professionals. The cannabis legalization movement has gone mainstream: scroll down to find out which markets are currently working to legalize cannabis for medical and/or recreational use.
Cannabis Wins Big In 2018 Midterms
Wed / Nov 7th
During yesterday’s midterm elections, voters delivered a resounding message across the country in support of reforming cannabis laws. Michigan voters… Read More
Michigan Becomes Tenth State to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis
Wed / Nov 7th
Michigan voters have resoundingly approved Proposition 1 to legalize adult-use cannabis and establish a statewide taxed-and-regulated cannabis marketplace. Proposition 1… Read More
Mexico’s President-Elect to Honor Supreme Court’s Cannabis Decision
Tue / Nov 6th
Mexico’s president-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador said last week he would not interfere with the Supreme Court’s decision to end cannabis… Read More
Voters Deciding Fates of Multiple Cannabis Initiatives on Tuesday
Fri / Nov 2nd
Next Tuesday, Election Day 2018, voters in four states will decide whether or not to adopt huge reforms to their… Read More
New Hampshire Releases Cannabis Legalization Blueprint
Fri / Nov 2nd
The New Hampshire commission studying cannabis legalization has released its final report on a potential structure for future legislation, according to… Read More
Mexico Supreme Court Ends Cannabis Prohibition
Thu / Nov 1st
Mexico’s Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that the national ban on cannabis use is unconstitutional, signaling the end of prohibition, according… Read More
New Jersey Legalization Hearings Expected in November
Tue / Oct 30th
Democratic leaders in the New Jersey legislature say they are “real close” to holding hearings on the legalization of adult-use… Read More
Amid Cannabis Shortage, Vancouver Black Market Thrives
Tue / Oct 30th
In Vancouver, British Columbia — and elsewhere across Canada — the illicit cannabis market still dominates despite federal legalization and… Read More
China and Japan Warn Citizens Visiting Canada Against Cannabis Use
Tue / Oct 30th
China and Japan have joined South Korea in the ranks of Asian countries who have warned citizens against using cannabis… Read More
Candidates for Illinois Governor Split On Cannabis Legalization
Thu / Oct 25th
The top two candidates for Illinois’ upcoming gubernatorial election — but not voters — are split on the issue of… Read More
Republic of Vanuatu Legalizes Medical Cannabis
Thu / Oct 25th
The Republic of Vanuatu has become the latest nation to legalize medical cannabis, Benzinga reports. The nation of about 80… Read More
Gallup Poll: Two Thirds of Americans Favor Legalization
Tue / Oct 23rd
A national poll released by Gallup shows that 66 percent of Americans — a new all-time high — support the… Read More
North Dakota Poll Finds 51% Support for Legalization
Tue / Oct 23rd
A poll released on Sunday by cannabis advocacy group Legalize ND shows 51 percent of North Dakota voters are likely… Read More
Report: UN’s International Drug War Has Failed
Mon / Oct 22nd
A report investigating the United Nation’s “war on drugs” released Sunday has found that international drug policy in the last… Read More
Cannabis Shortages Already Happening In Canada
Fri / Oct 19th
Canada became the second nation in the world to legalize cannabis this week and it’s now plainly apparent that consumers’… Read More
First Stoned Driving Citation Issued One Hour After Legalization
Fri / Oct 19th
A police officer in Winnipeg, Manitoba in Canada issued the nation’s first citation for stoned driving just an hour after… Read More
FDA Cannabis Rescheduling Comments Are Flooding In
Thu / Oct 18th
The FDA has received input from more than 2,000 individuals on the rescheduling of cannabis and other drugs just over… Read More
Rep. Blumenauer Calls On Democrats to Legalize in 2019
Thu / Oct 18th
Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D) sent a blueprint for cannabis legalization to Democratic leaders in Congress on Wednesday, Forbes reports. “Congress… Read More
Canada Legalizes Cannabis, Possession Pardons Incoming
Wed / Oct 17th
Today marks the official legalization of cannabis in Canada. Canada, following in the footsteps of Uruguay, is only the second nation… Read More
Parks Canada OKs Cannabis at Campsites
Tue / Oct 16th
Parks Canada, the national Canadian parks service, has confirmed that it will allow the consumption of cannabis in campsites, according… Read More
NHL to Maintain Cannabis-Friendly Policy
Mon / Oct 15th
The National Hockey League (NHL) will maintain it’s neutral stance on pro players’ cannabis use after legalization takes effect across… Read More
United Kingdom MMJ Legalization Takes Effect Next Month
Fri / Oct 12th
Doctors in the United Kingdom will soon be allowed to prescribe medical cannabis to patients with an exceptional need, according to… Read More
US Border Patrol Updates Lifetime Ban Policy
Thu / Oct 11th
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP) has announced that Canadians who work in the legal cannabis industry will… Read More