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Majority of Oregonians Continue to Support Legal Cannabis, Poll Shows

Tue / Sep 20th

A majority of Oregon voters believe that the legalization law approved in 2014 has so far benefited the state, according… Read More

Experts and Lawmakers Suggest Congress Is Softening on Cannabis Prohibition

Mon / Sep 12th

Despite the federal government’s unwillingness to reschedule cannabis, or actively advance legislation to decriminalize its possession, some policy experts and… Read More

Malia Obama Filmed Allegedly Smoking Cannabis at Lollapalooza

Fri / Aug 12th

While the DEA failed to change its position on cannabis, a video emerged of the elder First Daughter apparently smoking… Read More

Number of People Admitting to Cannabis Use Nearly Doubles in Three Years

Tue / Aug 9th

Twice as Many U.S. Citizens Admit to Cannabis Use than Three Years Ago According to a Gallup poll released yesterday, 13… Read More

Obama Commutes 214 Federal Sentences; Most Jailed for Nonviolent Drug Crimes

Thu / Aug 4th

President Barack Obama commuted the sentences of 214 federal inmates on Wednesday — almost all were incarcerated for nonviolent drug… Read More

Study: Not Many Differences Between Male and Female Cannabis Use

Wed / Aug 3rd

A Washington State University study has found that men use more cannabis more often than women, and that males and… Read More

25th Annual Hempfest Happening August 19-21 in Seattle

Tue / Aug 2nd

The 25th annual Seattle Hempfest — the world’s largest “protestival” and inspiration for cannabis celebrations around the world — is… Read More

Cannabis Church Breaking Stereotypes Through Community Service

Mon / Aug 1st

At the First Cannabis Church of Logic and Reason, there are no hallelujahs. There is no tithe, no ceremony, nor any… Read More

Illinois Gov. Rauner Signs Decriminalization Bill

Sat / Jul 30th

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner (R) signed a bill on Friday to decriminalize cannabis, making the possession of 10 grams or… Read More

Oregon State Fair to Feature Live Cannabis Plants

Wed / Jul 27th

For the first time in history — and in a telling demonstration of how far Oregon’s normalization process has come… Read More

Poll: More Republicans Supporting Legalization, Barely

Sun / Jul 24th

According to a recent YouGov poll, Republicans narrowly support marijuana legalization 45 to 42 percent, up from 36 percent in… Read More

How Cannabis Companies Can Recover From Bad PR

Fri / Jul 22nd

Every industry will eventually have a crisis. The unknowns are what that crisis might be and how operators will handle… Read More

Study: States with MMJ Programs See Reduction in Employee Absences

Thu / Jul 21st

Businesses in states with medical marijuana programs reported an 8 to 15 percent reduction in illness-related employee absences compared to… Read More

Study: The Average Joint Weighs Less Than You Might Think

Wed / Jul 20th

According to new research from the University of Pennsylvania, the typical joint contains an average of .32 grams of marijuana,… Read More

Texas Lawmakers Believe Decriminalization Will Benefit Businesses

Tue / Jul 19th

Lawmakers in Texas are supporting marijuana normalization efforts in the state, as members on both sides of the aisle are… Read More

Missouri Governor Signs Bill Allowing Expungement of Most Cannabis Convictions

Mon / Jul 18th

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon signed a bill into law last week that will allow the expungement of the majority of the… Read More

Dormant California Prison Sold to Medical Cannabis Extraction Company for $4.1 Million

Fri / Jul 15th

The Coalinga City Council voted to allow medical cannabis across the city last week, as well as approved the sale… Read More

Top NFL Doctors Contemplate Cannabis as Pain Management Alternative

Tue / Jun 7th

NFL pro Eugene Monroe turned heads last month when he announced an $80,000 contribution toward the funding of medical marijuana research. The… Read More

‘Altered State’ Oakland Museum Exhibit: Photos and Review

Tue / May 24th

Altered State, a new exhibit at the Oakland Museum of California, is a first-of-its-kind exploration through the many facets of cannabis. Spanning… Read More

Cannabis Dispensary to Replace San Francisco’s Last Gun Store

Tue / May 17th

High Bridge Arms, the last gun store in San Francisco, officially shuttered its doors in October, 2015 following a long fight with city… Read More

Swing State Voters Are Likely to Support Legalization, Study Shows

Thu / May 12th

A solid majority of voters in three notorious Senate election swing states — Ohio, Florida and Pennsylvania — support the… Read More

Massachusetts Voters Split Over Cannabis Legalization

Mon / May 9th

Voters in Massachusetts are split on legalizing recreational marijuana for adult use, according to a Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll, which… Read More

Happy World Naked Gardening Day!

Fri / May 6th

Congratulations, home gardeners: the annual World Naked Gardening Day (WNGD) is happening Saturday, May 7. In case you’ve never heard of it,… Read More

Two-thirds of Utahns Support Medical Cannabis

Fri / Apr 29th

Citizens in Utah would overwhelmingly support a ballot initiative to legalize medical marijuana in the state, according to a UtahPolicy… Read More

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