A new survey from the Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) found that 62 percent of businesses in the state oppose legalizing cannabis. Massachusetts's voters will decide on
Despite new measures from the federal government that suggests a shift away from the War on Drugs, reefer madness remains alive and well in the Obama administration.
Lawmakers like to urge "caution" when it comes to marijuana legalization. "It would be prudent for Massachusetts to take a cautious approach to considering marijuana
Along with the U.S., New Zealand regularly appears at the top of various global rankings of cannabis consumption. But our stoner friends down under are
Despite what seemed like strong momentum to expand Utah's restrictive CBD law, the effort died without a vote earlier this month. Even after the Mormon Church
A cannabis company in Portland, Oregon is the latest marijuana business to raise money for presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. Sanders has been the most outspoken
The biggest day of the primaries is upon us, with more delegates up for grabs on March 1 than any other time in the race.
A new survey from the Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) found that 62 percent of businesses in the state oppose legalizing cannabis. Massachusetts's voters will decide on whether to legalize personal cannabis consumption in November through a ballot initiative. The state's largest employer group is lobbying hard against the effort. Earlier this month, CEO of AIM Richard C. Lord wrote a letter to
Despite new measures from the federal government that suggests a shift away from the War on Drugs, reefer madness remains alive and well in the Obama administration. Michael Botticelli, the director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, reiterated the federal government's opposition to legalizing marijuana at a House panel hearing last week. While the hearing was focused on the opioid crisis, Botticelli
Lawmakers like to urge "caution" when it comes to marijuana legalization. "It would be prudent for Massachusetts to take a cautious approach to considering marijuana legalization", reads a recent report from the state committee. "It’s a cautious bill," boasted Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin, when the state Senate passed a legalization measure. Even Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper urged other lawmakers to take caution, despite coming around on
Along with the U.S., New Zealand regularly appears at the top of various global rankings of cannabis consumption. But our stoner friends down under are dealing with an unfortunate situation: There's a dire shortage of marijuana. Earlier this month, police recovered 9,000 plants in an annual aerial operation, which affected both outdoor and indoor grows. Reporting for the Spinoff, one
Despite what seemed like strong momentum to expand Utah's restrictive CBD law, the effort died without a vote earlier this month. Even after the Mormon Church walked back on its opposition, lawmakers did not so much as debate the issue—saying only that the money wasn't there to implement the bill. Advocates remain hopeful. "That momentum will either be translated into legislation to be
A cannabis company in Portland, Oregon is the latest marijuana business to raise money for presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. Sanders has been the most outspoken in terms of marijuana reform, drawing support from all corners of the industry. Dispensaries Foster Buds and Glisan Buds, which are owned by the same parent company, are partnering with marijuana grower Farmer 12 for
The biggest day of the primaries is upon us, with more delegates up for grabs on March 1 than any other time in the race. While marijuana reform is not a priority for most primary voters, the candidates' positions on cannabis could have an impact on how voters perceive them – especially in states where marijuana policy is being discussed.
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