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The Great GMP Debate–What Actually Counts as Certified Medical Cannabis Around the World
There are many models now afoot in different regions of the world to create a regulated cannabis infrastructure that works—but there are large gaps and differences depending on where you are.
Virginia Congressman Urges Governor To Veto Cannabis Legalization Bill
Congressman Bob Good has penned a letter in which he urges Governor Northam to think of the children before signing a cannabis legalization bill.
Minnesota Lawmakers Push To Allow Cannabis Flower For Medical Marijuana Patients
A proposal in Minnesota would allow patients in the medical cannabis program to have legal access to the plant in flower form.
New Jersey Introduces Workplace Safety Legislation Following Cannabis Legalization
Now that cannabis legalization has been signed into law in New Jersey, certain details and regulations are being ironed out.
New Research Finds Marijuana Use Not Associated With Hypertension
Current or past cannabis consumption does not appear to be an independent factor in hypertension, according to newly published research.
Study Indicates Cannabis May Alleviate Neuropathic Pain Caused By Chemotherapy
A recently published Israeli study shows that chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy may be effectively treated with cannabis.
Jay-Z’s Weed Brand Posts Ads Calling Out Contradiction in Cannabis Laws
A new ad campaign highlights the absurdity of continues cannabis prohibition.
DEA Reports Southern Border Pot Busts Down 80% Since 2013
The report notes that despite federal prohibition, cannabis is widely available in every state.
Alabama Senate Panel Passes Bill To End Jail Time For Pot Possession
A measure that would significantly reform cannabis policy in Alabama is now up for consideration by the full State Senate.
NAACP Claims New Jersey Cannabis Panel Illegal Without Black Men
Critics have been pointing out that although Black men have historically been disproportionately targeted in the War on Drugs, there are no Black men on New Jersey's new Cannabis Regulatory Commission.
West Virginia Governor’s Stance Against Adult-Use Marijuana ‘Weakening’
Governor Jim Justice is still not totally sold on the idea, though.
Wyoming Introduces Legislation to Regulate Cannabis
Does House Bill 0209 have a fighting chance in Wyoming's state Congress?
Groundbreaking Reggae Star Bunny Wailer Dies At 73
The last surviving member of the original Wailers passed away this week.
Washington, D.C. Council Chairman Introduces Cannabis Legislation
Could Washington, DC finally get the ball rolling on a recreational cannabis market?
Pennsylvania Governor Approves Cannabis Pardons
Governor Tom Wolf pardoned 69 people who were charged with nonviolent cannabis offenses.
Vape Company Puffco Teams Up With The Comedy Store To Present Drive-In Stand-Up Shows
A COVID-safe comedy show is coming to Los Angeles!
AG Nominee Merrick Garland Signals Hands-Off Policy For State-Legal Pot
President Biden's pick for Attorney General is pushing for a focus on more serious crimes than cannabis offenses.
New Vaporizer Shipping Bans Impact Industry
The “Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act" may pose a problem for the legal cannabis industry.
Malta Is on The Verge of Allowing Home Grown Cannabis
The arrest of a couple in a hotel room on Valentine’s Day on drug trafficking charges seems to be the final impetus the island nation needed to take the recreational step.
New Mexico House Of Representatives Passes Recreational Marijuana Legalization Bill
The legalization bill will now head to the New Mexico State Senate.
