Marijuana advocates seriously eye federal legalization after election
Federal marijuana legalization could be only months from becoming reality, spurring Washington DC-based MJ advocates to seriously consider a “post-prohibition” world as […]
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Scotts Miracle-Gro leads funding to legalize adult-use cannabis in NJ
Agricultural giant Scotts Miracle-Gro is the largest contributor so far to efforts to legalize recreational marijuana in New Jersey, donating $800,000 of […]
Impending adult-use marijuana program will test ‘made in Vermont’ ethos
Vermont’s new recreational cannabis program is projected to generate roughly $250 million in annual sales by the middle of the decade, but […]
Judge overrules state over New Mexico medical marijuana reciprocity
A New Mexico judge rescinded new state requirements that made it more difficult for certain out-of-state visitors to access the medical cannabis […]
With eye on election and beyond, marijuana industry spends millions on lobbying
Lobbying for cannabis reform in the U.S. Congress has evolved from a fringe issue a decade ago to a political priority that, […]
Maine launches recreational cannabis market amid supply setbacks, pandemic
Maine became the 10th state to launch legal recreational marijuana sales on Friday, when socially distanced shoppers lined up at a handful […]
WHO cannabis recommendations still face uphill battle for adoption
The World Health Organization’s cannabis scheduling recommendations appeared to have limited support at a United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) “intersessional” […]
Vermont becomes 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana market
The adult-use marijuana club of the United States just grew to 11 with the addition of Vermont on Wednesday. Gov. Phil Scott, […]
Florida’s highest court hears more on key medical cannabis licensing case
In a rare move, the Florida Supreme Court heard additional oral arguments Wednesday on a case to decide whether the state’s medical […]
Challenge to WA marijuana residency requirement returned to state court
A legal challenge to the Washington state’s cannabis licensing residency requirement is being sent back to state court by a federal judge. […]