Big Pharma is reportedly losing billions every time a state legalizes weed
A recent study found that legalizing cannabis can cost pharmaceutical companies billions in revenue and market share. Here’s why. New data shows pharmaceutical companies oper
San Francisco heads of state are considering measures to decriminalize psychedelics
San Francisco city leaders will consider a proposed regulation to decriminalize the use of natural psychedelics, including psilocybin and ayahuasca, when the board of directors ret
Underage and buy weed? Good luck scoring in this state
Now that marijuana is legal in many places, many people are concerned about teens and access. And while this positive attitude towards the drug might persuade young people to try i
Federal Lawsuit in Arkansas Considering RICO Act: Is This the End of Medical Marijuana in the State?
Through Nicolas Jose Rodriguez On Aug. 4, a proposed initiative to legalize recreational marijuana was rejected by the state Board of Election Commissioners. The commissioners oppo
Do you want to lower auto insurance premiums in your state? Legalize medical marijuana, new study says
Legal medical marijuana leads to safer roads and lower auto insurance premiums According to a recent study, legalizing medical marijuana is associated with lower auto insurance cos
State lawmakers are calling for federal marijuana legalization and banking reform
Through Johanna Skopl The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) recently voted to pass a revised policy expressing its support for federal marijuana debt relief and cann
Bipartisan bill would erase state marijuana offense records
American lives have been uprooted for simple marijuana offenses – penalties for an activity now legal for various purposes in 38 states. However, new legislation would provid
These doctors want marijuana to be illegal again, and this state has broken a record in cannabis tax revenue
183 Through Jelena Martinovic *** Thailand became the first Southeast Asian country to decriminalize marijuana last month after the government removed the substance from its Catego
New York state legalizes cannabis
Has New York State Legalized Cannabis? Last week, the state’s Cannabis Control Board approved regulations that bring it closer to selling adult recreational products. Regulat
Texas official urges state legislatures to put aside policy differences and expand cannabis program
Through Jelena Martinovic Texas remains one of the more restrictive states in Texas, despite its Compassionate Use Program, a 2015 measure that allows residents to consume so-calle
When did your state legalize marijuana?
With nearly half of all Americans now living in a state that has legalized adult use of cannabis, it can be difficult to keep track of which state legalized when. That’s why
A Pennsylvania law could make cannabis banking easier in the state
Through Johanna Skopl A Pennsylvania General Assembly bill would protect banks, credit unions and insurance companies that do business with legal cannabis companies in their state.
House of Representatives panel approves amendment to protect state legal cannabis programs
The House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday approved an amendment that would protect companies and individuals participating in recreational cannabis programs that are legal unde
Marijuana lounges could soon open in this state
Marijuana lounges could open in Nevada later this year. These locations would allow adults over the age of 21 to openly use marijuana products in a social setting. This news was sh
House Committee Approves Safeguards for State Marijuana Programs from Fed Interference
Through Nicolas Jose Rodriguez A House Appropriations subcommittee Tuesday afternoon approved an amendment that would bar the Department of Justice (DOJ) from interfering with lega
California State Fair announces Cannabis Awards winners in first-ever competition
The first-ever cannabis tournament to be officially sanctioned by the State of California announced its first lineup of winners ahead of this year’s celebrations at the Calif
The uncertain state of cannabis rights for Native Americans
Many lawmakers continue to say that marijuana policy should be left to individual states. Often, they then either oppose the federal legalization of marijuana or revert to their be
The inaugural winners of the California State Fair Cannabis Awards
To celebrate 166 years, the annual California State Fair has finally got on the weed train. Joining the established roster of olive oil, beer, wine and cheese competitions is the i
Have you paid your sky-high California cannabis taxes yet? If not, the state will come for you!
Cannabis companies in California could face a difficult time as the state seeks to crack down on those with unpaid taxes. The issue of paying taxes has been a concern for both the
Legal marijuana is replacing black market weed in this state
Marijuana advocates argue that building a legal cannabis industry is an effective way to curb marijuana on the black market and prevent its risks. While the cannabis industry is re