Legal recreational marijuana sales began in Maine on Friday, nearly four years after voters approved a legalization initiative in 2016. But with only eight licensed dispensaries open for the launch of legal…
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Vermont Legalizes Recreational Marijuana Sales
Vermont has become the eleventh state to legalize recreational marijuana sales with an announcement from Republican Gov. Phil Scott on Wednesday that he will let a bill establishing a regulated cannabis market…
A Brief Recap of The Less Exciting 2020 Vice Presidential Debate
Given the previous debate and the startling news dropped over the weekend, the only way this debate could have moved out of the shadow of the much bigger story is if one…
Arizona’s Largest Newspaper Endorses Marijuana Legalization Bid
Arizona’s largest newspaper endorsed the ballot initiative that would legalize recreational marijuana in the state on Sunday, writing that “the moment has come to correct the mistake” of prohibition made decades ago….
Which Congressional Cannabis Act Could Have the Most Substantial Impact?
Nearly 50 pieces of cannabis legislation have been introduced during the 2019-2020 legislative session of the U.S. Congress. These various bills, amendments, resolutions and laws represent a busy year for marijuana activity…
Carlos Santana Launches Cannabis Brand
Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana announced on Tuesday that he is launching a brand of premium cannabis products designed to enhance healing and spiritual well-being. Known as Mirayo by Santana, the new brand…
Study: Long-Term Cannabis Use Not Associated With Cognitive Decline In Senior Patients
If you are an older adult using cannabis to treat chronic pain, you may very well experience no more cognitive deficiencies than someone who doesn’t use it. That is the takeaway from…
Virginia Lawmakers Pass Bills To Ban Searches Based On Marijuana Odor
Lawmakers in Virginia have passed two bills that prohibit law enforcement officers from conducting warrantless searches based solely on the odor of marijuana. The measures, Senate Bill 5029 and House Bill 5058,…
FBI Data Shows Pot Arrests Decline But Still Outnumber Busts For Violent Crimes
New data released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Thursday shows that arrests for marijuana offenses declined for the first time in four years in 2019, but still exceeded the number…
New Zealand Concerned with Chances of Legalizing Cannabis In 2020
New Zealand was poised to make history this year by putting the national legalization of cannabis to a vote, but now advocates are concerned that it won’t make the cut in 2020…