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Politics

Why Does Marijuana Decriminalization Not Include Concentrates?

New York State’s recent decriminalization law applies only to cannabis flower. Possessing concentrated cannabis is still...

Legal

Cannabis Concentrates Get a Holiday in 710 — But Are They Legal?

The arrival of 710 as a special day to celebrate extracts and concentrates marks the growing...

Politics

Activists Shocked as Hickenlooper Claims Credit for Colorado’s Cannabis Legalization

Despite what the presidential candidate suggested at the Democratic Debate on Thursday, Hickenlooper opposed cannabis legalization,...

Politics

Blumenauer-McClintock Amendment Passes House

Amendment that would block DOJ from interfering with state marijuana laws moves to the Senate.

Politics

Congress Continues to Look at Making Federal Pot Prohibition Unenforceable

Amendment could stop federal interference with state cannabis laws, but would not address other key issues...

Medical

A Cannabis ‘Overdose’ Death in Louisiana? Why Experts Don’t Buy It

A Louisiana coroner declared a local woman's death to be the first on record attributed to...

Culture

Study: Young Adults Living Near Dispensaries With Ads Consume More Cannabis

The way the study defines “young” is likely to cause confusion. Plus, the findings directly contradict...

Legal

Florida Congressman Pushes to Protect Federal Workers Who Use Cannabis

Another potential victory in the realm of worker’s rights — this time, for government employees.

Economics

A ‘Nightmare’ ‘Land Grab’ Come to Life: Pot’s Consolidation Problem & How to Fix It

Too few companies are becoming far too big and claiming too much of the burgeoning American...

Legal

Colorado Law to Allow Social Cannabis Consumption

Colorado has passed a law allowing Amsterdam-style public cannabis smoking in "Marijuana Hospitality Establishments," along with...

Politics

Illinois Could Be Days Away From Legalizing Cannabis

A bill that would legalize adult-use cannabis in Illinois has cleared the hurdle in the State...

Politics

The Cannabis Industry Lobbies on Capitol Hill for Banking & Equity

The cannabis industry lit up Capitol Hill this week, as advocates lobbied their representatives, focusing on...

Economics

Northern Swan’s Newest Appointees Vindicate AOC’s Critique of Cannabis Legalization

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won praise from activists when she decried a white-dominated legal cannabis industry. As if...

Legal

New York & New Jersey Show U.S. How to Bungle Recreational Pot

Legislators in both states back out of plans to legalize marijuana for adult use.

Politics

Conservative-Led North Dakota Lowers Pot Possession Penalties

North Dakota’s Republican governor and legislature just lowered the penalty for possessing marijuana.

Industry Events

NYC Cannabis Parade Draws Prominent Politicians as Legalization Stalls Upstate

New York City's annual Cannabis Parade was headlined by one of the city’s highest officials, Public...

Politics

Wisconsin Republicans Kill Decrim and Medical Marijuana Reforms Attached to Budget

This February, Wisconsin’s new Democratic governor pledged to legalize medical marijuana. He tried to attach reforms...

Industry Events

Where to Celebrate 420 Across America This Year

420 has arrived and it’s time to celebrate properly. Here’s our list of where to celebrate...

Legal

Alabama Couple Lose Longtime Home Over $50 Worth of Cannabis

A couple in rural Alabama lost everything — home, belongings, business — after $50 worth of...

Joint Opinions

The Joys & Tribulations of Being a Cannabis Pioneer

Farmer Nikki Lastreto sends us her latest in the battle between veteran cannabis farmers and the...