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Recreational Cannabis Sales Begin in Massachusetts

Massachusetts’ long journey towards adult-use cannabis sales ends today.

Medical

Oregon’s Medical Marijuana Program May Be On Its Last Legs

Now that legal cannabis is established in Oregon, the number of people enrolled in the state’s...

Politics

2018 Midterm Results Boost Odds for Legal Cannabis in New York

The push to legalize cannabis in the Empire State got a significant boost on Election Day as...

Legal

Michigan Votes to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis, a First for the Midwest

Cannabis is set to become legal in Michigan after voters in the Wolverine State passed Proposal...

Medical

Missouri Legalizes Medical Marijuana

Missourians suffering from serious illnesses will be able to work with their doctor to see if...

Politics

Legal Cannabis Wins Big in 2018 Midterms

From statewide races to governorships to congressional seats, the results of the 2018 midterms will likely...

Legal

How to Tell If You’re Shopping at an Illegal Dispensary

Here are five warning signs that you might be purchasing cannabis from a noncompliant storefront.

Politics

Illinois Gov. Election Could Determine How Quickly the State Legalizes Pot

The Democratic challenger in Illinois' gubernatorial race supports legal cannabis.

Medical

Why the Best Marijuana Legalization Law Yet is in North Dakota

Unlike Colorado, Washington, Oregon, California, and everyone else to come before, Measure 3 in conservative North...

Legal

Canada’s Marijuana Legalization Is No Experiment, It’s Here to Stay

Nothing about Canada’s move to legalize marijuana is temporary.

Legal

Canada’s First Nations Navigate Gray Areas in the New Legal Cannabis Economy

A growing number among Canada's First Nations are looking to legal cannabis as a path to...

Joint Opinions

A Different Kind of Harvest

This year’s cannabis harvest season in California is the first with new regulations in effect.

Politics

Cannabis Legalized in the Northern Mariana Islands

The Northern Mariana Islands, a self-governing commonwealth in association with the United States, just became first...

Politics

California Might Resurrect Compassionate Care, & Other Bills Waiting To Be Signed Into Law

A bill to lift the tax burden on compassionate marijuana providers is currently sitting on the...

Economics

In Denver, Marijuana Money Is Going Towards Fixing Homelessness

The Colorado city has raised the local tax on cannabis to 5.5 percent and funds will...

Economics

U.S. Banks’ Marijuana Problem

A Bank of America manager was fired and a Florida politician’s account was closed over links...

Politics

Is California’s Marijuana Legalization Actually Bad?

Spoiler: No, but it needs some serious improvement. Even the LA Times thinks so.

Medical

After 20 Years of Medical Marijuana, California Still Bans the Medicine in Schools

A 5-year old just became the first Californian to be allowed medical cannabis on campus thanks...

Joint Opinions

The DEA Should Deschedule Cannabis, Not Move it to Schedule II

The debate around the medical value of cannabis often perpetuates a few crucial lies: that our...

Politics

Major Cities in Prohibition States Stop Prosecuting Marijuana Offenses

Attorney generals in New York City, New Jersey and Philadelphia have all said they will no...