Search results for "War on Drugs"

Economics

Entrepreneur Will Cover Fees for Illinois Equity Applicants

Equity is still a myth in cannabis, but minority applicants in Illinois can get a leg...

Politics

The State of Cannabis Today: When Will We See Federal Pot Reform?

Here are the bud basics you need to know about the state of cannabis legalization in...

Economics

Los Angeles Cannabis Equity Program Under Scrutiny

Amid an outcry from the public, the city is examining whether or not non-equity-qualifying cannabis entrepreneurs...

Politics

Bernie’s Pot Legalization Plan Bars Big Tobacco — But Would It Work?

Bernie Sanders has released his plan for cannabis legalization, which features provisions to keep Big Tobacco...

Cultivation

Thailand Plants Largest Pot Farm in Southeast Asia, Will Allow Home Grow

Few places in the world are seeing the cannabis reform conversation go at the pace of...

Politics

House Passes SAFE Banking Act

The effort to get banking services to state-legal cannabis businesses is on to the Senate.

Politics

Look Out: The Most Ambitious Idea for Federal Pot Reparations Is Beto O’Rourke’s


Presidential hopeful is pitching ambitious marijuana reform.

Legal

The Surgeon General Launches a New Anti-Cannabis Campaign

All too predictably, the anti-legalization assumptions behind the new campaign — a further disappointment for activists...

Legal

Need Legal Advice? Michael E. Cindrich, APC Could Help You

The Law Offices of Michael E. Cindrich, APC has considerable experience representing cannabis businesses and consumers...

Politics

‘Take the Big Swing’: Kassandra Frederique on Ending Prohibition the Right Way

New York State DPA Director Kassandra Frederique doesn’t believe incrementalism will work with cannabis. Here’s why.

Politics

America’s Neighbors Apply Peer Pressure on U.S. Cannabis Policy

While Canada works out the details for its federal cannabis legalization program, Mexico’s knocking at the...

Politics

Congress Introduces Law to Deschedule Cannabis, Considers Banking Reform

Today was one of the biggest days in Washington, D.C. for the cannabis legalization movement so...

Legal

Major Pot Eradication Effort ‘Operation Clean Sweep’ Underway in Emerald Triangle

As local, state and national police team up to shut down illegal cannabis grows in Northern...

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...

Culture

Marijuana Remains Most Popular Drug in the World

Around 188 million people around the world enjoyed cannabis in 2017.

Politics

House Votes in Favor of AOC’s Measure To Cut DEA Funding

The House of Representatives has passed a measure that would cut DEA funds and transfer the...

Economics

Global Cannabis Partnership Unveils ‘Social Responsibility’ Standards

A group of cannabis companies have announced certification standards to promote corporate responsibility, a move seemingly...

Politics

Illinois Becomes 11th State to Legalize Cannabis

The equity program built into the law means that Illinois has the potential to create one...

Politics

New York State Legalization Bill Dies as Decriminalization Expands

A long hoped-for cannabis legalization bill died in the New York state assembly, but reform advocates...

Economics

Cannabis Industry Pushes Congress for Small Business Support

A detailed rundown of testimony from members of the cannabis industry, who urged legislators to support...