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Politics

Legal Cannabis Wins Big in 2018 Midterms

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

Medical

Indiana Legislative Panel Rules Out Medical Marijuana

Regardless of the panel’s decision legislator plans to bring medical marijuana forward in 2019.

Politics

California Set to Approve Medical Marijuana Use on School Grounds

A bill that would allow the use of medical marijuana products in California's schools has arrived on...

Economics

MedMen Signs Deal to Use Woodstock Brand For Cannabis Products

Dispensary set to release cannabis products under the iconic music festival’s brand.

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...

Politics

The MPP’s New Director Is Focused on Criminal Justice Reform

America’s largest organization dedicated to ending the war on marijuana users just hired a new executive...

Medical

Former Wrigley Executive Jumps Into Medical Marijuana

Billionaire joins Surterra, a cannabis provider with multi-state operations.

Medical

Fake Marijuana Keeps Killing People All Over the U.S.

The latest death linked to synthetic marijuana demonstrates a real drug scourge facing the United States.

Culture

Chicago Cops No Longer Rejected for Past Cannabis Use

The police department is relaxing its hiring policies when it comes to past marijuana use.

Politics

Schumer Introduces Bill to Deschedule Cannabis to U.S. Senate

The Democratic senator from New York has introduced a bill to deschedule cannabis, thereby making it...

Medical

Cannabis: Pain Management or More Pain?

Cannabis has long been known to help with pain, but a new study shows in some...

Strains

Stop Saying ‘Skunk’ & Just Say Cannabis

In the United Kingdom, any cannabis with more than 10 percent THC is referred to as...

Politics

Lawmakers Debate How Cannabis Should Replace Opioids

New York is moving forward with a bill that would allow doctors to prescribe cannabis instead...

Legal

America’s Rotten Drug Laws Encourage ‘Synthetic Marijuana’ Use

As long as cannabis is illegal, and as long as organizations test for drugs, people will...

Economics

Yet Another American Billionaire Wants to Legalize Marijuana

Billionaire J.B. Pritzker, the Democratic nominee for governor of Illinois, is the latest fabulously wealthy individual...

Legal

Which States Will Be Next to Legalize Marijuana?

Several states are in the process of legalizing cannabis reforms.

Medical

‘Fake Pot’ Outbreak Death Toll Rises to 3, Cases Total Over 115

Illinois officials have raised the alarm about an outbreak of deaths connected to “synthetic marijuana” —...

Economics

Banks Are Pulling Out of the Medical Marijuana Business

The cannabis industry still deals in cash.

Politics

CA Treasurer, Cannabis Industry Figures Want to Meet Sessions

Officials are looking for guidance on cannabis banking.

Politics

Chicago & the Role of Local Gov’t in Cannabis Legalization

Voters in Cook County, Illinois — home of Chicago — overwhelmingly support legalizing adult use cannabis. Their decision...