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Economics

Taxing Based on THC: What It Means for Concentrates

Most states tax cannabis products based on weight, but one state has recently decided to tax...

Medical

Studies Show Cannabis Can Be Dangerous for Pets

While all animals have receptors that interact with cannabis, understanding the benefits and potential detriments of...

Legal

South Dakota Tribe Sues USDA Over Right to Grow Hemp

One Native American tribe heads to court to demand the right to cultivate low-THC cannabis and...

Legal

Militarized Raids in Trinity County Recall Prohibition-Era Policing

Several homes were raided by state police and National Guard forces — exactly the kind of...

Culture

Marijuana Remains Most Popular Drug in the World

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

Legal

Police Ignore Experts on Pot & Driving (Again)

Evaluating most impairment goes by blood alcohol content, which doesn’t work for cannabis.

Economics

Will Puerto Rico Produce the United States Cannabis Supply?

The island territory is a global drug-manufacturing capital and now big cannabis companies are taking a...

Dispensaries

Dispensary Profile: Wellness Connection of Maine Puts Patients First

How Maine’s biggest dispensary company provides customer-oriented care.

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...

Economics

Michigan Will Not Allow Young Adults to Work in Cannabis

In order to grow or sell recreational cannabis in Michigan employees must be 21 or older.

Politics

Illinois Becomes 11th State to Legalize Cannabis

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

Joint Opinions

The Big Problem With the Latest Opiates & Marijuana Study

Medical cannabis became legal in the states with the biggest increases in opiate-overdose deaths, but there’s...

Economics

Sewer Test Shows People Are Buying Legal Weed

Waste-water analysis is being used to monitor the effects of legal marijuana.

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...

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...

Economics

The Global Cannabis Market May Grow by 36% in 2019, Experts Say

One of the perennial indexes for the state of the legal cannabis market’s financial future just...

Edibles

Canadian Pot Drinks Restricted From Using Terms Like ‘Beer’ & ‘Wine’

“Barley soda” could be coming to Canada.

Economics

Former Patrón CEO Joins Florida Medical Marijuana Giant

Ed Brown built Patron into a world-beating booze brand. What will he do for cannabis as...

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...