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Economics

Sovereign Pot: Some First Nations Reject Canada’s Legalization Plan

Some First Nation leaders in Canada won’t accept government jurisdiction over newly legal cannabis on their...

Politics

Everything You Need to Know About Canada’s Cannabis Legalization

Here are answers to some of the frequently asked questions about the new cannabis laws in...

Culture

Canadian Marijuana Legalization Parties In Toronto

The nation’s largest city has several events lined up for the first day of adult-use marijuana.

Economics

Canadian Companies Acquire U.S. Cannabis Businesses Ahead of Legalization

The cannabis industry is now moving towards consolidation and globalization, as Canadian companies look to cross...

Economics

Green Planet CEO on Canadian Legalization: ‘We Haven’t Seen the Tip of the Iceberg’

Co-founder and CEO of British Columbia-based Green Planet, Justin Cooper, speaks with Cannabis Now about the...

Economics

Does Marijuana Legalization Hurt Property Values?

In New Jersey, the anti-marijuana set is claiming that a cannabis cultivation center will cause real-estate...

Legal

Legalization Foe Claims Medical Marijuana Leads to Fentanyl

Reports of fentanyl-laced marijuana have largely been debunked, but the head of one of Amerca's most...

Politics

Vancouver Raid Highlights Canada’s Rough Transition to Legalization

With only one retail outfit likely to be licensed province-wide and authorities pledging a crackdown on...

Legal

Manhattan’s District Attorney Says New York ‘Doesn’t Have To Be Afraid’ of Legalization

Weeks after starting a new policy of not prosecuting low-level marijuana violations, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus...

Politics

‘Urban-Rural Divide’ in the U.S. Figures Strongly in Marijuana Legalization

With some notable exceptions, marijuana legalization is limited to cities and still a great notion out...

Legal

Canadian Police Are Expecting More Arrests After Legalization

Canadian police say they’re expecting to pull over large amounts of cannabis-impaired drivers after the country’s...

Industry Events

Grow Up Conference Examines Canadian Market Before Legalization

On Sept. 7 and 8, the Grow Up Conference explored what the future of legal cannabis...

Industry Events

University of Michigan to Host Cannabis Conference Ahead of November Legalization Vote

With Michigan facing a legalization initiative this November, the student-organized cannabis conference is intended, among other...

Economics

25% Less Cannabis Brands on California Shelves Since Legalization

The new July point-of-sale data from BDS Analytics illustrates the short-term consequences of California’s adult-use cannabis...

Politics

Ontario Will Have More Pot Than California Did, But No Stores, When Legalization Hits

Ontario has announced the 26 Canadian Licensed Producers that will be cultivating the province’s legal cannabis.

Politics

Is California’s Marijuana Legalization Actually Bad?

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

Politics

Cannabis Legalization Initiative Qualifies for the North Dakota Ballot

Of course, the surprisingly liberal measure faces opposition from law enforcement in a traditionally conservative state.

Politics

Is Bashing Cannabis Legalization Good Politics Anymore?

A primary fight in Wisconsin has candidates picking sides on the cannabis question. Given the polling...

Politics

Republican Rep Says Marijuana Legalization ‘Right Thing’ For Indiana Following Colorado Visit

Indiana lawmakers tour cannabis facilities in Colorado.

Politics

Pressure Builds for Cannabis Legalization in New Jersey & New York

New York and New Jersey are notorious rivals, and the two states are now racing to...