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Industry Events

NYC Cannabis Parade Draws Prominent Politicians as Legalization Stalls Upstate

New York City's annual Cannabis Parade was headlined by one of the city’s highest officials, Public...

Industry Events

ICBC Joins Forces with Europe’s Oldest Hemp Fair for First Swiss-Based Event

The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) is teaming up with the CannaTrade hemp fair for its...

Legal

How Hemp Could Block Federal Cannabis Legalization

There are a couple four-letter words standing between cannabis and federal legalization — literally and metaphorically.

Politics

Illinois Governor Unveils Cannabis Legalization Plan

The countdown to legal marijuana in Illinois has begun, as Gov. J.B. Pritzker just unveiled his...

Politics

Police Pot Seizures Rise As New Zealand Approaches Legalization Referendum

As New Zealand waits on a promised cannabis legalization referendum, a domestic industry is starting to...

Culture

It Turns Out a Majority of Americans Hate Smelling Marijuana in Public

You might like your bud loud — but a recent study found the noses of American...

Legal

Study: No Link Between Legal Weed & Traffic Deaths

The latest research finds that cannabis legalization is not linked to an increase in traffic deaths,...

Films

Review: ‘Grass is Greener’

A music-centric documentary addresses the ugly realities of cannabis prohibition and the problems that persist today.

Politics

Dana Rohrabacher Talks Trump & Why He Thinks Cannabis Will Likely Be Legal By 2020

Dana Rohrabacher, former Republican Congressman from Southern California, speaks to Cannabis Now about the outlook for...

Economics

Oregon Welcomes Cannabis Businesses Into Its Auto-Enrollment Retirement Program

Oregon’s Department of Treasury is extending cannabis businesses the opportunity to sign up for its retirement...

Legal

Marijuana Users Are Basically Split 50/50 on Whether Driving High Is Dangerous

A new survey delves deeper into consumer thought on one of the last big taboos in...

Economics

Dr. Bronner’s CEO Launches Cannabis Brand

David Bronner, leader of famous soap company, lends name to Brother David, a new California-based recreational...

Culture

Generation Z Is Making Cannabis Culture Competitive With Alcohol

Generation has grown up with legal marijuana.

Culture

Cannabis Now’s Ultimate Guide to 420

Whether you’ve been loyally observing the holiday for years or you’re a newcomer to the festivities,...

Legal

Colorado Needs You to Use Cannabis and Drive — For Science

Arbitrary alcohol-like THC limits don’t indicate intoxication. What does? You have the answer.

Culture

This 420, Just Remember Everyone You Work With Is High

Report shows a record number of marijuana users in the workforce.

In History

When New York City Led On Marijuana Reform

Cities are the laboratories of democracy. Cities host 420 rallies, cities decriminalize cannabis and once upon...

Economics

Pot Sales on 420 Are As Good As It Gets for Cannabis Industry

Holiday was the single biggest marijuana sales event last year.

Industry Events

Activists Want to Dedicate April 21 to Cannabis Justice

The 420 holiday has long been a day of celebration of cannabis culture. But a group...

Medical

Why Alcohol & Cannabis Are Best Frenemies

How booze and bud go hand in hand — and no, not just when you’re double-fisting.