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Legal

New Mexico Decriminalizes Cannabis, Updates Medical Program

New Mexico's governor signed into law a cannabis decriminalization measure, as well as another bill that...

Legal

24 California Cities File Lawsuit To Stop Cannabis Delivery in Their Area

The cities argue that local jurisdictions are supposed to have control over local cannabis rules, but...

Medical

Study Indicates Legalization Isn’t Encouraging Teens to Vape More Cannabis

A recent study of teen consumption choices quells concerns that edibles and vape pens are luring...

Legal

Guam Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis in the U.S. Territory

The governor of the U.S. territory of Guam signed into a law a cannabis legalization measure...

Economics

Boston’s First Dispensary Opens as Massachusetts Struggles With Growing Pot Industry

As Massachusetts navigates the unfolding of its legal cannabis market, the Boston area got its first...

Cultivation

Fragrant Possibilities: Craft Cannabis in Canada’s Legal Market

At the dawn of a new era for legalized, corporate weed in Canada, one craft grower...

Joint Opinions

Some Cannabis Users Want to Make Weed Illegal Again

Legal cannabis is making some people nostalgic for the ways of the past.

In The Magazine

Let’s Mess With Texas: The Lone Star State on Pot

Here’s why 2019 may be the year Texas gets a real medical cannabis program.

Medical

Study Finds Stoners are Thinner

Analysis shows that, for reasons unknown, cannabis users are less likely to be obese than those...

Culture

Phone, Wallet, Keys, Weed: Hitting The Road With Your Stash

Better safe than sorry, dear reader!

Industry Events

Debates Over Big Cannabusiness Dominate the SXSW Conversation

One highlight of the annual super-festival included a protest against the appearance of former U.S. House...

Politics

Can a Canna-Basic Income Work in Maryland?

In Maryland, one state representative has an idea to leverage cannabis revenue to kickstart a major...

Alaska

In Alaska, Cannabis Creeps Towards the Last Frontier

Remedy Shoppe was the first retail location to open in Alaska. Now its owner is eyeing...

Politics

Hawaii’s Legalization Measure Fails as Medical Program Liberalizes

A measure to legalize cannabis in the Aloha State died in the legislature. But Hawaii's long-delayed...

Politics

The Push for ‘Day One Equity’ in New York’s Legalization Effort

With rival cannabis legalization bills now pending in New York, state activists are demanding "Day One...

Politics

California’s Water Wars & Cannabis: Will Small Growers Be the Losers?

Small growers face punitive measures for irresponsible water practices, while big growers stand to gain from...

Joint Opinions

Indiana Governor Will Smoke Weed But Won’t Legalize It

In a classic example of politics as usual, a former frat guy turned head of state...

Legal

Even Where It’s Legal, Weed in the Workplace Remains in Flux

Work policies surrounding cannabis use for employees in off hours lag behind.

Culture

Why Are TV Networks Fighting Cannabis Advertising?

ABC and CBS both shot down cannabis ad spots before two of the year’s biggest televised...

Medical

Struggle for Home Grow Continues in Peru After Approval of New MMJ Regulations

Peru has finally unveiled regulations for its new medical marijuana program, but activists intend to keep...