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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

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.

Joint Opinions

The DEA Should Deschedule Cannabis, Not Move it to Schedule II

The debate around the medical value of cannabis often perpetuates a few crucial lies: that our...

Economics

Canadian Marijuana Companies Gamble on Privately Owned Retail Shops

Current plans in Ontario call for recreational marijuana to be sold only in government-run shops, but...

Politics

Is Bashing Cannabis Legalization Good Politics Anymore?

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

Strains

6 Cannabis Strains For Your NFL Preseason

This week, the NFL preseason officially began, and we’ve got the essential strains for some of...

Economics

Report: Colorado, Oregon Marijuana Prices Plummet by 50 Percent

Good news for consumers, not so much for producers.

Legal

Medical Marijuana Chaos Continues in Florida as Judge ‘Eviscerates’ State Law

Challenges to the rules imposed by lawmakers on 2016 voter-approved medical cannabis access are coming hard...

Politics

Major Cities in Prohibition States Stop Prosecuting Marijuana Offenses

Attorney generals in New York City, New Jersey and Philadelphia have all said they will no...

Politics

Why Do You Need to Renew Your Medical Marijuana Card?

The case of an elderly grandmother who was jailed for cannabis possession because her Michigan state...

Medical

Former Wrigley Executive Jumps Into Medical Marijuana

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

Legal

How & Why Detroit Police Raided a Legal Marijuana Operation

Viola Brands, a cannabis company founded by a former NBA player, was raided by Detroit police...

Politics

Former Deputy AG James Cole Wants Cannabis Regulated Like Alcohol

Cole tells NCIA audience that the cannabis industry doesn’t need descheduling.

Legal

Manhattan’s DA Stops Pot Possession & Smoking Prosecutions, Effective Immediately

New York City has a history of disproportionately arresting black and brown individuals for cannabis crimes...

Politics

AG Sessions Could Crackdown On Legal Weed, But ‘Unlikely’

Attorney general does not comment on Trump’s statement about supporting siding with the STATES Act.

Culture

NHL’s Marijuana Policy Could Change For the Better

The hockey league already allows medical marijuana, but may move towards allowing recreational use.

Economics

California Cities Are Banking on Cannabis Taxes, But How Much Is Too Much?

Oakland has raked in almost five times as much marijuana tax revenue as similarly sized cities...

Politics

Medical Cannabis Products Will Finally Be Legal in the UK, But Which Ones?

The British government has finally pledged to make medical cannabis products available through a prescription this...

Economics

The Alcohol Industry Is Changing Its Mind About Cannabis

It appears that the booze business may be adopting an attitude of "If you can't beat...

Economics

Canadian Cannabis Investors Are Being Banned From United States

Marijuana investors in Canada are being flagged when they try to travel to U.S.