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Legal

Police Officers in Prohibition States Are Getting Busted for Marijuana

Some law enforcement are jumping into the illegal marketplace.

Joint Opinions

‘Marijuana Addiction’ Is Among the Least of America’s Problems

It’s real, but it’s not spectacular and pretending otherwise reeks of a bad-faith effort to repeal...

Economics

Are Tobacco Companies Next to Invest Big In Marijuana?

While the alcohol industry starts to embrace cannabis-infused beverages, the tobacco industry has been slower to...

Industry Events

New York’s CannaGather Meetup Fosters the City’s Infant Cannabis Industry

Educational event for the cannabis industry in NYC shows investors are thirsty for change.

Politics

Is California’s Marijuana Legalization Actually Bad?

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

Economics

Canopy Growth’s Stocks Soar as Beer Giant Invests $4 Billion

In the surest sign yet of synergy between the cannabis and booze industries, one of North...

Medical

Illinois Medical Marijuana Companies Ramping Up For What Is On The Horizon

Cannabis companies are anticipating an increase in customers.

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.