President Joe Biden is set to nominate a White House drug czar who previously played a key role in overseeing the implementation and expansion of a state medical marijuana program. He’s also publicly recognized both the therapeutic and economic potential of cannabis reform. Rahul Gupta, the former chair of... Read more
Tennessee just turned heads in the cannabis world by introducing a 2022 legalization bill. A lawmaker introduced this bill to the 2022 ballot. Representative Bruce Griffey, a Republican from District 75, is behind the bill, known as House Bill 1634. The bill will require county election commissions to each... Read more
Former Democratic congressman Joe Cunningham, 39, announced his run to unseat South Carolina Republican Gov. Henry McMaster—with the promise to legalize medical and adult-use cannabis in his state. He believes that by doing so, the state could offer healthcare options and rake in potentially millions in tax revenue. In... Read more
Sacha Baron Cohen filed a lawsuit against Somerset, Massachusetts-based Solar Therapeutics—arguing that the dispensary is liable for copyright infringement and false advertising after using his image without his permission on a billboard ad. Baron Cohen denies any involvement with Solar Therapeutics and does not smoke cannabis, although it’s a... Read more
B Noble is hitting the cannabis scene with a focus on social equity and righting the wrongs of the War on Drugs. With cannabis now legal for use by adults in 19 states, the conversation in many jurisdictions has turned to mitigating the harm caused by the failed, albeit... Read more
Governor Polis is being faced with a lawsuit over House Bill 1317, a bill that negatively affected students who were meant to benefit from the law that allows cannabis use by medical patients in public schools. Benjamin Wann, a cannabis patient, and his parents, Amber and Brad, supported Polis... Read more
The rules on marijuana for international athletes “must change,” the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) said in a response letter to members of Congress on Friday following the suspension of runner Sha’Carri Richardson over a positive cannabis test. Separately, the White House is now reportedly seeking a meeting with international... Read more
The rules on marijuana for international athletes “must change,” the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) said in a response letter to members of Congress on Friday following the suspension of runner Sha’Carri Richardson over a positive cannabis test. Separately, the White House is now reportedly seeking a meeting with international... Read more
