In a new memoir looking back at his time in office, former President Barack Obama writes that a decision early in his first term to cut deals with congressional Republicans allowed him to ignore some Democrats’ calls for “less orthodox ideas” such as marijuana legalization. “Truthfully,” Obama writes in... Read more
A Michigan man who has spent a quarter of a century behind bars for a nonviolent marijuana offense could see a change in his fate this week as a parole board considers his release. Michael Thompson, a native of Flint, Michigan, was convicted in 1994 of selling three pounds... Read more
Many liberal, New England states have turned to recreational or medical cannabis to bring in some extra revenue, and now, in light of the budget deficit in the state, Rhode Island is talking about legalization as well. Currently, the state is projecting a possible $114.4 million deficit in the... Read more
Hip-hop and R&B innovator PartyNextDoor has a new collection of songs out, and fans in Los Angeles are being encouraged to take their listening experience to the next level with a limited-edition cannabis sesh kit to enjoy with the music. The seven-song release, PartyPack, is available to stream now... Read more
North Carolina’s attorney general says it is time for his state to do what is right and decriminalize marijuana. Josh Stein said Wednesday that the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice has offered up a host of reforms that include decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana... Read more
Learn more about the latest cannabis market conditions in Europe at the European Market Passholder Day Forum at MJBizCon2020, coming up Nov. 23 or on demand anytime afterward. The European Union’s high court said Thursday that CBD derived from the entire hemp plant is not a narcotic under an... Read more
C21 Announces Note Restructuring and Commitment for Repayment of Outstanding Convertible Debentures Wasatch Global Investors, JW Asset Management, CB1 Capital Management and CEO Sonny Newman to Backstop Repayment of C21’s Outstanding Convertible Debentures VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 19, 2020 /CNW/ – C21 Investments Inc. (CSE: CXXI) (OTCQX: CXXIF) (“C21” or the “Company”), a leading vertically... Read more
The 2020 election showed yet again that marijuana legalization has widespread, bipartisan appeal. And the mainstream nature of the issue is demonstrated clearly when comparing the support that cannabis reform got at the ballot box this month to that brought in by major candidates for president, Senate and other... Read more
The 2020 election showed yet again that marijuana legalization has widespread, bipartisan appeal. And the mainstream nature of the issue is demonstrated clearly when comparing the support that cannabis reform got at the ballot box this month to that brought in by major candidates for president, Senate and other... Read more