Will California Cannabis Businesses Be Ready for July 1?
CaliforniaIndustryUS Marijuana News June 19, 2018
When California was getting ready to legalize adult-use and medically commercial cannabis sales on January 1, 2018, we all knew it would be a bumpy ride. Going from the collective, cooperative, and non-profit models that governed marijuana operators (and I use the term “governed” loosely) prior to 2018, to... Read more
Live coverage from 4/20 in Colorado, from the block to the Capitol
Cannabis CultureColorado April 20, 2018 0
Here’s how people are celebrating and commemorating April 20, 2018, the unofficial annual marijuana holiday, across Colorado — and all the way to Capitol Hill. From the Mile High 420 Festival to 420 On the Block, our reporters and photographers are documenting the scene. Read more
DEA Fails to De-schedule Marijuana, but Opens Path for More Research
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsNational & Federal Marijuana NewsUS Marijuana News August 12, 2016
This week the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has decided that marijuana will remain classified as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act. The decision to keep marijuana in the category reserved for drugs with no accepted medical uses and a high potential for abuse was, according to... Read more
Arizona Initiative Officially on the Ballot
ArizonaMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsUS Marijuana News August 12, 2016
State officials have informed supporters of the initiative to regulate marijuana like alcohol in Arizona that a sufficient number of voter signatures were collected to qualify for the November ballot. The Arizona Secretary of State is expected to officially certify their petition on Thursday, at which time the initiative... Read more
Vermont House Fails to Pass Legalization or Decriminalization Expansion, Approves Study Commission
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsUS Marijuana NewsVermont May 4, 2016
The Vermont House did not have enough votes to pass any version of the legalization bill on Tuesday, but we are grateful to the many legislators who spoke in favor of ending marijuana prohibition and to the Senate and the governor for their leadership. An amendment that would have... Read more
