London Mayor Sadiq Khan will form a commission to study the potential of decriminalization of cannabis if he is re-elected next month, according to media reports from the United Kingdom. Khan was expected to unveil the proposal to study the health, economic, and criminal justice benefits of cannabis decriminalization... Read more
Chronic pain patients who used cannabis saw sustained improvement in their condition over time, according to the results of a recently released study. An abstract of the research, “No pain, all gain? Interim analyses from a longitudinal, observational study examining the impact of medical cannabis treatment on chronic pain... Read more
South Dakota has been in the headlines for both good and bad reasons since they legalized cannabis with a ballot measure during the last election cycle. While they did manage to legalize, anti-cannabis forces immediately sued over this decision. Now, the case comes before the South Dakota Supreme Court. ... Read more
In a bold move for cannabis acceptance, the City Council of Philadelphia is set to vote on a measure that would make it illegal for companies to pre-screen prospective employees for cannabis use. If this bill passes, it is expected to be backed by Mayor Jim Kenney, who has... Read more
Marvin Scott’s death in prison following his arrest for cannabis use is putting the spotlight on Texas, and on the fact that medical cannabis patients and Black people are unfairly targeted by the police in the United States. Marvin Scott was arrested in March of this year over a... Read more
The team behind the annual Luck Reunion has launched a campaign to give an official air to the cannabis community’s yearly celebration of the herb with the High Holidays, kicking off on April 20 and culminating on Willie Nelson’s birthday, April 29. And in an effort to make the... Read more
In a bold move that many did not see coming from the South, Virginia just officially passed legal, recreational cannabis. The bill passed thanks to support from the Democratic governor and legislature. Now, small amounts of cannabis are officially legalized in the state. Those 21 and up can have... Read more
Lake Superior State University is making history as the first school to offer a cannabis chemistry scholarship to students, a move that is exciting for those looking to enter the industry. This Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan college has already been in the news for offering their groundbreaking cannabis chemistry... Read more
With Montana set to become the next state to legalize marijuana, lawmakers in Big Sky Country will have some options on how to go about implementing the policy. Local TV outlet KPAX reported this week that legislators there in the state House have “advanced three bills that provide different... Read more
