AZ: Ruling Topples Law Restricting Medical Marijuana
The Latest on an Arizona Supreme Court ruling on medical marijuana:
The Arizona Supreme Court was scheduled to rule Wednesday on the legality of medical...
The Highs And Lows Of A Cork Marijuana Farmer In California
A Cork marijuana farmer in California tells Kevin O’Neill that legalising it has been good for the economy, with no cartels and no deaths,...
Colombia Is Turning Into A Major Medical Marijuana Producer
Patricia Santiago and her family were forced to flee their home near Colombia's Caribbean coast after complaining about neighborhood dope dealers who, in turn,...
Cannabis Legalization Bill Passes Historic First House Committee Vote
MORE Act clears Judiciary Committee, but will need to get through seven more groups before hitting House floor
The House Judiciary Committee approved a new...
“Local Cannabis Companies Face Extinction” Marijuana Businesses Plead With Mass. Lawmakers
It took almost two years for Massachusetts marijuana company T. Bear, Inc., to receive approval to commence operations, which finally came down on March...
Cannabis As Harm Reduction? Study Shows Patients Drink Less Alcohol
Would you smoke cannabis if it meant you might consume less alcohol, tobacco, or prescription drugs? A recent study examining a group of patients...
Dementia & MMJ: Promising Results
While more research is needed, there are some promising results indicating that patients affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia may benefit from using medical cannabis.
For...
Cannabis Originated In NW China
Cannabis' earliest roots may have stemmed from northwestern China, not South Asia as commonly believed, according to a study published on Friday.
Researchers found the...
NJ Favours Local Businesses
New Jersey’s commission to regulate the sale of cannabis announced its first set of rules Thursday afternoon, bringing the state one step closer to...
Canada: Once Skeptics, Angel Investors Warm To Emerging Cannabis Sector
A growing number of Canadian angel investors are betting on the future of cannabis as stigma around investing in the industry fades ahead of...
CA: Sebastopol Green Lights Three Cannabis Home Deliveries
Sebastopol’s city council is replacing an existing emergency cannabis ordinance with a permanent one, to be reviewed in one year.
Mayor Patrick Slayter said he...
CA: Sonoma DA To Clear Nearly 3,000 Marijuana-Related Convictions
The Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office is directing staff to begin clearing nearly 3,000 cannabis-related convictions.
District Attorney Jill Ravitch revised the policy in response...
Will Congress Side With Trump Or Sessions On Medical Marijuana Rider
It’s no secret Jeff Sessions does not like marijuana. He prosecuted it vigorously as a U.S. attorney and opposed weakening of any marijuana laws...
UK: Suffolk Nurse Calling For The Controversial Use Of Medical Cannabis...
Nurses from our region are leading controversial campaign to legalize medical cannabis.
Tracey Risebrow, vice-chair of the Royal College of Nursing's Suffolk branch, says the...
Utah Officials Months Away From Medical Marijuana Rules
Utah officials say they're several months away from finalizing rules for narrow medical marijuana laws passed by the Legislature this year.
Department of Agriculture Deputy...
Oakland To Lower Tax Rate On Small Cannabis Businesses
Businesses making less than $500,0000 will be taxed 0.12 percent instead of 10 percent.
OAKLAND — Oakland’s small cannabis businesses will get a substantial tax...