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Martin Green

Martin Green is an experienced journalist with a strong focus on the cannabis, alcohol, and gambling industries. He is particularly interested in the political issues affecting the global marijuana trade, and he has a keen focus on regulation changes and legal topics. He holds a BA English Literature, MA Creative Writing and a National Qualification in Journalism diploma. He has worked in journalism since 2009 and written for a broad range of newspapers, business titles and magazines, including The Sun, The Metro, The Journal, Livestrong, Drinks Retailing News, Harpers, Sportsbook Review, Vital Football, Essex Live and Surrey Live.

Missouri Group Puts Legalization Campaign On Ice

Efforts to place a marijuana legalization proposal on the November ballot in Missouri have been scuppered by the coronavirus outbreak.…

Marijuana Dispensaries Struggle with Staff Shortages

Medical cannabis dispensaries cannot hire enough staff to meet demand as the offices that process fingerprints for criminal record checks…

Australia Begins Exporting Cannabis to the UK

A firm in Perth has completed the first ever export of medical cannabis oils from Australia to the UK. The…

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commissioner Steps Down

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commissioner Kay Doyle is to step down next month in order to work in the private sector.…

Washington DC Allows Marijuana Deliveries During COVID-19 Crisis

Emergency legislation now permits medical marijuana dispensaries to offer deliveries and curbside sales in Washington, DC. Mayor Muriel Bowser ordered…

Virginia Governor Signs Marijuana Decriminalization Bill

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has signed legislation that decriminalizes cannabis possession and seals the criminal records of marijuana offenders. The…

Nevada Cannabis Sales Plummet Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Marijuana sales in Nevada have decreased by more than 50% since the coronavirus lockdown began, according to a local trade…

Cannabis Businesses Sue Massachusetts Governor

Four recreational cannabis businesses have filed a lawsuit against Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker for ordering marijuana stores to close during…

Ontario Allows Cannabis Retailers to Offer Delivery and Curbside Sales

The Ontario government has allowed cannabis stores to start offering cubside sales and delivery in a bid to “fight against…