Marijuana Politics
Iowa Urged to Expand Medical Marijuana Program
The only medical marijuana producer in Iowa claims it will fold if the state does not expand the list of…
Singapore Urges Asian Countries to Reject Cannabis Liberalization
A senior member of the Singapore government has voiced concern about the increasingly liberal approach to cannabis that various countries…
New Jersey Governor Backs Marijuana Decriminalization
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has backed marijuana decriminalization as a stop-gap measure until voters have the opportunity to decide…
Lawmaker Asks California to Justify Tax Hike
Assemblyman Tom Lackey has asked the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to justify its decision to increase the…
Ontario Cannabis Store Offering Same-Day Delivery
The Ontario Cannabis Store has launched a same-day delivery service in an effort to put a dent in the province’s…
Colombia Issues First THC Sales and Export License
Colombia has issued its first license for domestic sales and exports of cannabis that contains a high quantity of THC.…
Indian State of Madhya Pradesh Legalizes Cannabis Cultivation
The second largest state in India has decided to legalize the cultivation of cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes. Madhya…
Boston Sets Up Cannabis Council to Help Minority Businesses
Boston City Council will create an independent cannabis board in an effort to help more entrepreneurs from minority backgrounds set…
California Cannabis Industry “Stunned and Outraged” by Tax Increase
Licensed cannabis businesses in California have been left “stunned and outraged” by the state’s decision to increase tax rates on…
House Committee Passes MORE Act in Landmark Vote
The House Judiciary Committee has approved a bill that would decriminalize marijuana across the U.S. in a landmark 24-10 vote.…