Marijuana Politics
Colorado Marijuana Sales Soar Again in August
The Colorado cannabis industry enjoyed a third consecutive record-breaking month in August as sales at recreational and medical dispensaries reached…
Quebec Launches New Bid to Prohibit Home Growing
The Quebec government has launched a legal challenge after a court ruled that it could not prohibit residents from growing…
Washington State Enacts 120 Day Ban on Flavored Vapes
Washington has become the second state to enforce a temporary ban on the sale of flavoured tobacco and marijuana vaping…
ATA Calls for Federal Restrictions on Marijuana Research to be Lifted
The American Trucking Associations has urged the federal government to lift restrictions on marijuana research in order to make the…
California Cannabis Industry Fights Back Against Counterfeit Cartridges
The California Cannabis Industry Association has created a series of resources to help the public identify counterfeit vape cartridges that…
Marijuana Conviction Expungement Scheme Struggles in Denver
There has been little interest in a scheme that allows Denver residents to expunge criminal records for low-level marijuana convictions.…
Recreational Marijuana Legalization Does Not Lead to Rise in Crime
Legalizing recreational marijuana has had minimal effect on crime rates in Colorado and Washington, according to a study funded by…
Australia Dedicates $3m to Medical Cannabis Research
The Australian government is investing AU$3 million ($2 million) into researching the benefits of medical cannabis use for pain relief…
Virginia Attorney General Supports Recreational Marijuana Legalization
Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring tweeted his support for recreational marijuana legalization this week. Herring was responding to a University…
8% of Canadian Companies Allow Cannabis Use
Eight percent of Canadian companies now permit cannabis use during the workday, according to a new poll from Ipsos. Half…