Marijuana Politics
D.C. Mayor Reiterates Calls for Recreational Marijuana Legalization
District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared it is time for the nation’s capital to legalize marijuana. She was…
FBI Launches Clampdown on Marijuana Industry Corruption
The FBI has appealed to the public to provide it with tip-offs about corrupt public officials taking bribes in exchange…
Mexican Supreme Court Demands Medical Marijuana Regulations
Mexico’s highest court has given the Ministry of Health 180 business days to release regulations that shape a new medical…
Thailand Sparks Deep Concern Over Cannabis Liberalization
The International Narcotics Control Board is said to be “deeply concerned” about the rapid liberalization of cannabis laws in Thailand.…
New Mexico Marijuana Legalization Taskforce Holds Public Meeting
A bipartisan taskforce created to study the feasibility of legalizing recreational marijuana in New Mexico will hold its second public…
Doane University in Nebraska Launches Cannabis Course
Doane University in Nebraska is the latest institution to launch a course designed for students that hope to forge a…
Illinois Governor Expands Medical Marijuana Program
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed two pieces of legislation that significantly increase the scope of Illinois’ medicinal marijuana program. The…
Barbados Attorney General Launches Medicinal Cannabis Bill
Barbados Attorney General Dale Marshall has pledged to introduce a medicinal cannabis bill in parliament tomorrow and he expects it…
Louisiana Finally Begins Dispensing Medical Marijuana
A war veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder ushered in a brave new era in Louisiana this week when he…
Luxembourg Urges Europe to Relax Cannabis Laws
Luxembourg has called on neighbouring countries to relax their cannabis laws after confirming plans to become the first European nation…