Marijuana Politics
British Watchdogs Rule Insufficient Evidence to Prescribe Cannabis
NHS watchdogs have sparked outrage among British campaigners by ruling that cannabis should not be used to treat multiple sclerosis…
Alberta Cannabis Store Count Surges Past 250 Mark
The number of cannabis stores in Alberta surged past the 250 mark this week following the provincial government’s decision to…
Florida Lawmaker Files Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
A lawmaker is bidding to make Florida the 27th state to decriminalize cannabis after launching HB 25 this week. Democratic…
New Mexico Must Issue Medical Marijuana Cards to Texans
A district judge in New Mexico has ruled that the state’s medical marijuana companies can begin supplying Texans and other…
Ireland Could Transform State-Owned Bogs Into Giant Cannabis Farms
Irish semi-state company Bord na Móna is exploring the feasibility of converting thousands of hectares of its land into vast…
Brits Give Their Verdict on Canada’s Cannabis Industry
British economists, politicians and marijuana legalization advocates have criticized the Canadian cannabis model after conducting a research trip to Ontario.…
Thai Government Produces First Batch of Cannabis Oil
Thailand’s state-run medical marijuana project has yielded its first 10,000 bottles of cannabis oil and it will distribute them to…
Australia Cuts Licensing Red Tape to Boost Cannabis Industry
The Australian government has announced plans to boost the nation’s medicinal cannabis by speeding up the licensing process for ambitious…
Canada Now Offering Free and Expedited Pardons for Cannabis Possession
Canadians can now have simple convictions for cannabis possession wiped from their records after a landmark announcement from Federal Justice…
Israel Promises Quicker Export Licenses for Certain Companies
The Israeli Health Ministry has reportedly promised to prioritize medical cannabis companies that fall in line with new domestic sales…