Marijuana Politics
New York Recreational Cannabis Bill Dies
A bill seeking to legalize recreational cannabis sales in New York State has died after talks broke down, sponsor Sen.…
Cannabis Demand Soars in Switzerland
The Swiss government reported that demand for legal marijuana is soaring after revealing it earned 15.1 million francs ($15.1 million)…
China Declares North American Marijuana Legalization is a Threat
Beijing has described cannabis legalization in North America as a “new threat to China” after reporting an increase in marijuana…
Funding Bill Could Solve Cannabis Banking Crisis
A U.S. government funding bill that would protect banks from repercussions if they accept money from the cannabis industry cleared…
Israeli Prime Minister Open to Relaxing Recreational Cannabis Laws
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may approve legislation that would permit Israelis to grow cannabis at home and smoke weed in…
Canada Can Begin Selling Edibles by December
Edibles will be authorized for legal sale across Canada on October 17 and the first products should hit the market…
Oregon Retailers Hail the Passage of Cannabis Export Bill
Marijuana producers in Oregon hope to begin exports soon after the state’s legislature passed SB 582 and sent it to…
Brazil Could Begin Cultivating Medical Marijuana in 2019
Brazil could begin cultivating medicinal marijuana this year after proposed legislation gained unanimous approval from the National Sanitary Surveillance Agency…
Alabama Medicinal Cannabis Commission Created
A 15-member commission has been appointed study the effects of medicinal marijuana in Alabama as the state edges towards legalization.
5 Million Brits Identify as Cannabis Users
More than 5 million Brits have consumed cannabis in the past three months, according to a survey from Maru Voice…