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Marijuana Politics

South Africa Warned of Cannabis Cultivation Risks

An influential trade body has warned that South Africa’s decision to ramp up commercial cannabis and hemp production could jeopardize…

Alabama Marijuana Bill Clears Key Hurdle

A bill seeking to permit medical marijuana sales in Alabama has cleared its first hurdle by passing through the Senate…

Colorado Cannabis Sector Reports Soaring Sales

Colorado cannabis stores set a new annual record by selling $1.74 billion worth of marijuana in 2019. That represented an…

Mike Bloomberg Pledges Federal Marijuana Decriminalization

White House hopeful Mike Bloomberg has announced plans to decriminalize marijuana nationwide if he wins the presidential election in November.…

Michigan Recreational Marijuana Sales Increased 30% in January

Recreational cannabis sales in Michigan increased 40% to $9.8 million in January, according to new figures from the Marijuana Regulation…

Amsterdam Considers Outlawing Cannabis Tourism

Amsterdam could ban coffee shops from selling cannabis to tourists in a bid to clean up its notorious red light…

Alabama Senator Files Medical Marijuana Bill

A bill seeking to legalize medical marijuana for the treatment of 15 conditions has been filed at the Alabama State…

Czech Medical Cannabis Sector Grows

Medical cannabis use has surged in the Czech Republic since public health insurance started covering 90% of the cost last…

Virginia Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession

Virginia is on the brink of decriminalizing marijuana after both chambers approved the proposed legislation. The House passed HB 972…

Saint Lucia Rastafarians Threaten to Sue Over Cannabis Legalization

The Rastafarian community of Saint Lucia has threatened to sue the government if it does not legalize recreational cannabis use.…