Marijuana Politics
Massachusetts Cannabis Industry Tipped for Growth in 2020
The Massachusetts cannabis industry is on course to increase sales by 27% year-on-year in 2020, according to market research firm…
Santa Clara Urged to Reconsider Adult-Use Cannabis Ban
Lawmakers have urged Santa Clara County officials to reverse their decision to ban recreational cannabis users from buying marijuana during…
Irish Cannabis Courier Visits The Hague to Buy Supplies
A special cannabis courier will travel from Ireland to the Netherlands to secure a three-month supply for patients currently unable…
Senators Fight For Cannabis Businesses to Gain SBA Loans
Eleven prominent US senators have implored lawmakers to allow licensed cannabis companies to benefit from loans and economic assistance during…
Pressure Mounts on Baker to Reopen Massachusetts Cannabis Stores
Congresswoman Katherine Clark is the latest high-profile politician to call upon Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker to reopen recreational cannabis dispensaries.…
AOC Backs Cannabis Stores Staying Open
Congresswoman Alexandria Osacio-Cortez has thrown her weight behind efforts to keep cannabis stores open during the coronavirus lockdown. Marijuana dispensaries…
FDA Warns Former NFL Star Over Coronavirus Claims
The FDA has warned former NFL star Kyle Turley to stop claiming that his CBD products can prevent and cure…
Cannabis Consumers Switch to Edibles Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
Retailers have reported a significant shift from smoking and vaping cannabis to consuming edibles during the coronavirus pandemic. Californian delivery…
Lebanon Plans to Legalize Medicinal Cannabis
Lebanon hopes to gain an economic boost by legalizing medical cannabis and exporting it around the world. The Middle Eastern…
Bermuda Increases Limits on Medical Cannabis Imports
Bermuda will allow patients to import up to 2,000 grams of medical cannabis per year in order to treat a…