Marijuana Politics
Most Americans Believe Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Should Stay Open
Most Americans believe medical marijuana dispensaries should be considered essential services and permitted to remain open during a coronavirus lockdown,…
Cannabis Companies Besieged by Insider Theft
Inside jobs account for around 90% of insurance claims relating to theft in the U.S. cannabis industry, according to a…
Marijuana Sales Break Records as Anxious Shoppers Stock Up
Marijuana retailers across the U.S. have announced record sales as consumers gear up for long spells of isolation amid the…
New Mexico Marijuana Firm Begins Exporting to Israel
A medical cannabis company in New Mexico has started exporting hemp-based medicine to Israel after tying up a deal with…
Coronavirus Outbreak Could Delay Maine Marijuana Launch
The launch of Maine’s new recreational cannabis industry could be delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic that has gripped the…
Quebec Gives Cannabis Stores “Priority” Status
Quebec has deemed cannabis stores to be “priority enterprises” and allowed them to remain open during a coronavirus lockdown that…
Massachusetts Recreational Cannabis Stores Protest Lockdown
Recreational marijuana business owners in Massachusetts have protested Gov. Charlie Baker’s decision to order them to shut their doors during…
New York Governor Reaffirms Commitment to Marijuana Legalization
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo remains committed to recreational marijuana legalization despite the coronavirus outbreak that has forced the state…
California Cannabis Businesses Celebrate “Essential” Status
The California cannabis sector can officially maintain operations throughout the coronavirus pandemic after the state deemed it “essential”. Gov. Gavin…
Cannabis Researcher Gains $3.9m Federal Grant
A researcher at UCLA has received a $3.9 million federal grant to study whether cannabis can be used to replace…