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Billionaire and Coca-Cola heir Alkiviades “Alki” David was arrested on the Caribbean Island of St. Kitts last week after customs officials discovered 5,000 cannabis plants on his private jet. David and his friend Chase Ergen were taken into custody...

Nevada's governor recently signed a law opening the books on those awarded lucrative licenses to sell recreational marijuana in the state, prompting the state tax department to reveal that just 16 applicants won all 61 new marijuana dispensary licenses...

Despite his frequent jabs at Donald Trump, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s recent finger-pointing regarding the state’s stalled cannabis legislation bears a striking resemblance to the president’s own tendency to throw his allies under the bus. In interviews last week,...

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada’s governor signed a law Friday opening the books on applications and airing the names of those awarded lucrative licenses to sell recreational marijuana in the state. Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak signed the measure Friday...

Summer is a busy season for internships — and the cannabis industry is no exception. As the business of marijuana continues to boom, new jobs are being created and internships are a great way to get a foot in...

Attorneys general from 33 states and five federal territories called for passage of a bill pending in the U.S. Congress that would allow legal cannabis businesses access to the banking industry. In a letter sent to congressional leaders on...

Voters narrowly made Denver the first United States city to decriminalize psilocybin, the psychedelic ingredient in “magic mushrooms.” Decriminalization led by a slim 51%, according to preliminary figures on the May 7, 2019,  election released by Denver's Election Division. As...

West Hollywood, the famously progressive, LGBTQ-friendly California city, has launched a "weed-positive" public service campaign to gently remind residents and visitors about the laws governing recreational cannabis consumption. Called "Weed Like You to Know," the clever awareness campaign is part...

While several states have legalized medical or recreational marijuana, the substance is still illegal under federal law. Banks providing services to state-approved cannabis businesses could face criminal and civil liability under some banking statutes, so cannabis companies resort to...

The retail cannabis store at 333 Yonge Street is operated by sole proprietor Colin Campbell, but you wouldn’t guess it from the Tokyo Smoke branding that decks out the entire store. For the uninitiated, Tokyo Smoke is part of the...