Medical Marijuana

For the first time in American history, a state east of the Mississippi has begun to allow the sales and use of recreational cannabis. On Tuesday, November 20th, 2018, Massachusetts initiated its recreational cannabis program. The significance of a...

The gurus at Whole Foods Market have spoken: hemp products, already incredibly popular, will be a top 10 food trend in 2019. In a press release, the company said it relied on “seasoned trend-spotters” who have “more than 100 years...

Alberta stops issuing licenses for cannabis retailers due to supply shortages, OCS customers find bugs in their bud, a couple of government workers get fired for consuming and trafficking cannabis at work, and more. We’ve rounded up this week’s top stories...

Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, a longtime ardent marijuana legalization opponent, announced Nov. 16, 2018, that he is stepping down as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee in order to take over a separate leadership position, potentially paving...

A meeting next week to discuss a cannabis-related issue might just provide answers to questions bigger than who can sell cannabis in Canada. The Regina meeting, between the Saskatchewan provincial government and representatives of the Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation, will discuss...

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Lawmakers across the Northeast watched closely this week as adult-use sales kicked off in Massachusetts. Judging from their reactions, it seems Massachusetts won’t be alone for long. As the East Coast’s first stores prepared to open, neighboring Vermont—which legalized possession...

Elon Musk still can’t catch a break. After several highly publicized weed smoking and weed-related incidents over the summer, the world-famous entrepreneur and founder of SpaceX, Tesla, and other massive companies has faced troubles left and right. The U.S....

The holidays are a wonderful time to spend with loved ones. Unfortunately, families don’t always see eye-to-eye when it comes to cannabis—even in cannabis-friendly Colorado. Searching for your favorite strain? Check menus nearby. No worries: These discreet products will help you...

An Oregon CBD beverage maker has sold a partial ownership stake for $1.6 million to expand production and distribution.Ablis of Bend, Oregon, makes nonalcoholic beverages that contain 25 milligrams of CBD. The products are distributed in health and wellness...