Politics

Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York presented his plan to legalize recreational marijuana in the state on Tuesday. The governor outlined highlights of his proposal in a written message that was distributed to lawmakers as part of his...

Nationwide legalization brought elation to the hemp industry, but it also brought anxiety as CBD manufacturers and retailers await guidance from federal health regulators on how the extract can be incorporated into foods, drugs and cosmetics. CBD is – by...

Ohio’s first medical marijuana sales are set to kick off at 9 a.m. Wednesday, nearly two and a half years after the state’s legalization measure became law and roughly four months after the system was slated to open. In other...

The magic hours spent at the Weedmaps Pipe House on the North Shore of Oahu provides lots of time for athletes to surf, hang out, ponder life, and as the gentle rumble of Pipeline’s legendary waves break just a...

Legal medical marijuana is finally coming to Ohio. If the CY+ Dispensary, operated by Cresco Labs, opens its doors as promised at 9:00 a.m. on January 16, 2019, the central Ohio village of Wintersville will have the distinction of...

At his opening Senate confirmation hearing today, former-and-possibly-future attorney general William Barr called the current state-federal standoff on cannabis legalization “untenable,” but stopped short of expressing any intent to disrupt state policies on the issue. At times, Barr seemed like...

Ever forgot something in an Uber? It’s a terrible feeling that many are familiar with. So many riders have left behind possessions that the ride sharing application made a 2018 Uber Lost and Found Index. Among the most unusual forgotten...

The United States is at the forefront of the battle for cannabis legalization. Though more than 30 states have now legalized cannabis for medicinal use, the federal government still classifies it as a Schedule 1 narcotic with no medicinal...

By Lesley Nickus and Nic Juarez If you’re a fan of Malcolm Gladwell, the Canadian journalist and author with a knack for transforming data sets into insightful stories that challenge long-held tropes of human nature and psychology, you’ve no doubt...

by NORMLJanuary 15, 2019 In Senate testimony today, nominee for Attorney General William Barr committed to not use the limited resources of the Department of Justice to prosecute state-regulated and compliant marijuana businesses. His statements came response to questions from...