Politics

The last remaining young Democrat in Congress to vocally oppose the legalization of marijuana has changed his mind. “I believe legalization is our best chance to actually dedicate resources toward consumer safety, abuse prevention, and treatment for those who need...

The holiday season is upon us and so are festive work functions that you’ll feel obligated to attend. While celebrations often include a few libations, in newly legalized Canada, workers are surely pondering the proper etiquette for consuming cannabis at...

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...

As the days get ever shorter and temperatures drop, the temptation to hygge it up indoors gets pretty strong. Leaving the house after dark (or at all) becomes a bit of a hard sell. So, when the urge to just...

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...

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...

An unidentified Canadian cannabis investor has been banned from entering the United States for life after being stopped by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol on his way to MJ BizCon. The investor had planned to tour a marijuana cultivation...