Congress members defend CBD, blast DEA’s hemp decision
admin In a bold show of support for the hemp industry and CBD, 28 members of Congress are asking a federal appeals court to reject the Drug Enforcement Administration’s argument that…
January 2018
Market snapshot: Quebec marijuana market isn’t the entrepreneurial wasteland you think it is
(This is the fourth installment in a series over the next few months that will look at the marijuana markets in each of Canada’s provinces and territories. Other installments: Alberta,…
Vermont Poised to Become the Ninth State to Make Marijuana Legal for Adults
Vermont is about to make history! A bill that would make marijuana legal for adults received final approval on Wednesday from the Vermont Senate and will soon make its way…
Colo. congressional members assured by U.S. Attorney they shouldn’t expect marijuana prosecutions to rise
Published: Jan 12, 2018, 11:20 am • Updated: Jan 12, 2018, 12:10 pm By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff Members of Colorado congressional delegation say they were reassured by their…
North Dakota specifies where state’s medical marijuana dispensaries can open
North Dakota has established eight regions for medical cannabis dispensaries in an effort to ensure qualifying patients have easy access to MMJ. The regions center on the state’s largest cities…
Oregon’s U.S. Attorney says he has “significant concerns” about state’s marijuana regs and enforcement
Published: Jan 12, 2018, 10:12 am • Updated: Jan 12, 2018, 10:21 am By Polly Washburn, The Cannabist Staff Billy J. Williams, the United States Attorney for the District of…
Colorado police agencies, armed with $21M in marijuana tax revenue, try to steer mentally ill, drug addicted away from jail
Published: Jan 11, 2018, 4:04 pm • Updated: Jan 12, 2018, 10:35 am By Christopher N. Osher, The Denver Post In a new approach, police in 10 communities will divvy…