Vermont Legalization Compromise Expected to Pass in January
admin In recent weeks, legislative leaders and Gov. Phil Scott have reaffirmed that the legalization bill, H. 511, is expected to pass in early January. If that happens, marijuana possession and…
Snub by Washington state governor threatens hemp program
A budget proposal from Washington’s governor could spell doom for that state’s struggling hemp industry. State agriculture officials have stopped issuing hemp licenses, and they say they’ll end the hemp…
Cook County Commissioners Place Legalization Referendum on Ballot
By unanimous vote, the Cook County, Illinois, Board of Commissioners approved placing a question about legalizing marijuana on the county’s March 20, 2018 ballot. Voters who live in the county…
Government survey: Canadian recreational users spending CA$75 a month on marijuana
The Canadian cannabis industry has its clearest picture yet of the habits and behavior of the nation’s marijuana users, thanks to a newly released 2017 survey conducted by Health Canada…
Israeli medical cannabis company partners with DC cultivator
A medical marijuana company in Israel that already has a business presence in the United States is expanding that footprint by partnering with a Washington, DC-based MMJ grower. Tikun Olam,…
One of Michigan’s marijuana testing labs allowed to remain open
The only operating medical cannabis testing lab in southwest Michigan has received approval to continue operations while it undergoes the new state MMJ business licensing process. According to MLive.com, the…
Berkeley Patient Group’s journey: Prepping for California’s recreational marijuana launch
(This is the first installment in a series that chronicles the pioneering Berkeley Patient Group’s challenges and successes in transitioning from California’s unregulated marijuana market to a statewide regulated industry.)…