This week was dominated by the news that New Jersey finally legalized cannabis, months after over two-thirds of New Jerseyans voted to legalize. The state’s difficulty in passing overwhelmingly popular legislation offers a cautionary tale to other stat…
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Are all drugs really legal in Washington State? For now, the answer is yes
The state Supreme Court just tossed Washington’s felony drug possession law. What exactly does that mean?
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Pennsylvania Could Be Next State To Legalize Recreational Cannabis
The next state to legalize marijuana for adults may well be Pennsylvania, where two top state lawmakers introduced a bipartisan legalization bill on Wednesday. Past proposals to legalize in the state have stalled in the Republican-controlled state legi…
Cannabis And National Decriminalization: The Story So Far
Unraveling marijuana laws could be a long, tedious process, but some lawmakers have said they’re ready to try. Cannabis legalization or decriminalization (we’ll get to the difference in a bit) is one of several issues set to test Democrats’ slim majori…
Short Documentary Offers Gripping Look At Racial Targeting And Cannabis
As more states continue to legalize, a disproportionate number of black Americans are still being arrested and incarcerated for minor cannabis offenses. It’s a maddening dichotomy addressed in a gripping new short film “Not Just Another Day,” set to re…
The US cannabis industry now supports 428,059 jobs
America’s fastest-growing industry created more than 100,000 new jobs last year.
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30 Provocative Quotes From Celebrities Who Love Cannabis
Cannabis has a longstanding and powerful association with the arts. It’s no surprise that many famous actors, musicians, writers, artists, and comedians have been some of the most ardent supporters not just of cannabis reform, but also of recreational …
Americans Would Prefer Legal Marijuana To $15 Minimum Wage
Americans Would Prefer Legal Marijuana To $15 Minimum Wage
They think the federal government should prioritize the nationwide legalization of marijuana and allow pot products to be taxed and regulated like alcohol.
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Canadian Cannabis Stocks Pop On U.S. Legalization Push And Gamestop-Style Short Squeeze
Shares in a number of cannabis companies have been on fire this week. Shares in Canadian-based cannabis companies are surging this week partly because of a flurry of short sellers covering their bets against the stocks, right as U.S. lawmakers seem to …
Virginia Lawmakers Pass Marijuana Legalization Bills
Pending Governor Ralph Northam’s signature, dispensaries could open in state beginning 2024, while legalization would start as soon as this summer. Virginia’s General Assembly voted Friday to legalize marijuana in the state, with a plan in place to ope…