D.C. Could Greenlight Cannabis Drinks Made By Local Breweries And Distilleries
D.C. could soon open the door to cannabis-infused, alcohol-free drinks under a new bill from Mayor Bowser that would let local breweries and distilleries team up with medical marijuana producers. The bill connects two big trends — people drinking less and using more...
Marijuana Opponents File Lawsuit To Block Trump Administration’s Federal Rescheduling Move
The cannabis industry is facing renewed uncertainty regarding federal reform, as a lawsuit has been filed to block the Trump administration’s recent initiative to reschedule marijuana. Prohibitionist organizations, Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) and the National...
Israel: Health Ministry Panel Advises Halt To Medical Cannabis
The Health Ministry’s special committee on medical cannabis recommended on Sunday that Israel stop the use and marketing of medical cannabis for smoking within three years, according to Hebrew news outlets. The plan will replace smoking with extracts or precision...
Veteran With PTSD Helping Others In N.L. Access Medical Marijuana
A veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder who runs the Newfoundland branch of Marijuana for Trauma says the drug saved his life — and Ryan Edwards is now dedicated to helping others gain access to it. A CBC News investigation has found that nearly two-thirds of...
Study: Despite Restrictive Laws, Hoosiers Spend $2B A Year On Marijuana
Indiana is the most restrictive state in the nation when it comes to marijuana laws, and yet the cannabis market abounds, with Hoosiers spending about $1.8 billion annually on cannabis products, a new study finds. The data comes as President Donald Trump's...
Florida Republican Governor Candidates Are United In Opposing Marijuana Legalization
The issue of whether Florida should legalize recreational cannabis went away as a significant campaign issue earlier this year after Smart & Safe Florida, the organization behind an initiative to put it back before voters this November, fell short of the...
What to Know About Medicare’s Hemp-Derived Product Program
Under the program announced on April 1, "eligible hemp-derived products can be incorporated into patient care plans under clinician guidance, consistent with model requirements and applicable law," CMS said in a press release. However, the program will only be...
Museum Dedicated To Cannabis Set To Open In Cape Town
For the first time ever, a museum dedicated to cannabis is coming to South Africa. Aptly named the African Cannabis Museum (TAC), it is set to open its doors later this year. The museum is being developed by the TAC Foundation, a non-profit initiative dedicated...
Experts: Expanded Cannabis Access In Las Vegas May Benefit Gaming Industry
Experts in gaming, cannabis policy, and state government say expanding access to legal, regulated cannabis in Las Vegas could bolster tourism. It could also support the broader gaming industry. This is especially important as visitation softens. Moreover, competition...
Eastern North Carolina Senator’s Bill Would Put Marijuana Legalization On November Ballot
Voters in North Carolina could decide the future of marijuana after Senate Democrat Kandie Smith of Greenville and two colleagues introduced Senate Bill 1072 on Monday. The legislation is intended to bypass years of legislative gridlock by placing two...
