Trudeau Unveils Bill Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in Canada
OTTAWA — Fulfilling a campaign pledge, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced legislation on Thursday to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Canada.
Many nations have either decriminalized marijuana, allowed it to be prescribed medically...
Marijuana Legalization Clears Hurdle to Maine Ballot
A referendum proposal to legalize marijuana for recreational use in Maine has met the threshold to appear on the November ballot, Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap said Wednesday.The announcement means the citizen initiative will...
Marijuana decriminalization bill dies in Tennessee Legislature
NASHVILLE, Tennessee. (AP) – A bill that would have allowed Tennesseans to weigh in on whether to decriminalize possession of low-level amounts of marijuana has failed in the Legislature.The Senate Judiciary Committee killed the...
Your Favorite Musicians Are Getting Into The Marijuana Business
Marijuana has only just recently become legal in parts of the US, but that’s not stopping some of the biggest names in music from getting into the business. It’s been a massive industry for...
How the Weed Industry Is Affecting California’s Vineyards
Wine in great. Weed is great. But the amalgamation of the two industries? One of the two might just be getting the short end of the stick.Four states and the District of Columbia have...
Adams County Colorado denies permit for 2016 High Times Cannabis Cup at Denver Mart
The world's largest ticketed marijuana event in the world has been denied their permit for the 2016 High Times Cannabis Cup in Denver, Colorado. The last couple years, the Cannabis Cup has been held...
Iowa House Republican introduces medical cannabis bill
DES MOINES — A more robust medical cannabis program in Iowa is about to get another look.Rep. Peter Cownie, from the Iowa House Republican caucus that has been a barrier to a more expansive medical...
Lawn Care CEO Explains Why He’s Investing ‘Like Half A Billion’ In Marijuana Industry
The lawn care company Scotts Miracle-Gro is making a huge investment in the marijuana business.Jim Hagedorn, the company’s CEO, told Fortune in a recent interview that his company plans to invest “like, half a billion”...
Editorial: Lower penalties for small amounts of marijuana
The Pinellas County Commission's unanimous decision this month to discuss lowering the penalty for possessing small amounts of marijuana is a positive step. Commissioners should study the issue carefully and come up with a...
Pennsylvania Senate passes medical marijuana bill
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania Senate has passed medical marijuana legislation for the second time in 11 months, and backers hope it can get to Gov. Tom Wolf's desk later this week.The Senate...
