“Our hope is the next attorney general will recognize that it is not politically popular to escalate the war on drugs,” said one drug reform advocate. Jeff Sessions is out as U.S. Attorney General. The former U.S. Senator from Alabama resigned on Wednesday (Nov. 7), a day after the midterm elections. “At your request I… Continue reading Anti-Marijuana Attorney General Jeff Sessions Resigns
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Medical Marijuana Participation Drastically Drops In Oregon
Experts have a number of theories as to why the state’s medical marijuana program has experienced a 40% drop in participation. The number of people participating in the medical marijuana program in Oregon has dropped by about 40% this year, as more people opt to get their cannabis from recreational outlets rather than navigate the… Continue reading Medical Marijuana Participation Drastically Drops In Oregon
Mixed Results For Marijuana Legalization At The Polls
Advocates received a major win in Michigan, which became the first midwest state to legalize recreational marijuana. Marijuana advocates hoping for a mandate on legalization instead got a mixed result at the polls on Tuesday, when Michigan became the 10th state to legalize recreational cannabis and voters in Missouri and Utah approved medical marijuana programs,… Continue reading Mixed Results For Marijuana Legalization At The Polls
Mike Tyson To Star In Sitcom Based On His Marijuana Business
Tyson stars in the series along with his real-life bodyguard and comedian Russell Peters who’ll play Tyson’s “useless best friend.” Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has begun production on a television sitcom based on his new career in the cannabis industry. Tyson will star as a retired boxer who grows marijuana in Rolling with the… Continue reading Mike Tyson To Star In Sitcom Based On His Marijuana Business
Francis Ford Coppola Enters The Cannabis Business
Coppola is launching a “cannabis lifestyle brand” in partnership with a sustainable cannabis farm in the Emerald Triangle. Francis Ford Coppola is best known as the director of the Godfather series and Apocalypse Now. But in recent years, Coppola has launched a lucrative wine business and also owns hotels in Italy, Guatemala, Belize and Argentina.… Continue reading Francis Ford Coppola Enters The Cannabis Business
Anthony Scaramucci Thinks Trump Will Legalize Marijuana
During a recent interview, Scaramucci discussed how Trump may change his stance on legalization in the near future. Anthony Scaramucci is predicting a greener future under the Trump administration. Specifically, that is, he thinks the president will legalize marijuana during his last two years in office. The former White House communications director offered his pro-pot… Continue reading Anthony Scaramucci Thinks Trump Will Legalize Marijuana
Despite Legalization, Canada’s Pot Black Market Continues To Thrive
Officials are hoping that dealers on the illegal market will be priced out. Last week Canada became only the second country in the world to legalize recreational marijuana, but the black market for pot is continuing to thrive as customers seek out products that they can’t buy legally, including edibles, and sellers push back on… Continue reading Despite Legalization, Canada’s Pot Black Market Continues To Thrive
Couple’s Lawsuit "To Block Legalization Of Marijuana" Goes To Trial
The Colorado couple say they have been “injured by a conspiracy to cultivate recreational marijuana near their land,” according to the lawsuit. A couple of disgruntled property owners in Colorado are taking their neighbor to court over growing cannabis, which they claim has brought down the value of their property. According to the original lawsuit… Continue reading Couple’s Lawsuit "To Block Legalization Of Marijuana" Goes To Trial
Canadian Pot Companies Use Legal Gray Areas To Promote Product
The companies are not allowed to promote their product with testimonials, glamorous images or mascots, according to Bill C-45. As Canada attempts to contend—with varying degrees of success—with the massive demand for cannabis after the country legalized recreational marijuana on Oct. 17, various entrepreneurs have leapt into the fray to connect consumers with product in creative… Continue reading Canadian Pot Companies Use Legal Gray Areas To Promote Product
Utah Lawmaker Tries Pot For First Time On Facebook Live
“I decided it was about time that at least one legislator knew a little bit about marijuana before we changed all the laws,” said the state senator. A Utah state senator decided to do some hands-on research before voting on the state’s marijuana policy in the upcoming November election. Jim Dabakis, a Democrat, took to… Continue reading Utah Lawmaker Tries Pot For First Time On Facebook Live