The drug’s Schedule I designation has limited research on the effects of cannabis and one expert says this is cause for major concern. Sixty-one percent of Americans now believe that marijuana should be legalized, but one expert says that among growing acceptance of the drug, people need to remain aware that cannabis can cause real health… Continue reading Marijuana's Unknown Health Impact Leaves Experts Concerned
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Massachusetts Could Become Marijuana Research Hub
“My vision is Massachusetts could be the number one leading cannabis research state in the world,” said one public health official. After Massachusetts voterslegalized marijuana for adult use in 2016, sales of the drug are slated to start this July, leaving many Bay State businesses scrambling to position the state as a leader for marijuana research.… Continue reading Massachusetts Could Become Marijuana Research Hub
Bipartisan Bill To Protect States With Legalized Marijuana Gains Traction
The bill would allow states to determine “the best approach to marijuana within [their own] borders.” Though Attorney General Jeff Sessions continues to wage war against marijuana, President Donald Trump has said that he is willing to support bipartisan legislation that would allow states to determine their own rules regarding the legalization and regulation of marijuana. The… Continue reading Bipartisan Bill To Protect States With Legalized Marijuana Gains Traction
"Clear My Record" Project To Help Expunge 250,000 Marijuana Convictions
San Francisco is partnering with tech-nonprofit Code for America to expedite the difficult expungement process. A new initiative aims to speed up the process of expunging a marijuana conviction from a person’s criminal record, with the ambitious goal of clearing 250,000 marijuana convictions by 2019. It’s only right. Nine states and Washington, D.C. have legalized… Continue reading "Clear My Record" Project To Help Expunge 250,000 Marijuana Convictions
Canada Moves Closer To Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
Canada is taking a countrywide approach to avoid the issues that have unfolded in the United States, according to one Canadian senator. Canada is one step closer to becoming the first major global economy to legalize recreational marijuana, with the Senate passing a legalization plan on Thursday. The plan and all its amendments will now… Continue reading Canada Moves Closer To Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
Marijuana “Tasting Rooms” Proposal Vetoed By Colorado Governor
Critics contend that Hickenlooper’s veto will backfire, driving the rise of more unregulated, indoor clubs. Colorado governor John Hickenlooper vetoed a bill on Monday that would have allowed marijuana sellers to establish “tasting rooms” for their product. And while some observed that it wasn’t the first time Gov. Hickenlooper has shot down similar bills, the… Continue reading Marijuana “Tasting Rooms” Proposal Vetoed By Colorado Governor
Oklahoma Senator: Vote No On Medical Marijuana, It's "Harmful" to Families
“No one will convince me that our families will be better if only more parents and grandparents smoke more marijuana,” Senator Lankford said in a statement. High Times has reported that U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-Oklahoma) is asking his constituents to vote against a measure that would legalize the medicinal use of marijuana. Lankford and the… Continue reading Oklahoma Senator: Vote No On Medical Marijuana, It's "Harmful" to Families