Legal Status of Marijuana in 2024: State and International Perspectives
As of April 2024, recreational marijuana has been legalized in 24 states, representing nearly half of the United States, according to the Pew Research Center. These states where recreational cannab...
More than ten years have passed since Colorado and Washington state pioneered the legalization of recreational marijuana. Since then, 24 states along with Washington D.C. have followed suit, and se...
Massachusetts Council Approves Governor's Sweeping Marijuana Pardons
A council in Massachusetts endorsed Governor Maura Healey's proposal to pardon tens of thousands of individuals convicted of misdemeanor marijuana offenses dating back decades. The pardons approved...
During a recent House of Representatives Appropriations subcommittee hearing, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen reiterated her firm endorsement of legislation such as the SAFE Banking Act, aimed...
Congressional Coalition Urges Biden to Commute Sentences for Non-Violent Cannabis Offenses
A group comprising 36 members of Congress has united to call upon President Joe Biden to extend clemency to all individuals presently serving time in federal penitentiaries for non-violent cannabis...
Germany legalizes recreational cannabis use
Germany's lower house of parliament approved the legalization of cannabis for limited recreational use on Friday, disregarding warnings from the opposition and medical authorities. Under the new re...
Landmark Achievement: First Cannabis Consumption Lounge License Granted in Nevada
A Las Vegas business, Smoke and Mirrors, has made history by becoming the recipient of Nevada's first license for a cannabis consumption lounge. As reported by KTNV, the eagerly awaited approval fr...
The Dark Side of California's Cannabis Industry
In a desolate stretch of California desert off U.S. Highway 395, Franklin Noel Bonilla made one last desperate plea to save his life.“I’ve been shot,” he told 911 dispatchers in Spanish, according ...
Combating California's Unregulated Cannabis Market
California regulators have issued an update on their ongoing efforts to combat the unregulated cannabis market in the state. The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) revealed on January ...
Federal Review Recommends Loosening Restrictions on Marijuana: A Major Shift in Perspective
The Department of Health and Human Services has concluded that marijuana is comparatively less harmful than certain dangerous drugs, with some evidence supporting its medical benefits. In a 252-pag...
President Biden Grants Pardons for Marijuana Offenses, Aiming to Rectify Justice Disparities
President Joe Biden has granted pardons to thousands of individuals convicted of using or possessing marijuana on federal lands and in the District of Columbia, continuing his efforts to address ra...
Details on California's New Workplace Cannabis Protections: What You Need to Know (AB 2188)
California employees are on the brink of securing safeguards against discrimination tied to their off-duty cannabis or marijuana use, thanks to an amendment to the Fair Employment and Housing Act (...
How Changes in California Law Impact Police Officer Recruitment and Cannabis Use
California recently amended its state law to prevent employers, including law enforcement agencies, from discriminating against job applicants based on past or off-duty cannabis use. Governor Gavin...
Ohio Enters Legal Marijuana Landscape: Legislative Amendments and Path Ahead
Ohio has recently joined the ranks of states legalizing adult-use marijuana, becoming the 24th state to do so. The new provisions, greenlit through a voter-approved legalization law, went into effe...
Boundless Technology and BMIC Showcase Innovation in Hardware Vaporizers at MJBizCon Cannabis Show
The MJBizCon, a premier event in the cannabis industry, recently hosted a multitude of innovators, enthusiasts, and industry leaders. Among the distinguished exhibitors were Boundless Technology an...
A Comprehensive Guide to Marijuana Legalization in the United States
Introduction:In recent years, the landscape of marijuana legalization in the United States has undergone significant changes. With a growing shift in public opinion and a wave of state-level action...
Landmark Court Decision: Marijuana Grower Evades Felony Charges Due to Recent Law
A man accused of cultivating 1,100 marijuana plants in an unlicensed operation guarded by dogs will not face felony charges, thanks to a significant ruling by the Michigan Court of Appeals. The cou...
Legal Cannabis Dreams Turn Nightmarish: Challenges Plague New York Entrepreneurs
Coss Marte, the entrepreneur behind a marijuana dispensary in lower Manhattan, finds himself in dire straits. Despite being awarded a coveted dispensary license under New York's Conditional Adult U...
Former Michigan House Speaker Sentenced to Prison for Accepting Marijuana Licensing Bribes
A prominent former Republican politician and former medical marijuana regulator in Michigan has been sentenced to almost five years in federal prison for accepting bribes totaling more than $110,00...
Thailand's New Prime Minister Announces Strict Medical-Only Cannabis Policy
Thailand's newly appointed Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, has announced plans to reform the country's cannabis policy, restricting its usage exclusively for medical purposes within a six-month t...
New York Regulators Clear Path for Medical Marijuana Operators to Enter Adult-Use Cannabis Market
New York state regulators made a significant decision on Tuesday by approving the application process for adult-use retail licenses for the state's medical marijuana operators. This development ope...
Could Cannabis Be Rescheduled from Schedule I to Schedule III? Understanding the Potential Shift
You may have come across the recent headline-making news suggesting that there could be a change in the scheduling of cannabis, potentially shifting it from Schedule I to Schedule III. Here's a bre...