Long lines, closures and shortages of product have frustrated consumers of legal weed in Illinois since the first of the year.
Vermont Committee Unanimously Approves Bill To Legalize MJ Sales
A Vermont House committee unanimously voted in favor of a bill on Friday that would legalize commercial marijuana sales in the state.
Colorado MJ And Beer Companies Will Partner To Boost Energy Efficiency, Governor Announces
The governor of Colorado announced on Wednesday that the state is rolling out two pilot programs aimed at increasing energy efficiency in the marijuana and beer industries.
Key Virginia Senate Committee Approves Decriminalization Bill, While Broader Legalization Study Advances
A key Virginia Senate committee approved a bill to decriminalize possession of marijuana on Wednesday.
U.S. Weed Sales: Illinois Still Red-Hot, Arizona Med Market Soars
Illinois' fully legal cannabis market remains red-hot. Meanwhile, Arizona's medicinal cannabis market is booming.
Major Labor Union Pushes Northeast Governors To Adopt Fair MJ Worker Protections
A major international union is asking governors of states across the Northeast to ensure that workers in the marijuana industry are protected when legal cannabis markets are implemented.
Austin City Council Approves Measure To End Most MJ Arrests
The decision to back away from pursuing criminal charges against people with small amounts of pot comes after state lawmakers last year legalized hemp in a way that threw marijuana prosecution into chaos.
Federal Agency Wants Public’s Help Finding Research On Medical MJ For Pain And Migraines
A federal agency is asking the public to submit scientific data on the potential benefits of marijuana for people with acute pain and migraine headaches.
China Must Import More Hemp From U.S. Under New Trade Deal
After years of being one of the United States’s main sources of hemp imports, China will now be required to buy a lot more of the non-intoxicating cannabis crop from the U.S. under a new trade deal.
U.S. approves first prescription drug made from MJ
U.S. health regulators on Monday approved the first prescription drug made from marijuana, a milestone that could spur more research into a drug that remains illegal under federal law, despite growing legalization for recreational and medical use.
The entourage effect: How compounds may be working together
Take a close look at your cannabis buds. They’re covered in sticky, shining dots of resin, and in this resin are hundreds of therapeutic compounds that contribute to the effects and benefits of cannabis.
Marijuana Record Expungement Movement Growing Rapidly, Report Shows
Though eleven states and Washington, D.C. have legalized recreational marijuana, the process of expunging prior cannabis convictions remains complicated and expensive, with methods to clear records varying widely between jurisdictions.
