(via Wikimedia Commons) Chelsea Handler is set to launch a new career in cannabis. The comedian and host of Netflix’s first talk show took to Instagram to announce plans to launch her own brand of marijuana, reports the Blast. “I’m …
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No Philip Morris Marijuana Cigarettes on Sale
(AP) — You can buy pot-laced jerky, marijuana body oils and Valentine’s themed joints in some states that have legalized cannabis in recent years. But you will not find Marlboro brand marijuana cigarettes, despite online articles suggesting they’re on sale. …
Read More »Seed-to-Sale Tracking Flaws in Pacific Northwest Highlight Legal Weed’s Growing Pains – News
German Police Association Wants “Complete Decriminalization” of Cannabis – News
Kush in Canada: Officials Warn of Delayed Cannabis Sales While U.S. Frets About Impact on Border – News
The start date for legal sales will happen eight to 12 weeks after the legalization law is passed, which may well push the market opening until late summer. Despite these potential delays, the provincial government of Manitoba has said that …
Read More »Georgia Dems Cultivate Legalization Bills for School Funding
Georgia has some of the most punitive marijuana laws in the country, but two pieces of legislation authored by State Sen. Curt Thompson (D-5th District) could legalize the plant and generate some much-needed cash for the state’s educational fund. SR …
Read More »Exponential Expansion Continues for Canada’s Licensed Producers
Last week, Aurora Cannabis left the marijuana industry stunned with a jaw-dropping $1.1 billion ($852 million USD) acquisition of CanniMed Therapeutics, making Aurora the world’s largest cannabis company based on market value. Not to be outdone, Canadian licensed producer Aphria, …
Read More »California Senator Proposes Banking Bill for Marijuana Industry
Sen. Hertzberg, who represents constituents in the Van Nuys area of the San Fernando Valley, is looking to address a systemic problem within California’s marijuana industry – access to banking. On Thursday, California Sen. Bob Hertzberg (D-18th District), rolled out …
Read More »Canada’s Banking Giants Are Starting to Shed Their Ignorance on Cannabis
Despite the healthy medical marijuana industry in Canada, as well as pending recreational legalization this summer, not to mention the billion-dollar companies trading on the TSX, Canada’s big banks have long treated the cannabis industry like a pariah. Not only …
Read More »Vermont becomes ninth U.S. state to legalize marijuana
(Reuters) – Vermont became the ninth U.S. state and third in the Northeast to legalize recreational marijuana use on Monday when Republican Governor Phil Scott signed a bill passed by the legislature earlier this month. The law legalizes possession of …
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