Illinois could become the first state on the outskirts of Middle America to establish a fully legal cannabis trade. According to a report from DNA Info, two lawmakers intend to push legislation at the beginning of next year aimed at …
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Maryland Revamps Medical Cannabis Regulating Agency In Face of Criticism – News
The Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission experienced a serious shake-up last week, as Governor Larry Hogan replaced the majority of the commission’s members after the trouble-plagued launch of the state’s medical cannabis program. The governor appointed ten new members to the …
Read More »Without Legal Distributors, Nevada’s Recreational Dispensaries are Already Running out of Weed
Nevada started selling recreational-use marijuana at 47 state-sanctioned retailers last weekend, and the Copper State pot shops have already sold upwards of $3 million worth of product, bringing in over $1 million in tax revenue. But now, less than 10 …
Read More »Taking It in the Trump: Everything the President Did This Week (July 9th, 2017) – News
Despite the constant claims of “winning,” last few weeks have been quite trying for Donald Trump and the GOP-controlled Congress. The president has kept busy attacking the mainstream media via Twitter, while Republicans have continued to struggle in passing their …
Read More »Poland is One Step Away From Legalizing Medical Marijuana
Last month, Marijuana.com reported that the Lower House of Parliament in Poland voted 440-2 in favor of medical marijuana legalization. Today, the path was paved all the way to President Andrzej Duda. Piotr Krzysztof Liroy-Marzec is a Member of Parliament …
Read More »$500,000 in Tax Revenue for Nevada’s Opening Weekend
Nevada’s first weekend of recreational marijuana sales was lucrative, to say the least. The Las Vegas Sun is reporting that Nevada generated $3 million in sales revenue and approximately $500,000 in tax revenue over the first four days of recreational …
Read More »Meet President Trump’s Pick for Surgeon General, Dr. Jerome Adams
Over the weekend, President Trump nominated current Indiana Health Commissioner Dr. Jerome Adams to be America’s next Surgeon General. The appointment would make Dr. Adams, a practicing anesthesiologist, the highest ranking doctor in the United States if his nomination is …
Read More »Medical Marijuana Still Stands a Chance in Philippines Despite Violent Drug War – News
If there’s one place in the world that you wouldn’t want to get caught with drugs in, the Philippines is probably somewhere at the top of your list. The Southeast Asian country has spiraled into a violent drug war led by …
Read More »Nevada’s First Weekend of Recreational Weed Sales Was a Bigger Success Than Expected – News
Nevada’s early recreational marijuana sales kicked off at the stroke of midnight on July 1st, and now, after five days of holiday buzz, reports from the front lines of Las Vegas’ new green rush are saying that sales have gone even …
Read More »Sin City: Politicians First in Line as Vegas Cashes in on Legal Weed
During the early morning hours of July 1st, Nevada became the fifth state in the contiguous U.S. to allow recreational marijuana shops to open for business. And, embracing the new normal, the former Mayor of Las Vegas Oscar Goodman and …
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