It’s no secret cannabis has a long history of stigmatization. There are countless movies, books, songs, artwork and mentions throughout pop culture that vividly paint a picture of lazy, lethargic and seemingly detached individuals. But as cannabis has begun to …
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Gretchen Whitmer Faces Abdul El-Sayed In Michigan Race
On the other hand, political newbie El-Sayed, who is vying to become the first Muslim governor in the history of the United States, has brought the big guns to the Wolverine State in recent days — packing up events with …
Read More »Cynthia Nixon: Legalizing Marijuana is a Racial Justice Issue
By Chris Carola ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A week after telling two interviewers her support for legalizing recreational use of marijuana in New York was revenue-based, Democratic candidate for governor Cynthia Nixon said Wednesday, April 11, 2018, that it’s foremost …
Read More »Science Undermines Jeff Sessions Ridiculous Claim
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is infamous for his low-rent disdain for science, facts, and all things cannabis. Despite his unrelenting denials that medical marijuana helps mitigate America’s opioid epidemic, – two studies published Monday suggest that Sessions is factually …
Read More »Connecticut Lawmakers Taking Another Look at Legalizing Marijuana
By Susan Haigh HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut legislators are under pressure to revisit legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, as a growing number of New England states are allowing people to possess and use pot. There is concern among …
Read More »Connecticut Considers Legalization: Bills, Buds, and Big Bucks
Connecticut lawmakers are facing an intriguing dilemma – they must either reform their marijuana law and legalize recreational use, or sit back and watch as neighboring states that passed adult-use laws reap the fiscal benefits. Massachusetts voters legalized marijuana in …
Read More »Cannabis Decriminalization Leads to Fewer Arrests and No Increase in Teen Use, New Study Reports – News
Vermont Legislators Consider Bill Allowing Towns to Classify Pot Odor as a “Public Nuisance” – News
Inside the Process of Vermont's Marijuana Legalization
Learn how the process of cannabis legalization happened in the State of Vermont in this guest post.Continue reading at theweedblog.com
Read More »Washington State and Vermont Are Working to Dismiss Low-Level Cannabis Misdemeanors – News
help clear cannabis misdemeanors. The current state law already allows cannabis offenders to have their cases expunged, but offenders must wait a minimum of five years to become eligible. The proposed bill would also assist individuals arrested for violating the …
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