cannabis

Code for America to Automate Expungement of Cannabis Convictions in Cook County, IL

On August 27, Chicago’s district attorney announced an ambitious plan to expunge tens of thousands of low-level cannabis convictions. Kim…

September 4, 2019

The Quest to Pass Medical Cannabis in “Prohibition Island” Idaho

"Idaho is what we call a prohibition island,” said Russ Belville. The state borders three others⁠—Oregon, Washington and Nevada—where cannabis…

August 28, 2019

DEA to Begin Reviewing Research-Cannabis Grow Applications “Soon”

Officials at the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have been dragging their feet for three years on evaluating applications to lawfully…

August 26, 2019

EPA Criticized for Being Open to Hemp Growers Using Pesticides

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering 10 applications submitted by hemp farmers to use pesticides in their grows.…

August 26, 2019

“We Want to Inspire Others”⁠—Boston’s First Recreational Cannabis Dispensary to Be Black-Owned

In a symbol of efforts to make the cannabis industry more inclusive, Boston’s first recreational dispensary will be owned and operated…

August 21, 2019

New Mexico Reignites Debate Over State-Run Cannabis Retail

On August 14, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham convened the first public hearing of her cannabis legalization working group.…

August 16, 2019

California Poised to Crack Down Harder on Illicit Medical Cannabis Market

On August 6, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra released a set of guidelines for the security and non-diversion of medical…

August 14, 2019

Voices of Poverty, Pain, Addiction Must Be Heard in Cannabis Debate

The New Zealand government’s announcement of a non-binding 2020 referendum on full cannabis legalization for people over 20 has reignited…

August 6, 2019

California Working Toward Certifying “Almost Organic” Cannabis

On July 24 in Sacramento, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) held its fourth meeting with cannabis farmers.…

August 1, 2019

More Research-Marijuana Grow Sites Needed, Say Scientists, Congressmembers

The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has now failed to approve any new medical marijuana research supplier licenses for the…

July 31, 2019