Politics

Meet the CLIMB Act, a new bipartisan cannabis banking bill

The new CLIMB Act would help cannabis businesses access banking services, and list on the stock exchange. It emphasizes small,…

4 years ago

Looks like America’s pandemic weed-buying spree is over

As the masks come off, cannabis purchasing is retreating to pre-Covid levels. The post Looks like America’s pandemic weed-buying spree…

4 years ago

Is the word ‘marijuana’ racist?

A lawmaker alleged the term was 'pejorative and racist.' Is it really? I went in search of an answer. The…

4 years ago

Bill Maher Thinks Republicans Will ‘Steal’ Pot Legalization

Time is ticking, and political commentators are starting to wonder about the president’s inaction on cannabis reform—an issue with high…

4 years ago

‘Light up,’ says NYC Mayor Adams, defying state’s desire to crack down on illegal weed

With NY's recreational sales months away, Mayor Adams gives the OK for grey area gifting shops, trucks, and speakeasies to…

4 years ago

Connecticut Gov. signs bill to crack down on weed gifting

Officials in New York and Washington DC have also threatened action against cannabis gift shops The post Connecticut Gov. signs…

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Illinois judge gives 185 social equity cannabis stores the go-ahead, finally

An Illinois judge released 185 social equity cannabis retail licenses. Find out what it means for Illinois cannabis consumers on…

4 years ago

‘I’m still a prisoner of the Drug War:’ New Jersey man speaks from state prison

For Humberto Ramirez, his family, and many more Americans, the War on Drugs was simply a 'war on us.' The…

4 years ago

Rhode Island just legalized marijuana. Here’s what happens next

You can walk around with up to an ounce, and keep 10 ounces at home. Stores should open Dec. 1,…

4 years ago

Rhode Island legislature votes to legalize marijuana, sets Dec. 2022 launch

Stores could open as soon as Dec. 1 under the new law, which Gov. Dan McKee is expected to sign.…

4 years ago