News & Laws

Virginia Cannabis Control Authority holds public town hall meeting The Virginia Cannabis Authority held a public hearing to educate people about cannabis laws in the Commonwealth while giving residents a chance to have their questions answered.

These States are Voting on 2020 Cannabis Legalization – Do You Live in One? David Bienenstock has been covering all things cannabis as an investigative journalist and media maker for over 20 years. David has written about the culture & policy of marijuana for High Times, Leafly, and many other major publications; he also currently…

August Video Newsletter: Member Spotlight — A Therapeutic Alternative cannabis dispensary Based in Sacramento, California, this month we meet Kimberly Cargile who is director of medical patient cannabis dispensary A Therapeutic Alternative. Learn more about how her dispensary has integrated and become a part of the local community. They offer holistic services such as yoga,…

How to fix Iowa’s “worst in the nation” medical cannabis law Here’s what I said at the first meeting of the Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Advisory Board on August 3, 2018. Here are my suggestions and my conclusion: Here are four things the board should recommend to the legislature prior to the start of the 2019…

What to expect from cannabis ETFs under Joe Biden Tim Seymour, chief investment officer of Seymour Asset Management and one of the brains behind the CNBS ETF, talks pot’s prospects with CNBC’s Bob Pisani. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/2NGeIvi » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision »…

'Big Cannabis' Is One of the Biggest Threats to the Industry with Jordan River words

Advance! Legalizing recreational marijuana in Hawaii From heated outbursts to personal stories, the House debate on SB 3335 to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Hawaii had it all. The bill ultimately passed the full house vote 25-23, with three legislators excused. Hawaii News, Hawaii Weather, Hawaii Sports See more of the team that…

Canadian faces lifetime ban from U.S. over CBD oil U.S. Customs and Border Protection has barred a young Canadian woman from crossing the border after cannabidiol oil was found in her backpack. CBD oil is a non-psychoactive cannabis product, but is a controlled substance in the U.S. To read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.5252479 »»» Subscribe to CBC…

What would marijuana reclassification mean for Illinois? Cannabis is a billion dollar industry in Illinois, and the federal government’s proposed reclassification of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III is a cause for celebration for some in the canna-business. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/what-marijuana-rescheduling-from-schedule-1-to-3-would-mean-for-illinois-tax-changes-pharmaceutical-studies/14752483/

Why black-market weed farms persist in this California suburb CNN’s Kyung Lah investigates the underground world of family homes used to grow weed in this California suburb. #CNN #news Want to stay up to date on the day’s top stories? Sign up for CNN’s 5 Things newsletter, and we’ll give you the 5 biggest stories…