October 12, 2018
Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor Many who argue in favor of cannabis decriminalization or legalization do so by focusing on how the War on Drugs has disproportionately harmed communities of color. Though this is true, there are still many issues with racial bias in American law enforcement...
October 11, 2018
Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor Legalization is taking a major role in midterm elections across the country, and it’s definitely been an important topic in Florida’s race for governor. Democrat Andrew Gillum has consistently voiced his support for legalization, while his opponent Republican...
October 10, 2018
Have you been paying attention to the cannabis news lately? If so, you will know that Tilray has emerged as one of the highest valued cannabis companies in the industry. The Canadian medical cannabis supplier might seem like a worthwhile investment but, according to former NYSE President Tom Farley,...
October 7, 2018
Voting time is fast approaching for Missourians. Next month, residents of the “Show-Me State” will be given a chance to vote for medical cannabis legalization in Missouri. Advocates of cannabis reform will be happy to know that former U.S. Attorney for Kansas, Barry Grissom, is also on their...
October 13, 2018
Specialists of cannabis cultivation in Colorado believe that consumers will pay extra for their bud if it is grown organically. Growers in the Denver area want to see...
October 11, 2018
Cannabis legalization in Canada is on the cusp of becoming official. On the 17th day of this month, the green plant will become legal for adult-use in the Great White North,...
October 10, 2018
Hundreds of applicants keen to participate in the San Francisco cannabis equity program are being forced to wait in order to obtain a permit. The applicants, all of whom...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
October 14, 2018
MMJ International Holdings Corp. (MMJIH) is expected to begin a phase of clinical studies that will test the potential of cannabis to treat Huntington's Disease (HD). The...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
October 10, 2018
Last week, UC San Diego researchers revealed their plans to carry out a cannabis trial that will determine the plant's efficacy at treating essential tremor (ET). It will...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
October 5, 2018
The number of cannabis studies demonstrating the plant’s medical potency for the treatment of epilepsy, among many other ailments, is rapidly increasing. In June, the...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
October 9, 2018
Louisiana's medical cannabis program has been salvaged, thanks to the removal of a patient cap on physician recommendations. The state's medical cannabis program was destined...
October 5, 2018
Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor Sen. Ted Cruz is facing a close Senate race against his opponent Beto O’Rourke this year, and a topic that has been discussed...
October 3, 2018
Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor A bill that would have allowed parents of schoolchildren to bring their medical cannabis to their school for use during the...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
October 6, 2018
Canadians who are gearing up to indulge in recreational weed once the Cannabis Act goes into full force on October 17 could be faced with problems if they try to cross the...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
October 3, 2018
Quebec's cannabis law will prohibit retailers throughout the province from selling products exhibiting an image of the cannabis leaf. This iconic image is perhaps the...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
September 27, 2018
Canadian cannabis stocks are enticing serious investor interest, and it is this surge in investments that is making some traders slightly suspicious. A prime example of...
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Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
September 18, 2018
Located on the south shore of Quebec’s St. Lawrence River is the Kanien'kehá:ka community of Kahnawake. This First Nations Reserve sits south of Montreal, where the countdown...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
September 14, 2018
The most populous First Nations reserve in Canada is drafting its own cannabis law. Cannabis in the Six Nations could be regulated quite differently than it will be in provinces...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
October 13, 2018
There are more senior cannabis consumers in the U.S. than ever before. People who fall into this age group, usually aged 65 and above, make up an ever-growing segment...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
October 10, 2018
Have you been paying attention to the cannabis news lately? If so, you will know that Tilray has emerged as one of the highest valued cannabis companies in the industry. The...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
October 5, 2018
Origins, a creator of skincare and natural products, has confirmed its involvement in the cannabis space by developing a brand new facial mask called “Hello, Calm.” The...