February 14, 2019
The year 2018 saw scientists discover things about cannabis that left the world in awe of the leafy green plant. It was also a year when politicians discovered that the general public really does like the idea of cannabis reform. Based on the results of a survey by Pew Research Center, 62 percent...
February 13, 2019
If you've been reading the cannabis news lately, you will know that the World Health Organization (WHO) has suggested changes to international drug treaties. For a bunch of lucky traders, this meant that pot stock demand soared. In fact, one Vancouver company called Weekend Unlimited Inc. saw gains...
February 12, 2019
A report by New Frontier Data has demonstrated growth in U.S. cannabis consumer shopping. Average expenditure per consumer seems to be inflating as more states adapt their laws to permit pot in some form, be it medical or recreational. States are showing growth in their respective legal weed...
February 11, 2019
Cannabis could soon be eradicated from Schedule I of the federal Controlled Substances Act, after bill H.R. 420 was put in front of lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives. The "420 bill" would regulate the plant like alcohol – a stark contrast to cannabis's current Schedule I listing,...
February 20, 2019
Cannabis advocates in New Mexico have been focusing on the potential economic windfall that the U.S. state stands to receive if weed is legalized and taxed. Currently,...
February 20, 2019
A bill to legalize recreational cannabis in Hawaii has progressed at the state Legislature. According to a report by Hawaii News Now, the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously...
February 19, 2019
In a bid to “right an extraordinary wrong,” Baltimore’s top prosecutor has submitted a legal petition and a rather rare one at that. The State’s Attorney, Marilyn...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
February 13, 2019
A freshly formed cannabis research center has officially opened at the University of California Berkeley. According to the center's co-director Van Butsic, the center...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
February 5, 2019
A new study out of Israel has demonstrated fresh evidence to support claims that cannabis could be relied on as a treatment for autism. Cannabis research was approved in the...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
February 4, 2019
Scientists seem to be quite on the grasp of something in regards to combatting the opioid crisis with cannabis. A company called Aleafia Health has published the world's...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
February 13, 2019
Last year, the New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program pulled in $106 million in sales revenue, a 23 percent increase since 2017. The number of patients enrolled in the New...
February 7, 2019
Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor Illinois is one of many states where residents are facing the terrible effects of the opioid epidemic, and a new program hopes...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
February 6, 2019
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared his plans to drop a predecessor pleading against the legalization of cannabis flower for medical cannabis patients. DeSantis...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
February 20, 2019
Four months following the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada stores are running dry of their supplies. According to an industry expert, Canada's weed supply...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
February 4, 2019
Khiron Life Sciences has signed a binding LOI to purchase 100 percent of NettaGrowth, valued at $13.7 million. This is a big deal for cannabis in South America because...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
January 25, 2019
Canadian cannabis consumers, listen up. The Liquor & Cannabis Commission have recalled Eldo dried cannabis packaged and dated November 28, 2018, due to mold. It's...
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January 14, 2019
National Access Cannabis Corp has a lot in store for 2019, with the Canadian company recently securing a loan valued at CAD$9,000,000.00. A pioneer in delivering secure,...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
December 21, 2018
A minimum age for cannabis consumption in Six Nations has been confirmed by the Nations’ elected-band council. Individuals aged 21 and above will have the opportunity...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
February 20, 2019
Denver, Colorado's capital and largest city, boasts the biggest concentration of recreational cannabis stores in the state. Since launching adult-use cannabis sales back...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
February 13, 2019
Snoop Dogg has found himself in the midst of a legal battle with Toronto Maple Leafs, after the major NHL brand claimed that the rapper's LEAFS BY SNOOP brand trademark bears...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
January 31, 2019
Federal workers who reside in cannabis-restricted regions can rejoice because a website called BudTrader is presenting federal employees with an opportunity to get their...