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New Jersey has set a date for legalization

New Jersey has set a date for legalization

October 20, 2018

Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor After years of working to legalize cannabis in New Jersey, lawmakers have set a date for legalization. Cannabis will hopefully be legalized in New Jersey...

https://www.sfchronicle.com/business/article/California-Senate-passes-bill-to-create-banks-for-12955590.php

The American Banking Association is looking at cannabis banking

October 19, 2018

Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor It’s looking like banks may want to work with cannabis businesses or at least learn more about working with them. The American Banking Association, which...

Polls indicate strong support for cannabis reform in Michigan, but not in North Dakota

Polls indicate strong support for cannabis reform in Michigan, but not in North Dakota

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 18, 2018

Cannabis legalization initiatives will be voted on in just a couple of weeks by the residents of Michigan and North Dakota. November 6 is the fateful day on which the general elections take place and...

Cannabis is legal in Canada, but supply is dry

Cannabis is legal in Canada, but supply is dry

Failure to meet consumer demand with a restricted supply means that illicit substances will continue to be dealt outside of the legal system
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 17, 2018

Canada is short on cannabis, despite the fact that legalization is officially due to roll out on today. Based on a recent report released by the C.D. Howe Institute, the Great White North's supply of bud...

PepsiCo takes a leaf out of Coca-Colas book and explores the world of weed-infused beverages

PepsiCo takes a leaf out of Coca-Cola’s book and explores the world of weed-infused beverages

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 16, 2018

While it might have been dismissed as a rumor, word of Coca-Cola discussing “dope” deals with cannabis companies has spread like wildfire. It seems that a competitor of the fizzy drink's producer could...

Pittsburgh cops are still targeting minorities after decriminalization

Pittsburgh cops are still targeting minorities after decriminalization

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...

Floridas governors race is focusing on legalization

Florida’s governor’s race is focusing on legalization

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....

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4189460-cannabis-comparisons-tilray-vs-competition

Former president of NYSE advises investors to steer clear of Tilray (for now, at least)

Farley thinks it's a risky move for investors, until an increased number of cannabis companies start trading on top U.S. exchanges
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 Canadian medical cannabis...

Former U.S. Attorney describes cannabis Schedule 1 classification as “absurd”

Former U.S. Attorney describes cannabis’ Schedule 1 classification as “absurd”

Grissom’s passion for pot prompted him to visit the NORML office in Washington, before he resigned from his position as U.S. Attorney
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial 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...

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Canadians crossing U.S. border may be questioned about cannabis use

Border control don't want Canadians bringing their cannabis businesses to the U.S.
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 U.S. border. Citizens of...

http://theleafonline.com/c/activism/2015/05/tale-two-bills-americas-next-top-legalizing-state-may-texas/

Texas is changing its mind about cannabis

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 widely during this race is...

https://www.marijuana.com/news/2017/06/head-of-va-seemingly-supports-medical-marijuana/

U.S. senators file legislation to legalize medical cannabis for Military Veterans

Cannabis advocates have praised the legislation to legalize medical cannabis for veterans
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 2, 2018

A bill to legalize medical cannabis for veterans has been filed by two Democratic U.S. senators. The Senate bill, named the Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act, would entitle physicians who...

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