As the “Green Rush” continues to spread across the United States of America, it is clear that the political stance on cannabis legalization is metamorphosing. Globally, the market is estimated to be...
Just as last month was coming to an end, something profound happened in the pot industry.
A successful vote (267-165) by the U.S. House of Representatives saw the approval of a bipartisan amendment...
Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) is leaving his position as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee for another position, which means he will be replaced by Sen....
The results of the recent election will understandably have repercussions on the cannabis industry, some of which will last for a while and some that will have a temporary effect.
Michigan experienced...
The ball is well and truly rolling for cannabis reform in the United States. Democrats have successfully regained authority over the U.S. House of Representatives.
A momentous move like this could...
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...
On Thursday, May 10, US Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) declared her support for the Marijuana Justice Act, which could contribute to legalizing cannabis in the U.S. at the federal level.
Harris signed on...
If there is one thing that U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is best known for, it’s probably his opposition to cannabis legalization. Despite this, Sessions could potentially aid cannabis investors...
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As the tax code stands, a section called 280E makes it impossible for cannabis businesses to write off necessary expenses, like rent and wages. This is a...
Bernie Sanders has announced that he will co-sponsor the Marijuana Justice Act.
This is one of many pro-cannabis moves made by the Vermont senator, who went down in history when he supported legalization...
Political unrest reached an all time high after Colorado senator decided to protest against US Attorney General Jeff Sessions action to repeal the Cole Memo – a memo that prevented federal interference...
Maine now prohibits employers from refusing to hire anyone aged 21 or older for consumes cannabis during their off time.
The state's Department of Labor has also removed cannabis from its list of substances...
