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Maine’s governor is trying to derail legalization

Maine’s governor is trying to derail legalization

November 9, 2017

Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor The citizens of Maine voted to legalize cannabis back in November, and since then, most of the state’s lawmakers have been working hard to set up regulations...

High cannabis taxes may help the black market

High cannabis taxes may help the black market

November 3, 2017

Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor States tend to approve legalizing cannabis because there’s a lot of tax revenue to be made. Many people want to buy cannabis without facing criminal charges,...

Corona's owner is investing in cannabis

Corona’s owner is investing in cannabis

November 2, 2017

Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor There’s been a lot of talk about Big Alcohol fighting cannabis legalization, but it appears one company is embracing cannabis. Constellation Brands, which...

Northern Michigan University will offer the country’s first cannabis degree

Northern Michigan University will offer the country’s first cannabis degree

November 2, 2017

Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor We previously reported on Canada beginning to offer its first cannabis-related degree, and now it appears the United States will have its own. North Michigan...

More on the shutdown of the fundraiser aiming to help California cannabis farmers

More on the shutdown of the fundraiser aiming to help California cannabis farmers

October 27, 2017

Thor Benson/ Cannabis News Box Contributor As we’ve reported, the extensive wildfires in California have been devastating for many of the state’s cannabis farmers. In an attempt to aid these farmers,...

California’s cannabis is burning up

California’s cannabis is burning up

October 18, 2017

Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor Wildfires have destroyed entire neighborhoods in Northern California, and it’s been reported that some fires are burning up the state’s cannabis farms....

Washington strikes a blow to random drug tests

Washington strikes a blow to random drug tests

October 13, 2017

Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor Washington State’s Supreme Court ruled recently that the state cannot subject those who have been arrested for DWIs to random drug tests while they await...

California Gov. Jerry Brown is cool with you smoking on the beach

California Gov. Jerry Brown is cool with you smoking on the beach

October 10, 2017

Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor California Gov. Jerry Brown has an unsurprisingly reasonable take on people smoking on the state’s beaches and in its parks. He thinks you should be allowed...

What you need to know about Nevada’s social cannabis club debate

What you need to know about Nevada’s social cannabis club debate

September 22, 2017

Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor With a little luck, Nevada could be the first state to feature social cannabis clubs and lounges soon. That’s because the state’s Legislative Counsel...

A new bill could completely change cannabis research

A new bill could completely change cannabis research

September 20, 2017

Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor If anyone knows how hard it is to study the medicinal benefits of cannabis, it’s Dr. Sue Sisley. Sisley is a physician who has worked with veterans for...

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