The wait is over for Illinois patients, Pennsylvania shows renewed medical support, and experts denounce Health Canada’s strict regulations. All that and more in this cannabis roundup!

For ResponsibleOhio, their intentions and end goal may be good, but their process for legalization leaves much to be desired. Here are five ways the group has tripped up along its path to November.

Oregon broke some big records with Recreational Day 1. It’s been a groundbreaking week for cannabis – catch up on the latest happenings from across the globe.

Illinois’ Medical Cannabis Advisory Board recommended eight new qualifying conditions for its soon-to-launch medical marijuana program, including autism.

While on the campaign trail for reelection of Prime Minister, Conservative Leader Stephen Harper made the inflammatory remark that marijuana is “infinitely worse” than tobacco.

The Washington Department of Health just released emergency rules in preparation for the merging of medical marijuana into the state’s existing recreational regulatory system.

This past week brought a whirlwind of excitement as Oregon opened dispensary doors to recreational consumers for the first time and Uruguay made a major announcement.

Along with legalization, Oregon will also be expunging past cannabis convictions, with a special priority for those who were under 21 at the time of the conviction.

Summer’s end brings a new beginning and fervor to the cannabis movement. We’re making progress by leaps and bounds – keep informed with this week’s roundup of legislative updates!

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Control Board (WSLCB) released new draft rules and regulations to align Washington’s medical marijuana market with its recreational market.