Articles tagged with "legalization"
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Does Cannabis Belong in Liquor Stores? Provinces Tussle Over an Answer
Dave Schmader - Published on August 24, 2017Read moreCanada’s alcohol industry and certain government entities are pushing to sell recreational cannabis in existing liquor stores. It’s a dicey proposition.
Step Inside Canada’s High Church of Cannabis
Sam Riches - Published on August 23, 2017Read moreJust outside Vancouver, Minister Davidacus Holmes administers cannabis sacrament to thousands and tries to get arrested. No luck so far.
Senator Named to Massachusetts Regulatory Post Opposed Legal Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on August 23, 2017Read moreSen. Jennifer Flanagan, who opposed last year’s cannabis legalization initiative, is the first appointee to the five-member Cannabis Control Commission.
Nevada Gaming Commission to Discuss Cannabis and Casinos
The Associated Press - Published on August 23, 2017Read moreThe Nevada Gaming Commission hopes to address the problems the state’s legalization of recreational marijuana present during an upcoming special meeting.
Torontonians Love Their Dispensaries. Why Is Mayor Tory Dead Set Against Them?
Randi Druzin - Published on August 22, 2017Read moreWhy does Toronto’s mayor remain steadfast in his opposition to dispensaries while so many Ontarians have indicated they want cannabis available through such retailers once recreational use becomes legal? The answer depends on whom you ask.
Word From Seattle’s Hempfest: ‘Nobody’s Hiding’ Anymore
Jovelle Tamayo - Published on August 21, 2017Read moreWe asked some of the thousands attending Seattle’s annual cannabis fair: “What’s the biggest change you’ve seen?”
Opposites Attract: Roger Stone, John Morgan Team Up in Cannabis Coalition
Gage Peake - Published on August 18, 2017Read moreTwo months ago, Roger Stone, a longtime adviser to President Trump, revealed that he was forming a new bipartisan coalition to defend state marijuana laws.
7 Tips for Making the Most of Seattle Hempfest
Dave Schmader - Published on August 17, 2017Read moreBeing a free-of-charge cannabis festival held in a glorious outdoor locale, Seattle Hempfest is easy to enjoy. But here are a few strategic tips for making the most of it.
Ontario Report Urges Immediate Decriminalization (and Many Other Things)
Dave Schmader - Published on August 16, 2017Read moreCanada’s impending Cannabis Act leaves specifics of distribution, possession, and purchase up to individual provinces. This week, Ontario took up the challenge with “Cannabis Legalization and Regulation,” a dossier of recommendations from the Ontario division of the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Maui’s Newly Opened Medical Marijuana Dispensary to Close Temporarily
The Associated Press - Published on August 14, 2017Read moreLess than a week after it opened, Maui’s first state-licensed medical marijuana dispensary is reworking its opening hours as demand for its product outstrips supply because of a backlog.