Category: Cannabis News

All the latest marijuana news, including what’s new in cannabis legalization, politics, products, health, lifestyle tips, education, and more.

Apr 17
Germany Ushers in New Era as Cannabis Legalization Takes Effect

Jubilant cannabis enthusiasts across Germany marked a historic moment on April 1st as the country’s comprehensive legalization of recreational marijuana, known as CanG, officially came into force. As the clock struck…

Apr 17
Zimbabwe’s Transition to Hemp Cultivation Raises Food Security Concerns

In an agricultural shift that could redefine Zimbabwe’s economic landscape, farmers in the southern African nation are increasingly abandoning traditional staple crops like corn in favor of the lucrative hemp industry.…

Apr 16
U.S. Pardon Office Seeks Funding Boost to Handle Influx of Cannabis Clemency Cases

The U.S. Office of the Pardon Attorney (PARDON) is requesting a significant budget increase to bolster its resources and staffing levels in anticipation of a continued surge in clemency applications, particularly…

Apr 16
Colorado’s Proposed Social Media Drug Ad Ban Sparks Free Speech Debate

A controversial bill advancing in Colorado aims to prohibit the promotion or advertising of cannabis and other regulated substances on social media platforms. However, the proposed legislation is facing intense scrutiny…

Apr 15
North Carolina’s First Cannabis Dispensary to Open on Cherokee Tribal Lands

On April 20th, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will make history by launching North Carolina’s inaugural cannabis dispensary on their sovereign Qualla Boundary tribal lands. Named the Great Smoky…

Apr 15
U.S. Prescription Drug Costs Up to 4 Times Higher Than Other Countries, Studies Show

Americans are paying exorbitantly high prices for prescription medications compared to other nations, according to President Joe Biden’s recent statements and multiple independent analyses. During a February campaign event in California,…

Apr 13
Virginia Governor Vetoes Bill to Legalize Cannabis Sales, Drawing Criticism

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has vetoed a bill aimed at legalizing recreational marijuana sales, citing concerns about health and safety. Despite the legalization of small-scale marijuana possession three years ago, Virginians…

Apr 13
Pew Research: Overwhelming 90% of Americans Back Marijuana Legalization

Over the past decade, the landscape of cannabis in the United States has undergone a dramatic transformation. Presently, 38 states have embraced legal medical or recreational cannabis, encompassing 74% of the…

Apr 12
GOP Senators Challenge Marijuana Rescheduling, Citing International Agreements

Republican Senators, including Mitt Romney of Utah, Jim Risch of Idaho, and Pete Ricketts of Nebraska, have voiced opposition to a proposed bid to reschedule marijuana under federal drug laws. In…

Apr 12
South African Rapper Refused Service Over Weed Odor, Ignites National Conversation

The denial of service to a top South African rapper and his friends at a Johannesburg restaurant has stirred a nationwide debate on whether patrons smelling like cannabis should be turned…