Who Gets Busted at the Border for Cannabis? Frequently, US Citizens with Small Stashes
Along the US border, the line between immigration enforcement and thinly-veiled federal drug stops is becoming difficult to see.
Three Competing Medical Cannabis Initiatives Debated in Missouri
Despite anticipated voter confusion, advocates are confident at least one initiative will pass.
Effort to Oust Texas Rep. Pete Sessions Hampered by Fundraising Shortfall
A fundraising push promised by Rob Kampia, the former head of Marijuana Policy Project, one of the nation's largest and oldest pro-legalization groups, fell flat.
New York’s Cannabis Legalization Workgroup Comes to Manhattan
As state officials craft a legalization bill, a question recurs among advocates: when the cannabis industry blooms, who gets a slice of the pie?
California Begins Process of Creating Cannabis Appellations
Soon, cannabis farmers could set their products apart with geographic origin names, like Champagne for wine.
Is Your Data Safe When You Purchase Legal Cannabis?
In both the US and Canada, retailers often collect sensitive information. It could be vulnerable, and some lawmakers are taking a look.
The Cannabis Factor in Michigan’s Governor’s Race
Voters have a chance to legalize, and a choice between candidates with opposite views on cannabis.
A ‘Historic Moment’ in House Judiciary Hearing on Cannabis, Veterans, and Research
Democrats want to work with Republicans on cannabis reform. But the hearing indicated that the minority party may be willing to walk away if criminal justice takes a back seat in those efforts.
Advocates Expect Equity, Expungement, and Micro-businesses in New Jersey Legalization Bill
A bill to legalize cannabis for adult use is expected any day now. A key advocate outlines what to expect and what sets the state’s plan apart.
The Prisoners Left Behind
How Barack Obama’s clemency operation failed thousands of drug offenders, some serving long sentences for cannabis crimes, and left them at the mercy of Donald Trump’s whims.
