Law & Politics

Massachusetts OKs Recreational Licenses for Leicester, Northampton Dispensaries

October 5, 2018 Cannabistical Off Cultivate HoldingsLaw & PoliticsLeicestermarijuana newsMassachusettsNETANew England Treatment Access (NETA)news about marijuanaNorthamptonRecreational cannabis Licensesrecreational marijuana outletsThe Cannabis Control Commission

By, Bob Salsberg BOSTON (AP) — Regulators issued final licenses to operators hoping within weeks…

U.S. Attorney: Marijuana Businesses Should ‘Feel at Increased Risk’ Despite Colorado’s Regulations

October 4, 2018 Cannabistical Off Bob Troyercannabis and public healthCannabis LawsColoradoDenverLaw & Politicsmarijuana business riskmarijuana newsnews about marijuanaThe Denver PostThe Marijuana Policy Project

By, Kathleen Foody DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s system for regulating marijuana has too many loopholes…

Canada’s Legalization Oversight: What About Amnesty for Marijuana Convictions?

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By, Kate Robertson Jordana Goldlist was 16 years old when she was arrested for cannabis…

Massachusetts May OK Licenses for 1st Retail Marijuana Shops

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By, Bob Salsberg BOSTON (AP) — Retail cannabis businesses in two Massachusetts communities could be…

Michigan Might Not Allow Marijuana, Alcohol to Mix

October 3, 2018 Cannabistical Off Alcoholcannabis legislationLaw & Politicsmarijuana and alcoholmarijuana newsmedical marijuana in MichiganMichigannews about marijuanaRepublican Gov. Rick Snyder

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Legislation going to Republican Gov. Rick Snyder for his expected signature…

After BuzzFeed News Exposé, Colorado Senator Says White House Drug Office Will Play Fair

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By, Paul Elias A White House drug office official has offered assurances that a marijuana…

Employers May Lose Cases for Firing Medical Marijuana Users

October 2, 2018 Cannabistical Off cannabis and jobsCannabis Lawsconnecticuteffects of cannabis consumptionHealth-care worker Katelin NoffsingerLaw & Politicsmarijuana newsnews about marijuanaThe American Bar Association

By, Dave Collins HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Health-care worker Katelin Noffsinger told a potential employer…

US Attorney Threatens to Go After Colorado Marijuana Firms

October 1, 2018 Cannabistical Off black marketcannabis laws and regulationsColoradoDenverfederal prosecutorLaw & Politicsmarijuana newsnews about marijuanaUS Attorney

DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s top federal prosecutor says his office may take legal action against…

Law Enforcement Officers, Marijuana Legalization, and The Double Standard: Shouldn’t Marijuana Be Decriminalized For Cops Too?

September 28, 2018 cannabis757 0 Law & PoliticsLegalizationMarijuanamarijuana newsMedical MarijuanaNewsnews about marijuana

Recently, a New York City police sergeant underwent a blood and DNA test that revealed…

Veterans’ Advocates Upset that Congress Denies VA from Considering Medical Cannabis

September 27, 2018 Cannabistical Off cannabis billsDepartment of Veterans Affairs (VA)Law & Politicsmarijuana newsnews about marijuanaPTSDveteran affairsveteransVeterans Cannabis Coalition (VCC)Veterans Equal Access ActVeterans for Medical Cannabis Access

United States military veterans are becoming more vocal about seeking legal medical cannabis for a…

Officer Accused of Killing Botham Jean Fired by Dallas Police, Faces Manslaughter Charge

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Nearly two weeks after the Sept. 6, 2018, fatal shooting of Botham Jean provoked protests,…

Mormons Oppose Marijuana Initiative in Utah Despite History of Cannabis Use

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Mormons with Mexicans in Northern Mexico, 1908 In 1885, the prophet and president of the…