Legalization

Producers are Stockpiling Weed Ahead of Legalization — but it Probably Won’t Be Enough

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Licensed weed producers in Canada are hoarding massive amounts of medical marijuana in their inventories…

Senate Leader Schumer Calls for Federal Decriminalization of Marijuana

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Sen. Chuck Schumer on state marijuana legalization: “The experiment has been a success.” (Photo by…

The Original Flier That Sparked the 420 Phenomenon

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Former Freedom Leaf senior editor Chris Goldstein interviewed editor-in-chief Steve Bloom about the origins of…

The Original Flyer That Sparked the 420 Phenomenon

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Former Freedom Leaf senior editor Chris Goldstein interviewed editor-in-chief Steve Bloom about the origins of…

Ex-speaker Boehner, Who Opposed Pot Legalization, Joins Marijuana Firm’s Board

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John Boehner, the former Republican speaker of the House who once said he was “unalterably…

Study: Marijuana Legalization Associated With Reduction in Crime, Drug and Alcohol Use

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The legalization of marijuana is associated with a reduction in crime, as well as drug…

John Boehner Joins Cannabis Board to Reschedule Marijuana

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The fight to end the federal prohibition on marijuana has gained a new, surprising ally….

Politician Says Legalizing Marijuana Is The Way To End Violent Crime

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In February, there were 15 homicides in London, UK. In March, another 22 killings brought…

Arcview Predicts $7.7 Billion California Cannabis Market by 2021

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A new report from the Arcview Group and BDS Analytics—“California: The Golden Opportunity?”—predicts that the…

Landlords May Ban Weed After Legalization in This Canadian Province

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If the Cannabis Control Act becomes law, Nova Scotians are looking at some harsh weed…

Studies Suggest Marijuana Legalization Linked to Lower Rates of Opiate Prescribing

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The studies are the latest in a long line of research showing that marijuana availability…

Lobby Days 2018: The NCIA Returns to Capitol Hill

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NCIA Executive Director Aaron Smith speaks at last year’s Lobby Days. Since voters approved Colorado’s…