This week’s update highlights important legalization advancements in Delaware and in Pennsylvania as well as updates on several other important bills moving forward across the country. Highlights California Legislation is pending to expedite the expungement of the records of tens of thousands of Californians with past marijuana convictions. Assembly Bill 1706 (Bonta) gives the courts […]
Since our founding in 1970, we’ve had one primary goal: to LEGALIZE America. With your support, we have been able to successfully fight back against our nation’s failed policy of marijuana prohibition. Colorado and Washington became the first states to approve marijuana legalization in 2012. Now we now have a total of 18 states (and […]
According to a new poll from the American Bankers Association, a large percent of Americans wants banks to work with marijuana companies. The survey asked two questions. Do you support or oppose allowing cannabis businesses to “access traditional banking services, like a checking account or a business loan, in states where cannabis is now legal.” […]
This week’s update highlights the latest drama and intrigue in South Dakota, and also includes updates on several other bills advancing across the country – some of which await their Governor’s signature. Highlights Rhode Island Long-awaited legislation, the “Rhode Island Cannabis Act” (S 2430 & H 7593), has been introduced in the House and Senate, […]
Canada’s cannabis sales from 2021 exceeded CA$3.9 billion. This is substantially larger than in 2020 when sales were roughly CA$2.6 billion. Canada has the worlds second largest cannabis market next to the US. Although sales are expected to slow down in 2022, the country will still hold the title due to the sheer love for […]
Some waves were made in the beginning of Biden’s run as president when it was revealed that having a positive test for marijuana in the system was grounds for getting fired and/or not hired in his administration. Now, we’re seeing this negative view towards marijuana extended into the business realm. Per Politico, Biden’s employee conduct […]
Despite being the first state in the nation to approve adult-use marijuana possession and sales, Coloradoans – including registered patients – still lack any workplace protections. Legislation was filed in Colorado (House Bill 1152) earlier this year to change that. As initially introduced, the measure sought to limit employers’ ability to sanction employees for their […]
We’re in the very beginning of an influx of new studies diving into the effects, benefits, and drawbacks of psychedelics, and what better way to start than one exploring the difference between two of our most trips? As far as a cultural understanding of the comparison of acid and shrooms, there are a couple starting […]
In the UK and Russia, Papa Johns has unveiled a new menu item, the Hemp Sticks. These bread sticks made with hemp are made from their signature garlic pizza stick sprinkled with hemp seeds as the toppings. In Russia, the hemp sticks will include garlic sauce while in the UK they will also include mozzarella. […]
The primary for the Texas governor race is coming up tomorrow, and a newspaper from the state has compiled a list of how each candidate feels about marijuana legalization. Surprisingly, the majority of them are in favor in some way, even the Republicans. Here’s a list of their answers, per the Star-Telegram. Republicans Paul Belew: […]
