Canada may have celebrated the legalization of cannabis in October but for now, flower and oil are the only cannabis products to enjoy legal status across the nation. Under the new regime, commercially-made edibles remain banned to allow the federal government opportunities for public consultations and “to address the unique public health and safety risks associated with […]
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Utah voters came out in force Tuesday, voting by a healthy margin to legalize medical cannabis statewide. As of 10 p.m. local time, with 54% of precincts reporting, the measure had a 54.1–45.9% lead. So what happens next? RELATED STORY Election 2018: Cannabis Legalization Coverage and Results First, you celebrate. Legalization in Utah was a […]
Utah voters came out in force Tuesday, voting by a healthy margin to legalize medical cannabis statewide. As of 10 p.m. local time, with 54% of precincts reporting, the measure had a 54.1–45.9% lead. So what happens next? RELATED STORY Election 2018: Cannabis Legalization Coverage and Results First, you celebrate. Legalization in Utah was a […]
Michigan voters just passed Proposal 1, which legalizes the adult us of cannabis. Now what? Is Cannabis Legal as of Nov. 7? No. Technically, cannabis legalization (for adults 21 and older only) won’t take effect until approximately November 16th, once the results of the election have been certified by the Secretary of State. How Much […]
Missouri voters enacted medical cannabis legalization through Amendment 2 Tuesday night, driving the issue deep into its final US battlegrounds—the Midwest and South. Amendment 2 passed with 61% of the vote. The strange election saw three medical cannabis legalization measures, two of which voters rejected. Amendment 3 failed, 30% yes to 69% no Tuesday night, […]
Like oranges from Seville, beef from Alberta and wine from Tuscany, British Columbia is ubiquitous with one particular kind of produce: cannabis. Yes, BC Bud is a household name that’s renowned across the globe. From Amsterdam to Zurich the province’s product has gained a level of infamy within the cannabis community that no other region […]
Cannabis is abundant in the world of creativity, and creativity is abundant in the world of cannabis. So it comes as no surprise that dispensaries are often colorful and artistic centers rather than dull, sterile environments. All over the country, cannabis shops are putting emphasis on design, which means supporting artists by hiring them to […]
Once regulated to head shops, the legalization of cannabis in Canada is a significant business opportunity not only for cannabis producers themselves but for companies that make cannabis accessories. However, there’s some confusion about just how those accessories can be marketed–and in some jurisdictions, restrictions that essentially prevent their sale. In Newfoundland and Labrador, for […]
Welcome to Leafly’s live coverage of the 2018 Midterm Elections. With cannabis reform measures on the ballot in four states, this election could mark another moment of progress for the legalization movement. Leafly will be updating this page with as-they-happen results, dispatches from correspondents across the country, and commentary from around the cannabis community (all […]
CLEVELAND (AP) — An Ohio physician and medial professor believes medical cannabis should be used to treat opioid addiction in a state that saw a record number of overdose deaths last year. Dr. F. Stuart Leeds has been preparing data and research to submit to the State Medical Board of Ohio as it considers expanding […]
