Articles in Politics category

A last-minute play to legalize cannabis falls short in Lansing, so state residents will vote on adult use this fall.

Colorado continues to lag behind California in allowing adults to gather and consume cannabis in designated public spaces, similar to taverns and wine tasting rooms.

California’s June 5 primary acts as a microcosm of US cannabis politics, with advocates on the left and right. Here are the highlights.

This week: Dave’s skeptical about infused beer, Ben ranks California’s candidates, and Bruce gets spanked for a Jeff Sessions column.

For businesses that have spent time and money to obtain state cannabis licenses, local bans and moratoria can render them useless.

The first shops could open their doors in Massachusetts on July 1, though how many and where they might be located remains to be determined.

Changing inequity: Oakland’s Hood Incubator pairs legal retail newcomers with experienced cannabis operators.

The Standing Committee also rejected a number of amendments, including a proposed nationwide ban on home cultivation.

The Legislature could adopt the citizen-initiated legalization bill—which would enable lawmakers to later amend it—or do nothing and let it go on the ballot.

A bill to create a state-charted bank serving the cannabis industry passes a crucial vote in Sacramento.