Articles tagged with "legalization"

Racial disparities persist in California, the fallout in Toronto continues after last week’s raids, and can cannabis actually damage your DNA?

Police Chief Mark Saunders said at a press conference the operation came about as the result of “a genuine health concern.”

Lawmakers fast-tracked the measure as a way to head off a medical marijuana issue headed toward fall ballots.

Kansas eases penalties for possession, New Jersey takes a pass on $300M in tax revenue, and is the Philippines’ freeze on cannabis starting to thaw?

Many legislators are anticipating a long night, as the House and Senate planned votes on dozens of bills before they recess until after the November election.

Lawmakers ditched the scheme Tuesday over concerns the rare setup would create an undue burden on the state.

The Teamsters union has joined police and prison guard associations in trying to defeat California’s initiative to legalize cannabis at the ballot.

The government of Macedonia, a small country in the Balkan region of southeastern Europe, announced this month that it will legalize cannabis for people suffering from serious illnesses.

“Cannabis should transform capitalism, not the other way around,” says David Bienenstock. “We have to fight really hard to make this an inclusive industry.”

Seniors are cannabis curious, California authorities warn of toxic contamination, and legalization’s growing pains aren’t what Denver officials expected.