A consequence of cannabis being illegal at the Federal level is that jobs involving the Feds will involve scrutiny of one’s past drug history. For some, cannabis use has precluded a life in the military, with policies punishing troops...
Ann Arbor, Michigan has been home to the annual “Hash Bash” since 1972, yet the state’s own legalization efforts stalled for years. Now, finally, weed is legal in Michigan starting December first. The state had voted to legalize a...
Although legal cannabis in California has largely been a success, there has been a downside with black market shops and products. The state has struggled to keep a lid on counterfeit products in the past, and even unlicensed dispensaries...
A contested election. Calls to defund the police are met by cries of ‘Blue Lives Matter.’ Controversial appointees to the Supreme Court, and a stalled coronavirus stimulus package. The list of issues dividing America seems ever-growing.
Except for one, apparently.
Marijuana...
One of the hottest topics in legal circles is marijuana. That’s because a patchwork of state laws have been built around legalizing cannabis, while the Federal government drags its heels. Even hemp, which was legalized in the 2018 Farm...
Potheads in Alaska can now use marijuana in legal peace. Weed officially went legal in the 49th state in February.
Alaska is now one of three states where weed is legal for recreational use. The others are Colorado and Washington,...
If you’ve ever needed proof that elections matter, look to Colorado. Not only has the state been a shining example of successful legalization, its new governor is a champion of legal weed. While Jared Polis says he doesn’t partake,...
The Canadian police now have a new tool in their arsenal for cracking down on drivers who may have used cannabis, but it’s also the focus of some controversy. While the country legalized marijuana, some were concerned with a...
The governor of Connecticut signed a bill into law that will legalize recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and older starting July 1, 2021. The measure allows for adult-use sales but they’re not expected to launch until next year.
The...
Following decades of cannabis prohibition in the US, it’s easy to forget how far marijuana legalization has come in a relatively short space of time.
It’s not so long ago that the idea of walking into a local shop to...
