Jamaica: Religion, Culture, and Regulation
Rastafarianism and cannabis are inextricably linked to Jamaica. But which came first, the religion or ganja?
Ganja did. The relationship between cannabis and Jamaica predates...
The CLIMB Act Would Greatly Expand Access to Financial Services
WASHINGTON - The Capital Lending and Investment for Marijuana Businesses (CLIMB) Act was introduced Thursday by U.S. Congressmen Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and...
A Bipartisan Omnibus Bill Is Gaining Steam in Congress
WASHINGTON - Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) reportedly is discussing with other congressional leaders a bipartisan omnibus cannabis bill that would grant new...
The Republic of Malta Takes a Big Leap for a Small Country
Almost everyone, it seems, was caught off guard in December 2021 when Malta announced it had legalized adult use just months after Luxembourg legalized...
NY Considers Cannabis-Infused Food Sales at Pizzerias and Other Eateries
New York City has been famous for its brand of thin, crispy, deliciously-greasy pizza for the past century, and this year, the city’s mass...
The Adult-Use Cannabis Market Is Opening for Business in New Jersey
Recreational cannabis sales for adults 21 and over have been approved by New Jersey officials.
Initially, a handful of sites already operating as medicinal dispensaries...
D.C. Council Vote to Shut Down Cannabis Gifting Services Falls Short
A bill targeting shops “gifting” cannabis to consumers failed to receive enough votes in the Washington, D.C. Council this week.
If approved, severe penalties would...
The House Appears Ready to Legalize Marijuana Once Again
Cannabis experts everywhere are watching the House of Representatives this week, as they might pass legislation that would legalize cannabis on a federal level....
Big Push to Reform Cannabis Banking Regs Renewed Ahead of Midterms
Members of the cannabis industry are intensifying their push to get a banking reform bill passed ahead of the November midterm elections.
Industry members are...
New Zealand Takes a New Look at Plant Medicine
The “Land of the Long White Cloud” would be a fitting nickname for any country that embraces cannabis, but that’s not how New Zealand...
