Marijuana News

January, 2017

• 13 January

  Sessions Hides Hatred for Marijuana at Confirmation Hearing

  During Jeff Sessions’ confirmation hearing, he was quite vague regarding what approach would be taken towards marijuana. His attitude was ...
• 12 January

  Nevada Athletic Commission Might Remove Marijuana From Banned Substances

  On January 13, the Nevada State Athletic Commission will hold a hearing to potentially remove marijuana from its banned substances ...
• 11 January

  Judge Orders Man’s Medical Marijuana to Be Covered by Workers Compensation

  A New Jersey lumberyard worker was injured on the job, and a state administrative law judge has ruled that the ...
• 9 January

  Did the DEA Overstep by Illegalizing All Marijuana Extracts?

  In mid-December 2016, the DEA tried to secretly make CBD oil, and all marijuana extracts, part of the Controlled Substances ...
• 8 January

  Are Marijuana Concentrate Vape Pens Safe to Use?

  Many wonder how safe marijuana concentrate vape pens are, especially with so many e-cigarettes catching on fire recently. One of ...
• 6 January

  4 Popular CBD Strains for Relieving Pain and Many Other Ailments

  Some medical marijuana patients prefer CBD strains to THC strains because having a high CBD count is important to ensure optimal ...
• 6 January

  This Senator Is Helping Marijuana Businesses Get Access to Banks

  Legally operating marijuana businesses throughout the U.S. still don’t have a way to use the banking system. Businesses are still ...
• 5 January

  Advocates to Hand out and Smoke 4,200 Joints at Trump Inauguration

  During Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20th, marijuana advocates plan to pass out and light up 4,200 joints. Supporters will ...
• 5 January

  These Cities and States Have Decriminalized Marijuana

  Society’s attitude regarding cannabis is shifting. Law enforcement agencies and lawmakers across the country are also shifting their positions on ...
• 4 January

  Marijuana Sales in North America Soared to Record Heights in 2016

  A 30-percent increase in marijuana sales in the U.S. since 2015 led to 2016’s marijuana sales to total $5.86 billion. ...