In the last decade, cannabis has become a major political issue in the US. Voter interest in the federal legalization of cannabis is currently at an all-time high. According to new polling data, 60% of American adults support full federal legalization. What was once a marginal topic in national political discourse is now a defining element of American … [Read more...] about Cannabis on the Ballot: State Legalization and the 2022 Midterm Results
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The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association
Advancing Indigenous Voices in the Cannabis Industry Graphic by The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) With the emergence of the cannabis industry in the United States, The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA), aims to shift focus to tribal cannabis markets. As a non-profit organization, ICIA is dedicated to advocacy and empowerment of … [Read more...] about The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association
California Governor Newsom Signs 10 Cannabis Bills Permitting Interstate Commerce, Employment Protections, and Expunging Records
Graphic by Julia Meyer The Governor of California, Gavin Newsom (D), signed a set of cannabis-related bills recently, enacting 10 new laws for the state. Nearing the end of the legislative session, the legislature delivered several measures for Gov. Newsom to approve including setting up California to allow interstate cannabis commerce, providing employment protections for … [Read more...] about California Governor Newsom Signs 10 Cannabis Bills Permitting Interstate Commerce, Employment Protections, and Expunging Records
The Dime: 4/15/2022
Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Dime. New York Issues First Adult-use Cultivation Licenses On Thursday, April 14th, The New York Cannabis Control Board approved 52 licenses adult-use … [Read more...] about The Dime: 4/15/2022
The Dime: 4/8/2022
Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Dime. Study Shows Legalization Benefits Child Welfare, Reduces Foster Care Admissions Among the benefits of legal weed that researchers uncovered so … [Read more...] about The Dime: 4/8/2022
