Legalization

Statistics Canada's national survey of licensed producers reveals a surge in employment and reports there are now 175 companies operating in the cannabis space.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control is investigating 94 reports of people in hospitals with vape-related lung illnesses across 14 states with a number of cases related to the use of illegal cannabis vape cartridges.

Louisiana joins more than 30 U.S. states, and the first one in the Deep South, with a medical cannabis program that officially began on Aug. 6 after a four-year regulatory hurdle.

Tiny Luxembourg could have a big effect on cannabis legalization in the European Union and open up the market for pot once the country goes recreational in two years.

Ottawa's new pardoning system waves a five-year wait time and a $631 fee, but critics say it doesn't go far enough and call for full expungement

From California to Vancouver to Toronto, authorities in major jurisdictions are raiding illegal pot shops and coming down hard on the black market in an effort to curb illicit cannabis sales.

The governor of America's fourth most populous state wanted to legalize recreational cannabis use this year, but had to settle for decriminalization of pot.

Democrat Governor David Ige says the new bill could lead to further legalization efforts “and other mechanisms to make marijuana more available.”

Both Republicans and Democrats discussed ways to end U.S. federal cannabis prohibition at a landmark Congressional hearing on July 10.

One-in-four medical cannabis users said supply issues have been preventing them from getting the medicine they need, according to a survey commissioned by Canadian Pharmacists Association and two other groups.

A loophole in a 2016 law to support hemp farmers has created an opportunity for hundreds of stores to open and sell low-potency pot across the European nation.

Scheer also told CTV News his Conservative Party would support efforts to pardon Canadians with previous convictions for pot possession.

What's being called a historic victory for pot advocates, U.S. Congress passed an amendment June 20 that blocks federal agencies from interfering with state-run legal cannabis programs.

Colombia’s Constitutional Court lifted the ban on public cannabis consumption signalling the country, noted for ideal growing conditions and huge export potential, is closer to adult use legalization.

Arcview Market Research and BDS Analytics forecast the legal industry will nearly triple by 2024 from the US$14.9 billion they project will be spent this year.

Texas makes hemp legal to grow and sell, while expanding medical pot; Connecticut adds new treatable conditions; Ohio rejects marijuana as treatment for depression and insomnia

The regulatory agency announced Friday marijuana consumers shouldn't expect edible and other cannabis products on store shelves "no earlier than mid-December 2019."

Gov. Greg Abbott signed a new bill Monday to allow industrial hemp cultivation, and Texas lawmakers have passed a bill to expand the state's medical marijuana program.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill Monday to open up research on medical marijuana but it won't legalize the substance for patients in the state.

Nevada passed a law last week that will allow a pilot program to test out a limited marijuana banking system, while a federal marijuana banking bill quietly moves forward in the House.

Advocates argue his marijuana policies don't go far enough—and Biden as president would likely mean a longer wait for federal legalization.

After Illinois became the 11th U.S. state to permit recreational marijuana, Delaware may be next in line

“Marijuana legalization is a criminal justice issue, a health care issue, and an economic issue,” Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said.

Illinois State Governor J.B. Pritzker is expected to sign off on the bill, which will make possession and sales of cannabis legal Jan. 1, 2020.

Although the bill hasn't been introduced yet, it would tax, regulate, create recreational use licenses and regulate hemp and CBD products, while expanding medical marijuana use.