International Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly advances medical cannabis bill Supporters of the bill hope it isn't vetoed by the president Natalia Buendia CalvilloOctober 20, 2021
Canada $22M of illicit weed seized during Ontario raid Upwards of 21,000 pot plants and more than 181 kilograms of processed weed were confiscated, police say Kathryn TindaleOctober 19, 2021
Canada ‘Nanny state’ Canada gets ‘D’ grade for cannabis legalization In a report by several industry groups, its authors continue to argue for less restriction to battle the still-thriving illicit market Kathryn TindaleOctober 18, 2021
Legalization DEA proposes hiking Schedule I drug production for medical research After a spike in demand for research, the DEA is proposing increased quotas for controlled substances including MDMA, LSD, psilocybin and cannabis Natalia Buendia CalvilloOctober 18, 2021
International Spain presented with 3 bills to regulate adult-use cannabis All the bills seek to regulate a cannabis market, as well as define rules for cannabis social clubs and cultivation Kathryn TindaleOctober 15, 2021
Canada BC launching ‘buy legal’ ad campaign to support licit cannabis industry The province is highlighting its effort to support the sector as the recreational market reaches its third anniversary Nick LabaOctober 15, 2021
International Mexican Supreme Court minister proposes criminalizing simple possession of cannabis Just as Mexico's highest court enacts a ruling that prohibition is unconstitutional, a minister is proposing criminal penalties to deter use Natalia Buendia CalvilloOctober 13, 2021
Canada Sunshine Coast districts ask for more resources to enforce illicit grow ops The West Coast municipalities say they don't have the tools to enforce federal rules at the local level Natalia Buendia CalvilloOctober 8, 2021
International What Germany’s election means for cannabis legalization As coalition talks continue in Germany, there's hope the new government will legalize recreational weed Kathryn TindaleOctober 6, 2021
Legalization New York cannabis board holds first meeting, expands medical access Effective immediately, patients can buy flower, double their held supply and be approved by any practitioner licensed to prescribe medication Nick LabaOctober 5, 2021