International Japan maintains strict anti-weed stance despite public calls and long tradition Advocates hoped international publicity from the since-cancelled 2020 Olympics would aid ongoing legalization efforts John McMahonJanuary 14, 2021
Analysis US pot stocks have room to run even after Georgia runoff surge, analyst says With Democrats in complete control of US Congress, it could be a new era for reform and American pot stock opportunity Jared GnamJanuary 8, 2021
Canada Illinois’ 500K cannabis expungements puts Canada to shame, lawyer says Ottawa needs to follow the Lincoln State's lead and scrap its 'paltry' record suspension program Jared GnamJanuary 6, 2021
Cannabis In the Land of the Thunder Dragon, only the pigs get high Early calls for cannabis reform are starting to be made in Bhutan, a historically isolated country where livestock graze on wild weed John McMahonJanuary 5, 2021
International South Africa’s cannabis bill is widely unpopular — here’s why The legislation's steep penalties and confusing rules are a step backward to populations that have used cannabis traditionally for centuries Sipho SebeleJanuary 4, 2021
Analysis The cannabis policy pivot of Gov. Andrew Cuomo He's one of several prominent politicians to pull a 180 on pot, and the impact would be huge if the governor passes adult-use legislation... Andrew WardDecember 21, 2020
Analysis On the brink of legalizing weed, Mexico’s regulated market not expected until 2022 Even if Mexico's cannabis bill passes by a Dec. 15 deadline, business licensing isn't expected for at least 18 months Jared GnamDecember 8, 2020
Legalization Passing of ‘historic’ MORE Act moot unless Georgia runoff swings blue With the Republican-led Senate vowing to block cannabis reform, passing of the landmark bill may only amount to a symbolic win Jared GnamDecember 4, 2020
International Medical cannabis is legal in Thailand, or just about Progress of Thailand's cannabis industry may be slow and confusing, but big business is already acting on the huge potential of the region John McMahonNovember 26, 2020
Analysis Why the New Zealand cannabis vote was late Pollsters say the vote had a better chance of passing in 2018, before clear political lines were drawn on the issue. Advocates look ahead... Andrew WardNovember 23, 2020