Industry update Virginia governor approves medical cannabis flower for July 1 Advocates and state politicians are calling for Gov. Northam to also push adult-use legislation through this year Nick LabaMarch 25, 2021
Industry update Mexico’s lower house approves recreational marijuana bill Critics say the proposed law treats cannabis users like they have substance use issues because it requires them to register with the government Natalia Buendia CalvilloMarch 10, 2021
Industry update New York activists add last-minute pressure to pass progressive weed laws Despite years-old criticisms of Gov. Cuomo's proposed legislation, recent amendments still don't allow for home cultivation Natalia Buendia CalvilloMarch 3, 2021
Industry update Morocco moves to legalize cannabis for medical and industrial use Following a UN vote last year that recognized the medical value of weed, the North African hash haven is moving forward with reform Natalia Buendia CalvilloFebruary 26, 2021
Industry update New Jersey legalizes weed after 111-day delay Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Monday after more than two-thirds of New Jersey voters voted for legal weed on Nov. 3 Jared GnamFebruary 22, 2021
Legalization First Arizona dispensaries get green light to sell recreational weed Arizona begins issuing adult-use licences less than 3 months after state voters pass ballot initiative Jared GnamJanuary 22, 2021
Industry update France launches public consultation on cannabis legalization With Europe's toughest weed laws and highest use rates, the French government has already gotten 175,000 survey responses Jared GnamJanuary 18, 2021
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
Industry update Virginia set to be first Southern state to legalize adult-use cannabis Gov. Ralph Northam is confident the new law will pass this year, paving the road for racial equity and tax revenue Jared GnamJanuary 13, 2021
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