Cannabis-Industry Events Returning in 2021
After a complete wipeout in 2020 due to Covid-19, cannabis-industry conferences and festivals are being planned for 2021. Some are virtual while others are in-person. Check out our 2021 event guide.
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Willie Nelson Wants 4/20 to Be a National Holiday
Willie Nelson has joined Bill Maher's call to make 4/20 an official holiday. "Please puff, puff and pass this to your friends in Congress for consideration," reads a tongue-in-cheek letter to the White House.
States Where Marijuana Is Legalized, Decriminalized or Medicalized
There are now 18 states that have legalized adult-use/recreational cannabis, 13 more with decriminalization laws and 47 with some form of medical-marijuana access.
The Legalization Equation: It's for Everyone
New York's passage of marijuana legalization is cause to reflect on who and what got us here.
New York State Legalizes Marijuana! Becomes 17th Adult-Use State
After a day-long debate at the State Capitol in Albany, New York State lawmakers agreed to pass the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, making New York the 17th adult-use state.
Madison, Wisconsin: First City in U.S. to Allow Public Pot Smoking
Madison, Wisconsin has legalized use and possession of marijuana. The new law also allows adult residents to smoke pot on public sidewalks, a first in the U.S.
Acid Queen: Flashback to Tina Turner's Stony Turn in 'Tommy'
The "Tina" documentary on HBO got us thinking about when Tina Turner played the Acid Queen in the "Tommy" movie in 1975. Check out her two versions and the original by The Who.
What You Need to Know About Marijuana Legalization in New York
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the New York State legislature have ironed out an agreement to legalize marijuana, including home grow and 50% equity, that will likely be voted on this week. Check out the deets.