Virginia Marijuana Legalization Measure Making Progress
Now that pot's decriminalized in Virginia, Gov. Ralph Northam wants to legalize it too. A Senate panel there has voted to advance the legislation.
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Pennsylvania Pot Proponent John Fetterman Happens to Be Lieutenant Governor
Meet Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman: He's one of the leading advocates for marijuana legalization in mainstream American politics.
Kevin Sabet Excited About New Acting Drug Czar Regina LaBelle
Marijuana-legalization nemesis Kevin Sabet is crowing that "longtime friend of SAM Regina LaBelle" has been named Acting Director and Deputy Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy - i.e., the Drug Czar's office.
A Dozen Longtime Marijuana Prisoners Have Sentences Commuted
In his final act as President, Donald Trump granted pardons and commuted the sentences for nearly 150 people. Eleven marijuana prisoners received commutations, including John Knock.
Fran Lebowitz: 'I'm for the Legalization of All Drugs'
Always the contrarian, author/raconteur Fran Lebowitz discusses marijuana in the Netflix docu-series, "Pretend It's a City," directed by Martin Scorsese.
Pot Grower Andrew Cox Released from Prison, Life Sentence Overturned
Marijuana grower Andrew Cox has been released from jail after serving 13 years, thanks to Last Prisoner Project. He received a life sentence in 2009.
Texas Woman Connected to Oklahoma Marijuana Industry Arrested for Rioting in DC
Texas resident Jenny Cudd was arrested by FBI on January 13 for rioting at the Capitol in Washington, DC on January 6. Cudd is associated with Summit Boys Oklahoma, a medical-marijuana concentrate business.
Cannabis Investor Alert: 25 Pot Stocks Worth Watching
Despite a devastated economy, pot stocks remain a hot commodity. Here are 25 U.S. and Canadian cannabis companies to consider adding to your portfolio.
Rich Republican Who Bankrolled Opposition to Marijuana Initiatives Dies
Casino magnate Sheldon Adelson spent millions trying to defeat medical-marijuana initiatives in Florida in 2014 and 2016 and recreational legalization in Nevada in 2016. He passed away on January 11.
'Weed Pass' Tourist Ban Proposed for Amsterdam Coffeeshops
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema wants to stop tourists from shopping at the Dutch capital's famous cannabis coffeeshops.