ANALYSIS: The tide looks to be turning on cannabis legalisation, particularly in western democracies. Is cannabis reform New Zealand’s next same-sex marriage? Read more »
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EPA Head Disapproves California Request to Recognize Allowable Cannabis Pesticides
In a not-so-surprising move by the new EPA administrator appointed by Donald Trump, the EPA has rejected California’s request to recognize some acceptable pesticides for use on cannabis. In a memo on June 22, 2017, EPA head Scott Pruitt denied the request, stating the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) scheduling of the plant as the reason. […]
Bipartisan push for legal marijuana is underway
Entrepreneurs interested in business opportunities in legal marijuana now have two parties’ worth of allies backing them up. Since the January inauguration of President Trump, serious concerns have arisen for medical and business interests looking to invest in legal cannabis. Read more »
California Bill Would Ban Cannabis-Branded Hats, T-Shirts, Other Merchandise
Go to a California cannabis event and you’re likely to walk away with a free hat—or a bumper sticker, or a t-shirt, or tote bag emblazoned with a cannabis company’s logo. But under a bill being considered in the state Legislature, all that branded merchandise would go up in smoke. Read more »