January, 2020

• 17 January

  Prohibition Began 100 Years Ago Today (and Ended 13 Years Later, Luckily)

  

  By David Crary, Associated Press (AP) — In this era of bottomless mimosas, craft beers and ever-present happy hours, it’s striking ...
• 14 January

  These 4 East Coast States Are Helping Each Other Legalize Marijuana in 2020

  

  By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press  (AP) — A year ago, marijuana legalization looked like it was on a roll in the ...
• 13 January

  Virginia Governor Proposes Marijuana Decriminalization

  

  By Alan Suderman, Associated Press Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is promising sweeping changes to the state’s criminal justice reforms that include ...
• 9 January

  Researchers: Some Pet Products Touted as CBD Don’t Have Any

  

  By Mary Esch, Associated Press Companies have unleashed hundreds of CBD pet health products accompanied by glowing customer testimonials claiming the ...
• 8 January

  Thailand’s First Cannabis Oil Dispensaries Open

  

  By Jerry Harmer & Busaba Sivasomboon, Associated Press (AP) — Thailand has opened its first two full-time clinics dispensing cannabis oil ...
• 1 January

  Illinois Recreational Marijuana Sales Begin on Jan 1, 2020

  

  By Associated Press (AP) — On January 1, 2020, Illinois will become the 11th state to allow marijuana’s use and sale ...

December, 2019

• 29 December

  USDA Approves Hemp Cultivation Plans for 3 States

  

  By Associated Press (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved industrial hemp licensing plans for Louisiana, Ohio and New Jersey, the department announced Friday. The ...
• 26 December

  California Creates QR Codes for Finding Legal Dispensaries

  

  By Associated Press (AP) — California marijuana users can now turn to their smartphones to find out if a dispensary is ...
• 21 December

  Group Submits Proposal to Legalize Adult-Use Marijuana in Oklahoma

  

  By Associated Press (AP) — Two Oklahoma City women have launched an initiative petition for a statewide vote on whether to ...
• 18 December

  Maine Is Allowing All Residents to Apply for a Marijuana Business License

  

  By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press (AP) — The first week of applications to open marijuana businesses in Maine has been busy, ...