Archives for December, 2017
Wine Country Fires Hit Northern California Pot Industry Hard
Wine Country Fires Hit Northern California Pot Industry Hard Wine Country Fires Hit Northern California Pot Industry Hard | Phillip Smith The wildfires raging through Northern California’s Wine Country these…
Massachusetts Marijuana Legalization Advocates Urge Towns to Allow Regulated Businesses, Follow Marshfield Example
Massachusetts Marijuana Legalization Advocates Urge Towns to Allow Regulated Businesses, Follow Marshfield Example Massachusetts Marijuana Legalization Advocates Urge Towns to Allow Regulated Businesses, Follow Marshfield Example | Marijuana Policy Project…
Controversial New Hampshire Marijuana Study Commission to Hold First Meeting Tuesday
Controversial New Hampshire Marijuana Study Commission to Hold First Meeting Tuesday Controversial New Hampshire Marijuana Study Commission to Hold First Meeting Tuesday | Marijuana Policy Project CONCORD, NH — On Tuesday,…
In Pennsylvania, Blacks Are 8 Times More Likely Than Whites to Be Arrested for Marijuana Possession
In Pennsylvania, Blacks Are 8 Times More Likely Than Whites to Be Arrested for Marijuana Possession In Pennsylvania, Blacks Are 8 Times More Likely Than Whites to Be Arrested for…
San Antonio, TX to Institute ‘Cite and Release’ Policy for Marijuana
San Antonio, TX to Institute ‘Cite and Release’ Policy for Marijuana San Antonio, TX to Institute ‘Cite and Release’ Policy for Marijuana | NORML SAN ANTONIO, TX — Bexar County District…
The Biggest International Marijuana Stories of 2017
The Biggest International Marijuana Stories of 2017 This was an incredible year for international cannabis reform, with many governments realizing the futility of prohibition and actually doing something about it.…
New Oregon Cannabis Rules: Part One – Marijuana Promotional Events
New Oregon Cannabis Rules: Part One – Marijuana Promotional Events Change is the only constant in cannabis December 22, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) adopted a large packet of…
Maine Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Regulation and Implementation Bill
Maine Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Regulation and Implementation Bill Maine Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Regulation and Implementation Bill | Marijuana Policy Project AUGUSTA, ME — On Monday, Maine lawmakers approved a bill that…
Study: Cannabis Use Inversely Associated With Fatty Liver Disease
Study: Cannabis Use Inversely Associated With Fatty Liver Disease Study: Cannabis Use Inversely Associated With Fatty Liver Disease | Paul Armentano Adults with a history of cannabis use are less…
Medical Marijuana Programs Associated With Reductions in Violent Crimes
Medical Marijuana Programs Associated With Reductions in Violent Crimes Medical Marijuana Programs Associated With Reductions in Violent Crimes | NORML HAVERFORD, PA — Medical cannabis regulatory programs are associated with…
Amidst Controversy Over Anthem Protests, NFL Endorses Drug Sentencing Reform
Amidst Controversy Over Anthem Protests, NFL Endorses Drug Sentencing Reform Amidst Controversy Over Anthem Protests, NFL Endorses Drug Sentencing Reform | Phillip Smith Caught up between players who insist on…
Senate Heavyweights File Sentencing Reform Bill
Senate Heavyweights File Sentencing Reform Bill Senate Heavyweights File Sentencing Reform Bill | Phillip Smith A bipartisan group of Senate heavy-hitters have filed a bill aimed at reducing the swollen…
Rob Kampia Departs MPP
Rob Kampia Departs MPP MPP co-founder, former executive director and recent director of strategic development Rob Kampia has departed MPP and its board. This decision was the result of a…
The Prohibitionist Of The Year Is…
The Prohibitionist Of The Year Is… We're wrapping up 2017 at Civilized by announcing the inaugural winner of the highly un-coveted Prohibitionist of the Year Award. There were a lot…
The Cops and Politicians Joining Canada’s Cannabis Business
The Cops and Politicians Joining Canada’s Cannabis Business As Canada moves towards legalising recreational cannabis, there's a surprising group of entrepreneurs jumping into the market: cops and politicians. In 2015,…
Everything You Need to Know About Legal Weed in California
Everything You Need to Know About Legal Weed in California In 2018, weed will become legal in California. In November of 2016 California voters decided by a 15-point margin that…
Hoban Adds Detail To International Expansion Plans For 2018
Hoban Adds Detail To International Expansion Plans For 2018 In their end of year roundup they've colored in some of the detail about the firm's expansion plans for 2018. Go…
Will Sessions Use Internal Border Control In CA To Counter Legalization
Will Sessions Use Internal Border Control In CA To Counter Legalization Newsweek thinks so, " Prior to January 1, it's going to be the same after January 1, because nothing…
California company with Chinese partner plans to build world’s largest hemp processing plant in Kentucky
California company with Chinese partner plans to build world’s largest hemp processing plant in Kentucky The Lake news "Kings Royal announced just a few months ago that it had selected…
Pennsylvania: Lehigh University, Jefferson University & Pennsylvania Hemp Industry Council Explore Research Alliance
Pennsylvania: Lehigh University, Jefferson University & Pennsylvania Hemp Industry Council Explore Research Alliance Lehigh University, Jefferson University and the nonprofit Pennsylvania Hemp Industry Council are exploring an ambitious partnership aimed…