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Michigan marijuana proponents are launching a signature drive to put the question of making recreational pot legal in the state on the 2018 ballot. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Michigan marijuana legalization advocates launching ballot initiative

Rep. Jared Polis had some choice words for a New Jersey assemblyman who said the Pearl Street Mall is overrun with dirty undead zoned out on weed. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Jared Polis to N.J. politician: Boulder not filled with stoned zombies

An interview with Sunshine Johnston, owner of a marijuana farm located in southern Humboldt County, where she has lived and farmed since the 1980s. Read Full Article at: Cannabist California marijuana farmer talks legalization challenges, dispensary pricing and more

Cannabis seed breeder Edward “Swerve” Clarizio, founder of The Cali Connection, has overcome many health hurdles to build his successful California company.

Pueblo is perfectly positioned to corner the outdoor pot market. Snug in Colorado’s “banana belt,” the city and county enjoy a mix of sunny, warm and dry weather that cannabis plants crave, growers say. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Marijuana transforms Pueblo,...

As the cannabis industry soars, a handful of venture capitalists are climbing on board to invest — albeit cautiously.

WASHINGTON ― Congress, once again, is blocking the Justice Department from spending any money that interferes with state medical marijuana laws. In their newly unveiled budget bill, lawmakers included a provision, known as the Rohrabacher-Farr amendment, that allows...

A federal marijuana banking bill co-sponsored by U.S. Representatives in Colorado, Washington and Alaska would allow banks to serve cannabis businesses without fear of federal penalties.

Medical marijuana advocates in Texas are promoting support from more conservative sources to push longshot medical marijuana legislation. Read Full Article at: Cannabist In Texas, veterans and conservative Christian moms rally for medical marijuana

Florida lawmakers hope to agree by week's end on medical marijuana regulations, but the House and Senate bills still have many differences to resolve. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Will Florida MMJ patients need to wait 90 days to start treatment? Lawmakers still...

Gov. Jim Justice has signed a bill that makes West Virginia the 29th state to allow the use of marijuana for certain medical conditions. Read Full Article at: Cannabist It's official: West Virginia becomes 29th medical marijuana state

Trump, Sessions and Mnuchin should listen to Hickenlooper, as he appears to be on their side most of the time with his reasonable, moderate approach. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Feds could learn a lot from Hickenlooper's reasonable, moderate approach to...

All beings with a backbone have an endocannabinoid system. Is cannabis medicine a good option for the health of your dog or cat? Read Full Article at: CBD Report Claws and Effect: Cannabis Medicine for Pets

Americans think marijuana is safer to use than opioids, but not sure if Trump should be tougher on enforcement, according to a new Yahoo/Marist poll. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Americans split on whether Trump should take tougher approach to marijuana, even...

In an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press," John Kelly also told host Chuck Todd that "arresting a lot of users" wasn't the right solution to the country's drug problems. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Homeland Security Sec: "Marijuana is not a factor" in...

Washington state regulators are accepting bids for a new seed-to-sale tracking system to keep tabs on marijuana commerce, a deal valued at about $3 million.

Concerned about a potential crackdown from President Donald Trump’s administration, Colorado lawmakers are advancing a bill that would allow recreational pot to be reclassified as medical marijuana so that it could not be seized by federal authorities. Read Full...