By Associated Press By, Amy Guthrie MEXICO CITY (AP) — Political leaders from Mexico’s main heroin-producing state are pushing the federal government to legalize opium production for pharmaceutical use in a move they hope will reduce violence and help local farmers. Legislators in Guerrero state voted Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, to send an initiative to… Read more »

By Monterey Bud The Week Ahead is Monterey Bud’s weekly column focusing down on the most pressing cannabis policies, issues and discussions. Each Monday, Monterey Bud brings his voice to comment on the marijuana industry and the politics of cannabis from the perspective of a weed apostle. As more states tumble towards marijuana legalization, the… Read more »

By Suzy Nguyen Plan the perfect vacation to Seattle and create everlasting memories that you will actually remember. With its Space Needle to Pike Place Market, the city is known for its coffee, glass-blowing, and artsy excursions that will have you pondering reality. In this edition of Toke & Travel, we’re flying high over to… Read more »

By Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida candidate for agriculture commissioner says Wells Fargo terminated her campaign account because she supports medical cannabis. Democrat Nikki Fried said Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, that the banking giant started asking questions about her platform after she joined the statewide race: Does she advocate more access to… Read more »

By Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s independent senator says he is getting behind an effort to research how medicinal cannabis could help veterans. Sen. Angus King is part of a bipartisan group of legislators that wants to authorize the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to advance research about the safety and efficacy of… Read more »

By Jessica Peralta Sensible Sensimilla is a weekly series highlighting the most practicable ways to live a carefree, fashionable stoner lifestyle. Part how-to guide, part way of life; fully sensible. This Sunday, Marijuana.com’s Jessica Peralta shows us how to tame tangles with hemp seed oil. Standing in front of the bathroom mirror, hopelessly attempting to… Read more »

By The Cannabist Network Constellation Brands is spending C$5 billion ($3.8 billion) to boost its stake in Canadian cannabis grower Canopy Growth Corp., betting legalization of the drug will continue to gain traction in the U.S. and around the world. The post Corona beer brewer extends pot bet with $3.8 billion investment appeared first on… Read more »

By The Cannabist Network TORONTO – With two months to go before recreational cannabis is legalized in Canada on Oct. 17, new data from the country’s national statistics agency is stoking fears about drugged driving and raising questions about the ability of law enforcement officials to detect impairment. The post 1 in 7 Canadian pot… Read more »

By Monterey Bud This Weed in News is Monterey Bud’s weekly column offering his thoughts on the crucial stories of the week. Each Saturday, Monterey Bud recaps the news and tells us why he cares — and why we should, too. The anticipation of greater legalization spread dramatically during the week ending Saturday, Aug. 18,… Read more »

By Noah White California Lawmakers had their hands full with cannabis bills up for hearings for the week ending Friday, August 17, 2018. The state’s marijuana industry must continue to conduct transactions in cash after the Assembly Appropriations Committee mothballed a plan for California to charter financial institutions exclusively for the cannabis trade. On the… Read more »