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Tomorrow in Cannabis

The Story of My Cannabis Arrest

30 years ago, Kenneth Morrow was arrested for commercial cannabis cultivation and sale. Here he details his experience and how the legal landscape in California—and the U.S.—has evolved.

October 23, 2023

Industry Headlines

Ayr Wellness Targets Restorative Justice Initiatives in Recent Campaign

Ayr is donating $1.12 of every transaction made at its retail locations between Dec. 5 and Dec. 16 to Freedom Grow and the Minorities for Medical Marijuana Project Clean Slate initiative.

December 7, 2022

Cannabis Tax Law

‘Walking This Journey Together’

November 23, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

US House Members Release Memo on Benefits of Cannabis Decriminalization, Descheduling, Propose Reforms

The U.S. House Oversight Committee’s Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties released the joint memo ahead of a Nov. 15 hearing on cannabis.

November 14, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

2022 Election Preview: North Dakota Adult-Use Legalization Would Buttress Cannabis Reform in Middle America

This November, North Dakota voters will vote on a measure that, if passed, would jumpstart a licensed adult-use cannabis program by October 2023.

October 20, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Cannabis Industry, Lawmakers React to Biden's Federal Cannabis Policy Reform Efforts

Biden announced Oct. 6 a three-step plan to pardon all federal simple cannabis possession offenses, urge state governors to pardon state-level offenses, and review how cannabis is scheduled under the Controlled Substances Act.

October 7, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

UPDATED: Biden's Call to Pardon Thousands of Federal Cannabis Offenses Part of Sweeping Policy Reform

The three-step plan announced Oct. 6 includes a move to pardon all federal simple cannabis possession offenses and a review of how cannabis is scheduled under the Controlled Substances Act.

October 6, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

US House Judiciary Committee Passes Criminal Justice Reform Legislation

Lawmakers have approved a pair of bills, the Clean Slate Act and the Fresh Start Act, to help those convicted of cannabis-related crimes seal and expunge their records.

September 26, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

California Governor Signs 10 Cannabis-Related Bills Into Law

The approved legislation ranges from interstate agreements to preemptions on local bans, restorative justice and employment protections.

September 19, 2022

Illinois

Illinois' First Black-Owned Cannabis Brand 93 Boyz Puts Social Equity at the Forefront

American rapper and singer Vic Mensa is striving to provide education and equity for communities impacted by the war on drugs through 93 Boyz.

August 16, 2022

International

With 209 Million Cannabis Users Worldwide, UN Drug Report Delves Into Legalization Impacts

The World Drug Report also analyzes regional trends in cannabis markets, including supply, use, cultivation, perceptions, COVID tendencies and more.

June 28, 2022

Ohio

Cleveland Government Alters Approach to Cannabis Possession, From Attempting to Expunge Charges to Dismissing and Vacating Them

The city’s attempt last month to expunge 4,000 convictions was thwarted by Ohio state law.

May 11, 2022