February 2019 Cannabis News Highlights

Posted by CO 420 Websites
On February 15, 2019

It's hard to believe the year is going by so fast - it's February already and these 4 big news items are already making waves in the cannabis community!

Colorado Legislature to Add Autism to Medical Marijuana Conditions

Posted by CO 420 Websites
On February 1, 2019

Autism could soon be added to the list of qualifying medical conditions eligible to be treated with medical marijuana in Colorado.

2018: The Year in Weed

Posted by CO 420 Websites
On December 30, 2018

Another year, more legal cannabis! 2018 saw a ton of changes in the cannabis industry and support for legalization is at an all-time high. Check out our 2018 Year End Recap for this year's highlights.

California Allows Cannabis Delivery, Sets Final Recreational Marijuana Regulations

Posted by CO 420 Websites
On December 21, 2018

After months of tweaks, regulators have finalized rules for California's recreational marijuana industry including new rules for statewide delivery, packaging/exit bags, and testing requirements...

Canadian Researchers Map the Cannabis Genome

Posted by CO 420 Websites
On December 7, 2018

Researchers at the University of Toronto are mapping the cannabis genome, and have discovered that marijuana and hemp evolved into separate species of the same plant through the action of virus-like DNA segments...

Marijuana Business Con Draws Record Attendees

Posted by CO 420 Websites
On November 30, 2018

MJBizCon in Las Vegas had its biggest year yet, with a record-breaking 27,000 people attending the annual conference aimed at marijuana professionals and investors.

Massachusetts Rolls Out Adult-Use Cannabis Sales

Posted by CO 420 Websites
On November 22, 2018

Voters in Massachusetts legalized adult-use marijuana back in 2016, and two long years later adult-use pot shops opened in Leicester and Northampton, making them the first retail stores on the East Coast to have legalized recreational sales..

Marijuana Wins Big in Midterm Elections

Posted by CO 420 Websites
On November 16, 2018

Election Day is finally behind us, and there were big wins for marijuana legalization. Here's how the votes played out in Michigan, North Dakota, Missouri, and Utah...

Canada Officially Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis

Posted by CO 420 Websites
On October 17, 2018

Its Official: On October 17, Canada will become the second country in the world to legalize recreational cannabis making it legal for adults 18 years-and-older to purchase, possess, and grow cannabis.

Marijuana Legalization Trending to Consensus in U.S.: Reaches 62% Support

Posted by CO 420 Websites
On October 12, 2018

Elections are only a few weeks away in the U.S., and a handful of states will be voting on whether to legalize medical or recreational marijuana. In such a contentious political environment, it's a relief that there's one thing that brings people together in America: cannabis!

Seattle Court Dismisses More Than 500 Marijuana Convictions

Posted by CO 420 Websites
On September 28, 2018

The Seattle Municipal Court unanimously agreed to dismiss misdemeanor marijuana convictions in the city from 1996 to 2010, when laws shifted to legalization. This will result in more than 500 cannabis cases being dropped...

Competition Drives Colorado Cannabis Market

Posted by CO 420 Websites
On August 15, 2018

The Colorado marijuana industry continues to be a competitive and thriving market nearly five years after adult-use sales began. A new report commissioned by the Colorado MED focuses on falling prices, increasing potency, and market consolidation & competition...

UK Legalizes Cannabis-Based Prescriptions

Posted by CO 420 Websites
On August 1, 2018

The United Kingdom has softened its stance on medical marijuana, and by this autumn, cannabis-derived medication will be available by prescription. The surprise announcement by the Home Secretary, Sajid Javid, comes after two severely epileptic children were denied cannabis oil to treat their seizures.

Cannabis: the Answer to America’s Opioid crisis?

Posted by CO 420 Websites
On November 2, 2017

An editorial published by the Los Angeles Times on Monday posed a question that no one seems to be asking about the nation's opioid epidemic: why aren't we talking about medical marijuana as an alternative?

Remember DARE? It’s back.

Posted by CO 420 Websites
On October 13, 2017

DARE is back, this time with a curriculum called "Keepin' It REAL". REAL stands for refuse, explain, avoid, leave. DARE is pushing the curriculum as a prevention program for middle school students as part of its mission to "teach students good decision making skills to help them lead safe and healthy lives."...