New Washington Law Will Erase Old Cannabis Convictions
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill Monday aimed at erasing old misdemeanor marijuana convictions, seven years after voters in the state approved an initiative that legalized the drug. Under the new law, judges are required to grant requests to vacate misdemeanor marijuana possession charges that occurred before the drug was legalized, […]
AGs press Congress on banking legislation – PotNetwork
AGs press Congress on banking legislation  PotNetwork Attorneys General from 33 states wrote a letter to Congress to urge passage of cannabis banking legislation known as The SAFE Banking Act, which the House …
Leafly Study Debunks Dispensary Myths Around Crime & Teen Use
Evidence-Based Studies Refute Dispensary Fears When a state legalizes cannabis, local municipal officials are put in a tough spot. They have the power to allow or prohibit cannabis stores from opening in their jurisdiction. It’s done through property zoning. When the issue comes up for vote, the discussion is often dominated by imagined fears. Law […]
Cannabis Legalization Efforts Perk Up With Growing Medical Backing – PRNewswire
Cannabis Legalization Efforts Perk Up With Growing Medical Backing  PRNewswire NEW YORK, May 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The cannabis industry made significant progress in 2018, however, many challenges still lie ahead. Last year, the …
Cooking with Cannabis: Tips From a Red Seal Chef
In a survey conducted by the US-based National Restaurant Association in late 2018, almost 700 professional chefs predicted that CBD-infused drinks and CBD-infused foods would be the most popular trends in dining in the coming year. They predicted that infusing foods with cannabis would create unique culinary opportunities and establish a new dining experience. Many […]
Recent Research Bolsters the Case That Cannabis Benefits Seniors – Green Entrepreneur
Recent Research Bolsters the Case That Cannabis Benefits Seniors  Green Entrepreneur Marijuana prohibition has long barred research on the plant’s many benefits but that’s changing.
