Progress in Paradise: Hawaii’s Cannabis Laws
In 2000, the State of Hawaii became the first US state to advance medical cannabis policies through their legislature, rather than a ballot initiative process. At the time, it was only the sixth state...
Author: Amber Iris Langston
Israel Decriminalization Continues International Marijuana Progress
This past week, another significant milestone was achieved in the international cannabis world. The State of Israel, which has likely contributed more legitimized scientific research on the cannabis...
ICBC in Berlin Brings Science to the Forefront
The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) came to Berlin this April 10-12, 2017, and brought the best of global cannabis expertise with it! The event was unlike any other,...
New German Cannabis Agency Sets Goals for 2019
Last week, we reported to you that the Germany’s new medical cannabis law was made official, but few details about its implementation were available. Now, Germany’s “cannabis agency”,...
New Medical Cannabis Laws Now in Effect in Germany
Germans woke up to a breath of fresh air and a new change in health policy took effect earlier this week when the new medical cannabis laws recently passed by German Parliament became official. Though...
Will Legalizing Cannabis Make America Great Again or Will Germany Lead?
US President Donald Trump gave his first address to the Houses of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, outlining his agenda for the next for years. Many agree the speech was by far the most eloquent...
If Trump Tramples Marijuana Laws, Germany Set to Lead
In 1996, California passed Prop 215, the Golden State’s medical cannabis law. Since that time the United States has set a global precedent for the advancement of cannabis policy, but the forward...
The Netherlands May Significantly Improve Cannabis Cultivation Laws
Seemingly everyday (even when there might be some concerning news), cannabis policy is moving forward around the globe. On Tuesday, the Dutch lower house of parliament voted to open up their cannabis...
Cost of Cannabis Compliance Includes Environmental Oversight
When a new business comes to town, there are often local incentives to bring in the new industry when it promises jobs and revenue to the region. While citizens may think first of tax breaks given to...
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