Politics Archives - Page 5 of 11 - International Cannabis Business Conference

Written by Johnny Green on March 9, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Banking Associations Demand Senate Vote On Cannabis Banking Reform

Current laws and regulations regarding cannabis industry banking in the United States are holding the cannabis industry back. Some...

Written by Johnny Green on March 3, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Cannabis Legalization Bill To Be Debated In Mexico This Week

Mexico has a long history with cannabis, and Mexico has served as a global source for illegal cannabis for many years. In late 2018...

cannabis plant flower cannabis plant flower

Written by Marguerite Arnold on February 24, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Is Recreational Cannabis Reform Finally Internationally A La Mode?

With Mike Bloomberg calling for decrim and record expungement in the United States as he tests the political race, and German politicians...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on February 24, 2020. Posted in Politics.

South Africa’s President Charts New Path For Cannabis In Political Speech

Unlike politicians in other places, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa included cannabis in his State of the Nation...

Written by Johnny Green on February 20, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Why Is Cannabis Content Being Blocked In Singapore?

Recently Netflix revealed the instances in which it removed or blocked content due to government demand. In the 23 years that Netflix has...

Written by Johnny Green on February 18, 2020. Posted in Politics.

New Poll Results Have New Zealand Cannabis Legalization Measure Losing On Election Day

Voters in New Zealand will get the chance to vote on a cannabis legalization measure on Election Day. New Zealand’s election will...

Written by Johnny Green on February 18, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Uruguay: Research Finds That Youth Cannabis Use Did Not Rise Following Legalization

One of the most popular talking points for cannabis prohibitionists is the claim that if cannabis is legalized for adult use that it will...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on February 18, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Bustin’ Out In Düsseldorf? The Greens In State Parliament Propose Rec Trial

The Green Party in Düsseldorf, the state parliament for the most populous state of Germany, has advocated a controlled cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on January 28, 2020. Posted in Politics.

New Zealand To Vote On Cannabis Legalization On September 19th

It’s official – New Zealand will hold its election on September 19th, 2020. Voters in New Zealand will decide whether or not...

Written by Johnny Green on January 27, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Panel In Mexico To Make Cannabis Legalization Recommendations

In 2018 Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled that cannabis prohibition was unconstitutional, and tasked lawmakers in Mexico with passing...

Written by Johnny Green on January 20, 2020. Posted in Politics.

UK’s Justice Secretary: Cannabis Will Not Be Legalized Anytime Soon

Cannabis prohibition is a failed public policy, no matter where it exists, including in the United Kingdom. Cannabis has been found to be...

cannabis dispensary employee budtender cannabis dispensary employee budtender

Written by Johnny Green on January 20, 2020. Posted in Business, Politics, Science.

4 Reasons Why 2020 Will Be An Enormous Year For The Global Cannabis Industry

The last 25 years have seen the cannabis movement and support for reform go from being labeled as ‘political suicide’ by...

Written by Johnny Green on January 12, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Russian Authorities Propose Criminal Prosecution For Pro-Cannabis Online ‘Propaganda’

If you are a cannabis advocate and you spend any amount of time on social media platforms or browsing the internet, there is a good...

Written by Johnny Green on December 29, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Italy’s Supreme Court: Cannabis Cultivation For Personal Use Is Legal

Italy’s Supreme Court has ruled that cultivating cannabis for personal use is not illegal. Italy’s current cannabis...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on December 17, 2019. Posted in Politics.

When Will Recreational Cannabis Reform Hit Europe?

For all the hopes and aspirations now in the air as the world rings out the year, what is in the cards for next year in Europe on the...

Written by Johnny Green on December 8, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Brazil Blocks Domestic Medical Cannabis Cultivation

South America is home to some of the best climates for cultivating agricultural crops, including cannabis. With cannabis laws being...

Written by Johnny Green on December 3, 2019. Posted in Politics.

New Zealand Government Unveils Cannabis Legalization Bill

New Zealand voters will see a cannabis legalization measure on Election Day next year. The details of the measure have been highly...

Written by Johnny Green on November 26, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Trinidad And Tobago Government Introduces Cannabis Reform Bills

Cannabis reform is sweeping across the globe. It wasn’t that long ago that cannabis was completely prohibited across the planet....

Written by Johnny Green on November 20, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Cannabis Reform History Was Made Today In Congress

Cannabis prohibition was approved by the United States Congress in 1937. Since that time, cannabis advocates have fought to reverse that...

Written by ICBC Staff on November 18, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Exclusive Interview With Presidential Candidate Tulsi Gabbard

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard is a champion for cannabis policy in Congress and has been since she was first elected in...

Written by Johnny Green on November 10, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Cannabis Legalization Effort Delayed In Mexico

Last year the Supreme Court of Mexico ruled that cannabis prohibition is unconstitutional. In effect, it somewhat made Mexico the third...

Written by Johnny Green on October 28, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Trump Administration Approves Proposed USDA Hemp Rules

The United States is undergoing a hemp revolution, largely driven by the explosion in CBD’s popularity. Industrial hemp is still...

Written by Johnny Green on October 28, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Germany Is Exploring Cannabis Legalization Reform

Uruguay was the first country to legalize cannabis for adult-use, followed by Canada. A Supreme Court ruling in Mexico declared cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on October 27, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Finland’s Government To Consider Decriminalizing Cannabis

Cannabis advocates in Finland have gathered enough signatures for a cannabis decriminalization petition to require a review of the...

Written by Johnny Green on October 27, 2019. Posted in Business, Politics.

The SAFE Banking Act Would Be A Game-Changer For Banking Technology

In order for the U.S. cannabis industry to reach its full potential, it needs access to the nation’s banking system at the same...

Written by Johnny Green on October 27, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Two New Polls Find Super-Majority Support For U.S. Cannabis Legalization

Cannabis was first prohibited at the federal level in the United States in 1937. For several decades cannabis was prohibited everywhere...

Written by Johnny Green on October 21, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Will Pennsylvania’s Cannabis Laws Become ‘The Gold Standard’?

An increasing number of states have legalized cannabis for adult use, with even more states exploring the idea of passing an adult-use...

Written by Johnny Green on October 18, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Australian Government Wants To See Evidence That Cannabis Legalization Works

Last month the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) became the first jurisdiction in Australia to legalize cannabis for adult use. The ACT...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on October 14, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Would A Successful Brexit Boost The Chances Of British Cannabis Legalization?

It is no secret that the British are in a bit of a constitutional pickle at the moment. How far the country will align itself with the US...

Written by Johnny Green on October 14, 2019. Posted in Business, Politics.

Nevada Governor Forms Task Force After Report Of Failed Foreign Corruption Effort

A report came out this week involving a failed attempt by a group with Ukranian ties that were reportedly trying to obtain a Nevada...

Written by Johnny Green on October 6, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, Entertainment, Medical, Politics, Science, Social.

Sign Up To Receive The International Cannabis Chronicle Newsletter

These are truly exciting times for all things cannabis. Cannabis policy reform is sweeping the globe, the cannabis industry is growing at...

Written by Johnny Green on October 2, 2019. Posted in Business, Politics.

Poll Finds That Support For Legalization In California Has Increased Since 2016

When it comes to cannabis in the United States, California is a pioneer. California was the first state to legalize cannabis for medical...

Written by Johnny Green on September 26, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Australian Capital Territory Becomes First Jurisdiction To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

Advocates have long stated that if national cannabis reform cannot be achieved in a particular country, to aim for a more localized...

Written by Johnny Green on September 25, 2019. Posted in Business, Politics.

The U.S. House Passed A Cannabis Banking Bill – What Happens Next?

Today was a truly historic day in the United States House of Representatives. The full chamber passed, for the first time ever, a...

U.S. Congress U.S. Congress U.S. Congress

Written by Johnny Green on September 22, 2019. Posted in Business, Politics.

Report: U.S. House To Vote On Cannabis Banking Bill This Week

The SAFE Banking Act would reform federal law to allow for better access to the nation’s financial system for cannabis companies....

gavel court trial constitution cannabis marijuana gavel court trial constitution cannabis marijuana

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 2, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Is Cannabis A Constitutional Question?

As the discussion about cannabis access in Europe continues to progress, albeit slowly, based on the legislative mandates of lawmakers...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on August 31, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Thai Surprise: Country Warned By International Bodies Over Cannabis Liberalization Plans

For all of its enthusiastic entry into the legal cannabis space of late, Thailand has also caught the attention of international...

Written by Johnny Green on August 29, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Multiple Trump Administration Officials Speak Out Against Cannabis

Officials with the Trump administration spoke out against cannabis this week. First, the United States Surgeon General issued an advisory...

Written by Johnny Green on August 28, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Trump Administration Wants Public Feedback Regarding International Cannabis Rescheduling

Back in March the United States Food and Drug Administration initially requested input from the public regarding international cannabis...

Written by ICBC Staff on August 28, 2019. Posted in Business, Politics.

US Cannabis Legalization: Sparking A Wave Of Liberalization Abroad

By: David Wenger In the United States, we are seeing unprecedented momentum toward legalization of cannabis. 2019 has been a historic...

Written by Randy Smith on August 20, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

The Race To Conquer Cannabis Europe

Author: Marguerite Arnold Canadian canna-businesses have had a giant head start, but they do not have a monopoly on international...

Written by Randy Smith on August 13, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

ICBC is one of the top cannabis events in the world, according to Entrepreneur Magazine

ICBC is one of the top cannabis events in the world, according to Entrepreneur Magazine Green Entrepreneur, the cannabis-focused...

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 30, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

Canadian Cannabis Company to Open Retail Herb House in Jamaica

The international cannabis industry is getting more interconnected than ever before and Canadians are still leading the way while other...

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 29, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

UK MPs Expect to Legalize Cannabis Within the Next 5 to 15 Years

Three United Kingdom Members of Parliament, representing the Conservative, Labour, and Liberal Democrat parties all recently traveled to...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 26, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

Thailand Jumps Into Cannabis Tourism Ring

Thailand, last year’s last minute cannabis reformer (along with Israel, on Christmas Day, as a “gift” to the Thai...

Written by ICBC Staff on July 25, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

ICBC Vancouver Features a Yacht After Party Headlined by DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill!

The International Cannabis Business Conference returns to beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, this September 15-16, with our...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 24, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

Outdoor Growing: Another Canadian Cannabis Innovation Suitable For Export?

With the news that Health Canada has authorized outdoor cultivation (see Aurora), the entire cultivation conversation has now shifted...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 23, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Medical, Politics.

Patients Are Powering the European Cannabis Industry

It is a truism in the room that the cannabis industry, globally, and in each region of the world it springs forth in, is driven first by...

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 22, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

Venture Capitalists Invest a Record Breaking Amount in the Cannabis Industry!

It makes sense that investors, including venture capitalists, are investing more and more in the cannabis industry each and every year....

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 19, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

Thailand Takes Early Lead in the Asian Cannabis Market

Positive cannabis law reforms have been taking hold all across the world, while Asia with many of its nations still maintaining draconian...