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Cannabis Seizures At U.S./Mexico Border Fall To Historic Lows

Written by Frank Schuler on January 9, 2023. Posted in Policy.

By many measures the border shared by the United States and Mexico has served as ground-zero for the war on cannabis. It’s no secret that for many years cannabis, among other things, was smuggled...

Which Country Is More Likely To Legalize In 2023 – The U.S. Or Germany?

Written by Johnny Green on January 8, 2023. Posted in Policy.

When it comes to the ongoing fight to end global cannabis prohibition, there’s a saying that I often use – the bigger the nation’s economy, the bigger the domino. Don’t get me...

What Were The Top U.S. Cannabis Policy Stories In 2022?

Written by Frank Schuler on January 4, 2023. Posted in Policy.

The United States has historically led the charge when it comes to global cannabis prohibition, so any time cannabis policies are reformed in the U.S. it’s good news for the rest of the world,...

Cannabis Seizures Decrease 98% At California/Mexico Ports Of Entry

Written by Hazel Norman on December 11, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Historically, one of the most active parts of the world for illegal cannabis activity was along the border shared between the United States and Mexico. For many years cannabis cultivated in Mexico,...

U.S. Congress Passes Historic Cannabis Bill

Written by Johnny Green on November 21, 2022. Posted in Policy, Science.

In many ways the United States has historically served as ground zero for the war on cannabis. The U.S. is not the only country to prohibit cannabis at the national level, however, decades ago it largely...

United States 2022 Election A Mixed Bag For Cannabis Reform

Written by Johnny Green on November 14, 2022. Posted in Policy.

November 8th was Election Day in the United States, and cannabis reform was on the ballot in several jurisdictions, both at the state level as well as at the local level. Voters in five states had the...

Who Legalizes First – The United States Or Germany?

Written by Johnny Green on October 17, 2022. Posted in Policy.

When it comes to cannabis policy there are two nations that likely have more eyes watching them right now than any other countries on the planet – Germany and the United States. It is no secret...

Is The Biden White House Waiting On Germany To Move Ahead On Recreational Reform?

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 12, 2022. Posted in Policy.

The US president is putting off further conversation about American cannabis reform until after the mid-terms. Is he waiting for Germany if not Europe beyond that, to go first? President Joe Biden’s...

Members Of German Bundestag Travel To North America To Examine Cannabis Legalization

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 12, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Eight members of the Bundestag’s Health Committee head to North America to educate themselves about how reform works in both California and Canada A delegation of eight members of the Bundestag’s...

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