Laws & Politics posts
Initiative 71 - Understanding DC Weed Laws
When it comes to getting a clear answer on “is weed legal in DC?”, why are we only left with more questions?The source of all this is in the details...
Where to Buy Weed In Massachusetts - and How to Buy It
The state of Massachusetts is known for quite a few things: gorgeous landmarks and historic cities and universities, freshly caught regional seafood choices, and numerous championship-winning sports teams. What many...
Will Biden Legalize Weed?
We've finally made it through the most precarious election of many of our lifetimes — and it was a good election for weed. Cannabis policy reform won big on November...
D.C. Decriminalizes Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia
A bill to decriminalize possession of drug paraphernalia for personal use and promote harm reduction was signed by the mayor of DC last week as part of the broader Opioid...
Legalization vs. Decriminalization: What's the Difference?
In the 2020 election cycle, voters in South Dakota, Montana, Arizona, and New Jersey passed initiatives to legalize cannabis for adult-use consumption within their state, joining 11 others and the...
Virginia Governor Says He'll Push To Legalize Recreational Marijuana
Gov. Ralph Northam announced a plan on Monday to work towards marijuana legalization in Virginia, NPR reports. Northam expressed support for decriminalization during his 2017 campaign for governor, but has...
Are Weed Clubs Legal in Barcelona?
Spain believes in freedom just like the United States does. The First Amendment of the Constitution —freedom of assembly — is something the two countries have in common. Something we...
Weed Laws In Spain
Laws can be funny things. They're subject to interpretation, meaning that they can mean different things, depending on how you read them. Courts and lawyers battle over how to interpret...
MORE Act Vote to Decriminalize Cannabis Postponed
House Democrats’ plan to vote on legislation decriminalizing marijuana before the November election went up in smoke on September 17, as leadership decided to postpone consideration of the measure, reports...
Initiative To Legalize Marijuana Sales Filed In D.C.
Activists have filed a new proposed ballot initiative to legalize marijuana sales in Washington, D.C., reports Marijuana Moment. The measure would end prosecutions of cannabis cultivation, sales and consumption. It...
Illinois Legalization: What You Need To Know
The legalization of marijuana has been a hot topic as of late. With now 12 states having fully legal (recreational & medical) cannabis, including Washington D.C, and over 20 other...
New Jersey to Add Recreational Cannabis on Ballot in 2020
In mid-December 2019, New Jersey voted 49-24 to add recreational cannabis to the state's 2020 ballot. The ballot question will ask New Jersey citizens if they approve of recreational cannabis...