by Barbara Platts | Mar 23, 2023 | Legalization, Parenting
New Colorado law aims to curb illegal use of products among young people. In July of 2021, Colorado passed a law around high-potency THC products, which are also referred to as cannabis concentrates. The law – which fully went into effect in January 2022 – requires...
by Marguerite Arnold | Nov 2, 2022 | Legalization
Germany is the fourth largest economy in the world—and the country is on the cusp of recreational cannabis reform. What has the path been so far and what does the immediate future hold? Germany is on track to become the world’s third legal recreational cannabis market...
by Sweet Jane | Oct 6, 2022 | Legalization
The president is encouraging governors to take similar actions on the state level President Biden announced Thursday that he will be pardoning people convicted of cannabis possession under federal law. These pardons will clear about 6,500 people convicted between...
by Marguerite Arnold | Aug 3, 2022 | Legalization
2022 is turning out to be a definitive year for cannabis reform in Europe. Multiple states are moving forward to expand their medical use laws – and some are even starting to tackle the thorny issues around full legalization. Multiple states are moving forward with...
by Marguerite Arnold | Jul 6, 2022 | Legalization
It took a Russian invasion to move the issue of Ukraine cannabis legalization forward, but as a result of the war, medical reform is now pending—and the rest of Europe is watching. Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Liashko announced on June 7 that the government...
by Leah Maurer | May 27, 2022 | Legalization
Once someone becomes a mother, they also become an advocate. Mothers advocate for their children in education, health care, relationships, and more. But what about those moms who are not only doing advocacy for their children but for other people’s children and for...
by A. D. Russ | May 26, 2022 | Legalization, Women
Toi Hutchinson, the new President and CEO of the Marijuana Policy Project, on being a mother and a lawmaker, and tackling tough conversations with kids about cannabis. Toi Hutchinson grew up understanding that cannabis wasn’t something you openly talked about in the...
by Sweet Jane | Jul 2, 2021 | Legalization
Two U.S. states are officially living the high life as of Thursday, July 1. Virginia and Connecticut both legalized recreational cannabis, making the plant legal to possess in small amounts for those 21 and older. Here’s what to expect with each of these...
by Sweet Jane | Mar 31, 2021 | Legalization
Unpacking New York’s “Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act” Your questions on New York’s new cannabis law answered. On Tuesday, March 30, 2021, New York’s legislature passed the “Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act” (“Act”) and sent it to Governor...
by Kimberly Lawson | Jun 16, 2020 | Legalization
A more inclusive process Last summer, days after Illinois became the 11th state in the country to legalize cannabis for adult recreational use, state Rep. Kelly Cassidy got a tattoo to commemorate the historic occasion. The illustration was inspired by the cartoon...
by Jenn Lauder | May 18, 2020 | Legalization
Splimm founder shares her thoughts on why privilege can advance change in cannabis justice The transition to legal cannabis (in various degrees across the United States) has been a welcome change for most fans and patients of the plant. With numerous dispensary...
by Luna Reyna | Mar 3, 2020 | Innovation, Legalization
The Financial Aid Fairness for Students Act can give those with cannabis convictions access to college While pursuing my bachelor’s degree, I also was a young mother-to-be. Imagine attending classes while suffering from terrible morning sickness that lasted morning,...
