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Written by Johnny Green on September 29, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Joins New Cannabis Legalization Poster Campaign

New Zealand may become the third country to pass a cannabis legalization measure. It all depends on whether or not New Zealand voters...

Written by Johnny Green on September 22, 2020. Posted in Politics.

International Travel Icon Rick Steves Urges Voters To Support Legalization

Rick Steves is one of the most beloved humans on earth. Steves’ books and television shows dedicated to traveling the world have...

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Written by Johnny Green on September 22, 2020. Posted in Business.

Zimbabwe Announces Rules For Cultivating Cannabis

The legal cannabis industry is emerging all over the planet right now, and that includes spreading across the African continent. An...

Written by Johnny Green on September 22, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Cannabis Opponents’ Poll Backfires, Shows Legalization Winning By Large Margin

Support for cannabis reform has surged in the last 10 years according to various polls. It’s tough to say whether the polls are...

Written by Johnny Green on September 15, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Why Is The MORE Act Vote A Really Big Deal?

The United States House of Representatives is expected to hold a vote later this month that is going to be truly historic. Below is more...

Written by Johnny Green on September 14, 2020. Posted in Business.

Colorado Dispensaries Sold A Record Amount Of Cannabis In July

Colorado and Washington State were the first two states in the U.S. to vote to legalize cannabis for adult use. The successful...

Written by Johnny Green on September 12, 2020. Posted in Business.

Jamaican Officials Highlight Efforts To Increase Cannabis Imports/Exports

The cannabis plant is obviously a big part of the culture in Jamaica. Cannabis is consumed for religious purposes in Jamaica, in...

Written by Johnny Green on September 8, 2020. Posted in Science.

Study: Hemp Essential Oil Can Inhibit Or Reduce Bacterial Growth

The hemp plant is one of the most versatile plants on earth. It has the ability to feed, to clothe, and to heal. It is estimated that...

Written by Johnny Green on September 8, 2020. Posted in Politics.

South Africa’s Parliament To Miss Cannabis Legalization Vote Deadline

As it stands only Canada and Uruguay have legalized cannabis for adult use. The two nations’ legalization model differs in many...

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Written by Johnny Green on September 8, 2020. Posted in Business.

Cannabis Consumers Prefer Floral Cannabis Over Concentrates According To Survey

For many decades cannabis flower dominated the unregulated market. Cannabis concentrates, often referred to as ‘hash’, were...

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Written by Johnny Green on August 31, 2020. Posted in Medical.

Indonesia’s Agriculture Minister: Cannabis Is Not Medicine

The cannabis plant is medicine. That is a fact that is often refuted by cannabis opponents despite the overwhelming evidence in support...

Written by Johnny Green on August 31, 2020. Posted in Business.

Legal Cannabis Sales Outpace Unregulated Sales In Canada For The First Time

Legal adult-use cannabis sales started in Canada in 2018. Canada is only one of two countries where adult-use cannabis sales are...

Written by Johnny Green on August 31, 2020. Posted in Politics.

U.S. Lawmakers Prepare For A Historic House Floor Cannabis Legalization Vote

September will reportedly see a historic cannabis legalization vote occur in the United States House of Representatives. Below is more...

Written by Johnny Green on August 25, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Mexico’s President: Legalization Will Advance Through Congress

Mexico’s Congress is set to begin its session next month, and cannabis reform observers are eager to see what happens to cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on August 25, 2020. Posted in Business.

Canadian Retailers Sold A Record Amount Of Adult-Use Cannabis In June

Canada is the undeniable international cannabis leader right now. The North American nation had a well-established cannabis industry...

Written by Johnny Green on August 25, 2020. Posted in Business.

Check Out CB Club – Switzerland’s b2b Cannabis Meeting

Our friends at CannaTrade have an event coming up that you should absolutely check out. Below is a press release with more...

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Written by Johnny Green on August 18, 2020. Posted in Business.

Maine Will Finally Launch Adult-Use Cannabis Sales This Fall

Maine was one of four states to legalize cannabis for adult-use in 2016 along with California, Nevada, and Massachusetts. However,...

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

New Zealand Cannabis Legalization Vote Moved To October

New Zealand is the only country voting on a national cannabis legalization measure in 2020. As of right now, adult-use cannabis is only...

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Written by Johnny Green on August 12, 2020. Posted in Business.

Most Americans In Legal States Express “Positive Perceptions” Of The Cannabis Marketplace Per Study

Below is a press release that we received from our friends at NORML: Adults residing in states where retail marijuana sales are legally...

Written by Johnny Green on August 10, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Canada Grants Only 257 Cannabis Pardons In Program’s First Year

A cannabis offense on a person’s record can literally ruin their life. When someone is arrested and convicted of a cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on August 10, 2020. Posted in Politics.

South Africa Cabinet Approves Measure To Regulate Private Cannabis Use

As of right now, there are only two countries that have legalized cannabis for adult use. Uruguay was the first (2013) and Canada was...

Written by Johnny Green on August 4, 2020. Posted in Politics.

The United Kingdom Can Legalize Cannabis To Help Address Institutional Racism

Cannabis prohibition is a failed public policy no matter where it exists. It is often a form of institutional racism as well, which is...

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Written by Johnny Green on August 4, 2020. Posted in Business.

Illinois Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Set A Record In July

The State of Illinois is one of the most populated states in the U.S. and is also home to a regulated adult-use cannabis industry....

Written by Johnny Green on July 30, 2020. Posted in Politics.

U.S. House Votes To Protect Legal Marijuana States From Federal Interventions

Below is a press release from NORML containing breaking news: Washington, DC: Today, the House of Representatives by voice vote...

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

Will Cannabis Play A Big Role In The 2020 U.S. Election?

Cannabis policy in the United States has advanced by leaps and bounds in the last couple of decades. Non-hemp cannabis is still very...

Written by Johnny Green on July 28, 2020. Posted in Business.

Ontario Regulators End Cannabis Delivery And Curbside Pickup Services

The ongoing pandemic has altered the way that most, if not all of us, live. All over the planet, people are adapting to the changes that...

Written by Johnny Green on July 14, 2020. Posted in Medical.

Ireland Is Delivering Medical Cannabis To Patients Who Cannot Travel To The Netherlands

Every suffering patient deserves safe access to proven medications that help treat their condition(s). Anyone who disagrees lacks...

Written by Johnny Green on July 14, 2020. Posted in Business.

Major League Soccer May Approve A CBD Sponsorship In 2020

Cannabis reform is spreading to all parts of the globe, and that includes professional sports. For many decades professional sports...

Written by Johnny Green on July 7, 2020. Posted in Medical.

The UK’s Medical Cannabis Program Is Clearly Insufficient

When it comes to medical cannabis reform, the United Kingdom has been behind the curve. Whereas a number of other countries have...

Written by Johnny Green on June 30, 2020. Posted in Politics.

New Zealand Poll Shows Cannabis Legalization Measure Losing

As it stands right now, there are two countries that have legalized cannabis for adult use. The first to do so was Uruguay, and the...

Written by Johnny Green on June 30, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Thailand To Allow Private Sector Cannabis Production

When it comes to cannabis reform, one of the toughest places to be is on the Asia continent. Whereas cannabis reform has spread across...

Written by Johnny Green on June 23, 2020. Posted in Business.

Yelp Chooses To Discriminate Against Cannabis Businesses

Yelp is one of the most popular websites in the United States. Yelp is a website and mobile app which houses reviews about businesses....

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Written by Johnny Green on June 23, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Israel’s Ministerial Committee On Legislation Advances Cannabis Legalization Bills

Cannabis legalization is on the move throughout the globe. As it stands right now, only two countries have legalized cannabis for adult...

Written by Johnny Green on June 16, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Cannabis Decriminalization Bill Delayed In Israel

Israel has long been a leader when it comes to medical cannabis research. After all, Israel is where renowned scientist, and...

Written by Johnny Green on June 16, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Mayor Of Azcapotzalco, Mexico Sends Draft Cannabis Legalization Legislation To Federal Lawmakers

In late 2018 Mexico made international headlines when the Supreme Court ruled that cannabis prohibition was unconstitutional. The...

Written by Johnny Green on June 1, 2020. Posted in CBC Virtual Symposium.

Top Seven Benefits Of Virtual Cannabis Events

Participating in a cannabis event is one of the best things that someone can do to get educated and network with other like-minded...

Written by Johnny Green on June 1, 2020. Posted in CBC Virtual Symposium.

Virtual Global Cannabis Symposium Early Bird Ticket Pricing Expires Wednesday

Join us for our streamlined and power-packed International Cannabis Business Conference Virtual Global Cannabis Symposium on June 9th....

Written by Johnny Green on June 1, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Cannabis Legalization Is On The Czech Republic Chamber Of Deputies’ Agenda

Momentum for cannabis legalization is building all over the globe right now. A great example of that is in the Czech Republic where...

Written by Johnny Green on May 26, 2020. Posted in Medical.

Veterans Affairs Canada Spent More On Medical Cannabis Than Any Other Medication In 2019

Many military veterans all around the world suffer from one or more health conditions, often related to their years serving their...

Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2020. Posted in Business.

International Cannabis Business Conference To Host Virtual Global Cannabis Symposium June 9th

The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) is excited to announce that we are hosting a virtual cannabis symposium on June...

Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2020. Posted in Medical.

Israel Government Permits Medical Cannabis Exports

Israel is a true pioneer when it comes to medical cannabis policy and cannabis research. After all, it was in Israel that ICBC alumni...

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

U.S. Cannabis Banking Reform Included In Latest House COVID-19 Relief Bill

Banking reform is desperately needed in the United States. Many cannabis companies have had their accounts shut down and many others...

Written by Johnny Green on May 12, 2020. Posted in Medical.

Albania Is Close To Legalizing Medical Cannabis

Cannabis is medicine. That is a fact that is worth repeating over and over. For proof of that fact, all people have to do is look at the...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 12, 2020. Posted in Science.

Advocates Call For Removal Of DEA From Cannabis Research Approval Process

For many years the DEA has controlled which entities can conduct cannabis research in the United States. That has resulted in research...

Written by Johnny Green on May 12, 2020. Posted in Medical.

5 Reasons Why Medical Cannabis’ Popularity Is Surging

Medical cannabis is not a new thing. As far back as 2,700 B.C. cannabis is documented as being used for medical purposes. It...

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

Top Mexican Senator: Cannabis Legalization Will Help Offset Economic Losses From Pandemic

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is causing economic issues all across the planet right now, and Mexico’s economy is no...

Written by Johnny Green on May 1, 2020. Posted in Medical.

UK Regulators Publish Emergency Medical Cannabis Rules

Regulators in the United Kingdom recently published emergency rules allowing patients to access cannabis-based medicines from pharmacies...

Written by Johnny Green on April 27, 2020. Posted in Medical.

First Cannabis-Based Medicinal Product Gets Approval In Brazil

Cannabis reform is spreading across South America. Uruguay was the first country on the entire planet to legalize cannabis for adult...

Written by Johnny Green on April 23, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Lebanon Passes Historic Cannabis Reform Measure

When it comes to cannabis reform, the Middle East is one of the toughest places to achieve a cannabis reform victory. The region is...

Written by Johnny Green on April 20, 2020. Posted in Cultural.

The Spirit Of The Cannabis Community Is Alive And Well This 4/20

Unless you have been living under a rock the last few decades, then you are presumably aware that April 20th is the official holiday for...