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March 28, 2024

Ex-Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura says he will sell cannabis edibles

Jesse Ventura, who served as the Governor of Minnesota from from 1999 to 2003, is launching a brand of cannabis edibles; MN legalized recreational marijuana for those 21 and older last year.

March 22, 2024

German government to decriminalize limited amounts of marijuana

The German government has passed legislation to liberalize cannabis rules, with possession of limited amounts of marijuana set to be decriminalized on April 1.

March 19, 2024

Kentucky Senate budget bill sets limits on medical cannabis oversight spending

The Kentucky Senate inserted language into the state's main budget bill that would set conditions to fund medical cannabis program oversight.

March 17, 2024

Homemade explosives used to target Washington state cannabis shop: video

Tacoma Police are investigating after what appeared to be an "improvised explosive device" found outside a cannabis shop on Friday.

March 12, 2024

Massachusetts Gov. Healey to follow Biden's lead, announcing pardons for marijuana offenders

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is set to announce pardons for those convicted of cannabis possession at the state level, following President Joe Biden's lead.

February 29, 2024

New York governor urges online sites to hide illegal cannabis stores

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, facing a surge in unlicensed cannabis dispensaries despite efforts to curb them, is urging online sites to refrain from listing them.

February 25, 2024

Ex-cop turned legal pot farmer claims he’s bigger dealer than ‘anyone sitting in prison’

The CEO of California's largest legal marijuana growing operation says he distributes more cannabis than anyone behind bars — and officials should take note.

February 23, 2024

German lawmakers to vote on decriminalizing limited amounts of marijuana, allowing recreational use

German lawmakers are set to vote on a government proposal to relax cannabis regulations, allowing limited possession and cultivation for recreational use.

February 21, 2024

Boxing legend Mike Tyson calls out Biden, wants clemency for all federal marijuana offenders

Mike Tyson, former heavyweight champion and cannabis entrepreneur, wrote a letter to President Biden and the White House urging the president to grant clemency to federal marijuana offenders.

February 13, 2024

Thai lawmakers consider ban on recreational marijuana 2 years after legalization

Thailand, two years after legalizing cannabis, is considering a crackdown on recreational use due to concerns about accessibility to children and rising crime.