Articles tagged with "legalization"

Year one of legalization just wrapped but the Friendly Stranger has been at it for 25 years.

This week marks the first anniversary of Canada’s recreational cannabis legalization, meaning it’s a good time to review what’s happened over the year.

Highs and lows from Canada’s first year of legalization.

Where to celebrate Canada’s first year of cannabis legalization.

Chicago officials are holding public meetings this week for residents to let Mayor Lightfoot know how they feel about her downtown cannabis ban.

“Virginians know we can do better. It’s time to move toward legal, regulated adult use,” AG Mark Herring said, pointing to a study showing that more than half of Virginians agree with him.

Legalizing medical cannabis would be a net $1.1 billion benefit for the state, bringing in fees while potentially reducing opioid overdoses, addiction and traffic fatalities.

This week, dozens of events across the country will attempt to reduce the ongoing obstacles faced by people with past criminal convictions, whether cannabis-related or not.

Last year, Thailand became the first Southeast Asian country to legalize medical cannabis. Now advocates want the country to reclaim its place as a leading source of landrace strains.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to ban cannabis stores, helping street sellers thrive and continue hawking illegal vape pens.