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Bills Filed in DC Today Are "Path to Marijuana Reform" [FEATURE]
A three-bill package aimed at creating a federal "path to marijuana reform" was filed today.
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The DOJ's inspector general is not impressed with DEA asset forfeiture practices. (dea.gov)
Chronicle AM: Federal Marijuana Reform Bills Filed Today, DEA Scorched on Seizures, More... (3/30/17)
The Congressional Cannabis Caucus is getting down to business, yet another poll shows strong (and increasing) support for marijuana legalization, Trump names an acting drug czar, a California safe injection site bill is moving, and more.
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Chronicle AM: Canada Legalization mid-2018?, Christie Named "Drug Commissioner," More... (3/27/17)
Canada says it will legalize marijuana by July 1, 2018 (or does it?); Chris Christie will be named White House "drug commissioner," Illinoisans are ready to legalize weed, and more.
Pennsylvania's auditor general has reefer dollar signs in his eyes as he calls for legalization. (Creative Commons/Wikimedia)
Chronicle AM: PA Auditor General Calls for Legal MJ, NV Public Consumption Bill, More... (3/7/17)
Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale comes out for marijuana legalization, citing the tax revenue boost; a bill to limit home cultivation in Colorado advances, the Arizona Senate approves a hemp bill, the Arkansas Senate kills a no-smoking medical marijuana bill, and more.
Going after legal marijuana will have serious political and economic ramifications. (Wikimedia/Gage Skidmore)
Five Reasons Trump Needs to Think Twice Before Waging War on Weed
Hints of a crackdown on legal marijuana keep coming, but the Trump administration may want to think again.
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Trump Vows to Win War on Drugs, But Doesn't Mention Marijuana [FEATURE]
The president charges into the fray, but his rhetoric doesn't jibe with facts.
Congressional Cannabis Caucus co-chair Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) (house.gov)
In the Time of Trump, Can Congress Take the Lead on Marijuana Policy? [FEATURE]
The Trump administration may be an opportunity for Congress to take charge on marijuana policy.
The bud of the herb is catching up with the fruit of the vine. (Wikimedia/Creative Commons)
North Americans Are Spending Nearly as Much on Weed as They Do on Wine
A new report finds that marijuana's market value in North America is approaching that of alcohol, though the reasons are complicated.
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Chronicle AM: N. Am. Illegal MJ Market $50+ Billion, AR/ND/ MedMJ Delay Bills, More... (1/18/17)
A new report finds illegal weed is a $50 billion business in North America, Denver begins working on its "social use" ordinance, state legislators move to slow the implementation of medical marijuana, and more.
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Book Review: "Marijuana: A Short History" by John Hudak
If you need a quick, yet thorough read to get up to speed on weed and where it's headed, we've got a book for you.