A New York lawmaker has proposed legislation that would extend the benefits of the state’s cannabis social equity program to members of the transgender and nonbinary communities.  The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) passed by New York lawmakers in March includes social and economic equity provisions designed to give

A week after the state party announced a full-fledged push to legalize cannabis in Indiana, a Democratic lawmaker there is ready to stump for pot’s medical benefits. Indiana State Rep. Sue Errington announced this week that she will host “a Community Talking Circle” in her hometown of Muncie next Monday,

Monday saw the beginning of legalization in Kentucky for cannabis by a Democratic lawmaker. Louisville's state rep, Nima Kulkarni, filed a pair bills which would change how cannabis customers are treated. The first bill would “would amend the state’s constitution, permitting Kentuckians 21 and older to possess, use, buy or sell

As a community, we’re way past the days of smoking out of cheap, poorly designed products that typically don’t last long. Recognize your value and spend on luxury gifts that reflect who you really are. Enjoy sophisticated smoking. As sophisticated smokers, it’s our responsibility to elevate the stigma surrounding cannabis.

An advocacy organization known as Volteface recently released a report entitled “New Leaf: Beyond Brexit, Countering Covid” explores how the United Kingdom (UK) is missing out by not fully embracing the opportunities of the medical cannabis industry.  Daniel Pryor (Head of Programming, Adam Smith Institute) wrote the introduction to the

For better or for worse, it’s holiday time again, but good news! That means it’s also time to splurge on your favorite cannabis products in honor of this wonderful and chaotic time of year. Chronic News has been in the cannabis retail business for two years now, and we’re excited

Some of the harsh laws governing drugs in the United Arab Emirates have been relaxed. Tourists who bring THC-infused products into the UAE are now exempt from some penalties. Dubai's new policy is to destroy and confiscate cannabis products, rather than imposing harsh penalties. President of the UAE Sheikh Khalifa

A majority of South Dakota voters gave their blessing to cannabis legalization last year, but the state’s court system did not. The long, drawn-out saga surrounding the Mouth Rushmore State’s flirtation with cannabis reached its coda last week, as the South Dakota Supreme Court ruled the voter-approved amendment unconstitutional on

The group of activists and cannabis business owners is asking four Western states governors to look into federal approval for interstate marijuana trade. It could be a step that will help pave the way for eventual legalization.  Alliance for Sensible Markets published a public letter asking for advice from the

Even the most die-hard “medical only” German voices within the cannabis industry have been posting the news all over their social media including LinkedIn for the past week, even before the news was official. Officially, however, this has now changed. The new so-called “Traffic Light Coalition” will indeed be