A blog chronicling the evolution and implementation of cannabis laws in the United States
Welcome to our end of the year wrap-up post for The Week in Weed; it’s hard to believe another year has come and (almost) gone, but the calendar doesn’t lie. In what we are calling an homage to Dave Barry and his always hilarious Year in Review, we’ll organize these stories by month.
Without further ado, here’s a look at the stories that grabbed our attention in 2018.
Continue Reading The Week, No Make that the Year, in Weed: 2018
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. And what a week it was!
Michigan legalized recreational cannabis, Utah and Missouri voted yes on medical marijuana, and several pro-legalization candidates were elected as governors. Meanwhile, North Dakota voted against legalization and Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (sponsor of the legislation…
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: November 9, 2018
Welcome to a special post-Election Day edition of The Blunt Truth. Marijuana was on the ballot last night, and just like the other races, the final result was a mixed decision.
Four states were deciding whether to allow recreational or medical marijuana. Three of them voted yes.
Continue Reading Weeding Out the Results–How Did Cannabis Fare in the Election?
With just under four weeks until Election Day, the push to legalize medical marijuana in Utah continues to progress. After years of failed efforts in the state legislature, the issue is being presented directly to voters by way of Utah Proposition 2, the Medical Marijuana Initiative. If the referendum passes, it will legalize medical cannabis for individuals with qualifying conditions. Eligible conditions include autoimmune diseases, Alzheimer’s, cancer, and chronic pain where the patient is unable to use opiates, among several other ailments.
Continue Reading Give and Toke: Utah Reaches Compromise Agreement on Proposed Medical Marijuana Policy
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana.
Colorado’s largest city is on the brink of licensing some of the nation’s first legal marijuana clubs. But Denver’s elaborate hurdles for potential weed-friendly coffee shops and gathering…
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: August 25, 2017
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana.
Denver officials are working on regulations to open a one-year pilot of bring-your-own marijuana clubs, while state lawmakers are expected to consider measures to allow either…
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: February 17, 2017
