Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana.

This week, we start overseas, in Germany, where the government unveiled a new plan to allow some marijuana consumption. Back in the US, there are five (count ’em *five*) federal bills dealing with cannabis. Interstate commerce is a hot issue in the Western states. And finally, Carl’s Jr. offers a $4.20 snack sack.Continue Reading The Week in Weed: April 21, 2023

While the votes continue to be tallied in the Presidential election, one thing is certain – it was a BIG night for cannabis in America with five new states approving ballot measures to allow for legalized marijuana.  With these new laws, nearly 110 million Americans (or over 1/3 of the country) will now live in a state where marijuana is
Continue Reading And the Winner of the 2020 Election Is…Weed!

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana.

Our first big story is legalization in Illinois.  The law takes effect on January 1, 2020.  That makes 11 states and the District of Columbia that have legalized recreational cannabis.

If you’re wondering why Illinois has succeeded where New York
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: June 28, 2019

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana.

We’re about six weeks away from the legalization of marijuana in Canada, but Canadian marijuana stocks are already on the New York Stock Exchange.


Continue Reading The Week in Weed: June 1, 2018

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana.

California, Oregon and other marijuana-friendly states are seeking a meeting with U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions in hopes of resolving the conflict between federal and
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: April 6, 2018

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana.

One of the problems with a new industry is coordinating supply and demand.  Maybe Oregon and California could work together to solve both their problems.

Oregon’s
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: February 9, 2018

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana.

An Arizona attorney has filed a lawsuit asking the state’s Court of Appeals to decide whether the $150 patient card fee is legal, a move that
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: November 17, 2017

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana.

The Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Board gave approval for state-licensed dispensaries to deliver medical marijuana to patients and caregivers once the state’s MMJ program has launched.


Continue Reading The Week in Weed: March 3, 2017

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana.

Medical marijuana could receive a much-needed reclassification under international law before 2018.


Continue Reading The Week in Weed: December 30, 2016