20,000 Cannabis convictions in NYC could be expunged
Over twenty thousand of low-level Cannabis convictions could be erased. Brooklyn’s top prosecutor, Democratic District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, has invited people to request their conviction be dismissed. He expects prosecutors will consent in the majority of a potential 20,000 cases since 1990 and many older ones. Along with Democratic Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance […]
Oklahoma Governor Approves Revised Medical Cannabis Laws
Looks like Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin decided to change her mind about smokeable Cannabis after all. Last month we reported that the Governor and state officials were trying to limit the wishes of the voters by not allowing them to smoke Cannabis flowers. Governor Fallin has signed off on some key revisions to the state’s […]
The U.S. Senate passes Farm Bill to Legalize Hemp
CBD will finally become legal to grow in the United States after a bill was approved by the U.S. Senate today. The bipartisan legislation known as the Farm Bill passed by a vote of 86-11. Senator McConnell stated “I have heard from many Kentucky farmers who agree it’s time to remove the federal hurdles and give […]
Oklahoma Voters Approves Medical Cannabis for Any Ailment
On Tuesday, Oklahoma voters went to the polls and approved a Medical Cannabis bill, making the state the 30th in the country to allow the use of Cannabis with a recommendation from a doctor. What stands out most from the bill is that it allows Oklahoma doctors to recommend Medical Cannabis for any condition. This […]
Congratulations Canada on the Legalization of Cannabis
Today, June 19, 2018, Canada’s federal government’s bill legalizing recreational cannabis passed 52-29. This paves the way for a fully legal market for Cannabis within 8-12 weeks. “It’s been too easy for our kids to get marijuana – and for criminals to reap the profits. Today, we change that. Our plan to legalize & regulate […]