The old stereotype of the lazy, unmotivated stoner is officially dead. A new poll from NuggMD has delivered a devastating blow to prohibition propaganda by revealing that 54% of cannabis consumers report that marijuana use has had a positive impact on their careers – including 28% who describe that impact as “very positive.” Only 10%…
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In late May, lawmakers in the Czech Republic approved a historic measure that would legalize cannabis cultivation, possession, and use by adults. The measure is on track to become effective starting on January 1st, 2026. “After more than two years of intense (and mostly voluntary) work, I am incredibly pleased to announce that we made…
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Do you want to become the next expert in the cannabis industry? If so, you’re not alone. With the rapid expansion of legalized cannabis across the United States, the demand for skilled professionals in cannabis biology, chemistry, business, medicine, policy, and law has never been greater. Yet, one essential question remains: how do aspiring professionals…
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[PRESS RELEASE] – WASHINGTON, D.C., July 23, 2025 – The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), the nation’s largest and most established cannabis trade group, announced that its founding CEO, Aaron Smith, will step down on Aug. 15. Smith will continue to serve on NCIA’s Board of Directors to help ensure a smooth transition and support the…
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Sales of cannabis to adults will kick off in Delaware on Friday following the state’s enactment of a legalization law in 2023, with a number of stores operated by existing medical marijuana operators expected to be open for business to people 21 and older. The launch of the legal market comes amid some controversy, however,…
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Introduction: A Movement for Access and Dignity This Disability Pride Month, we recognize that in the fight to legalize cannabis, few voices have been as critical – or as underappreciated – as those of Americans with disabilities. For decades, patients living with disabilities and chronic illnesses have stood at the forefront of cannabis advocacy, transforming…
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For decades, thanks to anti-money laundering laws and the fear of banking funds from illicit activity, cannabis operators have been on the radar of every financial institution compliance team in the United States. As each state has authorized the sale of cannabis, there is a process that has to happen to educate the financial institutions…
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Hemp Gets a One-Year Reprieve: Why Congress Hates Your Freedom The U.S. Senate just gave the hemp industry a temporary stay of execution, delaying by one year a catastrophic ban that would have obliterated a $28 billion economic engine overnight. But don’t celebrate yet – this isn’t mercy, it’s political theater designed to give the…
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New Study Kills Prohibitionist Myths: Legal Weed Increased Use but DECREASED Problematic Misuse For decades, we’ve heard the same tired arguments from cannabis prohibitionists: legalization will trigger a public health disaster, addiction rates will skyrocket, and society will crumble as we know it. These doomsday predictions have been the cornerstone of anti-cannabis rhetoric since the…
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is accepting public comments on a proposed rule that would provide guidance around the government’s restoration of Second Amendment gun rights for people who’ve been disarmed under federal law. But the department says certain applicants—including users of marijuana—”would be presumptively ineligible for relief and therefore denied relief absent extraordinary…
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