Washington, DC MMJ Company Inks Deal with Tikun Olam
Washington, DC cultivator Alternative Solutions is partnering with Israel-based Tikun Olam to grow, manufacture, and distribute Tikun-branded products at its… Read More
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Washington D.C.
House Committee Blocks All Cannabis-Related Budget Amendment Votes
The Republican-controlled House Rules Committee has blocked multiple cannabis-related amendments from receiving consideration by the full chamber, effectively preventing the… Read More
High-Powered Lobbying Firms Hired for Cannabis Policy Advocacy in D.C.
The New Federalism Fund, a Denver-based nonprofit dedicated to state’s rights issues, has hired consulting firm Trimpa Group to lobby… Read More
D.C.-Based Group Planning to Smoke Out Trump’s Inauguration
Cannabis advocacy group DCMJ is planning to light 4,200 joints during the Jan. 20 inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump at… Read More
D.C. Health Department Backs Retail Cannabis System
Washington D.C.’s Department of Health is recommending taxing marijuana in the District, similar to regulatory models for alcohol and tobacco,… Read More
U.S. House Seeks Tightening of Washington D.C. Cannabis Restrictions
The GOP-controlled House of Representatives is seeking stronger restraints on Washington D.C.’s ability to reform marijuana laws, Tom Angell reports… Read More
D.C. Marijuana Activists to Meet With White House Officials on Monday
Adam Eidinger, the activist behind the Washington D.C smoke-in, will meet with White House officials for a “Bud Summit” on… Read More
Juice Delivery Service in D.C. Offering Cannabis Gifts with Purchase
Washington D.C.’s Initiative 71 allows individuals to use, buy and grow marijuana – but does not allow cannabis sales in… Read More
D.C. Council Votes to Permanently Ban Cannabis Clubs
In a 7-6 vote, the Washington D.C. Council moved Tuesday to ban cannabis clubs, despite fervent opposition to the move… Read More
Lighting Up at the White House: A Firsthand Report
“C’mon guys. We know our rights. We want to exercise those rights. That’s why we are here.” That was Adam… Read More
Obama 2017 Budget Would Lift Restrictions on D.C. Cannabis; Give DOJ More Power
President Obama has released a $4 trillion budget for 2017 that proposes Washington, D.C. be allowed to spend its tax… Read More
Washington D.C. City Council Reconsiders Ban on Cannabis Clubs
The Washington D.C. City Council has put a bill on hold that would have banned the creation of private cannabis… Read More
D.C. Committee Approves Permanent Ban on Private Cannabis Clubs
In 2014, Washington D.C. voters passed an initiative to legalize recreational cannabis with a higher rate of approval than any of the four… Read More
Donations-Based Edibles Enterprise in Washington D.C. Butts Heads with Local Police
A man arrested for running the Washington D.C. infused edibles company Kush Gods was recently set free — though he… Read More
Bill Approved to Allow Washington D.C. Marijuana Sales
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a Financial Services bill last week that would lift a ban on pot shops in… Read More
Oregon, Alaska, and Washington D.C. Vote to Legalize Marijuana
Two more states, accompanied by our nation’s capitol, have legalized marijuana for recreational use. While Florida’s bid for medical marijuana… Read More
Washington D.C. Decriminalizes Pot, Congress Might Have Something to Say About It
The U.S. capital joined the popular movement to end marijuana prohibition last week. In a groundbreaking effort, the D.C. Council… Read More