Last month, Floridians showed strong support for Amendment 3, a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana. However, falling just short of the 60% threshold with 56% of...
Author: David Johnson
PhilHealth Budget and Tobacco Tax: A Double-Edged Sword
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) relies heavily on tobacco excise tax revenue for its funding, a dependency that has sparked intense debates. While health activists...
Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Tools and Marijuana Plant in Santa Rita
A 40-year-old man, Gregory Pajarillo, has been arrested and charged with two counts of theft after allegedly stealing tools and a marijuana plant valued at thousands...
Israel’s Economy Ministry Proposes Anti-Dumping Duty on Canadian Cannabis Imports, Sparks Controversy
The Israeli Ministry of Economy has proposed imposing an anti-dumping duty of up to 175% on cannabis imports from Canada, a move intended to shield local...
UC Merced Extension Launches Cannabis Workforce Training to Boost Local Industry
The cannabis industry in the Valley is expanding rapidly, and UC Merced Extension is here to help. They’ve partnered with Greenflower, a Ventura-based cannabis education company,...
Costa Rica’s Cannabis Law Struck Down for Breaching International Treaties
Costa Rica’s latest attempt to legalize recreational cannabis has been halted by the Constitutional Chamber, citing violations of international agreements the country has long upheld. Legal...
Uber Eats Driver Discovers Marijuana-Laden Burrito in High-Flying Delivery
In a startling turn of events, an Uber Eats driver in Lindenwold, Camden County, New Jersey, stumbled upon an illicit delivery disguised as a burrito. What...
What a Second Trump Administration Could Mean for Tobacco Industry Regulations
As whispers of a second Trump administration grow louder, the tobacco industry is buzzing with anticipation. Trump’s knack for sudden policy changes keeps everyone on edge....
Will Himachal’s Cannabis Resolution Open a Pandora’s Box?
In September, the Himachal Pradesh Assembly made headlines by legalizing cannabis cultivation, aiming to transform the state’s economy. This move has garnered support from both the...
Ban on Cannabis is Harming Millions, Viki Vaurora Urges Legalization
For over a decade, the Bengaluru-based Great Legalisation Movement India (GLM India) has been at the forefront of advocating for the legalization of cannabis. The organization...