Newly appointed Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner announced the administration will issue licenses to cannabis growers and dispensaries.

In an interview with CBS, the new U.S. Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, made some very interesting statements about medical cannabis, saying he thinks it can be helpful.

Colorado’s Department of Public Health and Environment recently released a report offering a transparent review of research and data collected in 2014 for the general public.

President Obama’s budget proposal for 2016 contains a little beacon of hope for Washington, D.C. residents who are frustrated by Congress’ efforts to block retail cannabis legalization.

President Obama’s nomination for Attorney General has already taken a stance against cannabis legalization, saying it’s not the Department of Justice’s position to support it.

The federal government’s stance towards cannabis has created a series of loopholes and hypocrisies that have created problems for the cannabis industry. Here are three glaring examples:

One gourmet food ingredient actually contains a “bliss molecule” that not only delivers the happy, it’s similar to the psychoactive properties that cannabis can produce.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended cannabis be reclassified from Schedule I so research can be conducted on potential benefits for children with debilitating diseases.

We’re seeing a clear trend of more states considering decriminalization in addition to cannabis legalization efforts. Here’s what’s been happening both domestically and internationally:

The Virginia General Assembly will be considering several upcoming cannabis bills, including a decriminalization bill and the legalization of medical cannabis oil.