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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:

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.

According to The Economist, one state leads the United States in cannabis sales despite the fact that it still hasn’t yet legalized recreational cannabis.

If you intend to open a medical marijuana dispensary in lovely New Hampshire, you have until this coming Wednesday, January 28, to submit your application to the state.

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:

As momentum for the cannabis industry grows, so do the facts and figures. We’re here to break them down for you in our new series, Cannabis by the Numbers!

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

The Jamaican cabinet approved a bill to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of cannabis and grant businesses licenses for developing medicinal marijuana.