Amazon announces endorsement of bill that would legalise cannabis in America
The retail giant Amazon has endorsed a bill that aims to legalise cannabis on the federal level in the United States. The New York Post reports that Republican congresswoman Nancy Mace’s States Reform Act would legalise cannabis by leaving the individual states to decide “whether to prohibit or regulate it.” Ms Mace’s plan is to […]
Americans don’t trust Joe Biden to deliver on cannabis, new poll finds
While the federal decriminalisation of cannabis appeared to be high on Joe Biden’s agenda during the presidential election in 2020, more than half of Americans now think he has done “little to nothing” to move the issue forward. According to a recent survey published by YouGov, the majority of Americans think President Biden will not […]
Republicans introduce a bill to regulate cannabis and end prohibition in the US
Lawmakers in the US have been presented with yet another opportunity to push forward measures to end the prohibition and create a regulated market. Experts claim that the new bill, introduced by Republican members of Congress, could be the best chance of getting cannabis legalisation approved at the federal level. According to Marijuana Moment, a […]
Do more people use cannabis in states where it has been legalised?
While those that oppose the legalisation of recreational cannabis often claim that an end to prohibition would mean a rise in so-called stoners, the findings of a recent study suggest otherwise. According to the Independent, researchers found that in states where recreational cannabis is legalised, usage hasn’t spiked. In a recent article, published by The Journal […]
The United States is one big step closer to end the federal ban on cannabis
Following the approval of legislation passed by a key committee of the United States House of Representatives, the US is now one step closer to ending cannabis prohibition. According to NJ.com, The House Judiciary Committee approved the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (known commonly as the MORE Act) to change cannabis’ classification and remove […]
Amazon stops testing for cannabis use to fight staff shortages
The American retail giant Amazon has announced that, due to the recent shortages of delivery drivers, it will change its policy so (future) employees won’t be tested for cannabis. According to Bloomberg, Amazon has already informed its delivery partners to tell their employees and future interviewees that they are not required to produce a negative […]
US Surgeon General doesn’t support policy that puts people in prison for cannabis
The Surgeon General of the United States is not a fan of strict cannabis policies that see people incarcerated for the use or possession of the drug. According to The Hill, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has revealed that he does not support the idea of sending people to jail for cannabis-related offences. Murphy reportedly stated: […]
Orange County CBD Muscle & Joint Rub : A Cancheck Review
Tumble outta bed and stumble to the kitchen…with niggly joints and achy muscles? Yep? Us too! We were sent Orange County CBD Muscle & Joint Rub to review and after a heavy gym week for team Cancheck, it was the perfect time to give it a real run for its money. Bit first… who is […]
Connecticut will be the 18th US state to legalise recreational cannabis use
Following the passing of adult-use cannabis legislation, the governor of Connecticut announced that he would sign the bill to put an end to “this terrible period of incarceration and injustice”, making the North-Eastern state 18th jurisdiction to legalise the recreational use of cannabis. As Forbes reports, the new law will legalise possession and cultivation of […]
Las Vegas to welcome cannabis lounges in the autumn
After Nevada Governor signed a bill that would allow the licencing and regulation of cannabis consumption lounges, Las Vegas could see its first Amsterdam-esque venues open in just a few months’ time. According to Forbes, Governor Steve Sisolak’s move is a game-changing moment for Nevada’s cannabis industry as, up this point, it has been illegal […]