New data suggests that the ban of legal Marijuana sales in Washington, D.C. has driven up arrests, with cannabis related arrests tripling since 2015. Read more here on age, race, and arrest type distribution in the data. Marijuana Moment buff.ly/2niYRpc

The current tariffs are harming more than just traditional business. The trade wars have hit the cannabis industry hard. buff.ly/2mkYXMC

"Denver Mayor Michael Hancock (D) campaigned against Colorado's marijuana legalization measure in 2012. But he now admits that in the years since voters ignored his advice...the city has been able to effectively regulate the cannabis industry." buff.ly/2MfZizy

After a decades-long campaign, lawmakers are poised to fully legalize hemp. It is time to push forward and end cannabis prohibition. #mjreformnow buff.ly/2PacCU5

"Analyzing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics from 1992 to 2015, a team of researchers found that workplace deaths declined by about 34 percent five years after a state legalized medical cannabis." buff.ly/2vEHCU6

Ending cannabis prohibition is not just about criminal justice and medical reform. It is also about entrepreneurs. Check out this article about women changing the face of the cannabis industry. buff.ly/2w1dEsS

"Massachusetts is leading a groundbreaking effort to ensure that people from communities that have historically been disproportionately targeted for enforcement under the "war on drugs" are able to participate in the newly legal marijuana industry." buff.ly/2MynsVD

For the first time ever, the United Nations has decided to launch a review of whether cannabis is properly classified under international drug treaties. #mjreformnow marijuanamoment.net/un-launches-fi…

WOW: Wells Fargo fired Florida Democratic politician Nikki Fried as a client and closed her bank account because she receives campaign donations from "lobbyists from the medical marijuana industry,” according to emails I reviewed. forbes.com/sites/tomangel…

As the legal cannabis industry emerges, it is important to remember that high barriers of entry like licensing costs, prevent many from inclusion in the industry. A diverse cannabis industry is not only good for consumers but entrepreneurs as well. buff.ly/2w5Uylh

North Dakotans voted to approve medical cannabis two years ago, and now they will get the chance to decide on full marijuana legalization this November. Tom Angell 🌳📰ⓥ buff.ly/2vMj8Z0

Cannabis is no longer just a fringe issue. Those wishing to be elected to office must address the growing support for legal cannabis. In Nevada, cannabis has become the central issue for U.S. Senate race. buff.ly/2MgVePv

Cannabis may be "legal", but if the ease of access is still limited, are we really turning away from the illegal cannabis market? buff.ly/2waGeYC

ICYMI: Despite claiming to support states rights on cannabis, BuzzFeed News reported that the White House has secretly amassed a committee of federal agencies from across the government to combat public support for marijuana. buff.ly/2N2nKUQ

Former Mexican President Vicente Fox suggested this week that cannabis should be treated like any other produce and be added to NAFTA. buff.ly/2wwZGPr

Starting this week, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) will hold a series of “listening sessions” about marijuana legalization. buff.ly/2wDewUE

Last week, Deleware's Gov. John Carney signed a bill expunging some cannabis convictions which took place before cannabis was decriminalized state-wide in 2015. buff.ly/2os9bvT

In this year’s close U.S. Senate race in Florida, marijuana is playing a mostly sidelined role so far as voters in the key swing state decide between incumbent Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson and Republican Gov. Rick Scott. buff.ly/2wvBME2

Last week, California passed a bill to erase old cannabis convictions which took place 1975 and 2016. Now is the time to continue efforts to reduce the negative side effects of cannabis prohibition. #mjreformnow buff.ly/2C4m5cX

Excellent breakdown of the legal and legislative roadblocks to homegrown cannabis. Forbes buff.ly/2LKiSir