U.S. House votes to decriminalize marijuana at federal level

MMP News AuthorDecember 4, 2020
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Friday to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level, but the legislation is not expected to advance further as long as the Senate remains in Republican hands. FILE PHOTO: Marijuana enthusiasts gather after midnight to celebrate the legalization of recreational use ... Read More

Prince George’s County Felon Sentenced to 81 Months in Federal Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana and Illegal Possession of a Loaded Gun

MMP News AuthorNovember 16, 2020
U.S. District Judge George J. Hazel today sentenced Renaldo Solomon Hayes, age 28, of Seat Pleasant, Maryland, to 81 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and for possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Judge ... Read More

Why 5 U.S. Cannabis Stocks Will Outperform Amid Federal Ban

MMP News AuthorNovember 16, 2020
Five American cannabis stocks—Curaleaf Holdings Inc. (CURLF), Green Thumb Industries Inc. (GTBIF), Cresco Labs Inc. (CRLBF), Harvest Health & Recreation Inc. (HRVSF), and Acreage Holdings Inc. (ACRGF)—were once poised to outperform their Canadian rivals. As sales of legal cannabis were growing at a rate of more than 20% per year, according ... Read More