Bernie Sanders has a chance to make history in 2016, and not just by winning the presidential election. Sanders is poised to make some giant leaps toward ending the prohibition of marijuana, which has long been an aim of the left-leaning Vermont Senator.

Eagan, MN (NNCNOW.com) -- It's been nearly one year since medical cannabis was legalized in Minnesota. Medical marijuana has already made a significant difference for many Minnesotans who suffered tough times before it was legalized.

As marijuana increasingly gets the legalization green light, what does it mean for spirits?

Gov. John Hickenlooper on Thursday issued an executive order telling state agencies that any marijuana grown with unapproved pesticides is a threat to public safety and should be removed from commerce and destroyed.

Some growers hope to market to consumers across California through a legally defined and protected geographical identification system similar to what’s used in the wine industry.

Israel could be just six months away from allowing general practitioners to prescribe cannabis, Health Minister Yaakov Litzman said Wednesday.

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A Florida-based firm is opening three new offices in cities where cannabis is an emerging industry, and it has plans to open more.

What’s the weed equivalent to an alcoholic drink?

Discussion now shifting to talk of regulation issues.

Discussion now shifting to talk of regulation issues.

A group of Maryland doctors plans to open a medical marijuana testing facility in Columbia to ensure product quality as the state prepares to launch its burgeoning therapeutic cannabis industry.

Other states have let some sell early while rules for new stores are created, but who would qualify is debatable.

Other states have let some sell early while rules for new stores are created, but who would qualify is debatable.

BOSTON – Marijuana is "widely available" in Massachusetts due to decriminalization but there's little regulation of the drug, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Thursday, explaining why she is open to supporting legalization.

BOSTON – Marijuana is "widely available" in Massachusetts due to decriminalization but there's little regulation of the drug, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Thursday, explaining why she is open to supporting legalization.

San Diego legalized recreational pot dispensaries on Tuesday and the city also opened up the possibility it will allow pot farms, manufacturing facilities and testing labs.

A new set of stats about cannabis use in the U.S. is painting an interesting picture of what today’s marijuana scene looks like.

A new set of stats about cannabis use in the U.S. is painting an interesting picture of what today’s marijuana scene looks like.

Several states voted to legalize marijuana this past Election Day but the pot business still has a gripe -- regulations.

Several states voted to legalize marijuana this past Election Day but the pot business still has a gripe -- regulations.

Washington (AFP) - Legal marijuana is becoming more and more entrenched in the United States each year, and 2016 looks to be no exception.

It has been nearly a year since the state granted eight medical marijuana dispensary licenses, but it wasn't until last month that several licensees started pot production.

It has been nearly a year since the state granted eight medical marijuana dispensary licenses, but it wasn't until last month that several licensees started pot production.

As California seeks to regulate its medical marijuana economy, as well as set rules for personal cultivation, a March 1 deadline is making scores of cities and counties paranoid about how to govern pot.

As California seeks to regulate its medical marijuana economy, as well as set rules for personal cultivation, a March 1 deadline is making scores of cities and counties paranoid about how to govern pot.