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The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development announced a $35 million grant intended for communities that were most negatively impacted by cannabis prohibition.

The New York Office of Cannabis Management has sent cease-and-desist letters to businesses suspected of “gifting” cannabis which is not allowed under state law.

Thailand’s Public Health Minister signed a document on Tuesday effectively decriminalizing cannabis in the country.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) signaled that he supports the push to reform the state’s medical cannabis laws and crack down on illegal operations.

A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that two in five drivers who reported using alcohol and cannabis in the past year drove under the influence.

A U.S. House proposal is seeking to reform the 2018 Farm Bill by increasing THC limits in hemp products, removing DEA lab testing requirements, and eliminating drug-related licensing restrictions.

The NFL has included cannabis in its restricted category for Super Bowl advertisements; the ban applies to all ads, even in states with legalization policies in place.

A bill introduced in Colorado would prevent employers from denying employment or terminating an employee for consuming cannabis outside of business hours.

Tavarres King, a former wide receiver in the NFL, suggested recently that “around 80%” of players in the league use cannabis.

A new study has found that at least half of participants who smoke cannabis had a significantly diminished ability to drive compared to subjects who smoked a placebo cigarette.

Hemp firm New Zealand Natural Fibres has received a $1.34 million government grant to investigate hemp plant genetics and develop hemp fibers for products like flooring, food packaging, and activewear.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the SAFE Banking Act for the sixth time as an amendment to the China competition bill.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife destroyed 2.6 million pounds of illegally cultivated cannabis plants and 487,270 pounds of flower during 2021.

Flora Growth Corp. submitted an application to Colombian regulators for researching whether a cannabinoid-based product can help prevent COVID-19 infections.

PepsiCo is introducing a new beverage infused with hemp seed oil under the company’s Rockstar Energy product line.

Punk-reggae band Sublime is collaborating with California’s The Healing Plant to release a new branded line of cannabis products.

An Arkansas judge has blocked officials from issuing the state’s last two cannabis dispensary licenses until a lawsuit alleging racial bias in the application process can be heard.

The NFL is donating $1 million to researchers to study the effects of cannabinoids on pain management in elite athletes.

MedMen is seeking to subpoena New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s (D) office in a lawsuit alleging that officials used their influence to help a competitor purchase the company’s New York operations as a favor for political contributions.

A new study found that since Canada federally legalized cannabis in October 2018, the crop has boosted the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) by $43.5 billion.

An armored car company in California filed a lawsuit against the FBI and San Bernardino County Sheriff’s department, alleging they illegally seized cash the company was transporting for state-licensed cannabis companies.

Following advocates’ successful push for the state’s initiated statute process, Ohio lawmakers now have four months to consider a cannabis legalization bill or the campaign could push the issue to a vote on state ballots.

Vermont’s House Judiciary Committee is reviewing three different drug reform bills that range from personal use decriminalization to substance abuse disorder treatment.

Costa Rica President Carlos Alvarado vetoed a bill to legalize medical cannabis and industrial hemp over provisions related to personal use and consumption.