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Federal Lawmakers File Bills to Legalize Medical Cannabis for Veterans

Fri / Apr 16th

Lawmakers in the U.S. House and Senate have proposed bipartisan legislation to federally legalize medical cannabis for combat veterans.

Alabama House to Consider Medical Cannabis Bill

Apr / 16th

Alabama’s bill to legalize medical cannabis has been approved for consideration on the full House floor; a previous version of the bill already passed the state Senate.

Headshop Owner Sues Quebec Over Cannabis-Themed Merch Ban

Apr / 16th

The owner of a Quebec headshop is suing the provincial government over its ban on selling cannabis-themed products; the ban was established after federal legalization and blocks the sale of any cannabis-related merchandise including T-shirts and even books.

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Ex-Advertising Agency Executives Launch a Minority-Owned Cannabis & Spirits Platform

Mon / Apr 12th

The first media platform connecting brands with the growing cannabis & spirits audiences New York, NY (April 9th, 2021) –… Read More

Iowa CBD Shops Re-Open After Owner’s Arrest

Mon / Mar 29th

France Launches Two-Year Medical Cannabis Experiment with 3,000 Patients

Mon / Mar 29th

Science & Research

The latest scientific research related to cannabis and CBD.

Study: Cannabis Impairment Lasts Between 3 and 10 Hours

Tue / Apr 13th

Australian researchers at the University of Sydney’s Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics suggest that cannabis impairment lasts, at most, 10… Read More

Cannabis Field Sobriety Tests are Unreliable, According to Federal Study

Mon / Apr 12th

University Gets Federal Grant to Study Processed Hemp as Cattle Feed

Mon / Mar 22nd

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Policy & Politics

News from the front lines of the fight to repeal cannabis prohibition.

Federal Lawmakers File Bills to Legalize Medical Cannabis for Veterans

Fri / Apr 16th

Congressional lawmakers on Thursday filed bipartisan legislation to legalize medical cannabis access for combat military veterans, Marijuana Moment reports. If… Read More

Alabama House to Consider Medical Cannabis Bill

Fri / Apr 16th

Two Missouri Communities Decriminalize Cannabis Possession

Thu / Apr 15th

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Recreational Cannabis News

The latest news headlines from markets that have embraced adult-use legalization.

Canada

Headshop Owner Sues Quebec Over Cannabis-Themed Merch Ban

Fri / Apr 16th

Ryan Douglas: Advice for Planning & Scaling Your Cannabis Cultivation Facility

Wed / Apr 14th

Canada Starts Fining Border Crossers Who Don’t Declare Cannabis Products

Tue / Mar 30th

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California

Former Cop Sentenced in Cannabis Warehouse Robbery

Wed / Apr 14th

‘Steve Urkel’ Actor Jaleel White Partners with Cannabis Brand

Wed / Apr 14th

Study: California Cannabis Retailers Don’t Sell to Minors

Thu / Apr 8th

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Colorado

Denver Poised to Approve Cannabis Delivery & Social Lounges

Wed / Apr 14th

Colorado Auctions Cannabis-Themed License Plates for Fundraiser

Wed / Apr 14th

Trailblazing Cannabis Activist Steve Fox Has Died at 53

Wed / Apr 14th

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Washington

Washington Cannabis Bills Stall (Again) In 2021

Tue / Apr 13th

Washington Police Upset About Drug Decriminalization

Wed / Mar 3rd

Washington Supreme Court Ruling Decriminalizes All Drug Possession

Fri / Feb 26th

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Oregon

Oregon Targets Delta-8 THC With New Regulations

Wed / Mar 24th

University Gets Federal Grant to Study Processed Hemp as Cattle Feed

Mon / Mar 22nd

Dutchie Raises $200M and Acquires Greenbits, Leaflogix

Wed / Mar 17th

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Nevada

Cannabis Lounges Proposed in Nevada

Tue / Mar 30th

Green Life Productions: Closed Loop Cannabis Cultivation

Tue / Feb 23rd

Report: Majority of Nevada Cannabis Industry is White and Male

Wed / Feb 17th

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Massachusetts

Former Mayor Worked As Cannabis Industry Consultant While Involved In Licensing

Mon / Apr 5th

East Coast’s First Black Woman-Owned Recreational Dispensary Opens in Massachusetts

Tue / Mar 30th

Former NBA Player Joins Hometown Dispensary as Co-Owner

Fri / Mar 19th

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Maine

Portland, Maine Anticipates Wave of New Cannabis Business Openings

Wed / Mar 17th

Maine Companies Launch Alcohol-Free, Cannabis-Infused Beer

Thu / Mar 11th

Large Employers in Maine Drop Cannabis from Drug Screening

Mon / Feb 15th

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Alaska

Alaska Cannabis Lounges Proceed with Caution During Pandemic

Tue / Mar 23rd

Alaska Cannabis Cultivator Charged for Alleged Illegal Pesticide Use

Tue / Mar 9th

Report: Wholesale Cannabis Flower Prices Increase 18%, Edibles Decrease 11%

Fri / Jan 29th

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Vermont

Some Vermont Towns to Allow Cannabis Retail

Fri / Mar 5th

Will Read: Normalizing Cannabis Through Smart Marketing

Wed / Dec 2nd

Tim Fair: Vermont’s Path to an Adult-Use Cannabis Market

Fri / Nov 27th

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Medical Cannabis News

Breaking news updates from medical cannabis programs and research happening around the globe.

Arizona

Peggy Noonan, Arizona Cannabis Industry Pioneer, Dead at 73

Fri / Apr 16th

Marijuana Gardens AZ Now Selling Outdoor Grow House Kits

Tue / Feb 16th

Ice Cube Launches Cannabis Brand in Partnership with Caviar Gold

Mon / Feb 15th

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Arkansas

Arkansas Town Mayor Sues Medical Cannabis Provider

Thu / Apr 8th

Federal Lawsuit Alleges Corruption at Verano Holdings

Wed / Mar 10th

Arkansas Allows Cannabis Legalization Campaign to Collect E-Signatures

Mon / Jun 8th

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Florida

Florida High School Teacher Fired for Medical Cannabis Use

Thu / Mar 25th

Florida Poll: THC Caps Unpopular, Support for Cannabis Growing

Fri / Mar 19th

State & Federal Lawmakers Pushing THC Caps for Legal Cannabis

Thu / Mar 11th

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Illinois

Wisconsin Gov. Teased by Illinois Gov. for Missed Cannabis Taxes

Thu / Apr 15th

Illinois Sets New Cannabis Sales Record With $109M In March

Tue / Apr 6th

Report: Chicago’s Green Thumb Industries Under Investigation for Pay-to-Play Allegations

Wed / Mar 31st

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Maryland

Maryland Cannabis Legalization Stalls In Committee

Fri / Mar 26th

Kevin Ford: Uplifting Cannabis Patients with Education & Industry Training

Fri / Mar 19th

Poll: Supermajority of Marylanders Support Legalization

Thu / Mar 11th

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Michigan

Federal Judge Halts Detroit’s Cannabis Licensing Over ‘Legacy’ Provisions Lawsuit

Fri / Apr 9th

Michigan Lab Offers Annual Scholarship to Cannabis Chemistry Students

Wed / Apr 7th

Dr. Trina Hazzah: Expanding Veterinary Care with Medical Cannabis

Thu / Apr 1st

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New Hampshire

New Hampshire House Approves Adult-Use Bill With No Regulated Sales

Fri / Feb 21st

Considering New England’s 2020 Legalization Landscape

Fri / Feb 14th

New Hampshire Cannabis Legalization Push Stalls In Senate

Thu / Dec 5th

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New Jersey

New Jersey Supreme Court Orders Company to Cover Employee’s Medical Cannabis

Thu / Apr 15th

New Jersey’s Stockton University Launches Cannabis & Hemp Research Institute

Fri / Apr 2nd

New Jersey Requires Cops to Notify Parents of Minors Caught with Cannabis

Mon / Mar 29th

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New York

NYPD: No More Arrests for Public Cannabis Use

Mon / Apr 5th

New York Legalizes Cannabis for Adult Use

Wed / Mar 31st

New York Lawmakers Reach Legalization Deal, Vote Expected Next Week

Fri / Mar 26th

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Ohio

Report: Ohio’s Medical Cannabis Program Is Falling Short

Wed / Feb 10th

Ohio Accepting Petitions for New Cannabis Qualifying Conditions

Wed / Nov 4th

University of Cincinnati Offering Cannabis Studies Certificate Program

Thu / Oct 15th

Oklahoma

Oklahoma Cannabis Testing Lab License Revoked Over Health/Safety Violations

Thu / Apr 15th

Oklahoma Bill Would Establish Medical Cannabis License Cap

Mon / Mar 22nd

Global Cannabis Sales Topped $21B in 2020

Thu / Mar 4th

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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Hemp Development Projects Get $19K in State Grants

Tue / Feb 2nd

Activists Distribute Cannabis Pardon Applications via Old News Bins

Mon / Jan 4th

Pennsylvania K-12 Students Will Be Taught About the Benefits of Hemp

Thu / Dec 31st

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Texas

Texas Public Health Committee Approves Medical Cannabis Expansion Bill

Fri / Apr 9th

Majority of Texas Voters Want to Legalize Cannabis

Thu / Mar 4th

Fort Worth, Texas Police No Longer Enforcing Low-Level Possession Laws

Tue / Nov 24th

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Utah

Utah Sober Living Home Allows Residents to Use Medical Cannabis

Fri / Mar 26th

Out-of-State Medical Cannabis Purchasing Exemption Expires in Utah

Wed / Jan 27th

Utah Considers Allowing Any Doctor to Recommend Medical Cannabis

Wed / Dec 16th

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