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Georgia Gov. Signs Medical Cannabis Expansions Into Law

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican, has signed a bill overhauling the state’s medical cannabis program, allowing in-state production and… Read More

Washington Lawmakers Approve Bill Expunging 69,000 Cannabis Convictions

The Washington state House of Representatives has approved a bill expunging nearly 69,000 misdemeanor cannabis convictions, according to The News… Read More

Medical Cannabis-for-Pets Bill Introduced In California

A bill introduced in California would allow veterinarians to recommend cannabis products for pets, VIN News Service reports. The measure… Read More

Iowa Senate Passes Hemp Legalization

Iowa’s Senate has advanced legislation to legalize industrial hemp production in the state, according to a report from the Neighbor.… Read More

Washington Senate Votes to Allow Medical Cannabis in Schools

Bills allowing medical cannabis use on school grounds and changing the state’s cannabis testing rules have passed the Washington state… Read More

Medical Cannabis Expansions Introduced to Illinois House

A bill to make Illinois’ medical cannabis program permanent and expand the state’s qualifying condition list has been introduced in… Read More

Dallas County DA Stops Prosecuting First-Time Cannabis Misdemeanors

Dallas County, Texas District Attorney John Creuzot will no longer prosecute low-level cannabis crimes for first-time offenders, he announced in… Read More

Oklahoma Hemp Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk

Oklahoma’s industrial hemp bill has moved to the desk of Gov. Kevin Stitt after it unanimously passed the state House… Read More

Tennessee Lawmakers Reject Three Medical Cannabis Bills

Three bills to expand Tennessee’s medical cannabis program have failed in the state’s legislature, according to a WTVF report. The… Read More

AG Barr Calls Cannabis Situation “Intolerable,” Would Support STATES Act

During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Wednesday, U.S. Attorney General William Barr said that the current disconnect between state… Read More

FDA Sends Warning Letters to Three Online CBD Sellers

The federal Food and Drug Administration last month sent letters to three companies selling CBD on the Internet, warning them… Read More

Massachusetts Bill Would Create Task Force to Curb Illicit Cannabis Sales

A bi-partisan bill seeking to curb illegal cannabis sales in Massachusetts was unveiled on Wednesday. The proposal aims to increase… Read More

Connecticut Lawmakers Advance Three Cannabis-Focused Bills

A Connecticut bill allowing adults to possess cannabis and expunge low-level possession charges heads to the Senate after passing the… Read More

New Mexico Medical Cannabis Changes Spark Confusion for Inmates

Registered medical cannabis patients on parole or probation in New Mexico will not face penalties for using their recommended products,… Read More

McConnell Supports Legislation to Fix Farm Bill’s Hemp ‘Glitches’

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) said he is willing to fix hemp-related “glitches” in the Farm Bill approved by… Read More

No Hearing, No Vote for Florida Adult-Use Cannabis Bill

A recreational cannabis bill in Florida will receive neither hearing nor vote in either legislative chamber this session, the Orlando… Read More

Florida Officials Lay Groundwork for Medical Cannabis Edibles

The Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services have finalized rules allowing licensed medical cannabis companies to make and sell… Read More

Canadian Banks Shut Out U.S. Cannabis Companies Due to Federal Law

At least two Canadian banks are refusing to do business with U.S.-based cannabis companies due to cannabis’ Schedule I status… Read More

Farmers Re-Added to Proposed Hemp Advisory Council in Indiana

Indiana lawmakers have re-added farmers to the membership of a proposed hemp advisory committee if the crop is legalized in… Read More

Industrial Hemp Removed from Texas Controlled Substance List

Beginning today, industrial hemp is no longer a controlled substance in Texas, East Texas Matters reports, and Agricultural Commissioner Sid… Read More

New Mexico Gov. Signs Decriminalization, Medical Cannabis Reforms

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed legislation making critical changes to the state’s medical cannabis program and another… Read More

Israel OKs Home Grows Under Cannabis Decriminalization Reforms

On April 1, Israel decriminalized adult cannabis use including home-growing and low-level possession, according to a Forbes report. Under the… Read More

Cannabis Tax Revenue to Fund Police Grants in Washington State

In the Washington State legislature, Rep. Andrew Barkis (R-Olympia) has sponsored an amendment to the House budget allocating 18 million… Read More

Colorado Cannabis Market Faces Potential Major Changes

Lawmakers in Colorado are considering bills allowing on-site cannabis consumption and delivery in the state while another bill adding autism… Read More