Federal Proposal Would Make Cannabis Research Easier
Mon / Aug 5th
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) has introduced legislation to remove all federal restrictions on cannabis research, hoping to spark more… Read More
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Portland, Maine Releases Cannabis Industry Regulations Proposal
Mon / Aug 5th
Proposed cannabis industry regulations by officials in Portland, Maine, would cap the number of dispensaries in the city at 20… Read More
Feds to Let Utah Use Cannabis Distribution Plan, Avoiding Rework
Fri / Aug 2nd
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has told Utah Gov. Gary Herbert (R) that the state’s plan to… Read More
Alaska Gov. Pulls Funding for Hemp Pilot Program
Thu / Aug 1st
Alaska’s hemp cultivation pilot program has been completely defunded and the crops being grown by the state under the program… Read More
Cannabis Advocate Joins New UK Prime Minister’s Administration
Thu / Aug 1st
A long-time cannabis advocate in the United Kingdom is joining the administration of new Prime Minister Boris Johnson, according to… Read More
Ohio Gov. Signs Hemp & CBD Legalization Bill
Wed / Jul 31st
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) has signed the bill legalizing hemp and CBD in the state, the Columbus Dispatch reports.… Read More
Utah to Rework Cannabis Distribution Rules
Wed / Jul 31st
Utah officials and legislative leaders are working on a new way to distribute medical cannabis in the state amid concerns… Read More
New York Gov. Signs Expungement & Decriminalization Bill
Tue / Jul 30th
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) has signed the bill expanding cannabis decriminalization in the state, the Albany Times Union… Read More
Massachusetts Regulators: Keep Cannabis Out of Federal Waters
Tue / Jul 30th
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission is warning the state’s residents and tourists that cannabis products “cannot be possessed or consumed… Read More
Federal Cannabis Lobby Spending Set to Outpace 2018 Totals
Fri / Jul 26th
Cannabis industry lobbying spending in Washington, D.C. is on pace to break the record levels set last year, according to… Read More
Juneau, Alaska Approves Cannabis Social-Use Ordinance
Fri / Jul 26th
The Juneau, Alaska Assembly has approved an ordinance allowing on-site cannabis consumption at state-approved cannabis businesses, the Associated Press reports.… Read More
Virginia Gets 800+ Hemp Applications
Thu / Jul 25th
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs has had more than 800 applications to cultivate hemp in the state… Read More
Quebec Bans THC-Infused Sweets and Topicals
Thu / Jul 25th
The Quebec government has banned the sale of potent THC-infused candies, confections, and deserts about three months before cannabis edibles… Read More
Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Cannabis Banking
Wed / Jul 24th
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs held a hearing aimed at the banking challenges for the cannabis… Read More
Federal Proposal Would Give Cannabis Industry Access to Insurance Services
Wed / Jul 24th
New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez (D) has introduced legislation to ensure cannabis businesses can access property, casualty, and title insurance.… Read More
North Carolina Lawmakers Consider Hemp Flower Ban
Wed / Jul 24th
North Carolina is considering a ban on hemp flower due to its likeness to psychoactive cannabis, according to a News… Read More
Federal Lawmakers to Propose New Decriminalization Bill
Tue / Jul 23rd
Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler and Sen. Kamala Harris are introducing a bill to decriminalize cannabis at the federal level and… Read More
California Has Seized $30M In Illegal Cannabis Since 2018
Tue / Jul 23rd
Since January 1, California’s Bureau of Cannabis Control and law enforcement agencies have served 19 search warrants and seized more… Read More
Michigan Announces Social Equity Program Plans
Tue / Jul 23rd
Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency is cutting fees on canna-businesses in 19 municipalities that were disproportionately impacted by cannabis enforcement under… Read More
Ohio Legislature Approves Hemp & CBD Bill
Fri / Jul 19th
The Ohio Legislature has approved a bill legalizing CBD sales and implementing a pilot program for industrial hemp cultivation while… Read More
Senate Committee Schedules Landmark Cannabis Banking Hearing
Wed / Jul 17th
A key Republican-controlled Senate committee plans to investigate the lack of banking services for state-legal cannabis companies, Tom Angell reports… Read More
FDA Plans to Expedite CBD Regulations
Tue / Jul 16th
The Food and Drug Administration plans on expediting CBD rules and regulations, potentially by the end of summer or early… Read More
Utah Delays Medical Cannabis Cultivation Licenses
Tue / Jul 16th
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food is delaying the announcement of the winners of the state’s medical cannabis cultivation… Read More
West Virginia Opens 2nd Cannabis Banking Round After 1st Round Fails
Mon / Jul 15th
The West Virginia Treasurer’s Office has canceled and reissued its request for proposals for financial institutions to serve the state’s… Read More
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