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President Trump’s nominee for Attorney General Bill Barr told senators in his confirmation hearing that he’s not interested in attacking state-legal cannabis businesses.

Thailand’s government has approved applications for cannabinoids and cannabis extracts, though patents have not yet been awarded.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker will work with the Illinois legislature to make good on campaign promises to legalize.

Some analysts speculate that a majority of cannabis purchases in California still occur in the illicit market.

Florida’s new governor said he intends to stop the state’s ban on cannabis smoking and to help implement the law that people voted for.

The proposed bill would simplify treatment for students who require medical cannabis, no longer forcing them to consume their medicine off-campus.

The cannabis industry lobbying organization is bringing more lobbyists onboard to pressure for passage of the STATES Act this session.

Rhode Island’s governor is calling on lawmakers to legalize but has proposed the country’s strictest adult-use regulations, so far.

A significant portion of the winners are individuals or sole proprietorships, not established companies.

The departure of CEO Vic Neufeld and Co-Founder Cole Cacciavillani follow a rocky recent past for the company.

H.R. 420 would decriminalize cannabis and allow states to establish legalization, placing federal regulations under the ATF.

Meanwhile, only 7 percent of cannabis arrests in 2018 targeted white people.

Republican lawmakers in Tennessee are eyeing 2019 as the year to legalize medical cannabis. Some advocates, however, worry the proposal might not go far enough for patients.

Regulators also recommended allowing home delivery. The recommendations will now be considered by the Cannabis Control Commission.

This week marked the introduction of two legalization bills in the Virginia state House of Delegates. Meanwhile, Gov. Northam expressed his continued support for decriminalization.

Passage through the state House of Representatives looks secure, however the state Senate may prove to be an obstacle.

Medical experts will study six new conditions to see if there is sufficient evidence for adding them to the state’s medical cannabis program.

The ruling by the state’s highest court creates a binding precedent against using the smell of cannabis alone as a reason to seize or search.

Vancouver regulators are threatening fines or jail time for unlicensed cannabis businesses that don’t comply with orders to close.

Tenants will be allowed up to 30 days to challenge a potential ban on medical grounds, if necessary.

The 25-license limit is “only temporary” and is intended to ensure a constant supply of cannabis.

Legal protection that was afforded for much of fall 2018 has ended after a judge dismissed the final cannabis licensing lawsuit against the state.

Pre-applications require a large fee and do not guarantee priority in the final licensing process, which will occur after June 4.

The misdemeanor cannabis pardons will only be available for people who were 21+ when arrested and it must be the only conviction on their criminal record.