Sen. Gardener Aims for Cannabis Banking Reforms This Week
Mon / Dec 17th
Senator Cory Gardener (R-Colorado) is planning to propose a major overhaul to banking rules for state-legal cannabis companies this week,… Read More
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Cannabis Legalization Accelerating In The Northeast
Mon / Dec 17th
Following cannabis’ successful legalization in Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine and decriminalization in New Hampshire, the last few states in New… Read More
Washington Regulators Reverse Infused Candy Ban
Mon / Dec 17th
Following heavy push back from the cannabis industry, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) will reverse a planned… Read More
Oregon Department of Ag. Considers ‘Pesticide Drift’ Impact
Mon / Dec 17th
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is being urged by the Oregon Farm Bureau to consider regulations regarding pesticide drift… Read More
Entrepreneur Eyes Cannabis “Gifting” Business Model for Michigan
Fri / Dec 14th
An entrepreneur from Massachusetts has brought cannabis “gifting” to Michigan, which legalized but has yet to deploy a legal market,… Read More
The Emerald Cup Returns This Weekend
Fri / Dec 14th
The nation’s most anticipated cannabis event takes place this weekend and cannabis family are making their way to California from… Read More
Montreal to Spend $1.3 Million Combating Illicit Cannabis
Fri / Dec 14th
Montreal, Quebec has set aside $1.3 million in funding to combat the local illicit cannabis market, according to the Montreal Gazette.… Read More
Gas Station, Cannabis Dispensary Hybrid Opens in Portland, Maine
Fri / Dec 14th
A medical cannabis dispensary, convenience store, and gas station hybrid opened for business in Portland, Maine on Thursday, The Portland Press-Herald reports.… Read More
Congress Passes Industrial Hemp Legalization
Thu / Dec 13th
The unified 2018 Farm Bill was passed by the U.S. Senate and then soared through the House of Representatives this… Read More
Illinois Expungement Bill Receives New Support
Thu / Dec 13th
An Illinois state Senate bill that would expunge low-level cannabis crimes has received new support, according to a WQAD 8 report. Illinois… Read More
Ohio’s First Dispensary Approved for Operation
Thu / Dec 13th
On Wednesday, Ohio regulators issued the state’s first certificate of operation for a medical cannabis dispensary, according to the The Cincinnati… Read More
New Zealand Expands Medical Cannabis; Adult-Use Referendum Expected
Wed / Dec 12th
New Zealand lawmakers have passed a comprehensive medical cannabis law that will allow for immediate use by terminally ill patients,… Read More
Illinois Gov.-Elect Wants to Legalize Before Michigan
Wed / Dec 12th
Illinois Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker doubled down on adult-use cannabis legalization this week, telling reporters he thinks Illinois could be the… Read More
Michigan Bill Would Remove Background Checks for Some Cannabis Investors
Wed / Dec 12th
The Michigan House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday that would remove some background check requirements for people who… Read More
Colleges Across Canada Are Adding Cannabis Production Classes
Wed / Dec 12th
Canadian colleges are starting to add for-credit cannabis classes to their offerings as the cannabis sector grows, The Washington Post reports.… Read More
California Approves Statewide Cannabis Delivery Services
Tue / Dec 11th
California’s Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) on Friday moved to allow the delivery of cannabis products across the entire state… Read More
Mitch McConnell Uses Hemp Pen to Sign Finalized Farm Bill
Tue / Dec 11th
The final version of the 2018 Farm Bill was released this week and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) symbolically… Read More
Canada Unveils New Cannabis Testing Standards for 2019
Tue / Dec 11th
Health Canada has announced new pesticide testing rules for licensed producers in Canada, The Growth Op reports. Starting January 2, Canada… Read More
Maryland Commission Votes to Ban Medical Cannabis Advertisements
Tue / Dec 11th
Last Thursday, Maryland’s Medical Cannabis Commission voted unanimously to ban billboard, TV, radio, and most online advertising for cannabis in… Read More
Surgeon General Advocates for Rescheduling Cannabis
Mon / Dec 10th
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams said that cannabis’ federal Schedule I classification should be reconsidered, Marijuana Moment reports. Dr. Adams spoke… Read More
Trump Taps Drug War-Era AG William Barr to Replace Sessions
Mon / Dec 10th
President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that his next nominee for U.S. Attorney General will be William Barr, who… Read More
Aurora Strikes Supply Deal With Mexican Pharmaceutical Company
Mon / Dec 10th
Aurora Cannabis has announced that it completed a medical cannabis supply deal with Mexican pharmaceutical company Farmacias Magistrales, according to… Read More
Data Breach at Florida Dispensary Highlights Vulnerabilities
Mon / Dec 10th
Last week, a Florida medical cannabis dispensary took their website offline after it was found that patient information was obtainable… Read More
Pennsylvania Establishes Process for Approving Cannabis Qualifying Conditions
Mon / Dec 10th
The Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Advisory Board on Friday unanimously approved a new process for approving conditions recognized under the state’s… Read More