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New Zealand Company Approved for THC-Rich Cannabis Imports

Hikurangi Cannabis Company in New Zealand has had its cannabis license adjusted to allow the company to import high-THC cannabis… Read More

CBS Rejects Medical Cannabis Superbowl Ad

The CBS network has rejected a potential Super Bowl ad from Acreage Holdings that would have expounded on the benefits… Read More

Federal Judge Rules to Protect Cannabis Company’s Free Speech

A federal judge in New Mexico has upheld the free speech rights of Ultra Health, the largest cannabis producer in… Read More

U.S. Virgin Islands Legalize Medical Cannabis

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has signed a bill to legalize medical cannabis in the Virgin Islands, The St. John’s Source reports.… Read More

Arkansas Issues First Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licenses

The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration issued the state’s first six medical cannabis dispensary licenses on Friday, according to… Read More

Major Cannabis Cancer Study Planned In Canada

The B.C. Cancer Foundation will be using private donations to conduct a first of its kind study on cannabis’ effects… Read More

South Carolina Medical Cannabis Legislation Formally Introduced

Two Republican state Senators in South Carolina have introduced the Compassionate Care Act to the state legislature, according to a… Read More

Ohio Dispensaries Now Open and Selling Cannabis

The first cannabis sales in Ohio occurred Wednesday morning, according to an Ohio 10 TV report. While licenses have been issued to more… Read More

Florida to Allow Medical Cannabis Smoking, Gov. Promises End to “Foot-Dragging”

At a press conference on Monday, Florida Gov. Rick DeSantis (R) said his administration will be moving medical cannabis laws… Read More

Washington Bill Would Allow Medical Cannabis in Schools

A new bill introduced to the Washington state legislature seeks to allow young patients to consume medical cannabis on school… Read More

Tennessee Lawmakers Planning Medical Cannabis Push

Republican lawmakers in the Tennessee legislature say they are planning to introduce medical cannabis legislation this session, according to a… Read More

Kentucky Republicans Introduce Medical Cannabis Bill

Medical cannabis may soon be legal in Kentucky, thanks to a small group of Republican lawmakers who introduced a bill… Read More

Ohio Considers Opioid Addiction as Cannabis Qualifying Condition

Six new conditions — opioid addiction, autism, general anxiety, chronic anxiety, depression, and insomnia — were selected by the Ohio… Read More

Michigan Dispensary Licensing Deadline Now Being Enforced

A December 31 deadline for the shutdown of unlicensed Michigan medical cannabis dispensaries is now expected to be enforced following… Read More

Missouri Now Accepting Cannabis License Pre-Applications

Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) began accepting pre-filed applications for its medical cannabis program, according to a News… Read More

South Carolina May Legalize Medical Cannabis In 2019

A new poll from Benchmark Research shows a strong majority of South Carolinians support legalizing medical cannabis, The Herald reports. The new… Read More

California Grace Period for Unlicensed Cannabis Co-ops Expires Jan. 9

The period within which unlicensed medical co-operatives are allowed to operate in California is coming to an end on January… Read More

Political Spat Delays New Jersey Medical Cannabis Expansions

Delays continue in the roll-out of New Jersey’s medical cannabis program expansions, now thanks in part to conflict between Gov.… Read More

Israel Approves Cannabis Exports

The Knesset, Israel’s parliament, unanimously approved the export of medical cannabis products on Tuesday, The Washington Post reports. Israel is a… Read More

Thailand Parliament Approves Medical Cannabis

On Tuesday, Thailand’s parliament voted to legalize medical cannabis in the country, according to the BBC. Southeast Asia is known… Read More

Utah Receives 164 Applications for ‘Cannabis Czar’

Utah’s Department of Agriculture and Food has reportedly received 164 applications for the position of “cannabis czar,” who will head… Read More

Tilray Strikes Global Distribution Deal With Pharma Giant Sandoz

Tilray has entered a partnership with Sandoz Canada and extended an existing medical cannabis distribution deal to include the rest… Read More

New Jersey Doubles Number of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries

New Jersey officials have announced six new dispensary licensees, effectively doubling the capacity of the state’s medical cannabis program, The… Read More

Gas Station, Cannabis Dispensary Hybrid Opens in Portland, Maine

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