McConnell’s Bill Would Normalize the Hemp Industry
Fri / Apr 20th
Last week, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) took to the chamber floor and laid out his case for the… Read More
CBD
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the many cannabinoids found in cannabis. It has known medical properties and has been used by patients to treat a large number of medical conditions. Below you will find the latest CBD industry and policy news from around the world:
Epidiolex Receives Initial Recommendation from FDA Committee
Fri / Apr 20th
Epidiolex, a CBD-based pharmaceutical medication created by GW Pharmaceuticals in the United Kingdom, has received a unanimous recommendation from an FDA… Read More
Texas Health Department Considering Crackdown on CBD-infused Foods
Thu / Apr 12th
The Texas Department of State Health Services has proposed an inspection protocol that would likely lead to a crackdown on… Read More
Every Day Optimal Brings Legal CBD to Every State
Mon / Apr 9th
The demand for CBD products is growing in popularity. Just a few short years ago almost no-one knew what CBD… Read More
Iowa Awards First CBD-Only Dispensary Licenses
Thu / Mar 29th
The Iowa Office of Medical Cannabidiol has awarded its first dispensary licenses to three companies to operate five locations throughout… Read More
Kansas House Rejects MMJ Bill; Advance CBD Measure
Tue / Mar 27th
The Kansas House has rejected legislation to legalize broad medical cannabis use, instead opting to advance a measure to legalize… Read More
Massachusetts Alcohol Regulators Block CBD Beer Claiming FDA Rules Violation
Mon / Mar 26th
The Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission will not allow a local brewer to move forward with plans to roll out… Read More
Study: CBD Could Prevent Drug and Alcohol Relapse
Mon / Mar 26th
According to new preclinical research by Scripps Research Institute, CBD could be used to reduce the risk of relapse among… Read More
Indiana Legislature Approves CBD Bill; Heads to Governor
Thu / Mar 15th
Indiana’s CBD bill is finally headed to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s desk, FOX59 reports. The bill, which was unanimously approved by… Read More
Indiana Lawmakers Turn CBD Bill into Guns Bill
Tue / Mar 13th
Lawmakers in Indiana have used a “strip and replace” procedure to turn CBD legislation to gun legislation as the state’s… Read More
Utah Senate Advances MMJ Bill for Terminally Ill to Final Reading; Passage Likely
Wed / Mar 7th
Utah’s Senate has given preliminary approval to a “right to try” medical cannabis bill that would allow patients with less… Read More
Idaho CBD Debate Turns into Shouting Match; Senate Stalls Bill Progress
Tue / Mar 6th
A debate to legalize CBD oil for medical use in Idaho turned into a shouting match behind closed doors, the… Read More
Stacey Mulvey: Cannabis, Yoga, and Community Building
Thu / Feb 22nd
Stacey Mulvey is the founder of Marijuasana, a company that has her traveling between major cities around the country —… Read More
Wisconsin St. Croix Chippewa Suing State Attorney General Over CBD Policies
Tue / Feb 13th
The St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin are suing state Attorney General Brad Schimel over whether the tribe has the… Read More
Indiana Senate Approves Bill Allowing Broad Use of CBD
Tue / Feb 6th
Indiana’s Senate has approved legislation to legalize CBD products in the state, according to an NWI.com report. The measure passed… Read More
Virginia Legislature Approves ‘Let Doctors Decide’ MMJ Expansions
Tue / Feb 6th
Both chambers of Virginia’s Legislature have unanimously approved a measure allowing physicians to prescribe CBD or THC-A oil for anyone… Read More
Texas Dispensary Delivers State’s First MMJ Product to 6-year-old Patient
Fri / Feb 2nd
Texas dispensary Knox Medical has delivered the state’s first medical cannabis products to a six-year-old suffering from intractable epilepsy, the… Read More
Indiana House Approves Industrial Hemp Bill
Thu / Feb 1st
The Indiana House has unanimously approved a measure that would allow the state’s farmers to grow industrial hemp, the Indy… Read More
Kansas Attorney General: CBD Illegal in the State
Wed / Jan 31st
In a Jan. 24 opinion, the Kansas Attorney General’s office said it is unlawful to sell CBD products in the… Read More
Bill to Legalize CBD Oil Introduced in Indiana
Tue / Jan 2nd
Republican Indiana state Senator Jim Tomes has filed a bill to legalize CBD oil in the state after Indiana Attorney… Read More
Utah Regulators Cracking Down on CBD Sales
Thu / Dec 28th
Utah’s Bureau of Investigation and Department of Health is probing retail CBD sales in the state and has seized products… Read More
WHO Report: No Evidence of CBD-Related Public Health Problems
Wed / Dec 13th
The World Health Organization has released a report concluding that there is “no evidence” of “public health related problems associated… Read More
Vermont Hemp Industry Takes Over Burlington City Hall for Holiday Market
Mon / Dec 11th
The CBD and Hemp Holiday Farmers Market took over Burlington, Vermont’s City Hall – yes, City Hall – on Sunday… Read More
Indiana Gov.: Retailers Have 60 Days to Halt Sales of CBD Products with THC Content
Wed / Nov 29th
In a statement on Tuesday, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb weighed in on the ongoing CBD oil debate in the Hoosier… Read More
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