Today in cannabis news: Louisiana state panel lawmakers progress a bill to reinstate jail time for small-scale cannabis possession for minors and teens below 18 years of age; a crucial U.S. House panel officially approves the MORE Act for feder

As U.S. House Prepares Major Federal Cannabis Policy Reform Bill Vote, Study Details Prohibition’s Harms

Mar 31st, 2022 4m 58s

Today in cannabis news: Tennessee state lawmakers consider whether or not to legalize cannabis statewide within a newly proposed bill; while Indiana state lawmakers end their legislative session before debating a single cannabis-related proposa

U.S. Federal Lawmakers Implore Attorney General Not To Meddle With Native American Tribes’ Legal Cannabis

Mar 30th, 2022 4m 32s

Today in cannabis news: Michigan officials outline where the state’s funds generated by cannabis purchases will be allocated; New Mexico officials sign an intergovernmental accord with two Indigenous American tribes just days before the start o

U.S. President Biden’s Spending Plan Maintains D.C. Cannabis Commerce Prohibition And Protects State-Level Medical Cannabis Programs

Mar 29th, 2022 4m 25s

Today in cannabis news: A Colorado state House panel rejects a proposal initially intended to offer safeguards for employees who consume cannabis outside of work; U.S. House legislators begin submitting amendments to The MORE Act ahead of a Hou

Vote On Major U.S. Federal Cannabis Reform Proposal Formally Scheduled

Mar 28th, 2022 3m 39s

Today in cannabis news: New Jersey state regulators delay the start of adult-use cannabis commerce over fears of insufficient supply; the U.S. Senate unanimously advances a bill to promote cannabis scientific studies in the country; and after r

Rumors Circulate On Potential Vote Next Week On Major U.S. Federal Cannabis Reform Proposal

Mar 25th, 2022 4m 31s

Today in cannabis news: A Pennsylvania regulator calls for an investigation on the state’s “excessive” cannabis pricing; the state’s first authorized cannabis consumption lounge in Michigan readies to officially launch; and rumors circulate ove

Alabama Bill Seeks To Force Medical Cannabis Dispensaries To Mandate Negative Pregnancy Tests

Mar 24th, 2022 4m 36s

Today in cannabis news: In Nevada, the Cannabis Compliance Board hosts a public forum to discuss the finalization of requirements for cannabis consumption lounges in the state; in Georgia, a state Senate panel fundamentally trashes a bill advan

Rwanda Is The Latest Nation In Africa To Begin Legalized Medical Cannabis Production

Mar 23rd, 2022 4m 29s

Today in cannabis news: A major Maryland state House panel approves a Senate-passed funding proposal that would provide vast sums of money to accomplish statewide cannabis legalization; a New Hampshire state House panel adopts an altered iterat

U.S. Federal Legislators Implore President Biden To Urge UN To Withdraw Global Cannabis Prohibition

Mar 22nd, 2022 5m 9s

Today in cannabis news: In South Dakota, the state’s governor signs multiple medical cannabis bills into law; high ranking U.S. government authorities and legislators ramp up pressure on Russia to release an American professional athlete follow

Kentucky State House Passes Statewide Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill

Mar 21st, 2022 4m 8s

Today in cannabis news: In Washington, D.C., the Washington state treasurer meets with U.S. Congressional delegates to discuss rising cases of cannabis dispensary robberies in the state; in Florida, a university begins offering courses to assis

New York Lawmakers Introduce Cannabis Company Tax Deduction Measures That Would Circumvent U.S. Federal Restriction

Mar 18th, 2022 4m 19s

Today in cannabis news: In Illinois, recreational cannabis sales see a significant drop; in New York, state legislators include provisions in spending bills to allow cannabis companies to use state tax deductions similar to those accessible by

United Food & Commercial Workers International Union To Aid In Organizing Cannabis Employees

Mar 17th, 2022 4m 25s

Today in cannabis news: In Kansas, there is a revived campaign for statewide medical cannabis legalization; in Georgia, two proposals are passed by the state House and Senate focused at resuming a stalled medical cannabis system; and in Connect

International Cannabis Industry Forecast Exceeds Expectations, New U.S. And Global Markets To Boost Growth

Mar 16th, 2022 4m 27s

Today in cannabis news: Illinois state regulators propose guidelines to expedite the registration procedure for cannabis retail licenses and improve access for social equity candidates; Georgia state panel legislators approve a couple of cannab

VA Says Cannabis Therapies For Veterans Not Covered Within Its Suicide Prevention Program

Mar 15th, 2022 4m 35s

Today in cannabis news: As statewide cannabis legalization proposals move forward in the Maryland legislature, a recent survey finds that the majority of individuals, regardless of political affiliation, back the legislative update; the US Depa

Majority Of Delaware Lawmakers Vote In Favor Of Statewide Cannabis Legalization… Bill Still Fails

Mar 14th, 2022 3m 57s

Today in cannabis news: South Dakota state legislators approve a bill to restrict the amount of cannabis plants that medical cannabis patients can cultivate; a crucial Kentucky state House panel passes a proposal that would make medical cannabi

Persons Charged With Cannabis Offenses To Receive First Cannabis Retail Permits In New York

Mar 11th, 2022 4m 12s

Today in cannabis news: A band of Colorado state legislators seek to strengthen regulation of the state's cannabis market; officials in Arizona say they are on pace to expunge the criminal records of those convicted of cannabis-related offenses

U.S. Congress Releases Spending Bill That Continues To Prevent Washington, D.C. From Starting Cannabis Retail

Mar 10th, 2022 4m 31s

Today in cannabis news: The California Department of Cannabis Control releases a policy plan that aims to modernize and optimize the state’s cannabis rules; a U.S. Representative introduces a bill to protect military service members from forfei

Costa Rica Federally Legalizes Medical Cannabis And Hemp Production

Mar 9th, 2022 4m 1s

Today in cannabis news: Oklahoma state lawmakers seek to implement legislation to combat illegal cannabis grows in the state; a proposal that would have enabled persons jailed or on supervised release for cannabis offenses to appeal a judge for

U.S. Professional Basketball Player Arrested In Russia On Cannabis Possession Charges

Mar 8th, 2022 4m 21s

Today in cannabis news: The Illinois state House approves a proposal for cannabis use and employment safeguards; authorities state that a U.S. professional basketball player was arrested in Russia on charges of cannabis possession; and the Isra

Washington, D.C. Moves To Further Protect Job Candidates From Pre-Employment Cannabis Testing

Mar 7th, 2022 3m 34s

Today in cannabis news: Washington DC extends further protections for job candidates from pre-employment cannabis testing protocols. Maryland lawmakers began the debate of two new cannabis legalization measures. And Gary Chambers Jr, the pro-ca

Missouri Lawmakers Files Resolution Asking President Biden To Condemn Anti-Cannabis Sporting Event Policies

Mar 4th, 2022 4m 11s

Today in cannabis news: A duo of Missouri lawmakers introduced resolutions urging President Joe Biden to repeal cannabis prohibition; according to freshly disclosed government statistics, the number of banks reporting dealing with cannabis firm

“Smokeout” By South Dakota Lawmakers Rescues Defeated Statewide Cannabis Legalization Bill

Mar 3rd, 2022 4m 2s

Today in cannabis news: A group of South Dakota state House legislators join to rescue a proposal for statewide cannabis legalization; a proposed bill for the statewide adult-use legalization of cannabis in Rhode Island is presented to the stat

Two Statewide Cannabis Proposals Passed By Maryland House Of Delegates

Mar 2nd, 2022 4m 11s

Today in cannabis news: A crucial Pennsylvania state Senate panel convenes another statewide cannabis legalization meeting; the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission prepares to hold a set of public meetings to listen to state residents reg

Virginia State Republicans Postpone Adult-Use Cannabis Sales For Another Year And Remove Medical Cannabis Protections

Mar 1st, 2022 4m 34s

Today in cannabis news: The Cayuga Nation states that it expects to start operationally producing cannabis by the end of 2022; a South Dakota state House panel rejects a proposal for statewide cannabis legalization while also shredding current

South Dakota Gov. Says She May Veto Statewide Cannabis Legalization Bills Following Senate Passage

Feb 28th, 2022 4m 4s

Today in cannabis news: Connecticut state authorities open the application window for recreational and medical cannabis company permits; the state authority responsible for establishing New Mexico's cannabis market suggests revisions to current