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Vermont Gov. Phil Scott Allows Cannabis Bill to Become Law Without Signature

By / June 12, 2024 /

Vermont Governor Phil Scott has allowed H.612, a bill aimed at improving regulations surrounding cannabis and hemp-derived products, to pass into law without his signature. This move signifies a nuanced…

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North Dakota Woman Faces First-Degree Felony for Bong Water Possession

By / June 12, 2024 /

Forty-three-year-old Jessica Beske from Fargo, North Dakota, faces severe penalties after being pulled over in Minnesota. Beske was arrested for possession of a bong with water and other paraphernalia, potentially…

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Dallas Leaders Push Forward Cannabis Decriminalization Efforts

By / June 12, 2024 /

The Dallas city council is considering a measure for the November ballot to decriminalize small amounts of cannabis. Councilmember Chad West announced the Dallas Freedom Act proposal for June 26,…

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Government in Canada Proposes Amendments to Cannabis Law, Lifting Burdens

By / June 11, 2024 /

The Canadian government is proposing amendments to federal cannabis regulations to ease the burden on cannabis businesses. These changes include adjustments to packaging and reporting requirements, aiming to simplify operations…

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Virginia Senator Proposes Cannabis Sales Legalization: Addressing concerns about the violent illegal market, a senator suggests legalizing cannabis sales

By / June 11, 2024 /

In Virginia Beach, law enforcement leaders highlight that a significant portion of drug-related crime involves marijuana. Chief Paul Neudigate underscores that marijuana-related incidents often lead to violent outcomes, driving shooting,…

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NFL Faces Lawsuit Over Player’s $500,000 THC Fine

By / June 10, 2024 /

Randy Gregory, a player for the Denver Broncos, has filed a lawsuit alleging employment discrimination by the NFL and his team. Here’s a breakdown of the case: Background and Allegations…

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German Bundestag Approves Amendments to Cannabis Legislation

By / June 10, 2024 /

The Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport has amended the Road Traffic Act, raising the THC blood content limit from 1 nanogram per milliliter to 3.5 nanograms per milliliter. This…

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Florida’s Controversial Hemp Legislation: In the Spotlight

By / June 7, 2024 /

All eyes are once again on Florida, but this time it’s the hemp industry, not the citizen-initiated constitutional amendment to legalize adult-use cannabis in the November 2024 election, that is…

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North Dakota Cannabis Activists Near Signature Goal for November Legalization Ballot

By / June 7, 2024 /

The campaign behind North Dakota’s marijuana legalization initiative announced this week that it has collected over half of the signatures required to place the proposal on the November ballot. Despite…

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Nebraska Activists Urgently Seek 30,000 Signatures for Medical Cannabis Ballot

By / June 7, 2024 /

Nebraska activists are putting out an urgent call for voters to sign petitions to place a pair of medical marijuana legalization initiatives on the state’s November ballot. With just under…

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Ohio Opens Applications for Recreational Marijuana Sales Licenses

By / June 7, 2024 /

Ohio is one step closer to launching recreational marijuana sales under a legalization measure approved by voters last November. The Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) is now officially accepting applications…

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DEA Scraps Appearance as Federal Health Officials Debate Cannabis Research

By / June 6, 2024 /

Officials from multiple federal health agencies participated in a conference this week, organized by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), to discuss the state of marijuana science…

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