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Congressional Briefing: Legal Ramifications of Federal Cannabis Prohibition Amid Rescheduling Discussions

By / May 16, 2024 /

As the Biden administration advances efforts to reschedule marijuana, congressional researchers have updated reports to inform lawmakers about the ongoing legal consequences of the federal-state cannabis policy gap. These reports…

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Alaska House Greenlights Cannabis Tax Reform Measure

By / May 13, 2024 /

A decade following Alaska voters’ historic decision to legalize recreational marijuana, the Alaska Legislature is ushering in the first significant amendment to the law governing commercial sales in the state.…

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The Intersection of Labor and Cannabis: Industry Dynamics at a Crossroads

By / May 13, 2024 /

The evolving dynamics of labor relations in the burgeoning U.S. cannabis sector are shedding light on unique challenges and parallels with traditional industries. Unionization: A Struggle for Legitimacy While the…

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Kansas Cannabis Coalition: A Diverse Push for Legalization

By / May 13, 2024 /

A newly formed coalition comprising a diverse array of political figures in Kansas has pledged its support for legislative candidates dedicated to ending the state’s prohibition on recreational cannabis and…

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CEO Claims Strong Support: Florida Cannabis Legalization Likely to Pass, Internal Polling Reveals

By / May 10, 2024 /

The CEO of a major marijuana company, Tulieve, is disputing recent survey results that suggest insufficient support for a Florida marijuana legalization initiative set for November’s ballot. Instead, internal polling…

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Florida’s Cannabis Legalization Ballot Initiative Inches Close to Passage in Latest Poll

By / May 10, 2024 /

Despite ongoing majority support, a recent poll commissioned by an organization opposing Florida’s marijuana legalization initiative reveals that the measure is once again struggling to reach the 60 percent threshold…

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Colorado Legislators Pass Bill to Expand Cannabis Retail: Food Now on the Menu

By / May 9, 2024 /

Colorado lawmakers have passed a bill that signals a significant shift in the state’s cannabis industry. With the approval of Senate Bill 24-76, marijuana retailers will soon have the option…

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NYC’s War on Underground Weed: Cracking Down on Illicit Cannabis Sellers

By / May 9, 2024 /

Authorities in New York City have initiated a citywide crackdown on rampant illicit cannabis sales, aiming to curtail unauthorized distribution of marijuana. Enforcement Action Sheriff’s deputies and police visited at…

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Thailand Prime Minister Pushes for Outlawing Recreational Cannabis

By / May 9, 2024 /

Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has made a bold move by urging the nation’s health ministry to reclassify recreational cannabis as an illegal substance. Reclassification Proposal Thavisin took to X,…

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Vermont Governor Indicates Intent to Veto Drug Safe Consumption Site Bill

By / May 9, 2024 /

Governor Phil Scott of Vermont has signaled his intention to veto a bill that would legalize and fund a supervised drug consumption facility in Burlington, despite its recent passage by…

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Schumer Praises States’ Cannabis Legalization as Catalyst for American Freedom

By / May 9, 2024 /

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has praised the legalization of marijuana in various states across the country, characterizing these initiatives as “great experiments” that have expanded Americans’ freedoms, even in…

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