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Key Cannabis Legislation Stalls in Marathon Statehouse Session

Key Cannabis Legislation Stalls in Marathon Statehouse Session

By / July 1, 2024 /

In a legislative session that extended for 12 hours on Wednesday, Ohio lawmakers concluded their last meeting before the summer break without advancing the adult-use marijuana policy that has been…

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Davey Defends Cannabis Legalization and Smoking Ban Stance

Davey Defends Cannabis Legalization and Smoking Ban Stance

By / July 1, 2024 /

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has defended his support for the legalization of cannabis, insisting it is not “inconsistent” with backing a phased smoking ban. This comes after the…

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Biden Campaign Highlights Cannabis Reform Successes in New Ads

By / July 1, 2024 /

President Joe Biden has intensified his efforts to promote his administration’s achievements in cannabis reform. Highlighting mass marijuana pardons and the rescheduling of cannabis, Biden’s campaign seeks to contrast his…

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Key Cannabis Legislation Fails in Marathon Statehouse Session

By / June 28, 2024 /

Ohio lawmakers concluded their last session before the summer break on Wednesday, having spent 12 hours advancing various pieces of legislation. However, one significant policy – adult-use marijuana legalization –…

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High Times Cannabis Brand Asset Sale Oversight Ends Abruptly

By / June 28, 2024 /

Receiver Terminated in High Times Asset Sale The receiver overseeing the asset sale of High Times, a renowned cannabis brand and magazine, has abruptly ended their involvement with the company.…

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Draft Farm Bill Amendment Threatens Stability of Hemp Industry

By / June 28, 2024 /

Since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, individual states have taken the lead on regulating the industrial hemp market and hemp-derived consumer products in lieu of a regulatory framework.…

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Verano’s Legal Battle: The Latest in the Lawsuit Against Goodness Growth

By / June 28, 2024 /

Verano Holdings Corp., headquartered in Chicago, is embroiled in a legal dispute with fellow cannabis multistate operator Goodness Growth. The conflict stems from an aborted acquisition deal that has now…

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THCA Flower Ban and Hemp Product Restrictions Enforced in Louisiana

By / June 28, 2024 /

Louisiana has implemented new regulations governing the sale of consumable hemp products, setting specific guidelines for THC content and product types while addressing concerns over public health and regulatory oversight.…

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New York Dispensary Launches ‘Illegal Cannabis Buyback’ Program to Encourage Legal Market Transition

By / June 28, 2024 /

In a bid to curb the illegal cannabis market in New York, Housing Works, the parent company of Housing Works Cannabis Co, has launched an innovative “illegal cannabis buyback” program.…

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Delaware Bill Advances for Early Recreational Cannabis Sales

By / June 28, 2024 /

The Delaware Senate has given its approval to a House-passed bill that paves the way for existing medical marijuana businesses in the state to begin selling cannabis to adults, ahead…

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Bipartisan Bill Proposes Cannabis Research Centers of Excellence

By / June 28, 2024 /

In a significant bipartisan effort, lawmakers in Congress have reintroduced a bill aimed at establishing a federal cannabis research agenda and designating “Centers of Excellence in Cannabis Research” at universities.…

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Governor of Maryland Launches Cannabis Employment Program for Former Offenders

By / June 28, 2024 /

Less than two weeks after pardoning over 175,000 marijuana and paraphernalia convictions, Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) has introduced the Cannabis Workforce Development Program. This innovative initiative, jointly administered by…

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