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South Dakota Voters to Decide on Cannabis Legalization This November, State Officials Announce

By / June 4, 2024 /

South Dakota Activists Secure Ballot Placement for Cannabis Legalization Initiative Pierre, SD, June 4, 2024 — South Dakota activists have successfully collected enough signatures to place a marijuana legalization initiative…

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Congressional Committee Advances Cannabis and Psychedelics Amendments to Defense Bill, Rejects Other Cannabis Proposal

By / June 4, 2024 /

House Committee Approves Amendments Supporting Veterans’ Access to Medical Marijuana and Psychedelics Research Washington, D.C., June 4, 2024 — A powerful House committee has approved several amendments to a comprehensive…

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Senators Renew Effort to Secure SBA Loans and Resources for Cannabis Industry

By / June 4, 2024 /

Democratic Senators Push for SBA Access for Cannabis Small Businesses Washington, D.C., June 4, 2024 — A coalition of Democratic senators is urging a key Senate committee to include provisions…

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GOP Congressional Committee Lifts D.C. Cannabis Sales Ban, Introduces Cannabis Banking Protections

By / June 4, 2024 /

GOP House Committee Unveils Spending Bill with Key Cannabis Reforms A GOP House committee has introduced a comprehensive spending bill for the 2025 fiscal year that excludes a long-standing rider…

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New Hampshire Lawmakers Set to Draft Cannabis Legalization Compromise

By / June 3, 2024 /

New Hampshire Lawmakers to Discuss Marijuana Legalization Compromise Concord, NH—June 3, 2024 Lawmakers on a New Hampshire conference committee are set to meet on Tuesday in an effort to strike…

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New Jersey Governor Honored by Cannabis Strain Named After Him

By / June 3, 2024 /

New Jersey Governor Honored by Cannabis Strain Named After Him, Calls for Further Reform Trenton, NJ—June 3, 2024 Governor Phil Murphy (D) of New Jersey expressed his honor and enthusiasm…

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AI-Powered Decisions: How Cannabis Executives are Shaping Products

By / June 3, 2024 /

AI Transforming Decision-Making for Cannabis Executives Detroit, MI – C-suite executives are often perceived as the most powerful group within a company. However, their decision-making capabilities largely depend on the…

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Brewers Claim Iowa’s THC Rules Misinterpret Hemp Law, Threatening Certain Drinks

By / June 3, 2024 /

Iowa’s New Hemp Product Regulations Face Pushback from Brewers and Retailers Des Moines, IA – Iowa’s new hemp product regulations have sparked significant backlash from local brewers and retailers. The…

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Ohio Medical Cannabis Sales Decline in April Ahead of Adult-Use Launch

By / June 3, 2024 /

Ohio Medical Cannabis Sales Decline as State Prepares for Adult-Use Market Launch Columbus, OH – Medical cannabis retailers in Ohio reported $32.3 million in product sales for April, reflecting a…

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Florida’s DeSantis Expected to Veto Restrictive THC Hemp Bill

By / June 3, 2024 /

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Poised to Veto Hemp Bill, Potentially Saving Industry Tallahassee, FL – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, known for his staunch opposition to adult-use cannabis, is expected to…

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Watchdog Agency Calls for Clearer Guidelines in DEA’s Religious Psychedelics Exemption Process

By / June 3, 2024 /

Federal Watchdog Criticizes DEA’s Religious Exemption Process for Psilocybin Washington, D.C.—June 3, 2024 A recent report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has called on the Drug Enforcement Administration…

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GOP Pushes to Eliminate Cannabis Testing Ban for Military Recruits in Defense Bill

By / June 3, 2024 /

Republican Members of Congress Challenge Marijuana Testing Provision in Defense Bill Washington, D.C.—June 3, 2024 Republican members of Congress are actively seeking to eliminate a provision in the 2025 National…

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