CannabisLegalization

Pot Politics: Slovenia Voters Decide on Cannabis Legalization

By / June 6, 2024 /

Voters in Slovenia are set to weigh in on medical and adult-use cannabis laws when they go to the polls this weekend. The two questions on the ballot focus on…

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Cannabis Sector Thrives as New Weed Law Takes Effect

By / June 5, 2024 /

Cannabis users in South Africa can now breathe a sigh of relief as the President has signed the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act (CFPPA) into law. This landmark legislation allows…

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South Dakota Voters to Decide Again on Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization

By / June 4, 2024 /

South Dakota Voters to Decide on Cannabis Legalization for Third Time in November Pierre, SD, June 4, 2024 — South Dakota voters will once again weigh in on the legalization…

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WSWA Advocates Again for Legalization of Cannabis

By / June 3, 2024 /

WSWA Calls for Cannabis Regulation Amid Proposed Hemp Product Ban Washington, D.C. – The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) has reiterated its call for federal regulation of cannabis…

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California Law Enforcement Embraces Legalization of Cannabis

By / May 30, 2024 /

California’s pot farmers have found an unexpected ally: the police. After years of opposing cannabis legalization, the state’s most powerful law enforcement group is now supporting it, marking a significant…

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Ted Cruz Raises Concerns Over Cannabis Rescheduling Impact on Road Safety

By / May 23, 2024 /

During comments at a Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) expressed criticism of the Biden administration’s plan to move cannabis to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act…

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Senior ER Visits Surge Post-Cannabis Legalization

By / May 23, 2024 /

A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals a concerning trend: a surge in emergency room visits among seniors in Ontario following the legalization of cannabis. Severity of ER…

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Delaware Dual License Bill Paves the Way for Cannabis Sales

By / May 21, 2024 /

As Delaware gears up for the launch of its adult-use marijuana market, lawmakers have introduced a groundbreaking bill aimed at expediting the process. Creating Opportunities for Existing Medical Cannabis Businesses…

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Biden Calls for Cannabis Reclassification, Denouncing ‘Failed Approach’

By / May 17, 2024 /

The US Justice Department has formally moved to reclassify cannabis as a less dangerous substance, marking the country’s most significant drug reform in over 50 years. President Joe Biden hailed…

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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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Nebraska Medical Cannabis Campaign Clears Signature Hurdle

By / May 15, 2024 /

Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana (NMM) announces a significant milestone in their ongoing efforts to legalize medical cannabis in the state. A History of Persistence Learn about the challenges NMM has…

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Ohio Clears the Way for Adult-Use Cannabis Market Launch

By / May 14, 2024 /

Ohio is poised to launch its adult-use marijuana market sooner than expected, thanks to the approval of a regulatory framework by the legislature’s Joint Committee On Agency Rule Review (JCARR).…

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