DEA Moves To Award Cannabis Research Licenses In Historic Expansion of Federal Program
On Friday, the US Drug Enforcement Administration said it is “nearing the end of its review” of applications, some of which have been awaiting action from the federal agency since 2016.
New Congress gets first cannabis legalization bill • Colorado sales rebound • Trulieve’s Arizona takeover • & more…
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New York Majority Leader Urges Aspiring Small Cannabis Business Owners To Prepare “Now”
Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren and Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes, of Buffalo, spoke about the future of equitable, local cannabis in their cities, two of the states’ most populous.
Justice Dept: local California officials took bribes • Wisconsin Republicans strip adult use from budget • Kansas House sends medical cannabis to Senate • & more…
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Alabama Lawmakers Pass Medical Cannabis Bill As Session Nears End
This is the first time that a bill to legalize and regulate medical cannabis has cleared the state legislature. It remains to be seen whether Gov. Kay Ivey will sign it.
New Jersey Cannabis Regulators Hold First Meeting Devoted to Equity
The newly-formed Cannabis Regulatory Commission heard hours of public comment on how to make the state’s adult use market inclusive and equitable.
Louisiana House Passes Bill to Expand Medical Cannabis Program
Lawmakers also advanced a bill that deals with adult use cannabis licensing, as a trio of bills to legalize and regulate cannabis for adult use remain up for consideration.
Mexico: Lawmakers Miss their Deadline to Legalize Cannabis
While some lawmakers are considering a special session, the Supreme Court could also take action.
Rhode Island House Committee Takes Up Governor’s Cannabis Legalization Proposal
Earlier this month, Senators discussed lawmakers’ adult use legislation, as well. Whether lawmakers and the governor can agree on a path forward this session, though, remains to be seen.
USDA R&D on hemp “cosmeceuticals” • Will U.S. Botanic Garden display hemp? • Florida Supreme Court strikes down adult use ballot measure • & more…
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