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Federal Legalization
Schumer’s Marijuana Legalization Bill Not Coming This Month, As Senators Work To Finalize Provisions
MARIJUANA MOMENT
The long-anticipated Senate bill to federally legalize marijuana will not be introduced this month, with Democratic leadership saying on Thursday that the timeline is being extended as they continue to work out various provisions “with the assistance of nearly a dozen Senate committees and input fro…
The long-anticipated Senate bill to federally legalize marijuana will not be introduced this month, with Democratic leadership saying on Thursday that the timeline is being extended as they continue to work out various provisions “with the assistance of nearly a dozen Senate committees and input fro…
When it comes to Congress and cannabis reform, the question is how big (or how small) to go
COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO
Do lawmakers try to pass a small, targeted bill that solves a specific concern, or do they go big and try to tackle the whole issue?
Do lawmakers try to pass a small, targeted bill that solves a specific concern, or do they go big and try to tackle the whole issue?
Social Equity
Op-Ed: Colorado’s Social Equity Marijuana Rules Serve Big Business
WESTWORD
“Big operators are taking advantage of the social equity criteria loophole...”
“Big operators are taking advantage of the social equity criteria loophole...”
California
California marijuana farmers clamber to avoid major ‘extinction event’
MARIJUANA BUSINESS DAILY
California marijuana farmers are revamping their operations to stay in the licensed market when many others are in danger of going under.
California marijuana farmers are revamping their operations to stay in the licensed market when many others are in danger of going under.
New Jersey
New Jersey to begin recreational cannabis sales April 21
CNN
New Jersey will begin adult recreational cannabis sales and use starting next Thursday, according to a release from the state’s cannabis regulatory commission.
New Jersey will begin adult recreational cannabis sales and use starting next Thursday, according to a release from the state’s cannabis regulatory commission.
Next Steps After Cannabis Regulatory Commission Approves First Licenses to Sell Recreational Marijuana in New Jersey
NEWS AROUND NEW JERSEY
The Cannabis Regulatory Commission approves 7 medical marijuana companies the ability to start selling recreational weed in a matter of weeks.
The Cannabis Regulatory Commission approves 7 medical marijuana companies the ability to start selling recreational weed in a matter of weeks.
New York
New York Regulators Approve First Round Of Marijuana Cultivation Licenses And Revise Medical Cannabis Home Grow Rules
MARIJUANA MOMENT
New York regulators on Thursday voted to grant conditional marijuana cultivation licenses to a number of hemp businesses as one of the first steps toward ensuring an adequate supply of cannabis when the state’s adult-use market launches later this year. And separately, the Cannabis Control Board (CC…
New York regulators on Thursday voted to grant conditional marijuana cultivation licenses to a number of hemp businesses as one of the first steps toward ensuring an adequate supply of cannabis when the state’s adult-use market launches later this year. And separately, the Cannabis Control Board (CC…
State tax law will now treat cannabis vendors like other businesses
TIMES UNION
Cannabis businesses can now deduct their commercial expenses from state taxes, in spite...
Cannabis businesses can now deduct their commercial expenses from state taxes, in spite...
Science & Research
Cannabis And Pancreatic Cancer: Botanical Drug Kills 100% Of Cancer Cells, Research On The Cell Model Reveals
BENZINGA
Cannabotech (CNTC.TA), which is involved in the development of a botanical drug based on an extract of the Cyathus striatus fungus and a cannabinoid extract from the cannabis plant, reports that in experiments conducted on a cell model, the fungus extract eliminated 100% of pancreatic cancer cells r…
Cannabotech (CNTC.TA), which is involved in the development of a botanical drug based on an extract of the Cyathus striatus fungus and a cannabinoid extract from the cannabis plant, reports that in experiments conducted on a cell model, the fungus extract eliminated 100% of pancreatic cancer cells r…
Culture
George Harrison estate teams up with cannabis maker to sell weed
NEW YORK POST
The estate of “quiet Beatle” George Harrison is working with a cannabis maker to create a line of weed-related products under the brand name “All Things Must Grass.”
The estate of “quiet Beatle” George Harrison is working with a cannabis maker to create a line of weed-related products under the brand name “All Things Must Grass.”
Gusto Green positions as the restaurant lifestyle brand for the growing cannabis world
NATION'S RESTAURANT NEWS
This plant-forward but omnivore-friendly restaurant in LA is a joint venture that marries cannabis entrepreneurs with hospitality
This plant-forward but omnivore-friendly restaurant in LA is a joint venture that marries cannabis entrepreneurs with hospitality
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