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Federal Legalization
State Lawmakers Across The U.S. Call For Federal Marijuana Legalization And Banking Reform In Revised Resolution
The non-partisan National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) has voted to adopt a revised policy directive that expresses support for federal marijuana descheduling and cannabis banking reform amid the state-level legalization movement. The measure, which builds on an existing directive that NC…
Cannabis class action suit over insurance moves to federal court
A class action lawsuit challenging health insurance companies’ refusal to cover the costs of medical cannabis has been moved to federal court, for now. The lawsuit, filed earlier this year by a group of medical cannabis patients and one cannabis production company, originally asked a state district…
Booker Says There’s Republican Support For ‘SAFE Banking Plus’ Marijuana Compromise
In a pair of new interviews, Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) is getting more specific about the path forward for marijuana reform this Congress, explicitly acknowledging plans to advance “SAFE Banking Plus” legislation that combines financial fixes for the cannabis industry with other, more justice-focused…
Florida
Medical marijuana in the Sunshine State: what employers doing business in Florida need to know
Abbye E. Alexander, Christopher J. Tellner and Talya Van Embden of Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck LLP discuss the requirements and employment issues addressed in Florida’s medical marijuana statute.
Louisiana
Louisiana marijuana laws have changed: Here’s what’s new starting August 1
The Louisiana Legislature and Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards enacted a host of new marijuana laws that went into effect August 1, 2022.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Legislature Passes Bill To Foster Greater Equity in Cannabis Industry - Framingham SOURCE
PLEASE SHAREIn full transparency, the following is a press release submitted to SOURCE media from the Senate President‘s office. Senate
Culture/Sports
California cannabis consumption lounges poised for takeoff
The debut of sit-down cannabis consumption lounges throughout California appears to have arrived, and industry experts predict quick expansion.
WNBA star Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian jail for drug-smuggling | CNN
American women’s basketball star Brittney Griner was convicted of deliberately smuggling drugs into Russia and sentenced to nine years of jail time Thursday in a case that has raised concerns she is being used as a political pawn in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
NJ native Ice-T gets OK to open recreational cannabis dispensary in Jersey City
Ice-T will soon open a recreational cannabis dispensary in Jersey City after he and his Playboy Playmate business partner secured approval from the city’s Cannabis Control Board.
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