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Federal Legalization
Senate Marijuana Banking Sponsor Gives Details About Forthcoming ‘SAFE Plus’ Reform Package
A key U.S. senator believes “it’s time to close the deal” on a marijuana reform package that he says will include provisions to protect banks that work with state-legal cannabis businesses, as well as equity components to build support from lawmakers who have held out for broader justice-focused cha…
Illinois
Cannabis advocates, business owners in Illinois warn state’s program is ‘on the verge of collapse’
Cannabis equity advocates and business owners are warning that Illinois’ social equity program is “on the verge of collapse.”
New Jersey
Arrests in New Jersey for small-time cannabis dealing plummet post-legalization
Since legalization, data shows there have been relatively few arrests for possessing more cannabis than is permitted under state law.
California
California Governor Signs Child Welfare Bill Treating Parental Marijuana Use Just Like Alcohol
The governor of California signed a bill on Tuesday that includes provisions mandating that social workers who are called to investigate child welfare handle parental marijuana use in the same way that they do for alcohol. Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer (D) sponsored the legislation, which is on…
California: Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Doctors from Discriminating Against Medical Cannabis Patients
“The passage of AB 1954 brings an end to the this long-standing and discriminatory practice. With dozens of studies showing that cannabis often leads to a reduction in pain patients’ use of potentially more harmful opioids, it made no sense for doctors engage in this sort of flagrantly discriminator…
California Governor Passes Two Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Bills
California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed two bills that protect medical cannabis patients, with many more bills to be considered by Sept. 30.
West Virginia
Medical Cannabis Advocates Concerned By Proposed THC Cap
On September 8, the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board will hear a proposal to cap the THC in the state’s medical cannabis products at 10 percent.
International
Hexo’s deal with Mike Tyson cannabis brand gets thumbs-down from Quebec, Alberta
Despite Hexo Corp.’s partnership, the provincial wholesalers for recreational cannabis in Quebec and Alberta won’t sell Tyson 2.0 products.
Business & Culture
Companies Turn to THC Beverages as Next Growing Legal Cannabis Market
Brands are looking into the untapped markets that may see the next surge in popularity, with many eyeing cannabis-infused beverages as the next big thing in cannabis.
Research
Wildfire poses greater threat to cannabis than other California crops
Wildfires are an increasing threat to people’s lives, property and livelihoods, especially in rural California communities. Cannabis, one of California’s newer and more lucrative commercial crops, may be at a higher risk of loss from wildfire because it is mostly confined to being grown in rural are…
The Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act - Wikileaf
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a new bill expanding access and funding for cannabis research, titled the Cannabidiol and Marijuana Research Expansion Act, H.R. 8454. It now awaits approval from the Senate.
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