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Federal Legalization
Small Marijuana Growers Could Sell Directly To Consumers Across State Lines Under New Congressional Bill
A pair of congressmen filed a bill on Wednesday that’s intended to help small marijuana growers compete against large corporations when cannabis is federally legalized, proposing to give them the ability to ship and sell products directly to consumers within and across state lines. Rep. Jared Huffma…
Biden Unlikely To Act On Marijuana Before Midterms, Senators Talk Cannabis Banking Reform Yet Again
Democrats are becoming more vocal about cannabis policy reforms as the midterms approach. They are urging President Biden to act on the issue. Pennsylvania Lt. Gov.
New Jersey
CRC issues workplace guidance for cannabis use - NJBIZ
The New Jersey CRC has issued guidance for workplaces as a first step toward approving standards for WIRE certifications.
Maryland
Legalization Campaign Kicks Off in Maryland Ahead of November Vote
The industry-backed initiative, appearing on the ballot as “Question 4,” would make Maryland the 20th state to legalize recreational cannabis.
Massachusetts
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…
Business
What’s Next For Cannabis Mergers And Acquisitions?
Cannabis industry mergers and acquisitions take many shapes, sizes, and forms. While numerous groups look to deploy capital toward exciting opportunities with tremendous upside, others simply look to stay afloat.
Research
Cannabis Study Breaks ‘Lazy Stoner’ Stereotype
New research shows that people who use weed are no more likely to be unmotivated compared to people who don’t.
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