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New Jersey Legislature Approves Cannabis Legalization Measures

New Jersey Legislature Approves Cannabis Legalization Measures

The New Jersey State Legislature voted to approve a pair of companion measures this week, moving the state closer toward …

by Benjie Cooper/ December 18, 2019/ Cannabis, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, Politics, regulation/

Congressman Riggleman Suggests Changes To Domestic Hemp Production Program

Congressman Riggleman Suggests Changes To Domestic Hemp Production Program

Virginia Congressman Denver Riggleman has sent a letter to United States Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Purdue to discuss the possibility …

by Benjie Cooper/ December 17, 2019/ Cannabis, CBD, Hemp, Legalization, Legislation, Politics, regulation/

Research on the Medical Properties of Coca Leaves

Research on the Medical Properties of Coca Leaves

Despite the stereotype of cocaine as merely a party drug, coca leaves and their products have long had other uses. …

by Justin Samuels/ December 12, 2019/ Business, Food & Drinks, Legislation, Medical, regulation/

E-Cigarette User Found To Have Lung Scarring Typically Associated With Metal Workers

E-Cigarette User Found To Have Lung Scarring Typically Associated With Metal Workers

There have been many reported cases of vaping-related lung injuries and even deaths throughout 2019, turning the attention of multiple …

by Benjie Cooper/ December 6, 2019/ California, Cannabis, Health & Fitness, Legislation, Medical, Research, study/

New Zealand Government Releases Draft Cannabis Legalization Bill

New Zealand Government Releases Draft Cannabis Legalization Bill

New Zealand is on track to vote on cannabis legalization in 2020. The New Zealand government on Tuesday released a …

by Benjie Cooper/ December 4, 2019/ Cannabis, CBD, Hemp, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, Politics, regulation/

Idaho Governor Issues Executive Order Authorizing Commercial Transport Of Hemp Through State

Idaho Governor Issues Executive Order Authorizing Commercial Transport Of Hemp Through State

When the 2018 Farm Bill was signed into law nearly a year ago, it opened up new opportunities for businesses …

by Benjie Cooper/ November 23, 2019/ Business, Cannabis, CBD, Hemp, Law Enforcement, Legalization, Legislation, Politics, regulation/

House Judiciary Committee Approves Measure To End Federal Cannabis Prohibition

House Judiciary Committee Approves Measure To End Federal Cannabis Prohibition

With a 24-10 vote, the House Judiciary Committee today approved a measure to end the federal prohibition of cannabis. The …

by Benjie Cooper/ November 20, 2019/ Cannabis, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, Politics, regulation/

West Virginia To Begin Accepting Medical Cannabis Applications In December

West Virginia To Begin Accepting Medical Cannabis Applications In December

On April 19, 2017, West Virginia governor Jim Justice signed Senate Bill 386, a bill to amend state code and …

by Benjie Cooper/ November 20, 2019/ Business, Cannabis, CBD, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, Medical/

Fresno City Council Approves Ordinance To License 14 Adult-Use Cannabis Shops

Fresno City Council Approves Ordinance To License 14 Adult-Use Cannabis Shops

In a meeting on Thursday, November 14, the Fresno City Council voted 4-3 to narrowly approve an amended version of …

by Benjie Cooper/ November 19, 2019/ Business, California, Cannabis, Community, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, regulation/

Proposal Would Reduce Fines And Drop Seizures For Cannabis In Chicago

Proposal Would Reduce Fines And Drop Seizures For Cannabis In Chicago

In a Chicago City Council meeting on Wednesday morning, Mayor Lori Lightfoot introduced new amendments to the city’s Municipal Code …

by Benjie Cooper/ November 14, 2019/ Cannabis, Law Enforcement, Legalization, Legislation, Local, marijuana, regulation/