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Jared Polis Signs EO To Protect Cannabis Users’ Jobs

Cannabis-using workers in Colorado have received workplace protections thanks to a new executive order from the governor. On Thursday, Governor …

by Benjie Cooper/ July 15, 2022/ Adult-use, Agriculture, Cannabis, colorado, Decriminalization, Industry, Lifestyle, marijuana, medical cannabis, Politics, regulation/

D.C. Mayor Signs Medical Cannabis Self-Certification Act

Accessing medical cannabis just got easier for potential patients. In late June, the D.C. Council gave unanimous approval to the …

by Benjie Cooper/ July 7, 2022/ Cannabis, Industry, Legislation, marijuana, Medical, medical cannabis, Politics, regulation/

Dr. Sibyl Swift Presents CBD Safety Method Data To FDA

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) heard testimony this month regarding cannabidiol (CBD) safety. Earlier in June, FDA …

by Benjie Cooper/ July 1, 2022/ Cannabis, CBD, Hemp, Industry, medical cannabis, Politics, regulation, Science and medicine/

DC Council Passes Self-Certification Medical Cannabis Bill

Medical cannabis access just got easier for people in Washington D.C. On Tuesday, June 28, the DC Council voted unanimously …

by Benjie Cooper/ July 1, 2022/ Cannabis, Industry, Legislation, Lifestyle, marijuana, Medical, medical cannabis, Politics, regulation, Science and medicine/

Illinois To Use $45M From Adult-Use Sales To Help Communities

A portion of adult-use cannabis sales revenue in Illinois will go to helping communities recover from the drug war’s impact. …

by Benjie Cooper/ June 27, 2022/ Business, Cannabis, Community, Decriminalization, Financial, Legalization, Lifestyle, marijuana, Politics, regulation/

Swiss Government Eases Medical Cannabis Access Rules

An American cannabidiol (CBD) company is praising recent moves by the Swiss government to expand access to medical cannabis. On …

by Benjie Cooper/ June 24, 2022/ Cannabis, Decriminalization, Industry, International, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, Medical, medical cannabis, Politics, regulation, Science and medicine/

LPP Partners With TILT For Restorative Cannabis Justice

An Arizona cannabis business solution company has joined with a nationwide nonprofit organization to correct past injustices committed under prohibition. …

by Benjie Cooper/ June 22, 2022/ Business, Cannabis, Community, Crime, Decriminalization, Industry, Legalization, marijuana, Politics/

Kentucky Committee To Advise Governor On Medical Cannabis

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is assembling a team of advisors to explore the state’s potential future with medical cannabis. On …

by Benjie Cooper/ June 16, 2022/ Cannabis, Decriminalization, Industry, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, Medical, medical cannabis, Politics, regulation/

EFSA Pauses CBD Food Evaluations

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has placed its novel food evaluations on hold after discovering data gaps and uncertainties …

by Benjie Cooper/ June 7, 2022/ Cannabis, CBD, Edibles, Hemp, Industry, International, Politics, regulation, Research, study/

NY Cannabis Regulators Propose New Rules

Draft regulations for cannabis testing labs, packaging, labeling, marketing, and advertising have received preliminary approval in New York. On Wednesday, …

by Benjie Cooper/ June 3, 2022/ Adult-use, Business, Cannabis, Industry, Legalization, marijuana, Politics, regulation/