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MA Fills Cannabis Control Commission Seats

Massachusetts made appointments for two seats on the state’s Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) this week. Governor Charlie Baker, Treasurer Deborah …

by Benjie Cooper/ December 18, 2020/ Cannabis, marijuana, Politics, regulation/

US Senator Pushes HEMP: Hemp Economic Mobilization Plan Act of 2020

An amendment has been introduced by U.S. Senator, Rand Paul (R) KY, that would increase the legal THC amount for …

by Vanessa Fleur/ December 18, 2020/ Agriculture, Business, Cannabis, CBD, Decriminalization, Editorial, Education, Featured, General, Hemp, International, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, Politics, Press Release, Science and medicine/

House Approves Medical Cannabis Research Legislation

The United States House of Representatives has passed bipartisan legislation that would remove barriers from legitimate medical cannabis research. Representative …

by Benjie Cooper/ December 10, 2020/ Cannabis, Decriminalization, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, Medical, Politics, regulation, Research, Science and medicine, study/

Mississippians Form Cannabis Trade Association

Just over a month after Mississippi voters approved a ballot initiative to allow medical cannabis in the state, a trade …

by Benjie Cooper/ December 8, 2020/ Business, Cannabis, Legalization, Lifestyle, marijuana, Medical, Politics, regulation, Science and medicine/

Khiron Medical Cannabis Products Qualify For Insurance Coverage In Colombia

The reach of medical cannabis just got longer in Colombia as one company’s products now qualify for insurance coverage. Khiron …

by Benjie Cooper/ December 7, 2020/ Business, Cannabis, Health & Fitness, International, marijuana, Medical, Politics, regulation, Science and medicine/

House Passes Cannabis Decriminalization Bill

The United States House of Representatives has passed a bill to decriminalize cannabis at the federal level. The House today …

by Benjie Cooper/ December 4, 2020/ Cannabis, Decriminalization, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, Politics, regulation/

House Vote On MORE Act Scheduled For This Week

A vote on comprehensive cannabis reform legislation is set to take place this week in the United States House of …

by Benjie Cooper/ December 1, 2020/ Cannabis, Decriminalization, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, Politics, regulation/

Governor Northam Releases Report On Cannabis Legalization

Virginia’s first medical cannabis dispensary opened for registered patients in October, but progress toward cannabis legalization in Virginia continues with …

by Benjie Cooper/ November 30, 2020/ Cannabis, Decriminalization, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, Politics, regulation, Research, Uncategorized/

New Jersey AG Issues Guidance On Low-Level Cannabis Possession Cases

Less than a month after New Jersey residents voted to legalize adult-use cannabis, Attorney General Gurbir Grewal has issued guidance …

by Benjie Cooper/ November 29, 2020/ Cannabis, Crime, Decriminalization, Legalization, marijuana, Politics, regulation/

New Adult-Use Cannabis Taxes Coming In Illinois

Certain adult-use cannabis retailers in Illinois will soon have a new tax imposed on sales. The Illinois Department of Revenue …

by Benjie Cooper/ November 27, 2020/ Business, Cannabis, Financial, marijuana, Medical, Politics, regulation/