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Governor Polis Grants Pardons For Coloradans With Cannabis Convictions

A large number of Coloradans with past cannabis convictions received a pardon from the governor this week. Colorado Governor Jared …

by Benjie Cooper/ October 2, 2020/ Cannabis, Crime, Decriminalization, Law Enforcement, Legalization, Legislation, Lifestyle, marijuana, Politics, regulation/

DEA Hit With Hemp Industry Lawsuit

Stakeholders in the American hemp industry have filed a lawsuit against the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to challenge a recently-implemented …

by Benjie Cooper/ September 27, 2020/ Business, Cannabis, CBD, Hemp, Legalization, Politics, regulation/

BCC Begins Accepting University Applications For Prop 64 Research Grants

The California Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) is asking public universities to begin applying for research grants to study Prop …

by Benjie Cooper/ September 18, 2020/ California, Cannabis, Community, Legalization, Legislation, Lifestyle, marijuana, Politics, Prop 64, regulation, Research, study/

Wolf, Fetterman Call On Pennsylvania Legislature To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

Governor Tom Wolf and Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman have again called on the Pennsylvania legislature to legalize adult-use cannabis. Wolf …

by Benjie Cooper/ September 17, 2020/ Cannabis, Community, Decriminalization, Legalization, Legislation, Lifestyle, marijuana, Medical, Politics, regulation/

Maine Regulators Issue First Active Adult-Use Cannabis Licenses

Maine is preparing for the launch of its long-awaited adult-use cannabis market with the issuance of the state’s first active …

by Benjie Cooper/ September 9, 2020/ Cannabis, Community, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, Medical, Politics, regulation/

Governor Sisolak Seeks To Pardon Nevadans With Cannabis Offenses

Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced last week a plan to provide relief for tens of thousands of people in the …

by Benjie Cooper/ June 15, 2020/ Cannabis, Community, Decriminalization, Legalization, Lifestyle, marijuana, Medical, Politics/

California Releases Proposed Regulations For Comparable-To-Organic Cannabis Certification

The legalization of domestic hemp production through the signing of the 2018 Farm Bill marked a significant change in the …

by Benjie Cooper/ May 3, 2020/ Business, California, Cannabis, Hemp, Legalization, Lifestyle, marijuana, Politics, regulation/

Virginia Governor Approves Cannabis Decriminalization Bill

Virginia lawmakers in March passed bipartisan legislation to decriminalize the possession of personal amounts of cannabis and reduce penalties. The …

by Benjie Cooper/ April 13, 2020/ Cannabis, Decriminalization, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, Politics, regulation/

Cannabis Legalization Bill Passes New Hampshire House

New Hampshire is taking a step away from marijuana prohibition as the House of Representatives this week approved a bill …

by Benjie Cooper/ February 23, 2020/ Cannabis, Decriminalization, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, Politics/

CDFA Releases Proposed Regulations For Cannabis Appellations In California

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has unveiled proposed regulations for the appellations of origin for cannabis. An …

by Benjie Cooper/ February 21, 2020/ Business, California, Cannabis, marijuana, Politics, regulation/