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Biden Appoints Drug Czar With Medical Cannabis Experience

Joe Biden has nominated a White House drug czar with previous experience implementing and expanding a state medical cannabis program. …

by Michael Sands/ July 30, 2021/ Cannabis, Decriminalization, Industry, Legalization, marijuana, Politics, regulation/

Michigan Gov. Whitmer Signs D8 THC Regulation Legislation

On October 11, Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency will begin regulating cannabis products. Legislation regulating cannabidiol (CBD) derivative Delta-8 THC, which …

by Michael Sands/ July 29, 2021/ Business, Cannabis, CBD, Hemp, Industry, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, Politics, regulation/

Nevada Expands Cannabis Industry With Consumption Lounges

Following a tumultuous round of dispensary licensing in 2018, which caused uncertainty and infighting in the state’s fledgling cannabis industry, …

by Michael Sands/ July 28, 2021/ Business, Cannabis, Decriminalization, Industry, Law Enforcement, Legalization, Legislation, Lifestyle, marijuana, Politics, regulation/

Biden White House Remains Opposed To Cannabis Legalization

At a press conference on Tuesday, Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Ronald W. Wyden (D-OR), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) unveiled their …

by Michael Sands/ July 28, 2021/ Cannabis, Decriminalization, Industry, Legalization, marijuana, Politics, regulation/

Oklahoma Seeks $4 Million From Feds To Fight Cannabis

EDMOND—State officials are collaborating with the office of U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe to secure $4 million in federal funds to …

by Michael Sands/ July 23, 2021/ Agriculture, Cannabis, Industry, Law Enforcement, Legalization, marijuana, medical cannabis, Politics, regulation/

PA Governor Signs Bill To Expand Medical Cannabis Access

Pennsylvania moves closer to legalizing recreational marijuana in the state with each passing month and year. It is well known …

by Benjie Cooper/ July 21, 2021/ Business, Cannabis, Decriminalization, Industry, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, Politics, regulation/

NY Senator Introduces Provisional Cannabis License Bill

A New York legislator has introduced a bill that would allow cannabis farmers to begin growing crops. On Friday, July …

by Benjie Cooper/ July 21, 2021/ Agriculture, Business, Cannabis, Decriminalization, Industry, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, Politics, regulation/

Minor Cannabis Arrests In Arizona Can Now Be Expunged

Arizonans who have been charged with minor marijuana offenses can now apply to have their records expunged. Some people are …

by Michael Sands/ July 17, 2021/ Cannabis, Crime, Decriminalization, Law Enforcement, Legalization, Legislation, Lifestyle, marijuana, Politics, regulation/

Kimberly Roy Appointed To Cannabis Control Commission

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker today named Kimberly Roy to the five-member Cannabis Control Commission responsible for regulating the adult-use and …

by Michael Sands/ July 16, 2021/ Agriculture, Business, Cannabis, Industry, marijuana, medical cannabis, Politics, regulation/

Newsom Signs Bill To Create Department Of Cannabis Control

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 141, creating the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). Three departments will merge into …

by Michael Sands/ July 16, 2021/ Business, California, Cannabis, Industry, Legislation, marijuana, medical cannabis, Politics, regulation/