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Excelsior College has announced a three-course, nine-credit graduate certificate as part of its new cannabis control program.

Colorado lawmakers have approved legislation for social equity cannabis licensing and which gives the governor power to expunge low-level cannabis convictions from before the state legalized in 2012.

Portland, Oregon officials are redirecting $12 million from the police department toward helping communities of color; at least $2 million of the funds are derived from local cannabis taxes and fees.

Multiple pro-cannabis candidates in Minnesota appear to be Republicans running on progressive legalization platforms in an effort to siphon Democrat votes in the coming election.

Multiple mayors throughout Hawaii declared June 14 ‘Medical Cannabis Day,’ officially commemorating the 20th anniversary of the state’s historic medical cannabis reforms.

Illinois officials say the state is almost ready to begin awarding social equity cannabis licenses after Gov. J.B. Pritzker suspended the process in late April due to the pandemic-prompted shutdown.

Florida medical cannabis company Bluma Wellness Inc. is now trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the BWEL.U symbol.

Method Man is launching a cannabis business venture that will prioritize elevating entrepreneurs of color in the space.

Former NBA player Al Harrington has launched a business incubator program to help Black entrepreneurs enter the cannabis space.

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands has legalized hemp; the island U.S. territory must next submit its hemp regulations plan to the USDA for final approval.

Ohio’s State Medical Board last week added cachexia, or wasting syndrome, to its qualifying conditions list for medical cannabis. Regulators, however, rejected anxiety and autism spectrum disorder.

The NBA confirmed it would no longer drug test players for cannabis or any recreational drugs when the league resumes play in late July.

Louisville, Kentucky city officials have permanently banned the use of no-knock police raids. The ordinance is called “Breonna’s Law,” named after 26-year-old Breonna Taylor, who was shot and killed by police in her home during a no-knock narcotics raid.

A study comparing potency and intoxication levels in cannabis flower vs. concentrates confirmed that higher THC blood levels in consumers do not necessarily mean those consumers will feel more intoxicated.

Michael Thompson was arrested for selling cannabis in 1994; he was given a de-facto life sentence in prison and now COVID-19 is poised to upgrade that to a death sentence unless Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer does the right thing.

Cresco Labs has appointed Michele Roberts, head of the NBA Players Association, to its board of directors; she is the first woman and person of color appointed to the company’s board.

Hightimes Holding Corp. announced a partnership with Red, White & Bloom to create High Times-branded dispensaries and develop cannabis products in Michigan, Illinois, and Florida.

The Bermuda government wants public feedback on its cannabis legalization proposal, which includes new business licenses and the creation of a regulatory body dedicated to the new industry.

A recent Washington State University study found that cannabis can reduce the immediate symptoms of PTSD by more than half.

“Cops,” the long-running reality TV show that glorified U.S. police and reinforced criminal stigmas, has been canceled indefinitely amid growing calls for police reform and heightened accountability.

Israeli lawmakers say they will advance legislation for broad cannabis legalization; the proposal would allow for cannabis use, purchases, and possession by people aged 21+.

Vireo Health has terminated its employment of veteran cannabis executive Bruce Linton.

The FTC has filed a rare lawsuit against CBD company Whole Leaf Organics over unfounded treatment claims made by the company.

Denver-based Schwazze is set to acquire 14 Star Buds locations throughout Colorado including 13 dispensaries and one cultivation site.