Boston Considering Proposal to Prefer Local Residents for Cannabis Licenses
Wed / Feb 6th
Rule changes proposed by a Boston City Councilor include provisions to ease access by minorities and those previously charged with cannabis crimes.
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Wed / Feb 6th
Rule changes proposed by a Boston City Councilor include provisions to ease access by minorities and those previously charged with cannabis crimes.
Tue / Feb 5th
The New Jersey Senator, who has already introduced significant cannabis legalization legislation to the federal Congress, announced his campaign on the Tom Joyner Morning Show.
Tue / Feb 5th
Despite 11 separate test results confirming the statements of truck drivers transporting the hemp, two still remain in jail and officials in Oklahoma are now demanding the entire contents of the truck — more than 17,000 pounds of hemp — be tested for THC content.
Tue / Feb 5th
A report completed last week by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission shows that there’s enough cannabis already in stock in Oregon to meet more than six years of demand — and the state keeps issuing licenses to new producers.
Mon / Feb 4th
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has ordered that all orally-consumed products containing CBD must only be sold in dispensaries.
Mon / Feb 4th
Despite significant support for cannabis legalization in New York, lawmakers are having a difficult time negotiating funds for establishing the program.
Mon / Feb 4th
Legislation introduced to Tennessee’s legislative houses would allow for the possession of up to half an ounce of cannabis with an out-of-state medical card.
Fri / Feb 1st
The DEA claims the houses raided were all connected to east coast crime syndicates, but the raids have resulted in no arrests.
Fri / Feb 1st
During the duration of the temporary heavy metals testing suspension, producers using the Washington Department of Health compliance logo will be required to label the product to say it has not been tested for heavy metals.
Fri / Feb 1st
If the recommendations are adopted, nations would no longer be able to use international treaties as a reason for continuing cannabis prohibition.
Fri / Feb 1st
Earnings-per-share projections for Canadian cannabis companies in the 2020 fiscal year have fallen significantly in the last 90 days. It’s unclear exactly why.
Thu / Jan 31st
The director of Washington’s Liquor and Cannabis Board has suggested regulators might allow growers to sell directly to consumers to help alleviate oversupply and the overly competitive marketplace.
Thu / Jan 31st
Thanks to a small group of bipartisan lawmakers, there is now a bill for full adult-use legalization in Minnesota being considered in the Legislature.
Thu / Jan 31st
The new features for the medical cannabis registration portal will allow cards to be issued to patients much faster.
Wed / Jan 30th
Lawmakers have introduced Assembly Bill 286 in an effort to reduce taxes and decrease the cost of legal cannabis products.
Wed / Jan 30th
State’s attorney Marilyn Mosby announced her office will no longer prosecute cannabis crimes and is attempting to vacate thousands of previous and pending cannabis convictions.
Wed / Jan 30th
Any company traded on any Canadian stock exchange is eligible for the lottery.
Tue / Jan 29th
More than a year after Denver police raided the dispensary chain, the owners have been sentenced to jail time.
Tue / Jan 29th
Following public outcry against a plan to patent THC and CBD cannabis compounds, the Thai Prime Minister has stepped in to resolve the dispute.
Tue / Jan 29th
Committing to statements made during his confirmation hearings, Attorney General nominee William Barr has put his pledge to leave state-legal cannabis businesses alone into writing.
Mon / Jan 28th
“CCELL” vaporizer cartridges manufactured in China have been failing new heavy metals testing standards in California. Even products that pass testing are concerning those who are aware.
Mon / Jan 28th
While cannabis consumption is up across the nation and cannabis dependency is down, liberal states are showing a greater gap between the two — lower dependency despite even higher consumption.
Mon / Jan 28th
Both an “abject prohibitionist” and a former government employee who has criticized social consumption lounges have been appointed to the Board, ousting at least one cannabis advocate.
Fri / Jan 25th
A similar bill was vetoed last year, but Colorado’s new Gov. Jared Polis supports adding the condition.
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