Thailand Parliament Approves Medical Cannabis
Wed / Dec 26th
It appears Thailand will be the first country in Southeast Asia to allow for the production and sale of medical cannabis.
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Trump Signs Farm Bill, Legalizes Industrial Hemp
Fri / Dec 21st
The repeal of hemp prohibition is expected to open new opportunities in agriculture, medicine, fibers/textiles, and biofuel.
Alaska Marijuana Board Approves On-Site Consumption
Fri / Dec 21st
Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board has voted 3-2 in favor of allowing on-site cannabis consumption at licensed dispensaries.
Utah Receives 164 Applications for ‘Cannabis Czar’
Fri / Dec 21st
Utah’s Department of Agriculture and Food has reportedly received 164 applications for the position of “cannabis czar,” who will head cannabis regulations in the state.
West Hollywood Approves Cannabis Cafes, Lounges
Thu / Dec 20th
The move also includes a provision for eateries and restaurants where chefs will be able to serve cannabis-infused foods.
Pennsylvania Gov. Considers Legalizing Cannabis
Thu / Dec 20th
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) said yesterday in a Twitter Q&A that it’s “time to take a serious and honest… Read More
Tilray Strikes Global Distribution Deal With Pharma Giant Sandoz
Thu / Dec 20th
Tilray has entered a partnership with Sandoz Canada and extended an existing medical cannabis distribution deal to include the rest… Read More
Study: THC May Change Gene Signaling In Sperm
Thu / Dec 20th
A study published in the journal Epigenetics has shown that THC can affect the genetic information carried by sperm, according… Read More
New Hampshire Gov. Promises to Veto All Cannabis Legalization
Wed / Dec 19th
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) said on Friday that he would veto any legalization legislation that reaches his desk,… Read More
Research Shows Opioids Largely Ineffective Against Chronic Pain
Wed / Dec 19th
A study published in the journal JAMA shows that opioids are only slightly more effective than placebo medications at treating… Read More
Denver’s Sweet Leaf Cannabis Gets Hit With $8.8 Million Judgement
Wed / Dec 19th
Denver’s Sweet Leaf dispensary chain has been hit with yet another round of fines by a judge, totaling $8.8 million,… Read More
Washington Adopts New Cannabis Investment & Packaging Rules
Wed / Dec 19th
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) adopted new interim policies on investment rules, edible packaging, and product labeling… Read More
New York Gov. Commits to Cannabis Legalization
Tue / Dec 18th
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo told reporters in a widely anticipated speech on Monday that he would push to legalize… Read More
New Zealand Will Put Legalization On 2020 Ballot
Tue / Dec 18th
New Zealand Justice Minister Andrew Little said voters will get to decide whether or not to legalize adult-use cannabis during… Read More
Many Americans Believe Smoking Safer Than Vaping, Edibles Safest
Tue / Dec 18th
A survey study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, first reported by Marijuana Moment, has shown that 15.3… Read More
New Jersey Doubles Number of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
Tue / Dec 18th
New Jersey officials have announced six new dispensary licensees, effectively doubling the capacity of the state’s medical cannabis program, The… Read More
Sen. Gardener Aims for Cannabis Banking Reforms This Week
Mon / Dec 17th
Senator Cory Gardener (R-Colorado) is planning to propose a major overhaul to banking rules for state-legal cannabis companies this week,… Read More
Cannabis Legalization Accelerating In The Northeast
Mon / Dec 17th
Following cannabis’ successful legalization in Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine and decriminalization in New Hampshire, the last few states in New… Read More
Washington Regulators Reverse Infused Candy Ban
Mon / Dec 17th
Following heavy push back from the cannabis industry, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) will reverse a planned… Read More
Oregon Department of Ag. Considers ‘Pesticide Drift’ Impact
Mon / Dec 17th
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is being urged by the Oregon Farm Bureau to consider regulations regarding pesticide drift… Read More
Entrepreneur Eyes Cannabis “Gifting” Business Model for Michigan
Fri / Dec 14th
An entrepreneur from Massachusetts has brought cannabis “gifting” to Michigan, which legalized but has yet to deploy a legal market,… Read More
The Emerald Cup Returns This Weekend
Fri / Dec 14th
The nation’s most anticipated cannabis event takes place this weekend and cannabis family are making their way to California from… Read More
Montreal to Spend $1.3 Million Combating Illicit Cannabis
Fri / Dec 14th
Montreal, Quebec has set aside $1.3 million in funding to combat the local illicit cannabis market, according to the Montreal Gazette.… Read More
Gas Station, Cannabis Dispensary Hybrid Opens in Portland, Maine
Fri / Dec 14th
A medical cannabis dispensary, convenience store, and gas station hybrid opened for business in Portland, Maine on Thursday, The Portland Press-Herald reports.… Read More