Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer Announces Bill to De-Schedule Cannabis
Fri / Apr 20th
The Senate’s top Democrat, Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York, has announced legislation that would de-schedule cannabis from the Controlled… Read More
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McConnell’s Bill Would Normalize the Hemp Industry
Fri / Apr 20th
Last week, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) took to the chamber floor and laid out his case for the… Read More
Epidiolex Receives Initial Recommendation from FDA Committee
Fri / Apr 20th
Epidiolex, a CBD-based pharmaceutical medication created by GW Pharmaceuticals in the United Kingdom, has received a unanimous recommendation from an FDA… Read More
Washington State Updates List of Allowed Pesticides
Thu / Apr 19th
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has updated their list of pesticides allowed for cannabis production. Two products — AzaMax… Read More
SEC Filing: MassRoots in the Red, ‘Need to Raise Additional Funds to Continue Operations’
Thu / Apr 19th
Cannabis tech company MassRoots reported a $44 million net loss on revenues under $320,000 in 2017, according to its annual… Read More
Study: Negative Cognitive Effects of Cannabis on Young Brains Diminish After 72 Hours
Thu / Apr 19th
According to a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry, “continued cannabis use may be associated with small reductions in cognitive… Read More
Maine Legislature Approves MMJ Expansion; Gov. Veto Expected
Thu / Apr 19th
The Maine Senate has joined the House in passing legislation to expand the state’s medical cannabis program by increasing the… Read More
Canada’s CannaRoyalty Continues California Push, Reaches Agreement to Acquire FloraCal
Thu / Apr 19th
Canadian cannabis product and brands company CannaRoyalty is continuing its expansion into California, announcing that it has entered an agreement… Read More
Bi-Partisan Bill Would Make Clear Veterans Affairs can Study MMJ
Wed / Apr 18th
A bi-partisan bill has been introduced in the House to make clear that the Department of Veterans Affairs has the authority… Read More
MMJ Fails to Make South Dakota Ballot
Wed / Apr 18th
South Dakota voters will not have the opportunity to vote on legalizing medical cannabis in the state after Secretary of State… Read More
Washington Break-Ins Reinforce Cannabis Banking Concerns
Wed / Apr 18th
With a surplus of cash and cannabis products always on hand, dispensary locations are prime targets for robbery. Washington state… Read More
Antigua and Barbuda Legalizes Medical Cannabis
Wed / Apr 18th
Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced that the Caribbean nation will legalize medical cannabis use, the Daily… Read More
ScottsMiracle-Gro Purchases U.S.’s Largest Hydroponic Distributor
Wed / Apr 18th
ScottsMiracle-Gro is set to acquire Sunlight Supply Inc., the nation’s largest hydroponic distributor, which would see annualized sales of about… Read More
Maine Gov. Plans to Veto Rec. Cannabis Implementation Bill
Tue / Apr 17th
Maine Gov. Paul LePage plans to veto the legislature-approved recreational cannabis implementation bill, the Portland Press Herald reports. However, the… Read More
Pennsylvania Health Secretary Will Allow Flower Under MMJ Expansion
Tue / Apr 17th
Pennsylvania’s health secretary will approve of the medical cannabis program changes recommended by the state Medical Marijuana Advisory Board, including… Read More
Oklahoma Senate Passes Hemp Bill, Moves to Governor
Tue / Apr 17th
Oklahoma’s Senate has passed a hemp legalization bill by a huge 39-1 margin, according to a KOKO5 report. The bi-partisan… Read More
Yukon Signs First Rec. Cannabis Supplier
Tue / Apr 17th
Canadian cannabis producer Tilray affiliate High Park Company has signed an agreement with the Yukon Liquor Corporation to produce and… Read More
New York Gov: Legal Cannabis is ‘Going to be Here Anyway’
Mon / Apr 16th
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo seems to have softened his anti-legalization position, remarking during a stop in Brooklyn that “the… Read More
Alaska House Passes Bill Restricting Public Access to Some Cannabis Possession Criminal Records
Mon / Apr 16th
Alaska’s House of Representatives has passed a bill that would restrict public access to some criminal records for simple cannabis… Read More
Oregon Regulators Suspend Issuing of Hemp Growing Certificates While Rules are Developed
Mon / Apr 16th
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission has temporarily suspended issuing hemp cultivation certificates to Oregon Department of Agriculture-registered growers until the… Read More
Trump Strikes Deal with Colorado Senator to Respect State Cannabis Reforms
Fri / Apr 13th
In a deal with Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner (R), President Donald Trump has agreed to support federalism-based legislation to protect… Read More
Boston Regulators Approve Cannabis Zoning Rules
Fri / Apr 13th
The Boston, Massachusetts Zoning Commission has approved regulations that will allow retail cannabis businesses to operate in any of the… Read More
Maine Senate Passes Adult-Use Cannabis Bill with Veto-Proof Majority
Fri / Apr 13th
Maine’s Senate has passed the bill to implement the voter-approved recreational cannabis laws 24-10, making it veto-proof from Gov. Paul… Read More
Judge Rules Florida MMJ Patient Can Home-Grow; Stay Ordered as State Appeals
Fri / Apr 13th
A Florida judge has ruled that strip club owner Joe Redner, a stage 4 lung cancer survivor, can legally grow… Read More