Massachusetts Cannabis Regulators Reject Social-Use Proposal
Tue / Feb 27th
Massachusetts will not be the first state to allow social cannabis use as the Cannabis Control Commission voted 4-1 against… Read More
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Vermont’s Cannabis Market Will Be Gray and We’re OK With That
Mon / Feb 26th
We’re not expecting the Wild West in Vermont – think pre-legalization California with its semi-legal dispensaries and quasi-legal delivery services… Read More
Alabama Republicans Kill Cannabis Possession Reform Bill
Mon / Feb 26th
The legislative push to reduce cannabis possession penalties in Alabama is dead as the state’s powerful Republicans ensured it would… Read More
Arizona Senate Passes MMJ Testing Bill, Moves to House
Mon / Feb 26th
Arizona’s Senate has approved a measure to test medical cannabis products in the state 27-3. The testing regime, which is… Read More
Alaska Legislature Approves Industrial Hemp Law, Moves to Governor’s Desk
Fri / Feb 23rd
Alaska’s Legislature has passed an industrial hemp legalization bill, which moves next to Gov. Bill Walker’s desk for his signature. The… Read More
Orange County, California Fair Prohibits Cannabis Events, Sales & Ads
Fri / Feb 23rd
The Orange County Fair Board has voted to prohibit cannabis events, cannabis sales, and cannabis paraphernalia at the Costa Mesa,… Read More
Canadian Student Union Approves Student Health Plan MMJ Coverage Pilot Program
Fri / Feb 23rd
The student union at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus have approved a pilot program that will allow their… Read More
Ohio Bill Would Put Hold on and Force MMJ License Review
Fri / Feb 23rd
Legislation introduced in Ohio would prevent the final medical cannabis licenses from being awarded but does not include language to… Read More
Alameda County, California DA Will Expedite Cannabis Conviction Resentencing
Thu / Feb 22nd
Alameda County, California District Attorney Nancy O’Malley has established “a policy, protocol, and a process to redesignate and dismiss prior… Read More
Maine Committee Votes to Strike Cannabis Social Club Language from Implementation Bill
Thu / Feb 22nd
The Maine committee tasked with implementing the state’s voter-approved recreational cannabis law voted 10-4 to remove all references to social use… Read More
Massachusetts Regulators Suggest State-Run Bank for Cannabis Industry
Thu / Feb 22nd
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission is suggesting the creation of a state-run bank to serve the state’s canna-businesses after Chairman… Read More
Kansas Senate to Vote on Industrial Hemp Legislation
Thu / Feb 22nd
The Kansas Senate is expected to vote today on an industrial hemp legalization measure that would create a pilot program… Read More
Canopy Growth Receives License for World’s Largest Cannabis Cultivation Site
Wed / Feb 21st
Canadian medical cannabis producer Canopy Growth Corp. has been granted a license for the largest federally-licensed cannabis cultivation site in… Read More
Cannabis Decriminalization Bills Introduced in Alabama
Wed / Feb 21st
Cannabis decriminalization bills have been filed in both chambers of Alabama’s Legislature and are expected to be heard in committees… Read More
Six MMJ Cultivator Applicants Sue Ohio
Wed / Feb 21st
Six medical cannabis cultivator applicants are suing Ohio claiming that regulators didn’t follow their own rules in scoring and awarding… Read More
Newfoundland and Labrador Cannabis Regulators Request Canna-business Proposals
Wed / Feb 21st
The Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corp has launched Cannabis NL, which will oversee recreational cannabis sales in the Canadian province,… Read More
NBA Players Union Boss Says MMJ Access Being Explored for Players
Tue / Feb 20th
In an interview with SB Nation, National Basketball Players Association Executive Director Michele Roberts said the players union is “exploring”… Read More
Simple Cannabis Possession Reform Bill Gains Traction in Iowa
Tue / Feb 20th
A measure introduced in Iowa’s Senate would reduce the penalties for possession of fewer than 5 grams of cannabis from… Read More
Alaska House Passes Industrial Hemp Bill, Moves to Senate
Tue / Feb 20th
Alaska’s House of Representatives has passed legislation to allow industrial hemp production and to establish a pilot program for its… Read More
Last Washington MMJ Exchange Raided by Law Enforcement & Cannabis Regulators
Tue / Feb 20th
Washington’s last remaining medical cannabis exchange, the Patient Cannabis Exchange in Parkland, was raided by law enforcement on Sunday, KOMO… Read More
Colorado Girl Scouts Will Allow Cookie Sales Outside of Dispensaries
Mon / Feb 19th
The Girl Scouts of Colorado will allow cookie sales in front of retail cannabis dispensaries as part of their updated… Read More
Detroit to Challenge Voter-Approved MMJ Industry Reforms in Court
Mon / Feb 19th
Detroit, Michigan officials intend to file a lawsuit against the voter-approved medical cannabis dispensary rules that relaxed restrictions on businesses,… Read More
Oregon Secretary of State Audits OLCC Cannabis Regulation Systems
Mon / Feb 19th
The Oregon Secretary of State’s Office has released its audit of the state Liquor Control Commission’s cannabis regulation systems, identifying… Read More
MMJ Sales Begin in Pennsylvania
Fri / Feb 16th
Medical cannabis sales in Pennsylvania began yesterday as six out of the 10 dispensaries so far approved by the state… Read More