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Russia says it has extended the detention of American WNBA star Brittney Griner, who was caught allegedly bringing cannabis vape cartridges into the country, until July 2.

Materia Malta, a leading medical cannabis distributor in Europe, has shipped Malta’s first international cannabis export to Germany.

Ultra Health, New Mexico’s largest medical cannabis producer, filed a lawsuit with the state to force insurers to pay mental and behavioral health patients’ costs for cannabis medication.

Germany started holding expert hearings this week related to its cannabis legalization plan, which lawmakers expect to finalize by the end of the year.

The Colorado town of Moffat is considering changing its name to Kush. The proposal comes from a local cannabis entrepreneur seeking to revitalize the town’s identity.

Thailand has initiated its plan to give one million cannabis plants to its citizens, distributing the first 100 seedlings just one day after legalizing cannabis cultivation and trade.

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore (R) said the state’s medical cannabis bill probably won’t reach the chamber floor for a vote, effectively killing it for the year.

Oregon is banning the sale of synthetic cannabinoids by retailers not licensed by the OLCC due to concerns over chemicals used during the products’ creation.

Massachusetts municipalities have collected more than $53 million in cannabis “impact” fees, which can be levied at up to 3% of a company’s annual revenue without specific details or oversight.

A new survey revealed that 83% of Nebraskans supported the legalization of medical cannabis in 2021 and 2022. 

Thailand has officially legalized the trade and cultivation of cannabis and approved the sale of cannabis-derived products containing under 0.2% THC.

A new poll found that 91% of adults who have consumed cannabis have done so for health and/or wellness purposes.

Missouri companies Archimedes Medical Holdings, FUJM, and Holistic Health Capital must destroy medical cannabis products and relinquish their licenses as per an agreement with regulators following accusations of “pervasive irregularities.”

Despite President Biden’s campaign promise to reform federal cannabis laws, applicants interested in White House internships must disclose prior cannabis use, which could affect their eligibility even if the consumption took place in a legalized state.

Delaware lawmakers this week failed to override Gov. John Carney’s recent veto of the state’s cannabis legalization bill.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) has signed a bill to effectively legalize up to 5mg of THC — including both delta-8 and delta-9 THC — in consumable products.

Ukraine Health Minister Viktor Liashko announced government support for legalizing medical cannabis with a bill that includes more than 50 qualifying conditions.

The Washington D.C. City Council passed a bill to protect employees in the District from being fired for positive cannabis drug tests.

The U.S. Conference of Mayors endorsed a resolution calling on federal lawmakers to pass the SAFE Banking Act and to legalize both medical and adult-use cannabis.

Cannabis for Black Lives, a group of cannabis companies supporting Black-led and adjacent organizations, has raised $170,000 over the last two years to aid communities impacted by the War on Drugs.

The cannabis technology platform Dutchie has laid off 8% of its workforce, pinning the development on a “dramatic market shift.”

A study from the University of New Mexico found that individuals with THC in their system scored higher than non-users on moral decision-making, pro-social behaviors, and empathy.

Bernie Sanders called the U.S. criminal justice system “racist” and “unjust,” and called out the Justice Department for focusing on cannabis instead of white-collar crimes and business offenses.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D), a former New York City Police Department officer, said he doesn’t want to see heavy enforcement against businesses found to be illegally gifting cannabis.