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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) combined the state’s cannabis and hemp industry regulatory agencies to create the Cannabis Regulatory Agency.

New York is on track to release its proposed cannabis industry regulations in May, which would ready the state to accept license applications later this year.

A Washington bill that passed the state Senate unanimously last week would increase penalties for robbing licensed cannabis retailers.

Alabama lawmakers are ready to consider a bill this week to reduce penalties for possessing two ounces or less of cannabis.

New Jersey’s top cannabis regulator said the state will miss the statutory deadline of February 22 for launching its adult-use market.

The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development announced a $35 million grant intended for communities that were most negatively impacted by cannabis prohibition.

The New York Office of Cannabis Management has sent cease-and-desist letters to businesses suspected of “gifting” cannabis which is not allowed under state law.

South Dakota’s Senate voted 25-10 to remove an “affirmative defense” provision from the state’s voter-approved medical cannabis program that would have helped patients avoid criminal charges for cannabis if they demonstrated a medical need for it.

Thailand’s Public Health Minister signed a document on Tuesday effectively decriminalizing cannabis in the country.

Leafly Holdings Inc. commenced trading this week on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol LFLY.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) signaled that he supports the push to reform the state’s medical cannabis laws and crack down on illegal operations.

A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that two in five drivers who reported using alcohol and cannabis in the past year drove under the influence.

The Utah state legislature has passed a bill protecting public employees from termination over having a medical cannabis authorization.

A U.S. House proposal is seeking to reform the 2018 Farm Bill by increasing THC limits in hemp products, removing DEA lab testing requirements, and eliminating drug-related licensing restrictions.

The NFL has included cannabis in its restricted category for Super Bowl advertisements; the ban applies to all ads, even in states with legalization policies in place.

A bill introduced in Colorado would prevent employers from denying employment or terminating an employee for consuming cannabis outside of business hours.

The Mississippi Department of Health will begin accepting applications for medical cannabis business licenses and patient applications in June.

The Pennsylvania Senate held the first hearing for an adult-use cannabis bill this week with the support of Gov. Tom Wolf (D).

Tavarres King, a former wide receiver in the NFL, suggested recently that “around 80%” of players in the league use cannabis.

A new study has found that at least half of participants who smoke cannabis had a significantly diminished ability to drive compared to subjects who smoked a placebo cigarette.

Hemp firm New Zealand Natural Fibres has received a $1.34 million government grant to investigate hemp plant genetics and develop hemp fibers for products like flooring, food packaging, and activewear.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the SAFE Banking Act for the sixth time as an amendment to the China competition bill.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife destroyed 2.6 million pounds of illegally cultivated cannabis plants and 487,270 pounds of flower during 2021.

Flora Growth Corp. submitted an application to Colombian regulators for researching whether a cannabinoid-based product can help prevent COVID-19 infections.