Cannabis Bills Introduced in Congress So Far Focus On Veterans and Business
But, all eyes are on a bill to come from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer that is expected to be the most comprehensive cannabis reform legislation yet.
Justice Dept: local California officials took bribes • Wisconsin Republicans strip adult use from budget • Kansas House sends medical cannabis to Senate • & more…
An excerpt from recent editions of the Cannabis Wire Daily newsletter.
New Jersey Cannabis Regulators Hold First Meeting Devoted to Equity
The newly-formed Cannabis Regulatory Commission heard hours of public comment on how to make the state’s adult use market inclusive and equitable.
Louisiana House Passes Bill to Expand Medical Cannabis Program
Lawmakers also advanced a bill that deals with adult use cannabis licensing, as a trio of bills to legalize and regulate cannabis for adult use remain up for consideration.
Rhode Island House Committee Takes Up Governor’s Cannabis Legalization Proposal
Earlier this month, Senators discussed lawmakers’ adult use legislation, as well. Whether lawmakers and the governor can agree on a path forward this session, though, remains to be seen.
USDA R&D on hemp “cosmeceuticals” • Will U.S. Botanic Garden display hemp? • Florida Supreme Court strikes down adult use ballot measure • & more…
An excerpt from recent editions of the Cannabis Wire Daily newsletter.
Research on Cannabis and Sleep Is Still in Its “Infancy”
Still, there are areas of “promise,” according to an Oregon Health & Science University hosted Neurology Grand Rounds discussion last week.
Australian Officials Urge Cannabis Advertising Compliance
The country’s five-year old medical cannabis program is slowly taking shape, and more robust reforms may be on the horizon.
New York Accountants Prepare for Cannabis Boom
Beyond complex tax considerations, accountants are fielding questions on everything from workplace policies to licensing limits.
Unionization Efforts Leave Cannabis Growers Behind, But Change Could Be Coming
Organized labor continues to represent cannabis sector workers, but has struggled to sign up the people who tend to the plants. The more union-friendly Biden administration could change that.
