In Historic Vote, United Nations Acknowledges Therapeutic Potential of Cannabis
The United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs vote, in response to World Health Organization recommendations, is the first-ever loosening of global restrictions on cannabis.
New Jersey’s Top Senate Democrats Debate Cannabis Tax Revenue Allocation, Equity
Senate President Steve Sweeney said he wants the “majority” of cannabis tax revenue to go to communities disproportionately affected by enforcement of cannabis laws.
Cannabis banking declines • California cannabis tax revenue rises • Legalization lawsuits abound • & more…
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How Does a Cannabis Researcher Secure Federal Funding? The NIH Explains.
The deputy director of the NIH’s National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health spoke as part of an ongoing cannabis research series at Colorado State University Pueblo.
British Virgin Islands: Medical Cannabis Momentum Stalls
Without the signature of Governor Augustus Jaspert, medical cannabis legislation can’t be formally adopted.
Guam Wraps Public Hearings on Adult Use Cannabis Rules
Over three days, testimony often turned to debate over vertical integration. One speaker, a New Jersey Assemblymember, went further, suggesting license caps.
Mexico: Senate Passes Bill To Legalize Cannabis
After a historic session, the bill heads to the Chamber of Deputies. And while the president’s position is unclear, the Supreme Court has required legalization by December 15.
New Jersey lawmakers take another major step toward launching legal cannabis
Equity is an early focal point as the Senate and Assembly committees heard hours of testimony on amendments related to bills to implement adult use legalization, which each advanced.
European Union: Top Court Rules Against Bans On “Lawfully Produced” CBD
That is, “unless that legislation is appropriate for securing the attainment of the objective of protecting public health.”
California: Judge Dismisses Cannabis Delivery Lawsuit
Since 2019, 24 cities and one county have fought a decision by the state’s top cannabis regulator to allow cannabis delivery statewide.
