The Cannabis Industry Spent More On Lobbying Than Ever Before in 2019. What’s Next is Unclear.
Companies and organizations spent nearly $11 million on federal lobbying alone, vastly outpacing previous years. But given the coronavirus, 2020 is a mystery.
Canada: medical cannabis is essential • Canopy’s board transformation • Australia’s cannabis access review • & more…
An excerpt from recent editions of the Cannabis Wire Daily newsletter.
Mexico: Senate Asks Supreme Court for More Time on Cannabis Legalization
Mexican lawmakers were racing to meet an April 30 deadline to legalize cannabis for adult use. And then coronavirus hit.
Cannabis Regulators Respond to Coronavirus Concerns
US cannabis consumers and patients are asking questions like: will my local shop close? Will delivery be an option? Cannabis Wire is tracking cannabis regulators’ announcements.
New Zealand Officially Launches its Medicinal Cannabis Program
New rules take effect April 1, including fewer barriers for doctors prescribing products, and available licenses for cultivators and manufacturers.
New York Governor Confirms Cannabis Legalization By Budget “Not Likely”
Governor Andrew Cuomo said, during a Tuesday press conference about COVID-19, there was "too much, too little time" for adult use cannabis legalization.
Florida: Cannabis Companies Spent Big to Lobby in 2019. What About 2020?
Lawmakers, regulators, and the courts are reshaping the industry, and the industry would like to be heard. But will the economy hold?
Coronavirus Delays: Where Do Cannabis Bills Stand Across the US?
Several states were tackling medical or adult use legalization bills before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Cannabis Wire reached out to key lawmakers to learn the latest.
The Coronavirus Pandemic is Slowing Cannabis Reform in the Caribbean
Parliamentary meetings, regulatory rule setting, and investment summits are being postponed, slowing what had been steady progress in the region.
Florida: Adult Use Hopes Are Dead For 2020. But It’s Not the End
The legislature adjourned without a single hearing on a bill to legalize adult use cannabis. Its sponsor remains unfazed.
