New Zealand Approves Domestic Medical Cannabis Products
New Zealand health officials last week began allowing domestic medical cannabis products to be used, ending patient dependence on imported medical marijuana products. The Department of Health will allow access…
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Thai Lawmakers Withdraw Bill to Regulate Cannabis
A proposed bill that would bring greater restrictions on cannabis use in the country was withdrawn by Thai lawmakers on Wednesday. Bloomberg report The lawmakers “voted 198 to 136 in…
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Nevada Judge Orders State Board to Remove Cannabis from Schedule 1
Despite Nevada’s legalization of cannabis for medical and recreational purposes, police continue to arrest people for possession because the state’s drug commission refuses to reschedule it. This could change quickly…
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In Hawaii, People Prefer Black Market Cannabis to State-Managed Facilities
Indeed, recreational cannabis is still illegal in Hawaii, so Decriminalization will only take place in 2019— such high numbers aren’t all that shocking. I’m claiming When asked why people choose…
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BDSA Report Projects $57 Billion in Global Cannabis Sales by 2026
Report published by Cannabis Data Company BDSA predicts global cannabis sales to rise to $57 billion by 2026. This is up from $30 billion in global cannabis sales collected in…
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Activists Accuse North Dakota of Misleading Voters About Cannabis Legalization Initiative
Activists who support a voter initiative in North Dakota to legalize marijuana have countered the financial outlines included in the ballot measure, saying they were “incomplete” and “misleading” to voters.…
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United Kingdom Blocks Bermuda Territory from Legalizing Cannabis
official gazette On September 6, Bermuda Governor General and Commander-in-Chief Rena Lalgie said she was “instructed” by the UK Foreign Secretary: refuse royal consent to the cannabis licensing bill. “The…
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Brian Moreno Thinks Differently About Aliens And So Should You
In late September 2019, a group banded together around a Facebook event and breached the heavily guarded gates surrounding the mysterious structure known as Area 51. Among those in attendance…
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Weed Legalization in Germany Hampered by EU Laws
Germany has delayed plans to legalize cannabis this year, and some officials have expressed concern that hastily drafted reform measures will be rejected by European Union courts. While plans to…
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World Anti-Doping Agency Keeps Cannabis Ban in Place
A year after announcing that it was reconsidering the cannabis ban, the World Anti-Doping Agency will reportedly maintain the ban. wall street journal, Citing “people who have seen a draft…
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Medical Cannabis Advocate, MMA Fighter Elias Theodorou Passes Away
Elias Theodorou, known for his successful mixed martial arts (MMA) career and advocacy for medical cannabis, died on Sept. 11 at the age of 34 after a long battle with…
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New Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Cannabis Banking Legislation
Nearly two-thirds of U.S. voters support legislation that would allow the banking industry to provide financial services to legal cannabis businesses, according to recent poll results. In a study commissioned…
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Pressure Builds on Florida Gov. DeSantis to Toss Out Dosage Limits
Florida patients and advocates are fed up with restrictions on access to medical cannabis. Florida Health Officials enacted a new emergency rule On August 29, it imposed explicit limits on…
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Legalization Campaign Kicks Off in Maryland Ahead of November Vote
A campaign to bring legal cannabis into Maryland officially launched on Thursday as supporters seek to build support ahead of the initiative’s vote in November. The measure, which appears on…
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New Frontier Data Projects 27.7 Million Pounds of Cannabis Cultivated in 2030
Cannabis data company New Frontier Data release “Growing Excellence: 7 Ways to Optimize Cannabis Cultivation in Newly Legalized Markets” on Sept. 7 highlighted seven key issues new cannabis growers should…
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Retailers Count Down to Legalization in Vermont
It’s been a long time coming, but Vermont is finally poised to enjoy cannabis legalization, and retailers are gearing up to join the thriving new industry. The Cannabis Control Board…
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Benzinga Cannabis Conference Kicks Off in Chicago Next Week
Thousands of cannabis entrepreneurs and activists are expected to flock to Chicago next week. Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. The two-day event kicks off at the Palmer House Hilton on September…
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Brooklyn DA to Vacate Hundreds of Convictions Prosecuted With Help of Corrupt Cops
The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office vacates hundreds of convictions secured based on testimony of corrupt officers, including a New York Police Department drug enforcement officer who planted drugs on an…
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Inspections of Washington, D.C. ‘Gifting’ Shops Put on Pause
Planned inspection of unlicensed cannabis retailers in Washington, D.C. reportedly I’m late. The inspection, announced last month by the city’s Office of Alcoholic Beverage Regulatory Administration, is designed to ensure…
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Amid Record-Breaking Heat Wave, California Officials Urge Growers to Save Power
A sense of urgency is unfolding, as the California State Capitol recently documented hottest day on recordthe highest temperatures were recorded in some regions almost a century. On August 31st,…
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