The governor of New York said on Friday that while the legislature hasn’t been able to pass a marijuana legalization bill so far during this legislative session, he feels the issue will end up getting over the finish line sooner or later.
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Virginia: CBD in Food Bill Signed Into Law
Virginia legislation to allow CBD in food products has been officially passed into law, reports the Associated Press.
Workplace Protections For DC Medical Marijuana Patients Extended Under Emergency Bill
With a Washington, D.C. law protecting local government employees against workplace discrimination due to their use of medical marijuana set to expire next month, lawmakers passed emergency legislation on Tuesday that temporarily extends the policy.
Years after legalizing marijuana, voters see it as a huge success
A new survey finds that the longer a regulated, legal adult-use cannabis market operates, the more people consider legalization a success.
Cannabis legalization revenue helps fight COVID-19 on Skid Row
Most essential funding this year comes from Californians buying legal cannabis—the tax dollars of which voters earmarked for youth, environment, or health and safety.
Illinois Announces $31 Million In Marijuana Revenue-Funded Grants To Repair Drug War’s Harms
Illinois announced that $31.5 million in restorative justice grants are now available thanks to tax revenue derived from legal cannabis sales.
Massachusetts reopening plan for recreational marijuana calls for curbside delivery to start May 25
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced recreational marijuana stores can reopen on May 25.
Louisiana House Of Representatives Advances Medical Cannabis Expansion Bills
Two medical marijuana bills are moving forward in Louisiana.
Choom Brings Premium Retail Cannabis to Vancouver, B.C. With The Launch of Its Flagship Retail Location
Following its success in Ontario and Alberta, Choom extends its elevated, retail cannabis experience to consumers in British Columbia
Legalizing Marijuana Boosts Hotel Bookings As Cannabis Tourism Takes Off, Study Shows
Colorado hotel room rentals increased considerably after the state began legal marijuana sales, a newly published study reveals. Washington State also saw increases in tourism after legalization, though the effect there was more modest.
CANAFARMA HEMP PRODUCTS CORP ANNOUNCES SALES DATA ANALYSIS
Sales data from the first 6 months shows strong consumer brand loyalty and follow-through with CanaFarma's YOOFORIC(TM) hemp oil products.
El Paso, Texas Lawmakers Approve Measure To Reduce Arrests For Low-Level Marijuana Possession
The El Paso City Council approved a measure on Tuesday that encourages police to issue citations for low-level marijuana cases instead of making arrests.
National Cannabis Trade Group Requests That The DEA Stay Out of Cannabis Research
A cannabis lobbying group is asking the DEA to leave cannabis research to health experts.
Israel Approved to Export Medical Cannabis
Israel is getting ready to begin the process of exporting cannabis.
Most People In Recreational Marijuana States Believe Legalization Is A Success, Poll Finds
People who live in states that have legalized marijuana for adult use broadly feel that the policy has been a success, according to a new poll.