The business outlook for cannabis companies could be significantly different this time next year, depending in large part on which party controls the Senate and which senators are elected.
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Missouri Launches Medical Marijuana Sales At State’s First Dispensaries
Less than two years after Missouri voters approved a ballot measure to legalize medical marijuana, dispensaries made the state’s first cannabis sales to patients on Saturday.
Virginia Governor Signs Marijuana Reform Bill As State’s First Medical Dispensary Prepares To Open
The governor of Virginia signed a modest marijuana reform bill into law this week, a move that comes days before the state’s first medical cannabis dispensary is set to open.
Study Suggests Cannabis May Alleviate Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Inhaling cannabis may yield a temporary relief from symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder, according to a new study out this month.
New Mexico Judge Wants To Loosen Medical Cannabis Reciprocity
Reciprocity has long been an issue in the state of New Mexico, and one that has been up for debate for some time.
D.C. Marijuana Bill Would Encourage Formerly Incarcerated People To Work In Legal Industry
A Washington, D.C. councilman introduced a bill this week that would expand opportunities for formerly incarcerated people to participate in the medical marijuana market.
Montana Voters Poised To Legalize Marijuana, New Poll Shows
Montana voters seem poised to approve a pair of marijuana legalization initiatives next month, according to a new poll.
California Allows Regional Designation for Cannabis Marketing
Under a new California law, cannabis brands grown in the “sun and soil” of a city or county can be labeled with a regional designation, the Sacramento Bee reports. The law allows products to carry an “appellation of origin” label similar to those featured on the state’s wines.
Pennsylvania Governor Continues Push For Cannabis Legalization
Legalizing marijuana could help Pennsylvania weather the economic turbulence brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mexican Senate Will Vote On Marijuana Legalization Bill By End Of October, Majority Leader Says
The Mexican Senate will likely vote on a bill to legalize marijuana within the next two weeks, the chamber’s majority leader recently said.
Pabst’s entry into cannabis-infused drinks might untap interest in the category
The appearance of Pabst Blue Ribbon’s iconic blue logo on cannabis-infused beverage packaging might be a sign that the beverage category, which often struggles for market share, is poised for speedy growth in North America and perhaps beyond.
Mississippi Governor Signs Bill Allowing FDA-Approved Cannabis Medications As Legalization Vote Looms
With just weeks left before Mississippi voters decide on a pair of dueling medical marijuana initiatives, Gov. Tate Reeves (R) is adding a new wrinkle into the mix.
Democratic Senate Candidate Plans To Vote For Arizona’s Marijuana Legalization Measure Next Month
A Democratic candidate running to represent Arizona in the U.S. Senate said he intends to vote in favor on initiative to legalize marijuana that will appear on the state’s ballot next month. And he’s similarly inclined to pursue enacting cannabis policy changes at the federal level if elected.
New Jersey Voters Overwhelmingly Support Legalization
New Jersey voters support cannabis legalization in the state by a two-to-one margin, according to an Farleigh Dickson University poll released October 9.
France to Give Out Free Cannabis in 2021
Yep, you read that right. And unless you’re French, I bet you’re really jealous right now. But it’s true; in 2021, the French government will begin a medical cannabis experiment that involves giving out free cannabis.