The state of California is launching an educational outreach campaign meant to promote the marijuana industry and provide resources to help farmers secure and maintain cannabis cultivation licenses.
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Pennsylvania State Leaders Make Their Case For Legal Cannabis
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf and Lt. Gov. John Fetterman called on the state General Assembly to legalize marijuana on Thursday, arguing that taxes levied on commercial cannabis sales could help the state recover from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nebraska Supreme Court Hears Case Challenging Medical Marijuana Ballot Initiative
The Nebraska Supreme Court on Thursday heard oral arguments in a case that will decide whether a medical marijuana legalization initiative will appear on the November ballot.
Mississippi Medical Marijuana Initiative Has ‘Strong Chance Of Passage,’ Poll Shows
An activist-led medical marijuana initiative in Mississippi “stands a strong chance of passage” during the November election, according to a newly released poll that shows widespread bipartisan support for the policy change.
Three-In-Five DC Voters Support Psychedelics Decriminalization Initiative, New Poll Finds
Three-in-five voters in Washington, D.C. are in favor of an initiative to decriminalize a wide range of psychedelics, a new survey shows.
Maryland University of Integrative Health Launches Cannabis Science Program
The Maryland University of Integrative Health is officially the second university in the state to launch a graduate program in cannabis science.
As California Legislative Session Ends, Lawmakers Advance Some Marijuana Bills But Stall On CBD
As California’s legislative session drew to a close this week, lawmakers approved measures to reform marijuana taxes, expand industry access to banking and launch a state-regulated appellation program to help identify where cannabis is grown. A hotly contested proposal to regulate hemp and CBD, however, failed to make the cut.
2021 Will Be THE Year For The Northeast Cannabis Market
As the West Coast matures from the early Green Rush and Midwest markets like Michigan and Illinois hit their stride with recent legalization, all eyes are on the Northeast as the sleeping giant that will radically change the national cannabis landscape for 2021 and beyond.
THC May Mitigate Deadly COVID Symptoms, Study Shows
Top researchers at the University of South Carolina say THC may be effective at quelling cytokine storms, a potentially fatal symptom of the coronavirus, The State reports.
House of Representatives Plans September Vote On Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives is planning a September vote on a bill that would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level and allow the states to create their own cannabis policies.
Mexican Senator Decorates Desk With Marijuana Plant As Legalization Bill Is Poised To Advance
A Mexican senator added a unique decoration to her desk on Monday: a marijuana plant.
New Bill Would Give Hemp Businesses A Boost And Require Studies Into Alternative Uses For The Crop
A congressman introduced a bill on Friday that would create a variety of programs and grants to help people enter the hemp industry and build their businesses.
Cannabis Taxes Help Fund $5.7M In Grants for Colorado School District
Cannabis taxes have helped to fund $5.7 million in state grants to help pay for school improvements such as roof repair and other renovations in Colorado’s Thompson School District.
Virginia Senate Approves Two Marijuana Bills As Lawmakers Pursue Broader Legalization
Two modest marijuana reform bills cleared the Virginia Senate on Friday, with several others advancing during a special session as lawmakers consider the issue of broader cannabis legalization.
Study Shows Cannabis Could Help Reduce Diabetes Risk in Hepatitis C Patients
A recent study looked at how cannabis can help those previously diagnosed with hepatitis C avoid risk of diabetes. It revealed that those who use cannabis are less likely to develop diabetes as a result of the hepatitis C.