Congressional Democrats have put forward legislation aimed at addressing systemic racial discrimination by police that includes a ban on no-knock warrants for drug-related crimes.
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Arkansas Allows Cannabis Legalization Campaign to Collect E-Signatures
Cannabis supporters in Arkansas can now accept electronic signatures in their campaign to put the legalization question on November’s ballot.
Study Finds Over-the-Counter CBD Products Less Potent Than Advertised
CBD-infused products that are purchased over-the-counter contain far lower percentages of cannabidiol than advertised on the products’ labeling.
Illegal status of cannabis 'a barrier to people getting support'
Illegal status of cannabis poses as a barrier to people getting support.
Study: Certain Cannabinoid Extracts May Dampen Fatal COVID-19 Symptoms
Canadian researchers suggest that certain cannabinoid extractions could help to quell an immune system response to the coronavirus that has proven fatal in some patients; the study was published as a pre-print, meaning it has not been peer-reviewed.
Monthly Cannabis Sales in Oregon Topped $100 Million for the First Time Ever
Oregon cannabis sales reached another milestone in May, topping $100 million for the first time since recreational use was legalized in 2015.
Vermont Senate Votes To Double Amount Of Marijuana That Can Be Possessed And Grown Without Jail Time
The Vermont Senate approved a bill that would double the amount of marijuana that can be possessed and grown without the threat of jail time
In Colorado, Hemp Growers Look to the Cannabis Market for Relief Ahead of the Switch to New USDA Rules
Colorado is joining a small regulatory tilt toward lifting up a hemp industry left reeling from oversupply and the forced plowing of hot crops last fall.
Drug Trial Planned for Synthetic Cannabinoid COVID-19 Treatment
FSD Pharma has received FDA permission to design and submit an application for a new trial using a synthetic cannabinoid-based drug in the treatment of COVID-19.
Attorney Drafts Bill To Make Myrtle Beach A Decriminalized City For Cannabis
Currently, South Carolina has some of the strictest cannabis legislation in the country.
Hawaii Legislature Considers Protecting Employees Who Use Medical Cannabis
Medical marijuana patients may soon have legal protections for their jobs in Hawaii.
Connecticut Lawmakers Approve Chronic Pain as a Qualifying Condition for State’s Medical Cannabis Program
A General Assembly committee also approved Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, bringing the total number of qualifying conditions for adults to 38.
Choom Announces Strategic Acquisition of Phivida Accelerating Digital Strategy and Strengthens its Balance Sheet
Choom is acquiring Phivida Holdings (CAN:VIDA) in an all-share transaction.
Can Hemp Oil Reduce Chronic Neuropathic Pain?
Many studies have suggested that cannabis is an effective treatment for neuropathic pain.
Data Shows Decrease In Marijuana Arrests in Virginia In 2019
Data shows decrease in marijuana arrest in Virginia during 2019.