ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) and other cannabis companies were overjoyed by the July 27 affirmative voice vote by the Senate Appropriations Committee to approve an amendment to a “2018 Commerce, Justice and Science Bill” that bars the federal government from using federal funds to investigate medical marijuana cases within states that have legalized medical marijuana.
What are the risks and opportunities for financial professionals serving cannabis industry clients? The California Cannabis Industry Symposium will explore that question August 11 at the Radisson Oakland Airport.
Earlier this week, Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced legislation that would begin to end the unfair prohibition of marijuana throughout the federal government. The bill would also serve to repair the damage done to the country via prohibition.
Booker was quoted stating that “I believe the federal government should get out of the illegal marijuana business. You see what’s happening around this country right now. Eight states and the District of Columbia have moved to legalize marijuana.
ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) and other cannabis companies were overjoyed by the July 27 affirmative voice vote by the Senate Appropriations Committee to approve an amendment to a “2018 Commerce, Justice and Science Bill” that bars the federal government from using federal funds to investigate medical marijuana cases within states that have legalized medical marijuana.
Sweeping legislation has been introduced by the Canadian government that takes aim at permitting nationwide recreational cannabis use by July 2018—a move applauded by companies that are currently licensed to produce medical marijuana in Canada or are engaged in providing services to growers.
Proponents of legal cannabis celebrated a victory on July 27. By voice vote, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved a budget bill amendment that prevents the federal government from interfering in medical marijuana programs in states where cannabis has been legalized for medical use1.
Photo by Jesse Faatz.
The powerful Senate Appropriations Committee delivered a disappointing blow to already beleaguered Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
The Committee voted on Thursday to extend protections of state medical marijuana and industrial hemp laws against federal interference.
With Marijuana state laws threatened, a new amendment could potentially help to give states the rights they deserve. Occurring on July 27th, Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) went to the Senate and successfully proposed and passed the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer amendment in the Senate Appropriations Committee which will protect lawful medical marijuana programs from being impeded upon by the Dept. of Justice.
Canada's biggest stock exchange debates U.S. policy
The number of cannabis-related offences reported to police and the number of pot possession charges were down again last year.
In this interview, Aaron Keay, CEO of ABcann Global Corporation, speaks with Natasha Frakes about why the company waited two years from getting their license before going public, the factors that differentiate the company from competitors, as well as their strategy in the Canadian marketplace. Aaron discusses how the company manages the health of its plants in order to ensure that deviation and variance in the product is minimal. He goes on to explain how the company’s path to success in Canada is based on a scaling method, which allows the company to grow one premium product with an increased production capacity.
ICC International Cannabis Corporation ("ICC" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:ICC), a fully licensed producer and distributor of medical and non-medical cannabis and cannabinoid extracts ("CBD"), is pleased to announced it has been officially approved for non-medical cannabis sales in Uruguay by the Ministry of Health.
iAnthus Capital Holdings, In, (CSE: IAN) (CSE: IAN.CN) ( CNSX: IAN ) ( OTCQB: ITHUF ), and Grassroots Vermont weigh in on new legislation in Vermont that significantly expands the state's medical marijuana program
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iAnthus Capital Holdings, In, (CSE: IAN) (CSE: IAN.CN) ( CNSX: IAN ) ( OTCQB: ITHUF ), and Grassroots Vermont weigh in on new legislation in Vermont that significantly expands the state's medical marijuana program
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