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Arizona Campaign to Place Cannabis Legalization Initiative on November Ballot Asks State Supreme Court to Allow Electronic Signatures Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Smart and Safe Arizona is one of four ballot initiative campaigns that filed a petition asking the Arizona Supreme Court to allow the campaigns to collect signatures digitally.

Global Cannabinoids Pivots from CBD to Hand Sanitizer in Response to COVID-19 Crisis

The company, which has been one of the largest wholesale retailers of American-grown hemp and CBD, has transitioned its operations to hand sanitizer production to address the supply shortage.

New York Strips Cannabis Legalization Proposal from State Budget, Mexico Senate Asks for Deadline Extension on Cannabis Legislation: Week in Review

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said there was “too little time” to fine-tune his plan to legalize adult-use cannabis ahead of the April 1 deadline to approve the state budget.

Acreage Announces Operational Updates, Executive Resignation, Suspension of Guidance and Termination of Proposed Deep Roots Acquisition

The moves are intended to enable the company to maintain its business goals of profitability, conserve cash and to execute its strategic plan.

EcoGen Offers Buyback Program for Farmers Growing the Company’s Hemp Seed

The company is closing the loop on its seed business, giving farmers a sense of security in an uncertain marketplace.

Resource Innovation Institute Forms Water Working Group to Research Cannabis Water Impacts

The Water Working Group will establish a standardized methodology for assessing water practices via RII’s Cannabis PowerScore benchmarking tool.

Canopy Growth Announces Changes to its Board of Directors

Terry Yanofsky and David Lazzarato have been appointed as John Bell and Peter Stringham retire from the CGC Board.

Common Citizen to Host Virtual Job Fairs for Michigan Greenhouse Positions

Job fairs seeking candidates for cultivation jobs at state-of-the-art greenhouse.

Audit of Los Angeles Cannabis Licensing Process Determines City Took ‘Reasonable’ Steps to Ensure Fairness

A city official is now recommending that the Department of Cannabis Regulation move forward with awarding licenses to cannabis retailers.

For Platinum’s George Sadler, Cannabis Businesses Carry Great Responsibility as Essential Businesses During COVID-19 Crisis

The vape manufacturer has taken steps to keep its supply chain running smoothly amid the outbreak, and is using its advantages to keep employees working and customers satisfied.

COVID-19’s Spread Highlights Need for More Stringent Microbial Cannabis Testing

Scientists from North Coast Testing Laboratory are calling for more specific cannabis testing using updated technology to ease the growing stress on the health care system.

The Green Organic Dutchman Receives Health Canada License Amendment for Its Ancaster Processing Facility

Receipt of the license enables the automation of several processes.

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