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Illinois Senator Introduces Marijuana Research Bill

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin has proposed a new bill that would bypass federal barriers of marijuana research.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) proposed a new bill that would bypass federal barriers of marijuana research.

The goal of the proposed Expanding Cannabis Research and Information Act is to dive deeper into potential harms and benefits of marijuana in light of the recent marijuana bill Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed.

Illinois Governor Says ‘We Will Take Executive Action’ on Intoxicating Hemp Products

8 US Senators Tell Party Leaders to Regulate Hemp, Not Ban It

Regulators Ready to Enforce Cannabis Laws on Hemp THC Retailers in Maryland

California Passes Bill to Ban Intoxicating Hemp Products Outside Cannabis Market

Illinois Governor Says ‘We Will Take Executive Action’ on Intoxicating Hemp Products

Gov. JB Pritzker said he will regulate hemp-derived cannabinoid products should state lawmakers and industry advocates remain ‘unwilling.’

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker tells reports Sept. 17 that he's ready to take executive action on regulating hemp-derived cannabinoid products.

8 US Senators Tell Party Leaders to Regulate Hemp, Not Ban It

The Democratic octet called on Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to regulate hemp-derived cannabinoid products.

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Regulators Ready to Enforce Cannabis Laws on Hemp THC Retailers in Maryland

The state’s Alcohol, Tobacco and Cannabis Commission warned retailers that an appellate court’s order will terminate their ‘limited protection.’

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California Passes Bill to Ban Intoxicating Hemp Products Outside Cannabis Market

The legislation, heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk, also prohibits all synthetic THC products and integrates hemp into the state’s cannabis framework.

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Appellate Court Rules Delta-8, Delta-10 THC Prohibited in Maryland

The court upheld Maryland’s cannabis licensing requirements for selling intoxicating products with hemp derivatives.

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California Cannabis Excise Tax Going Back to 15% Next Month, Pending Governor's Signature

The Legislature passed a bill that will suspend the tax from increasing to 19% for three years as the regulated market struggles to compete.

California State Sen. Christopher Cabaldon, D-Yolo, discusses Assembly Bill 564 on Sept. 10 on the Senate floor.

House GOP Moves Forward on Blocking Trump Administration’s Power to Reschedule Cannabis

The House Appropriations Committee advanced a funding bill that prevents the Department of Justice from using funds to reclassify the plant.

U.S. House Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., who chairs the Appropriations Committee.

Texas Hemp Business Council Supports Protections for Minors

The industry organization is urging the practical enforcement of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order on regulating cannabinoid hemp products.

Texas Governor Issues Executive Order to Regulate Hemp THC Products

Gov. Greg Abbott directed three executive departments to take ‘immediate action’ to ‘protect’ children and ‘respect’ adult liberties.

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Caribbean Cannabis: A Local Look at the U.S. Virgin Islands

Cannabis legalization represents a catalyst for empowering locals in more diverse ways that can help the culture rebuild and thrive.

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Massachusetts AG Approves Ballot Petition to End $1.6B Adult-Use Cannabis Market

State Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell certified an initiative petition that aims to wipe out licensed adult-use cultivation and dispensary operations.

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Texas Hemp Industry Commends Lawmakers for Rejecting Hemp Ban, Calls for Practical Reforms

The Texas Hemp Business Council continues to advocate for limiting consumable hemp product sales to those 21 and older, among other regulations.

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