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Rhode Island Governor Includes Cannabis Legalization Proposal in State Budget Plan

Gov. Gina Raimondo’s proposal includes state-run adult-use cannabis retailers.

Congressional Committee Hearing Navigates the Catch-22 of Cannabis Research

The far-reaching committee hearing was convened to discuss six cannabis reform proposals currently undergoing congressional consideration.

Appeals Court Rules that New Jersey Company Must Cover Employee’s Medical Cannabis Costs

With worker’s compensation ordered to cover medical cannabis, will private insurers follow suit in New Jersey and beyond?

New Mexico Governor Adds Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization to 2020 Legislative Agenda

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is calling for a renewed push to legalize cannabis this year.

Joliet, Ill., Cresco Labs Employees Vote to Unionize

At Cresco Labs’ cannabis cultivation facility in Joliet, Ill., employees voted 58-37 in favor of joining United Food and Commercial Workers Local 881.

Audit Reveals Inadequate Oversight of Minnesota’s Medical Cannabis Program

The state’s legislative watchdog says the Department of Health is not correctly monitoring the program.

Florida Lawmaker Introduces Cannabis Legalization Bill After Groups Suspend Ballot Initiatives

Sen. Jeff Brandes has filed legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis after two committees suspended their efforts to place legalization measures on the 2020 ballot.

New York Governor Renews Push for Cannabis Legalization

Gov. Andrew Cuomo vowed to legalize adult-use cannabis this year during his 2020 State of the State address Jan. 8.

New Approach Montana Submits 2020 Marijuana Legalization Ballot Initiatives for State Review

The secretary of state and attorney general must review the proposed initiatives before signature collecting can begin.

Supply Chain Bottlenecks Remain Concern as Pennsylvania Hemp Growers Look to 2020 Season

Where farmers grew about 4,000 acres of hemp in 2019, much of that supply is languishing in storage warehouses, victim to an early boom in hemp production.

Washington Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Allow CBD in Food

Rep. Drew MacEwen’s bill conflicts with federal regulations, as well as a warning from the Washington State Department of Agriculture.

Missouri Issues Medical Cannabis Manufacturing Licenses

The Department of Health and Senior Services has started awarding 86 licenses to facilities that will be able to manufacture cannabis-infused products.

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