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South Carolina Medical Cannabis Bill Scheduled for First House Hearing After Senate Approval

The SC Compassionate Care Act, which cleared the Senate last month, will be considered by the House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs subcommittee March 31.

Legislation Pending in Congress Could Authorize Clinical Medical Cannabis Trials for Veterans

The VA Cannabis Research Act of 2021 would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a series of clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on patients with chronic pain and PTSD.

Biden Continues Ban on D.C. Adult-Use Cannabis Sales in Budget Proposal

The proposed $5.8-trillion budget for 2023 includes what is known as the Harris Rider, which blocks Washington officials from implementing commercial cannabis sales.

New Mexico Governor, Pueblos Sign Intergovernmental Agreements on Cannabis

The state’s two agreements with the Pueblo of Pojoaque and the Pueblo of Picuris will support the tribes’ participation in the adult-use cannabis industry.

MORE Act Committee Hearing Postponed to March 30

The broad federal cannabis reform bill has already received five proposed amendments for the House Rules Committee to consider.

Colorado House Committee Kills Legislation to Prohibit Employers From Firing Employees for Cannabis Use

The House Business Affairs and Labor Committee rewrote House Bill 1152 before ultimately voting to indefinitely postpone the legislation.

Kentucky Medical Cannabis Bill Struggles to Gain Senate Support

Despite House passage, the state’s upper chamber appears set to stall on the issue for a third straight year.

Some New Jersey Municipalities Opt Back In to Adult-Use Cannabis Industry

Thirty-five towns that had previously barred adult-use businesses from operating within their jurisdictions have now decided to host some aspect of the market.

U.S. Senate Passes Legislation to Expand Cannabis Research

The bill, S. 253, would expand scientific and medical research on cannabis and its compounds, including CBD.

Pennsylvania Reverses Decision on CBD Edibles

The Liquor Control Board has announced that it will not allow beer and wine licensees to sell the products after all.

Michigan’s Cannabis Opt-Ins to Receive $42.2 Million

Local municipalities and counties participating in the state’s adult-use cannabis program will split the money from an annual revenue fund.

New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission Approves Conditional Adult-Use Licenses, Delays Sales Launch

The commission has postponed its approval of eight medical cannabis dispensaries that want to expand to serve the broader adult-use market.

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