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Legislation and Regulation

US House Members Release Memo on Benefits of Cannabis Decriminalization, Descheduling, Propose Reforms

The U.S. House Oversight Committee’s Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties released the joint memo ahead of a Nov. 15 hearing on cannabis.

November 14, 2022

California

Helmand Valley Growers Co., Battle Brothers Foundation Push for Veteran Cannabis Access

Bryan Buckley, U.S. Marine veteran and founder of HVGC and Battle Brothers, recently lobbied Congress members on Capitol Hill and is partnering with institutions to conduct veteran cannabis research.

November 11, 2022

Michigan

A Look at Wayne State University’s Veteran Cannabis Studies

The university is one of three institutions that has been given the green light by the state of Michigan to evaluate the efficacy of cannabis in treating PTSD and preventing suicide in veterans.

September 20, 2022

Medical Cannabis Access and Pricing

Canada on Pace to Spend $200 Million This Year on Cannabis for Veterans

The federal government is reimbursing a record number of veterans for medical cannabis.

August 8, 2022

Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, New Research Project Examines Veterans’ Access to Medical Cannabis

The Cannabis Center of Excellence wants to know: Are veterans being served by the legal market?

August 1, 2022

Cannabis Industry Research

Michigan Announces $20M in Veteran Marijuana Research Grants to Two State Universities

The annual grant money will go toward clinical trials in treating the medical conditions of veterans and preventing veteran suicide.

July 22, 2022

Michigan

Redbud Roots Supports Wayne State University on Study Investigating Cannabinoid Impact on Veterans

The “Wayne State Warriors Marijuana Clinical Research Program,” a five-year study, will look at the impact of cannabinoids on the behavioral health of veterans.

July 20, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

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.

March 29, 2022

Florida

Trulieve Launches Nationwide Supplier Diversity Initiative

Minority, LGBTQIA+, women, veteran, disability and small business owners are encouraged to register as corporate suppliers to support Trulieve’s operations in 11 states.

March 16, 2022

Finance

CannAmerica Announces Appointment of New Director; Provides Corporate Update

Vincent E. Norment, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and the founder and CEO of the Marijuana Hall of Fame, has joined CannAmerica's board.

February 18, 2022

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

GOP Congresswoman Mace Spices Up Federal Cannabis Legalization

The South Carolina Republican introduced the States Reform Act, an alternative path to broad cannabis reform.

November 15, 2021

Illinois

Greenspoon Marder Argues Veteran Points Facially Unconstitutional in Illinois Cannabis Licensing Process

Applicants for 75 adult-use retail licenses could not receive perfect scores without majority veteran ownership, which became ‘critical.’

September 21, 2021