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Nebraska

Voters Across the U.S. Decide on Criminal Justice Measures

On Nov. 3, Americans decided how people who are suspected, accused or convicted of cannabis offenses move through the criminal justice system.

November 17, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

U.S. House Plans December Vote on the MORE Act, New Jersey Lawmakers Consider Bill to Implement Adult-Use Cannabis Program: Week in Review

This week, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announced plans to take up the MORE Act, which would federally decriminalize cannabis by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act.

November 14, 2020

Texas

Texas Lawmakers Pre-File Bills to Expand Medical Cannabis Program, Legalize Adult-Use

The legislature will reconvene in January.

November 12, 2020

Colorado

How U.S. House, Senate Results Could Influence Cannabis Legislation

A Democratic majority in the Senate could seal a deal or two for the industry, while more Republicans in both chambers could move into cannabis’ corner as recent state legalization wins indicate widespread voter support.

November 11, 2020

Finance

Virginia and Missouri Launch Medical Cannabis Sales, New York Governor Renews Adult-Use Legalization Push: Week in Review

This week marked the opening of new medical cannabis markets in Virginia and Missouri as the states’ first dispensaries opened their doors to patients.

October 24, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Analysis: If Texas Legalizes Cannabis, It Could Collect More Than Half a Billion Dollars Per Year in New Tax Revenue

Establishing a regulated cannabis market could also create tens of thousands of new jobs and save taxpayers $311 million annually in criminal justice costs, according to an economic analysis by Vicente Sederberg LLP.

October 19, 2020

Texas

Surterra Texas Launches First Medical Cannabis Lotions for the Texas Compassionate Use Program

The new cannabis-infused lotions provide Texas patients with convenient topical doses of THC and CBD for conditions such as spasticity, multiple sclerosis, terminal cancer and ALS.

October 14, 2020

Interviews & Opinion

How Surterra Texas Is Evolving with the State’s Expanding Medical Cannabis Market

President Marcus Ruark shares insight into the company’s efforts to bring telehealth services and cannabis-infused lozenges to Texas’ patient base.

October 1, 2020

California

Lawmakers in Virginia, Pennsylvania Push for Cannabis Legalization, Arkansas Campaigns Run Out of Time to Qualify Adult-Use Initiatives for 2020 Ballot: Week in Review

This week, a Virginia Delegate announced plans to legalize adult-use cannabis in a special session of the legislature, while a Pennsylvania Senator urged the governor to consider legalization.

July 11, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Austin Police Department Will No Longer Prosecute Misdemeanor Cannabis Offenses

Arrests for minor cannabis possession offenses will only be made if there is an immediate safety threat or if it is part of a separate felony-level investigation.

July 6, 2020

Texas

Surterra Wellness Expands Line of Medical Cannabis Tinctures in Texas

The company will add two new products to its tincture line along with revamping existing ones.

June 30, 2020

Texas

Texas Prepares to Capitalize on Hemp Fiber, Grain Production Next Year

The Lone Star State is using 2020 as a trial run for more ambitious market goals.

June 18, 2020