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Legislation and Regulation

Virginia Governor Plans Adult-Use Legalization Bill, Cannabis Legislation Clears Mexico Senate: Week in Review

This week, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced plans to introduce legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis when the General Assembly reconvenes in January.

November 21, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Rhode Island Lawmakers Consider Cannabis Legalization to Combat State’s Budget Deficit

Gov. Gina Raimondo included a cannabis legalization proposal in her state budget plan in January.

November 20, 2020

Arizona

Which States Allow Cannabis Delivery?

Due in part to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, delivery has become a hot-button issue in the cannabis industry.

October 28, 2020

Arizona

Nevada Compliance Board Holds Inaugural Meeting, FDA Issues Much-Anticipated Report: Week in Review

The newly established Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board met for the first time this week and signed off on a disciplinary settlement that will revoke six of CWNevada’s 14 licenses.

July 25, 2020

Rhode Island

Rhode Island Licenses First Medical Cannabis Testing Facility

Green Peaks Analytical is the first third-party business licensed to test products for pesticides, metals and solvents.

July 21, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Hawaii Legislature Approves Bill Allowing Cannabis Edibles, Illinois Collects More Than $52 Million in Adult-Use Tax Revenue to Date: Week in Review

This week, lawmakers in Hawaii sent a bill to Gov. David Ige that would allow the state’s eight medical cannabis licensees to sell edibles.

July 18, 2020

Rhode Island

Rhode Island Opens Application for New Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licenses

The Department of Business Regulation will start accepting applications July 17.

July 17, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Aurora Cannabis CEO Steps Down, Cannabis Industry Loses Legendary Breeder Subcool: Week in Review

Aurora Cannabis Founder and CEO Terry Booth has announced his retirement, effective immediately.

February 8, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Rhode Island Lawmakers Backtrack on Attempt to Have Legislative Veto Powers Over Medical Cannabis, Hemp Regulations

The House and Senate passed identical bills in unanimous votes that removed the “legislative veto” language that was included in this year’s state budget.

February 5, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Congressional Committee Hearing Discusses Future of Cannabis Regulation, Illinois Adult-Use Sales Reach Nearly $20 Million in 12 Days: Week in Review

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health held a hearing Jan. 15 titled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.”

January 18, 2020

Rhode Island

Rhode Island Governor Includes Cannabis Legalization Proposal in State Budget Plan

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

January 17, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Rhode Island Lawmakers Rewrite Medical Cannabis Bill in Wake of Governor’s Lawsuit

Gov. Gina Raimondo sued last year when lawmakers awarded themselves the power to veto medical cannabis regulations.

January 10, 2020