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Legislation and Regulation

New York Sen. Fred Akshar Asks Constituents About Legalizing Recreational Marijuana

In a short survey, Akshar asks constituents if they support or oppose legalizing recreational marijuana, and then allows them to explain their answer.

January 31, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

U.S. Attorney General Nominee Will Not Prosecute Legal Cannabis Companies, California Adopts Permanent Cannabis Rules: Week in Review

U.S. Attorney General nominee Bill Barr said during his confirmation hearing that he would “not go after” marijuana companies in states where cannabis is legal.

January 18, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

New York Gov. Proposes Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization in State Budget

Cuomo’s plan caps the number of business licenses allowed in the state, and would prohibit companies from vertically integrating.

January 16, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Gov. Cuomo Forecasts $300 Million in Recreational Marijuana Revenue

The governor made the case that it's no longer a question of whether or not the state should legalize adult use of marijuana.

January 15, 2019

Finance

Canopy Growth to Build First U.S. Hemp Plant in New York State

Canopy Growth Corp. will spend as much as $150 million to build its first production facility in the U.S.

January 14, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Push to Legalize Recreational Marijuana in New York Raises Questions About Past Arrests

Advocates say these convictions have kept people from getting housing, jobs or pursuing higher education.

December 28, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

New York Governor Calls for Legal Marijuana, Tilray Partners With Budweiser Maker to Research Cannabis-Infused Beverages: Week in Review

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA and Tilray will each invest up to $50 million to research beverages infused with THC and CBD.

December 20, 2018

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

Mayor Bill de Blasio to Announce Support for Legalizing Marijuana in New York City

de Blasio plans to announce the way legalization would work Dec. 20 at a press conference.

December 20, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

Gov. Andrew Cuomo Proposes New York Legalize Recreational Marijuana

Outside of California, New York would be the largest state to legalize.

December 18, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

California Releases Proposed Cannabis Regulations, Congress Votes to Legalize Industrial Hemp: Week in Review

The California Office of Administrative Law is reviewing the draft of final rules for the state’s cannabis industry.

December 13, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

New York Gov. Cuomo to Reveal 'Green New Deal' With Marijuana on State's 2019 Agenda

"The goal of this administration is to create a model program for regulated adult-use marijuana," Cuomo spokesman Tyrone Stevens said.

December 11, 2018

Finance

Constellation Brands Plants Seeds for a Future as Global Cannabis Market Leader

The company seems to be readying for entry into the much larger U.S. market when the time comes.

November 20, 2018