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Legislation and Regulation
Rhode Island Lawmakers Seek to Dismiss Governor’s Lawsuit Over Cannabis Law
Gov. Gina Raimondo has asked a judge to block legislation that would give the legislature the power to veto cannabis regulations.
November 11, 2019
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Legislation and Regulation
Alabama Medical Cannabis Study Commission Begins Work on Legislation
The group is working on a medical cannabis legalization bill that will be introduced to the legislature early next year.
November 8, 2019
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Legislation and Regulation
Expungement Legislation Clears Michigan House
The Michigan House has approved a package of bills that would overhaul the state’s expungement laws and make it easier for people convicted of cannabis offenses to clear their records.
November 7, 2019
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Interviews & Opinion
Mexico’s Delayed Cannabis Legalization Vote: What Comes Next?
The Supreme Court has extended its deadline for a vote on adult-use legislation to April 30, 2020.
November 6, 2019
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Legislation and Regulation
CBD Bill in New York Awaits Governor’s Signature
Legislation awaiting Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s signature would establish testing and labeling regulations for CBD products, as well as guidelines for farmers.
November 4, 2019
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Legislation and Regulation
Kentucky Lawmaker Prefiles Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill
State Rep. Jason Nemes’ legislation will become House Bill 136 at the start of the 2020 legislative session.
November 4, 2019
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Legislation and Regulation
USDA Releases Interim Hemp Regulations, Massachusetts Governor Pursues Emergency Regulation for Vape Ban: Week in Review
Now that the White House Office of Management and Budget has given the go-ahead to the USDA’s federal hemp regulations, the draft of interim rules for the industry is live.
November 2, 2019
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Legislation and Regulation
Wisconsin Lawmakers Introduce Cannabis Decriminalization Bill
The legislation would eliminate criminal and civil penalties for the possession of up to 28 grams of cannabis.
October 31, 2019
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Adult-Use Legalization Bill
Texas Lawmaker Announces Cannabis Legalization Bill
State Rep. Rolando Gutierrez has released his “REAL Cannabis Legalization Act” ahead of the legislature’s 2021 session.
October 29, 2019
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Legislation and Regulation
Massachusetts Governor Pursues Emergency Regulation for Temporary Vape Ban
The Public Health Council approved Gov. Charlie Baker’s emergency regulation after a state judge ruled that the state must treat the ban like an emergency rule for public health reasons.
October 28, 2019
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Legislation and Regulation
Senate Committee Hearing Emphasizes the Need for Policy Change to Increase Cannabis Research Access
This week, Senators Feinstein and Cornyn convened a panel of leading health experts to uncover the health impact of cannabis on consumers. Instead, they were hit with the realization that the only way to determine those impacts is through increased research access.
October 25, 2019
Capitol Building
Compliance
Safety Group to Employers: Prohibit Cannabis Use for Jobs that Pose Physical Risks
Organization says even legal cannabis use is dangerous for workers in safety-sensitive positions.
October 23, 2019
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