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International

Cannabis Among Top Priorities for New Thai Government

Developing the medical cannabis industry was a key demand of the Bhumjaithai party, one of the biggest parties in Prayuth’s 19-party coalition.

July 22, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

FDA Expediting Effort to Regulate CBD, Audit Finds California Regulators Are Struggling: Week in Review

The FDA plans to issue a report on its progress this fall.

July 20, 2019

Finance

Read the Public Comments to the FDA on CBD Policy

The 2018 Farm Bill didn’t legalize CBD, per se; rather, the descheduling of hemp created a legal gray area for the cannabinoid, one which the FDA is working to clarify this year.

July 18, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar Calls for Federal Legalization, Montana and Arkansas Launch Adult-Use Ballot Initiatives: Week in Review

Washington, D.C., heard from a variety of stakeholders about the need for cannabis reform.

July 13, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Iowa Lawmakers Block Study Committee on New Medical Marijuana Bill

Democrats wanted to form a committee to hammer out a new medical marijuana expansion bill before next legislative session, but the request was voted down 5-4 on party lines.

July 12, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

National Organizations Join Call for Racial Justice in Cannabis Reform

The new Marijuana Justice Coalition published a set of principles for its cannabis reform advocacy.

July 9, 2019

Interviews & Opinion

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar: Marijuana Must Be Legalized Nationwide to Fight Economic Inequality

Omar told BET that the federal government should strive to ensure consistency between states on the issue.

July 9, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Hawaii Decriminalizes Cannabis, Eases Restrictions on the State’s Medical Dispensaries

While adult-use legislation stalled this year, the legislature approved a decriminalization measure and relaxed regulations on the state’s cannabis businesses.

July 8, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Federal Bills Would Allow Cannabis Industry to Access Small Business Administration Programs

New legislation in Congress would extend several SBA initiatives to small businesses in the cannabis sector.

July 2, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Cannabis Policy Reform in Delaware: This Year’s Wins and Losses

As the legislative session came to a close June 30, lawmakers approved expansions to the state’s medical marijuana program, while an adult-use legalization bill stalled.

July 2, 2019

Wisconsin

Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Wants Fall Push to Legalize Medical Marijuana

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he wants to work on legalizing medical marijuana this fall.

July 1, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Illinois Legalizes Cannabis, Maine Will Implement Adult-Use Cannabis Sales: Week in Review

With Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature, Illinois became the 11th U.S. state to legalize and regulate adult-use cannabis.

June 29, 2019