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Legislation and Regulation

Brittney Griner’s Defense Team Files Appeal in Russian Court

The 31-year-old WNBA star was recently sentenced to nine years in Russian prison and fined nearly $17,000 on cannabis possession charges.

August 15, 2022

Cannabis Ballot Initiative

Arkansas Adult-Use Ballot Rollercoaster Continues With Supreme Court Order

The state’s Supreme Court granted a preliminary injunction, allowing Responsible Growth Arkansas’ cannabis measure to appear on November’s ballot.

August 11, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Mayor Introduces Cannabis Equity Bills in ‘One Seattle’ Approach

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell developed a trio of bills in partnership with city council members and industry stakeholders to help address equity in the industry.

August 11, 2022

Texas

Former NBA Player Iman Shumpert Arrested for Felony Cannabis Possession

The 2016 NBA champion could face up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

August 4, 2022

International

UPDATE: Brittney Griner Convicted, Sentenced to 9 Years On Cannabis Possession Charges in Russia

The U.S. basketball star was found guilty in a Moscow court on Thursday after a month-long trial.

August 4, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Legislation Filed in US House Would Create Expungement Process for Federal Cannabis Misdemeanors

Rep. Troy Carter introduced The Marijuana Misdemeanor Expungement Act July 29 amid renewed push for federal decriminalization.

August 1, 2022

Cannabis Ballot Initiative

Sacramento County Voters to Decide on Cannabis Taxes in Unincorporated Areas

Under the county’s current law, cannabis businesses can only operate within city limits. New tax revenue would be earmarked for homeless services.

July 29, 2022

Interviews & Opinion

Cannabis Conference Announces Pioneering Activists and Authors Chris Conrad and Mikki Norris as Day 1 Keynote Speakers

Cannabis Conference 2022, produced by the award-winning Cannabis Business Times media brand, will take place August 23-25 at Paris Las Vegas.

July 29, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

US Senator Files Bill to Allow Cannabis TV, Radio Ads

The SAFE Advertising Act would protect radio and television stations that choose to provide advertising services to cannabis-related businesses.

July 27, 2022

Missouri

Twice the Required Signatures Not Enough (Yet) For Missouri Cannabis Ballot Initiative

Initial reports show Legal Missouri 2022 is coming up short on verified signatures in some of the state’s more rural districts.

July 27, 2022

Hemp

US House Passes Cannabis Research Bill

Lawmakers approved the bipartisan Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act July 26 to streamline the application process for researchers and remove FDA barriers.

July 27, 2022

International

European Cannabis Regulators Ease Restrictions in Preparation of EU Green Wave

Changing laws and regulations in countries such as Germany, Switzerland and Spain indicate increased cannabis access for consumers and patients.

July 25, 2022