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Interviews & Opinion

Former Reagan Administration Official Calls War on Drugs ‘a Terrible Mistake’

District Cannabis co-founder Edward L. Weidenfeld served under six presidential administrations. Here, he shares his views on the past, present and future of cannabis legislation.

May 13, 2020

Compliance

Colorado Adds 8 Products to List of Pesticides that Can Be Used on Cannabis

The products can now be used without violating the Pesticide Applicators' Act.

May 12, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Ohio’s Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Campaign Suspends Effort to Get Cannabis Legalization Initiative on 2020 Ballot

The state rejected the group’s initial petition, and the campaign has struggled to find its footing as Ohio responds to the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 12, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Investigation Into Roll Out of Missouri’s Medical Cannabis Program Reaches Governor’s Office

Meanwhile, a lawmaker has introduced an amendment to the state’s medical cannabis law that would eliminate the licensing cap, thus eliminating the controversial scoring process that led to the investigation.

May 11, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Massachusetts Plans to Launch Adult-Use Cannabis Delivery License Application This Month

The Cannabis Control Commission will release the application May 28, as some regulators have said that delivery is a priority during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 11, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Montana’s Cannabis Legalization Campaign Launches Signature Drive Despite COVID-19 Setbacks: Legalization Watch

After losing a court battle to collect signatures electronically, New Approach Montana kicked off a statewide signature drive to get two complementary adult-use cannabis legalization measures on the state’s 2020 ballot.

May 11, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Newly Released Memo Advises DEA to Change Cannabis Research Regulations, Minnesota Lawmaker Introduces Adult-Use Legalization Bill: Week in Review

This week, a 2018 memo surfaced, indicating that the Drug Enforcement Administration’s practices have been non-compliant with international drug laws for decades.

May 9, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Cannabis Policy Advocates Urge Congress to Include Banking Reform in Next Coronavirus Relief Legislation

Advocates argue that the lack of banking access hinders social distancing efforts, increases risk of contagion, creates unnecessary financial hardship and presents other safety risks for essential businesses and patients.

May 8, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Georgia Medical Cannabis Commission Appoints Executive Director

Andrew Turnage, the leader of the state boards that oversee cosmetology and nursing, will lead the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission, which is responsible for regulating the industry.

May 7, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Minnesota House Majority Leader Introduces Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill

House Democratic Majority Leader Ryan Winkler’s legislation is the result of months of public discussions on how to approach legalization.

May 7, 2020

Interviews & Opinion

Michigan’s Cannabis Industry Grapples with New Regulations Surrounding Caregiver Products

Last month, the state abruptly cut off adult-use dispensaries’ supply of caregiver cannabis, which could interrupt the overall supply chain until licensed cultivators and processors can meet consumer demand.

May 7, 2020

Interviews & Opinion

Arizona Activists Continue Efforts to Qualify Cannabis Ballot Initiative: Legalization Watch

Smart and Safe Arizona has asked the state’s Supreme Court to allow the campaign to gather signatures electronically due to COVID-19, but is confident that it can get the issue before voters regardless of the outcome.

May 7, 2020