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California Rep. Huffman Introduces Congressional Bill to Allow Cannabis Shipping Across State Lines

The measure is targeted to support small farmers and producers by allowing them to ship products directly to consumers within or across state lines.

September 15, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Missouri Supreme Court Won’t Poke Nose in Cannabis Ballot Measure

Voters will decide a referendum to legalize adult-use cannabis after a prohibitionist group’s failed attempt to remove it from the ballot.

September 14, 2022

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Adult-Use Legalization Projected to Diminish North Dakota’s Medical Market

The state’s patient numbers could decrease by more than 80% under a 2022 initiative, which would allow edibles and do away with monthly limits for adults.

September 13, 2022

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Trulieve Deposits Another $5 Million Into Florida 2024 Initiative

The Tallahassee-based multistate operator has now contributed $10 million to Smart & Safe Florida’s effort to legalize adult-use cannabis.

September 12, 2022

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Trulieve Backs Maryland Ballot Campaign With $50K

Cannabis advocates launched the “Yes of 4” campaign, backing the state Legislature’s measure for adult-use legalization.

September 9, 2022

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Illinois Social Equity Advocates, Business Leaders Call on State Officials to Allow Them to Begin Operations, Address Other Concerns in Market

In response, deputy Gov. Christian Mitchell said in a segment with Chicago PBS station WTTW that state officials are working to issue social equity loans to qualifying business owners. He also said he has heard differing opinions from licensees about selling business equity.

September 9, 2022

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Florida Appeals Court Denies Demand to Open Cannabis License Application Window

The decision comes despite the Florida Health Department’s constitutional obligation to issue more than 20 new licenses based on patient numbers.

September 9, 2022

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Britain Bars Bermuda From Legalizing Cannabis

Bermuda’s governor, Rena Lalgie, announced this week that the United Kingdom has blocked legislation to legalize the production and use of cannabis in the British Overseas Territory.

September 9, 2022

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US Senator Urges Senate to Approve SAFE Banking Act During Banking Hearing

Sen. Bob Menendez, a senior member of the Senate Banking Committee, urged passage of the banking reform legislation during a hearing this week titled “Current Issues in Insurance.”

September 9, 2022

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New Poll Reveals That Two-Thirds of Voters Support Cannabis Banking Reform

A new Independent Community Bankers of America poll, conducted by Morning Consult, showed that 65% of voters support allowing cannabis-related businesses to access banking services in state-legal markets.

September 9, 2022

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Seattle City Council Approves Cannabis Equity Legislation

Mayor Bruce Harrell backed the bills, which, among other provisions, would establish a social equity cannabis license for qualifying entrepreneurs.

September 8, 2022

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Michigan Lawmakers Consider Bill to Lower Minimum Age to Work with Cannabis

Rep. Kevin Coleman’s House Bill 6061 would lower the age to work with cannabis in certain capacities from 21 to 18.

September 8, 2022