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Illinois

Cresco Labs Launches Summer of Social Justice

The initiative includes support for the forthcoming documentary “The Sentence of Michael Thompson.”

June 21, 2021

Louisiana

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards Signs Cannabis Decriminalization Bill Into Law

The legislation reduces the penalty for the possession of up to 14 grams of cannabis with no possibility of jail time.

June 17, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

UPDATE: Gov. Ned Lamont Signs Adult-Use Cannabis Legislation

Connecticut is the 19th state to end prohibition after the Legislature met in special session to approve the measure last week.

June 17, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Connecticut Governor Vows to Veto Senate’s Adult-Use Cannabis Bill

Language on social equity added through a special session amendment received opposition from Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont.

June 16, 2021

California

California Approves $100 Million in Grant Funding to Boost Cannabis Industry

Five years after the Prop. 64 vote, the state’s cannabis businesses need help.

June 16, 2021

Virginia

Virginia Tech Maintains Cannabis Prohibition on Campus

The revised code of conduct makes clear that students cannot possess or use cannabis on campus, even after Virginia’s adult-use legalization law takes effect.

June 14, 2021

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

Federal Cannabis Legislation Roundup: Summer 2021

It’s been a busy year for federal cannabis legislation. Will all the activity lead to legalization?

June 14, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Connecticut Makes Headway on Cannabis Legalization (Sort Of): Week in Review

The 2021 wave of cannabis legalization may pick up another surge of momentum when the Connecticut House of Representatives reconvenes for a special session.

June 12, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Law Enforcement Action Partnership Joins Cannabis Freedom Alliance Steering Committee

The new representation adds a law enforcement voice to the coalition’s effort to end the prohibition, criminalization and overregulation of cannabis.

June 10, 2021

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

Clock is Ticking for Adult-Use Cannabis Bill in Connecticut

After House Republicans threatened a filibuster, lawmakers are now poised to take up the legislation in a special session.

June 9, 2021

Hemp

NFL, Players Association Provide $1 Million for Cannabinoid Research on Pain Management

The funding will explore alternatives to opioids, including cannabis and its derivatives.

June 9, 2021

Industry Headlines

HEXO Commits to ESG Leadership, Starts by Offsetting 100% of Carbon Emissions and Plastic Packaging

The company is also offsetting emissions for its 1,200 employees.

June 8, 2021