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Legislation and Regulation

U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Introduces Revised Cannabis Legalization Bill

The new version of Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.’s legislation is based on public consultations and meetings with lawmakers.

May 22, 2020

Michigan

Northern Michigan University to Launch New Indoor Ag Program for Food and Cannabis Production

The school is partnering with Greenflower to offer certifications on cannabis industry courses.

May 22, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Virginia Becomes the 27th State to Decriminalize Cannabis Possession

Gov. Ralph Northam has signed legislation to decriminalize cannabis into law.

May 21, 2020

Finance

Nevada Dispensary Association Releases Nevada Cannabis Industry 2020 Economic Impact Report, Announces Total Taxable Sales at $692 Million in 2019

The report highlighted the revenues and other important economic effects the cannabis industry has in Nevada in fiscal year 2020, as well as projections going forward.

May 21, 2020

Finance

FSD Pharma Monetizes Non-Core Asset with Sale of Partial Equity Stake in Pharmadrug Inc.

The buyer holds the option to purchase additional shares.

May 21, 2020

Finance

Aurora Cannabis to Strategically Enter the United States with Acquisition of Reliva, LLC, a Mass Retail CBD Platform

The acquisition provides Aurora with a retail hemp-derived CBD brand that is currently sold in more than 20,000 mass retail U.S. locations.

May 21, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Bipartisan Group of Attorneys General Urges Congress to Include Cannabis Banking Reform in Coronavirus Relief Legislation

Attorneys general for 34 states and territories sent a letter to Senate and House leadership asking them to allow banks to work with the cannabis industry.

May 21, 2020

Compliance

NYC Proposed Rules Would Allow More Pre-Employment Cannabis Testing

New York City enacted a pre-employment cannabis testing ban last year, but city officials are seeking to expand the list of exempted roles.

May 20, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Federal Government Cancels Maine’s Mental Health Grants Due to State’s Medical Cannabis Program

A federal agency has cut $3.3 million in funding because Maine allows students to use medical cannabis.

May 20, 2020

Finance

The Green Organic Dutchman Inks National Supply Agreement with Medical Cannabis by Shoppers

The strategic relationship provides opportunities for future growth as the Canadian medical market continues to evolve.

May 19, 2020

Maine

Portland, Maine Approves Local Cannabis Ordinance

The state’s largest city opted in to hosting the industry and approved a licensing system, fee schedule and rules for businesses.

May 19, 2020

Interviews & Opinion

Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana Resumes Signature Drive While Maintaining Social Distancing

The campaign is up against a July 2 deadline to gather enough signatures to place its medical cannabis legalization initiative on the state’s 2020 ballot.

May 19, 2020