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Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization

Trio of U.S. Representatives Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prepare for Federal Cannabis Legalization

The PREPARE Act, introduced by Reps. Dave Joyce, Hakeem Jeffries and Brian Mast, aims to prime the federal government for an end to prohibition.

April 14, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Pennsylvania Senate Approves Cannabis Banking Legislation

Senate Bill 1167, which would allow financial institutions and insurers to provide services to the state’s medical cannabis businesses, has advanced to the House.

April 14, 2022

Top Stories

ASTM International’s Cannabis Committee Unveils International Symbol for Intoxicating Cannabinoids

David Vaillencourt, vice chair of the organization’s cannabis committee, D37, shares insight into the universal symbol, which four states are considering adopting.

April 12, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Virginia Governor Signs Bill Eliminating Cannabis Patient Registry Requirement

Medical cannabis patients will no longer need to register with the Board of Pharmacy. Separately, Gov. Glenn Youngkin proposed new misdemeanor penalties for cannabis possession.

April 12, 2022

Wisconsin

Wisconsin GOP Lawmaker to Host 4/20 Hearing on 2023 Medical Cannabis Legalization

Democratic Lawmaker who backs full legalization called the post-adjournment hearing a “cynical political ploy.”

April 12, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Louisiana Lawmaker Introduces Cannabis Expungement Legislation

House Bill 774, filed by Rep. Cedric Glover, would allow those convicted of misdemeanor charges involving cannabis possession to have their records expunged and the fees waived.

April 12, 2022

Canadian Cannabis Market

HEXO Enters Into Definitive Agreement With Tilray Brands to Create a Strategic Alliance Between Two Canadian Cannabis Leaders

HEXO and Tilray Brands to target combined cost savings of up to U.S.$80M within 24 months to be realized from shared support services, commercial alliances and production efficiencies.

April 12, 2022

Finance

Curaleaf Signs Agreement With WB Canna Co. & Wellness

The distribution agreement will bring Select CBD and Curaleaf Hemp to the Caribbean, Latin America and travel retail.

April 12, 2022

New Jersey

New Jersey Approves 7 Medical Cannabis Dispensaries to Serve Adult-Use Market

Commercial adult-use cannabis sales are expected to launch soon, perhaps by the end of the month.

April 11, 2022

Finance

Tacoma Cannabis Dispensary Now Offering Cash-Free Payment Option

Mary Mart rolled out a new transaction system weeks after a string of fatal robberies in the western part of Washington.

April 11, 2022

Edibles Packaging Regulations

Pennsylvania Lawmaker to Press For Cannabis Edibles in New Legislation

The state’s first Republican to sponsor adult-use cannabis legalization, Sen. Dan Laughlin is now pushing to expand options for medical cannabis patients.

April 11, 2022

Kentucky

Kentucky Governor Says He Will Consider Executive Order on Medical Cannabis if Legalization Bill Fails to Reach His Desk

Gov. Andy Bashear told reporters April 7 that he is “going to explore” taking action himself if medical cannabis legislation that passed the House last month fails to clear the Senate.

April 11, 2022