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Arizona

Tucson’s Special Zoning Rules for Social Equity Dispensaries Could Take Six Months

The city’s intent is to bring business and commerce to communities impacted by prohibition following Arizona’s lottery for social equity licenses.

March 30, 2022

Vermont

Vermont Receives More Than 400 Prequalification Applications from Cannabis Businesses

The state is accepting prequalification applications from cultivators, product manufacturers and retailers as it prepares to launch a commercial adult-use cannabis market this fall.

March 29, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Bermuda House of Assembly Approves Legislation to Legalize Cannabis

The Cannabis Licensing Act of 2022 will establish a regulatory framework for the cultivation and sale of cannabis.

March 29, 2022

D.C.

MORE Act Receives 10 More Proposed Amendments, 15 Total

As the federal cannabis reform bill is teed up in the House, Maryland Rep. Andy Harris and others have offered possible changes to consider.

March 29, 2022

Colorado

The 420 Hotels Obtains Provisional License, Paving the Way for Denver’s First Hotel With a Legally Licensed Lounge for Cannabis Consumption

The Patterson Inn is on track to be the first boutique luxury hotel in the United States with a licensed cannabis consumption lounge.

March 29, 2022

D.C.

New PAC Backed by SAM Executive Launches Campaign to Unseat Rep. Nancy Mace

Protect Our Kids was filed by Smart Approaches to Marijuana executive Luke Niforatos and will target cannabis reform advocates.

March 29, 2022

Medical Cannabis Access and Pricing

South Carolina Medical Cannabis Bill Scheduled for First House Hearing After Senate Approval

The SC Compassionate Care Act, which cleared the Senate last month, will be considered by the House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs subcommittee March 31.

March 29, 2022

Interviews & Opinion

10 Years In The Making: Q&A With G Pen CEO Chris Folkerts

As Grenco Science, the company behind the G Pen, celebrates its 10-year anniversary, founder and CEO Chris Folkerts reflects on his journey through cannabis, the California market, and more.

March 29, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Legislation Pending in Congress Could Authorize Clinical Medical Cannabis Trials for Veterans

The VA Cannabis Research Act of 2021 would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a series of clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on patients with chronic pain and PTSD.

March 29, 2022

Industry Headlines

Canadian Cannabis Companies Partner on Amnesty Fellowship Program

The TOQi Fellowship for Cannabis Amnesty program, supported by Cannabis Amnesty, TOQi Technologies and Aurora Cannabis, will create salaried internship opportunities for those most impacted by cannabis prohibition.

March 29, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Biden Continues Ban on D.C. Adult-Use Cannabis Sales in Budget Proposal

The proposed $5.8-trillion budget for 2023 includes what is known as the Harris Rider, which blocks Washington officials from implementing commercial cannabis sales.

March 28, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

New Mexico Governor, Pueblos Sign Intergovernmental Agreements on Cannabis

The state’s two agreements with the Pueblo of Pojoaque and the Pueblo of Picuris will support the tribes’ participation in the adult-use cannabis industry.

March 28, 2022