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Cannabis Businesses Targeted in Looting and Robberies, Lawmakers in Connecticut and Iowa Approve Medical Cannabis Expansion: Week in Review

This week, dozens of dispensaries across the country were left reeling from thefts and break-ins amid protests denouncing the extrajudicial killing of George Floyd.

Connecticut Lawmakers Approve Chronic Pain as a Qualifying Condition for State’s Medical Cannabis Program

A General Assembly committee also approved Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, bringing the total number of qualifying conditions for adults to 38.

Connecticut Tries Again to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis: Legalization Watch

Gov. Ned Lamont has renewed his push for legalization this year, but his proposal will likely require more work before it has the support it needs to pass both chambers.

Lawmakers to Hold Public Hearing on Bill to End Marijuana Prohibition in Connecticut

Supporters of cannabis legalization will hold a pre-hearing press conference.

Aurora Cannabis CEO Steps Down, Cannabis Industry Loses Legendary Breeder Subcool: Week in Review

Aurora Cannabis Founder and CEO Terry Booth has announced his retirement, effective immediately.

Connecticut Governor Renews Cannabis Legalization Push, Proposes Legalization Bill

Gov. Ned Lamont’s legalization efforts were unsuccessful last year, but the Democrat has plans to try again in 2020.

Marijuana Policy Project Hires Senior Legislative Counsel

Attorney DeVaughn Ward is joining MPP as efforts to end cannabis prohibition in Connecticut ramp up.

California Suspends Hundreds of Cannabis Business Licenses, Massachusetts Issues Quarantine on Vapes: Week in Review

California regulators suspended the licenses over missed deadlines in the state’s mandate to get everyone on board with track-and-trace training.

CTPharma Launches FDA-Approved Medical Cannabis Clinical Studies With Human Subjects

Research on alleviating stress and pain in patients to be done in partnership with the Yale School of Medicine.

New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania May Coordinate a Unified Adult-Use Legalization Plan

The governors of four Northeast states met Oct. 17 for the Regional Cannabis Regulation and Vaping Summit, hosted by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Square Welcomes CBD Sellers, Pennsylvania Lawmaker Introduces Cannabis Legalization Bill: Week in Review

Square officially launched payment processing services for the industry Oct. 3, after previously offering the services as part of a beta program.

Connecticut’s Medical Cannabis Board Accepts Two New Qualifying Conditions

The board recommended adding chronic pain and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, which now await a final vote by the General Assembly’s Regulations Review Committee.

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