Kentucky Senate approves the legislative proposal for regulating cannabis -infused drinks
The Senate of Kentucky has passed the Senate Act 202, which aims to regulate the production and sale of drinks infected with cannabis within the state. The invoice provides a simil
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians approves first medical cannabis maps
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) continues its journey toward cannabis accessibility and as of last week, the tribe officially issued its first medical cannabis cards. A
Victorian Parliament approves medical cannabis driving test
The Victorian Parliament has passed new laws allowing medical cannabis users to get behind the wheel on a closed road. These new laws are part of a study designed to examine the ef
New York judge approves opening of two cannabis retailers
A New York judge recently issued a court order allowing only two cannabis retailers to open their stores while putting hundreds of others on hold. On October 6, Judge Kevin Bryant
USDA approves low-THC hemp plants for production and breeding in the US
A genetically modified hemp plant strain that produces little to no THC has been approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as safe for cultivation and breeding on U.S. soil. T
German cabinet approves plan to liberalize cannabis laws
Germany took a major step toward marijuana reform on Wednesday when the country’s cabinet passed a bill liberalizing its cannabis laws. The approval comes a month after the c
Portuguese Parliament approves decriminalization of synthetic drugs
Portugal has agreed to decriminalize synthetic drugs, reports The Portugal News. Portugal has had the most liberal policy on all drugs in Europe for decades. The drug strategy intr
House of Representatives approves spending bill amending veterans’ medical cannabis treatments
On July 26, the US House of Representatives approved the changes and added a substantial spending bill. Among those changes was an addition that would allow US Department of Vetera
New York Approves New Retail Licenses, Cannabis Farmers Markets
New York’s cannabis regulators this week approved more than 200 additional retail dispensary licenses and passed new rules that allow cannabis growers to sell directly to con
The South Dakota Police Commission approves officer applicants with cannabis regulations
Recently, two South Dakota police officers were convicted of cannabis use by the South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards Commission. According to the South Dakota Searchlig
Senate Committee Approves Bill Allowing VA to Recommend Cannabis to Veterans in Legal States
The Senate Budget Committee passed a budget last Thursday that includes an amendment that would allow Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) physicians to recommend medicinal cannabis
San Francisco regulator approves ban on new cannabis companies through 2028
San Francisco’s board of directors voted June 6 to introduce a citywide freeze on new cannabis business licenses for the next four and a half years. The 10 board members pres
New York approves bill legalizing Overdose Prevention Center
A New York Senate committee passed a bill authorizing the establishment of a state-approved Overdose Prevention Center (or OPC, also known as a supervised consumption point or safe
FDA Approves Nasal Spray for Reversing Fentanyl Overdoses
The Food and Drug Administration announced Monday that it had granted regulatory approval for a nasal spray that has been shown to be effective in reversing overdoses caused by fen
Maryland’s governor approves legislation on cannabis reform, abortion protection and gender-affirming treatment
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed six new bills into law on Wednesday, reports CBS News. The bills, a win for social liberals across the state and country, collectively cover safeguar
Minnesota Senate approves cannabis legalization bill
The Minnesota Senate last week voted to pass a bill legalizing recreational marijuana, just days after the House of Representatives passed an accompanying measure legalizing adult-
Minnesota House approves cannabis legalization bill for adult use
The Minnesota House of Representatives this week passed legislation legalizing adult-use cannabis and establishing a regulatory system for the production and sale of recreational m
New Hampshire House approves cannabis legalization bill
The New Hampshire House of Representatives on April 7 approved bipartisan adult-use cannabis legislation. The measure, House Bill 639 by Republican Rep. Jason Osborne and Rep. Matt
NBA approves cannabis use for players
Under a new collective agreement, the NBA (National Basketball Association) allows players to use cannabis. Upon ratification, the NBA will remove cannabis from its drug testing pr
Missouri House approves psilocybin research bill
The Missouri House of Representatives this week for the first time passed legislation directing the state to conduct research into the therapeutic potential of psilocybin, the prim