Argentina’s Supreme Court approves home cultivation of medicinal cannabis
In a case that will draw global attention, Argentina’s Supreme Court has ruled that parents of sick children can grow their own cannabis to treat their children. This decisio
House of Representatives panel approves amendment to protect state legal cannabis programs
The House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday approved an amendment that would protect companies and individuals participating in recreational cannabis programs that are legal unde
House Committee Approves Safeguards for State Marijuana Programs from Fed Interference
Through Nicolas Jose Rodriguez A House Appropriations subcommittee Tuesday afternoon approved an amendment that would bar the Department of Justice (DOJ) from interfering with lega
Spain Approves Medical Cannabis Reform: Pharmacy Dispensing Planned for Late 2022
On Tuesday, the Spanish Congress of Deputies approved the reform of medicinal cannabis. The decision to do so was based on the report of a special health commission that formally i
Louisiana Senate approves legislation allowing public employees to use medicinal pot
The Louisiana State Senate on Wednesday voted 26-8 to pass a bill that would protect public employees who use medicinal cannabis from workplace discrimination. The measure, House B
Massachusetts House approves cannabis law amendment bill
The Massachusetts House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to pass a bill to amend the state’s weed laws, including significant social capital investments and
Miami finally approves the first medicinal cannabis dispensary
Los Angeles investors can open stores as Miami City ends years of silent bans on medical marijuana vendors There are over 425 pharmacies spread across the state of Florida. Somehow
The Delaware Senate approves legislation to remove penalties for adult marijuana possession
Of Nina Zdinjak About a week after the Delaware House of Representatives gave the green light to a bill that would legalize the possession and sharing of cannabis between adults, t
California Legislature Approves Cannabis Farmer Markets Bill |
A California Legislative Committee this week approved a bill that would allow small-scale cannabis growers to sell their harvest directly to consumers at farmers’ markets. Th
The Kentucky governor approves a cannabis research facility
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday approved the establishment of a cannabis research facility in the state, though he used his veto power to scrap select portions of the legisla
New York approves first batch of cannabis cultivation licenses
Regulators in New York on Thursday approved dozens of cannabis cultivation licenses as part of the Empire State’s upcoming recreational cannabis program. The New York Cannabi
New York approves its first Rec cultivation licenses
This week, New York took a big step toward rolling out its recreational marijuana program. On Thursday, April 14, the state Cannabis Control Board (CCB) voted to grant conditional
NY Cannabis Board Approves First 52 Cultivation Licenses in State
Of Maureen Meihan New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the Cannabis Control Board has approved 52 conditional cannabis cultivation licenses for adult use statewide. These are
New Jersey Approves 13 Dispensaries to Boost State’s Recreational Cannabis Market
Regulators have just given seven companies the green light to start selling adult products within the next month The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) today approved
It’s official: the House approves the bill to further expand medical marijuana research
Submitted by Rep. Earl Blumenauer [D-OR] and Rep. Andy Harris [R-MD]The bill will simplify the process by which researchers apply for permits to study cannabis and set deadlines fo
Alabama how could you? Senate approves forcing women to take pregnancy tests to get weed
The controversial bill, approved by the Alabama Senate and recently introduced by Sen. Larry Stutts (R), will require all women between the ages of 13 and 50 to prove they are not
Argentina approves non-profit patient cannabis collectives
While it may sound like old hat to cannabis industry experts in North America, the Argentine government has just taken a bold step that will allow patients access to medicinal cann
US House of Representatives Approves Bill Ending Federal Cannabis Ban: What Does It Mean?
Through Javier Hasse The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday approved the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act, HR 3617. The MORE Act repeals cannabi
Montana Supreme Court approves temporary cannabis deletion rules
The Montana Supreme Court on Tuesday issued temporary rules regarding removal proceedings for people previously convicted of a cannabis-related offense. As reported by local televi
Congress approves DC ban on selling weed and protects state medical programs
By Nina Zdinjak The new bicameral omnibus spending law, unveiled by congressional leaders in Washington DC on Wednesday, would uphold a ban on the legal sale of recreational cannab