Kiss me I’m Highrish! – Ireland submits bill legalizing cannabis
The tide could soon be turning for the cannabis industry in Ireland. There has been a recent uproar among supporters of cannabis reform in the country due to events in the National
Bill would qualify cannabis companies for SBA loans
A Democratic senator has officially introduced a bill that would make US cannabis companies fully eligible for federal loans from the Small Business Administration if successful. A
Ohio Bill would allow records to be sealed and paraphernalia convictions to be expunged
The Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 288 by a 27-2 vote on Nov. 30. The bill’s sponsor, Senator Nathan Manning, spoke with the Senate about his goals for the 975-page measure.
Congress passes landmark cannabis research bill
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday approved landmark legislation to expand medical marijuana research, marking the first time both houses of Congress have passed a standalone cannabis la
Congress finally sends the marijuana research bill to Biden’s desk
After a seven-month delay caused by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), the Cannabidiol and Marijuana Research Expansion Act has finally been sent to President Joe Biden’s desk for s
Missouri regulators’ bill for adult use of cannabis
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) on Thursday released proposed regulations regulating the state’s adult use of cannabis, just two days after voter
Senator introduces bill to create framework for federal cannabis legalization
Senator John Hickenlooper introduced a bill Thursday that would set the regulatory framework in the event the federal government legalizes marijuana. Hickenlooper, a Colorado Democ
Congress Supposedly Very Close To Passing Marijuana Banking & Expungement Bill, Says Schumer
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has made it clear that cannabis is a topic that’s been avidly discussed by Congress. He says that soon there will be a bill addressing topics
EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Nancy Mace speaks on Biden’s pardon, marijuana reclassification and state reform bill
Congresswoman Nancy Mace is in the final stages of her first Republican re-election campaign in what she calls the Purple Swing district. Where many other congressmen up for re-ele
Puerto Rico Bill would erase low-level cannabis possession convictions
A senator in Puerto Rico has introduced a bill that would overturn convictions for minor marijuana possession. The bill’s proponent, independent Senator José “Chaco
California’s Newsom signs a bill to offer alternative pleading for those facing drug charges
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has earned praise from drug reform advocates after signing legislation last month that creates an alternative plea bargaining option for people facing
Colombia approves marijuana legalization bill
Colombia appears to be the next country on the road to legalizing marijuana. On Tuesday, lawmakers passed a bill legalizing and regulating marijuana across the country, receiving n
House Bill 837 Aims to Legalize Pot Possession, Home Grow in Maryland
Activists behind a ballot referendum to legalize cannabis in Maryland launched a new ad campaign last week, urging voters to support the proposal when they go to the polls on Novem
Congress’ new SHIP bill would allow small producers to ship weed directly to consumers. Damn yes!
Talk about standing up for the little guy. Yesterday, September 14, Congressmen Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) introduced new federal legislation with a clear focu
2nd time is a spell for social justice in massachusetts? Mass governor signs new cannabis social justice bill
States across the United States are doing their best to make their cannabis sectors conducive to operators and consumers. Massachusetts is no different. Last week, Massachusetts Go
Massachusetts Gov. signs compromise marijuana bill but scraps controversial section
Through Nina Zdinjak Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed a compromise marijuana bill into law dealing with social justice and taxes. Thursday’s move comes nearly six year
Massachusetts governor signs cannabis social justice bill into law
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday signed legislation amending the state’s marijuana laws, approving the addition of social justice provisions and other changes to
The 2023 Farm Bill – What Could Change for CBD, Hemp-Derived Delta-8 and 9-THC, and FDA Regulations?
Industry experts are urging Congress to regulate CBD and hemp-derived compounds in the 2023 Farm Bill. What will the FDA do about CBD in edibles? Will hemp-derived psychoactive del
California Legislators Approve Safe Consumption Site Permitting Bill
California’s Senate took new steps this week to control the precipitous rise in drug overdose deaths by passing legislation approving safe locations of use across the state.
California Bill To Bar Occupational Urine and Hair Drug Testing for Cannabis Advances
A bill that would provide additional protections for workers in California who use cannabis around the clock is moving forward and could soon go to the Senate. The bill would outla