Rapper Redman Introduces National Cannabis Party, Set to Hold Lawmakers Accountable for Their Cannabis Standing
At the recent Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCB) in New York City, popular rapper Redman introduced the new National Cannabis Party. Redman co-founded the party with Sephida Artis-Mills, who is currently the president ... [Read]
Congress Proposes Marijuana Protections For Banks, Advertisers and Immigrants
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Financial Services and General Government (FSGG), and the U.S. Agriculture Department (USDA) are proposing new cannabis policy changes to the Fiscal Year 2023 spending bills. The updated Congress bill ... [Read]
Germany Might Legalize Recreational Cannabis in 2022 as New Motion Is Pushed
It is looking likely that Germany will legalize recreational cannabis before the end of 2022. U.S. News reported that the German government is seeking to finalize the process by the end of the year. It should be ... [Read]
Independent Community Bankers of America and 44 State Community Banks Urge Congress to Pass Cannabis Banking Reform
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), with most state community banks, have called on Congress to pass the cannabis banking reform. The cannabis banking reform is currently before a Bicameral Conference Committee of the Congress, as reported ... [Read]
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Says He Won’t Crack Down on Illegal Weed Sales, Tells Big Apple to Light Up and Enjoy
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has told Big Apple residents that they should feel free to buy, sell and consume weed wherever they wish. The Mayor promised not to take a “heavy handed” approach ... [Read]
Curaleaf Hit With Another Class-Action Lawsuit Over Mislabeled THC and CBD Drops
The legal battle of the cannabis company, Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) continues after another lawsuit was filed against the company. The cannabis powerhouse faces a lawsuit for allegedly engaging in unlawful trade ... [Read]
Mississippi Endorses Medical Marijuana Application Requests in a Huge Deal for the Magnolia State
Wednesday, June 1, was a massive day for medical marijuana advocates in Mississippi as medical marijuana patients were approved to submit their applications for a card in the Magnolia State. Also, businesses that want to ... [Read]
Canadian Government Gives Green Light to Drug Decriminalization Experiment in B.C.
On Tuesday, Canada's federal government sanctioned a broad drug decriminalization pilot program in British Columbia (B.C.). The aim of this legal experiment is to prevent police from making arrests, issuing citations or even seizing four ... [Read]
Maryland Bill to Fund Psychedelics Research to Be Accessible to Eligible Veterans
The Governor of Maryland, Larry Hogan, announced on Friday that he would allow a bill to create a state fund to provide “cost-free” access to psychedelics for military veterans. Psychedelics such as psilocybin, MDMA, and ... [Read]
Thailand’s Controversial Move On Cannabis
Believe it or not… The Thai government is giving away one million FREE cannabis plants to households across the nation in June to kickstart a new rule that allows people to grow marijuana at home. ... [Read]