French Senators Demand Immediate Cannabis Legalization, And Not Just Its Decriminalization
In a letter published in Le Monde, numerous ideas for cannabis legalization in France are discussed. The European country intends to initiate a consultation process that would conclude in the proposal of a new law ... [Read]
Majority of Texans Favor Recreational Marijuana Legalization, Claiming That Prohibition Will Be Ineffective
According to a new Dallas Morning News-University of Texas at Tyler poll, most Texans support adult-use marijuana legalization. According to MSN, 55% of polled people support or strongly support legalization. What about medical cannabis? You ... [Read]
Why the Cannabis Legalization Bill on Gov. Baker’s Desk Needs to Be Reworked
On Sunday, the Massachusetts House and Senate enacted cannabis compromise legislation to make the legal marijuana economy fairer. Senate Bill 3096, which intends to promote diversity in the cannabis industry and regulate host community agreements ... [Read]
Colorado Psychedelics Legalization Bill Included In November’s Ballot
The Colorado Secretary of State's Office reported that it obtained over 225,000 signatures for the inclusion of Initiative 58 on the next ballot, representing more than 111 percent of the campaign's required signature target and ... [Read]
Tilray Stocks Rises As Cannabis Legalization Bill Reaches The Senate
Tilray Brands, Inc (NASDAQ:TLRY) opened at roughly 4.5% higher on Thursday after the Cannabis Administration And Opportunity Act (CAOA) was introduced in the United States Senate. If signed into law, the long-awaited bill sponsored by ... [Read]
House Lawmakers Approve Cannabis-Related Measures Concerning Military Troops and Marijuana Use
The House lawmakers have approved two amendments to a must-pass defense spending bill relating to marijuana in the U.S. military. The House Armed Services Committee passed this through voice votes during a markup of the ... [Read]
Senate Rejects Safe Banking Act for the Sixth Time, Says Marijuana Banking Bill Will Not Be Part of the Competes Act
Punchbowl News reported on Thursday that the bipartisan congressional members have concluded that the Marijuana Banking Legislation will not be part of the final version of the United States Innovation and Competition (COMPETES ) Act. ... [Read]
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]