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Did Biden’s Medical Cannabis Research Act Help Anything?

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26
Apr

A new year encourages hope and reflection, both of which are useful in evaluating existing cannabis policies at the federal level and what may be expected in the coming months. Significantly, while the industry suffered a loss in the unsuccessful efforts to include the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act in the National Defense […]

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U.S. Congress Passes New Bill Expanding Cannabis Research

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09
Apr

In many ways the United States has historically served as ground zero for the war on cannabis. That changed recently when both chambers of the U.S. Congress passed a stand-alone cannabis bill. The U.S. is not the only country to prohibit cannabis at the national level, but decades ago it largely led the charge in […]

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Ireland Introduces ‘Steppingstone’ Cannabis Reform Measure

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09
Apr

A bill that would legalize the personal use of cannabis in Ireland was expected to be introduced last summer, however, that did not happen. People Before Profit TD Gino Kenny, who has long advocated for cannabis public policy reform in Ireland, is expected to finally introduce the measure in the coming days. The Misuse of […]

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Is Self-Regulation Essential to Effective Legislation?

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09
Apr

The cannabis industry is characterized by regulatory uncertainty and volatility. State-by-state variation, frequent updates to the rules of the road, and an ongoing “will they or won’t they” federal stance have made it clear that this is not an industry for the risk-averse or the timid. Add to that a relative newcomer on the scene, […]

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Cannabis Legalization Bill Approved by Colombia’s Senate

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08
Apr

However, this is a milestone that is certainly worthy of tempered celebration. As is the case in politics in any country, nothing is guaranteed in Colombia when it comes to cannabis legalization, and legalization still faces a long road ahead. Part of the political process in Colombia for a bill of this nature is a […]

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Cannabis Lobbyists Speak for the Industry

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04
Apr

The biggest challenge facing lobbyists is understanding their audience. On the federal level, Macias challenges cannabis lobbyists to know who in Congress is a “key champion for cannabis.” After they are identified, a lobbyist should familiarize themselves with the individual perspectives of those politicians. That knowledge will assist a lobbyist in adapting their client’s message […]

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Kentucky Now 38th State to Enact Medical Cannabis Program

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31
Mar

Kentucky governor Andrew Graham Beshar (D) has signed a bill to legalize medical cannabis, making the state the 38th in the U.S. to do so.  Beshear, a proponent of the legislation (SB 47) sponsored by Sen. Stephen West (R), encouraged his constituents to appeal to their state representatives to pass the bill. “Far too many […]

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First Decade of Australian Legalization: Billions in Tax Revenue

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30
Mar

According to the PBO report , the first option calls for the creation of the Cannabis National Agency (CANA), which would act as the sole wholesaler between growers and retailers, set wholesale cannabis prices and issue licenses to potential cannabis owners. cannabis companies. Ideally, the agency would be funded entirely by production and retail licensing. This option would legalize cannabis […]

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Pro-Cannabis Job Applicants Protected by New Washington Senate Bill

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29
Mar

Even in legalized states, many employers require job applicants to test negative for the presence of cannabis before they can be considered for a job. Current tests for cannabis do not indicate when the substance was consumed and are therefore a poor measure of impairment. The staff summary of public testimony on the original bill […]

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President Biden’s Pardon of Simple Cannabis Offenders

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27
Mar

While federal legalization of cannabis continues to languish in the halls of Congress, the Biden administration is being proactive on the issue. On Oct. 6, 2022, President Joe Biden announced he will pardon all federal offenses of simple cannabis possession and called for rescheduling the drug.  Cannabis is currently a Schedule I narcotic under the […]

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