31

Jan

News, Cannabis, Marijuana

Marijuana’s Banking Limbo: How Federal and State Laws Keep the Industry in Financial Uncertainty

Ethan Mitchell0 Comments

Congress is set to revisit the issue of debanking next week, with the cannabis industry once again at the heart of the debate. A new report from congressional researchers underscores…

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31

Jan

Marijuana, Cannabis

Kentucky Governor Hands Out First Medical Marijuana Cards, Calls for End to Gun Ban for Patients

Benjamin Parker0 Comments

Kentucky has officially entered a new era of medical marijuana access. Governor Andy Beshear personally awarded the state’s first-ever medical cannabis patient cards, marking a major milestone for those seeking…

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31

Jan

News, Cannabis

Virginia Senate Moves Closer to Legalizing Marijuana Sales, But Governor’s Veto Looms

Oliver Davies0 Comments

Virginia’s Senate has inched forward with plans to legalize commercial marijuana sales, giving initial approval to a bill that could establish a regulated market. While the proposal still needs a…

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30

Jan

News, Cannabis

South Dakota Lawmaker Moves to Repeal Voter-Approved Medical Marijuana Law

Benjamin Parker0 Comments

A newly elected South Dakota legislator is making waves by attempting to dismantle the state’s medical marijuana program—despite its overwhelming approval by voters just a few years ago. Conservative activist-turned-lawmaker…

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30

Jan

News, Cannabis

Washington Lawmakers Weigh Home Marijuana Cultivation, Direct Sales by Farmers

Amelia Brooks0 Comments

State lawmakers in Washington are taking another look at cannabis laws, considering bills that could significantly change how marijuana is grown and sold. A key proposal would finally allow residents…

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28

Jan

News, Cannabis

Virginia Senate Advances Marijuana Record-Sealing Bill, Rejects Cannabis Odor Searches

Lily Evans0 Comments

Virginia lawmakers are taking significant steps to address past marijuana offenses while safeguarding civil rights. A Senate committee recently approved a bill to seal criminal records tied to simple marijuana…

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28

Jan

News, Cannabis

Lawmakers Urge Secretary of State Rubio to Prioritise Release of Jailed American Teacher in Russia

Benjamin Parker0 Comments

Pennsylvania lawmakers are rallying behind a unified effort to secure the release of Marc Fogel, an Oakmont, Pennsylvania native detained in Russia for possessing medical marijuana. They’ve penned a strongly…

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27

Jan

News, Cannabis

Why the Fight to Fully Deschedule Marijuana Isn’t Over: A Call to Address Prohibition’s Lasting Harm

Benjamin Parker0 Comments

The federal prohibition of marijuana has left deep scars on communities of colour, with systemic inequities still felt today. The Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition (CRCC) argues that federal descheduling—not…

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27

Jan

News, Cannabis

Congresswoman Urges GOP Committee to Reform Marijuana Tax Laws for Fair Business Treatment

Ethan Mitchell0 Comments

A Democratic congresswoman has urged the Republican-controlled House Ways & Means Committee to prioritize legislation that could ease financial pressures on marijuana businesses. The proposed reform aims to address the…

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