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Ukraine Legalizes Medical Cannabis Amid Ongoing Conflict

Ukraine Legalizes Medical Cannabis Amid Ongoing Conflict

By / August 16, 2024 /

Medical Marijuana Legalization Takes Effect in Ukraine As of Friday, medical cannabis legalization has officially taken effect in Ukraine, marking a significant shift in the nation’s approach to cannabis policy.…

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Colorado Testing Scandal: Cannabis Industry Faces New Complaints

Colorado Testing Scandal: Cannabis Industry Faces New Complaints

By / August 13, 2024 /

Lawsuit Filed Against Bonanza Cannabis Co. Colorado’s largest marijuana cultivator, Mammoth Management, has filed a lawsuit against Bonanza Cannabis Co., alleging serious violations related to product composition and consumer safety.…

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Cannabis Lobbyists Gear Up as Farm Bill and Rescheduling Loom

Cannabis Lobbyists Gear Up as Farm Bill and Rescheduling Loom

By / August 12, 2024 /

Hemp Industry Leaders Call Missouri Governor’s Order Banning THC Products an ‘Overreach’ Encouraged by the first tangible steps toward federal marijuana reform in a generation and faced with rising competition…

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Cannabis Dispensary Relieved as University Drops Legal Battle

Cannabis Dispensary Relieved as University Drops Legal Battle

By / August 6, 2024 /

Private University Drops Lawsuit Against Cannabis Dispensary In a significant turn of events, a private Jesuit university has decided to drop its lawsuit aimed at preventing the establishment of a…

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Minnesota Cannabis Law Conflicts: Social Equity Hurdles Amid Expungement Efforts

Minnesota Lawmakers Review Cannabis Expungement Provisions

By / August 6, 2024 /

Minnesota Cannabis Law Conflicts: Social Equity Hurdles Amid Expungement Efforts Supporters of Minnesota’s legislation to legalize recreational cannabis are facing an unexpected dilemma. While the goal was to provide opportunities…

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ACLU: Senate Social Media Bill May Harm Privacy, Drug Advocacy

ACLU: Senate Social Media Bill May Harm Privacy, Drug Advocacy

By / August 5, 2024 /

U.S. Senate Passes Bill to Restrict Social Media Content for Minors Legislation passed last week by the U.S. Senate would set several restrictions on social media activity to protect the…

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Nebraska Lawmakers Hold Hearing on Cannabis Legalization Bills

Nebraska Lawmakers Hold Hearing on Cannabis Legalization Bills

By / August 5, 2024 /

Nebraska Holds Hearings on Two New Cannabis Legalization Bills Nebraska is on the brink of a significant policy shift as lawmakers held initial committee hearings on two newly filed marijuana…

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Slow Cannabis Recalls May Fail to Remove Contaminated Product

Slow Cannabis Recalls May Fail to Remove Contaminated Product

By / August 5, 2024 /

Most Cannabis Recalls Issued Too Late, Analysis Reveals A recent analysis has found that most marijuana recalls are issued too late to recover cannabis products potentially containing unhealthy levels of…

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New Allegations Against Michigan Cannabis Operator Highlight Industry Challenges

Michigan Cannabis Operator Charged with Illegal THCA Import

By / August 2, 2024 /

New Allegations Against Michigan Cannabis Operator Highlight Industry Challenges New allegations levied against a Michigan marijuana operator underscore the industry-wide challenges of verifying product composites, ensuring accurate lab test results,…

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Cannabis Giant Invests Millions in Florida Legalization Effort

Cannabis Giant Invests Millions in Florida Legalization Effort

By / July 30, 2024 /

Trulieve Pushes for Cannabis Legalization in Florida with Major Funding Contribution In a significant move towards the legalization of recreational cannabis in Florida, Trulieve, one of the nation’s largest medical…

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Virginia Fines Hemp Businesses Nearly $11M for Rule Violations

Virginia Fines Hemp Businesses Nearly $11M for Rule Violations

By / July 30, 2024 /

Virginia Levies $10.77 Million in Fines on Hemp Businesses for Violations Virginia authorities have imposed $10.77 million in fines on nearly 350 businesses across the state for violating regulations on…

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California Shuts Down Cannabis Lab Over Fake Test Results

California Shuts Down Cannabis Lab Over Fake Test Results

By / July 29, 2024 /

California Shuts Down Cannabis Testing Lab Over Faked Results and Equipment Tampering California regulators have canceled the license of Northridge-based California Cannabis Testing Labs (CCTL) after uncovering serious violations, including…

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