A bill designed to keep marijuana-related convictions out of public view has been vetoed by Maryland’s governor. The bill, House Bill 83, would have barred “the Maryland Judiciary Case Search from in…
Red Lake Nation to Vote on Medical Cannabis Legalization
Members of Red Lake Nation in Minnesota are voting on medical cannabis legalization this Wednesday. If they approve it, they will be the only tribe in the state with a medical cannabis…
Arizona Supreme Court Rejects Digital Signatures for Cannabis Reform
Despite the fact that several campaigns in Arizona are trying to stay relevant by collecting digital signatures, the Arizona Supreme Court won’t accept anything other than in-person signatures, even considering the COVID-19…
New York Lawmakers Urge Speedy Legalization of Cannabis
Could there be hope for legalization in New York, after all? A trio of lawmakers in the state hope so. On Thursday, State Senators Jamaal Bailey, Brad Hoylman, and Jessica Ramos, all…
Cannabis Components to be Used in Potential COVID-19 Vaccine
Researchers specializing in infectious disease at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada are turning to cannabis as they build a new COVID-19 virus vaccine candidate. The research team says that a plant-based…
National Cannabis Trade Group Requests That The DEA Stay Out of Cannabis Research
Some may think legal cannabis and the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are less at odds than the DEA was with the illicit market, but that may not be so. A national,…
Israel Approved to Export Medical Cannabis
Today, Israel announced its approval for exports of medical cannabis, meaning that sales outside of the country can now commence. The nation expects to earn millions in revenue from this move. “This…
Proposed Missouri Amendment Would Lift Cap on Medical Marijuana Licenses
A proposal in the Missouri legislature would open the door for more businesses to land a medical cannabis license. An amendment tacked onto legislation being considered would essentially allow “any business owner…
Cannabis Export Regulations Delayed in Jamaica
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, those excited about the promise of commercial export of cannabis from Jamaica will have to wait even longer, as new regulations have been delayed. It’s not yet…
The Various Roles of Cannabis Czars Across the United States
The term “Czar” has been used by various global governments throughout time. In the modern world, the czars hold pivotal roles in an administration, often overseeing a substantial concern facing the nation…