cannabis

Congressional Lawmakers Approve Farm Bill With Hemp Provisions—But Not The

Members of a key congressional committee have advanced a large-scale agriculture bill that hemp industry stakeholders hoped could be used to delay a pending federal ban on cannabinoid products containing THC. But while the latest Farm Bill does contain certain hemp provisions, it seems unlikely at this stage that the measure will be used to…

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New Jersey Cities Must Explain Marijuana Business Denials, Court Says

“While the City Council was permitted to consider all relevant evidence and has wide discretion…we hold that the City Council has to provide a discernible reason for its determination.” By Sophie Nieto-Muñoz, New Jersey Monitor New Jersey’s cannabis industry scored a victory Tuesday when a state appellate panel ruled that municipalities must explain why they…

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Oklahoma Governor Says Medical Marijuana Law Has ‘Failed’ And State

The Republican governor of Oklahoma says the state’s medical marijuana program has “failed,” and it’s “time to shut this broken system down” amid reports about youth cannabis use. Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) said on Tuesday that the voter-approved “experiment” with medical marijuana legalization has led him to conclude that the program hasn’t worked, citing a…

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New Cannabis Group Will Help Ground Policy In Science And

“Federal policy must reflect evidence and science, not dispelled myths and tired stereotypes.” By Sasha Kalcheff-Korn, National Compassionate Care Council Recent federal action initiating a review of cannabis scheduling and signaling interest in expanding cannabinoid research reflects a growing willingness to examine how federal policy aligns with emerging evidence and real-world patient experience—but it also…

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Arizona Senators Scale Back Bills To Punish Marijuana Users Over

Arizona senators have dialed back a pair of measures that would penalize people who create “excessive” amounts of marijuana smoke or odor, with members advancing revised versions of the legislation following criticism that, as introduced, they would have added criminalization provisions back into the state’s cannabis use laws. The latest bill and companion resolution, sponsored…

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New Hampshire Senate Kills House-Passed Marijuana Legalization Bill

The New Hampshire Senate has defeated a House-passed bill to legalize marijuana in the state—the latest blow for advocates in a years-long fight to end prohibition in the Granite State. Weeks after members of the Senate Judiciary Committee rejected the legislation from Rep. Jared Sullivan (D), deeming it inexpedient to legislate, the full chamber killed…

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Colombia’s First Specialized Medical Cannabis Pharmacy Opens In Medellín: Inside

Medellín just added a new landmark to Colombia’s medical cannabis landscape: a specialized pharmacy designed to dispense cannabis-derived products under prescription, with a strong emphasis on patient guidance and product traceability. It’s called Green Marketplace Pharmacy Medellín, and it opened inside the Santafé Shopping Center. Founder Henry Muñoz framed the concept in practical terms: a…

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I Followed a Secret Shopper Into Dispensaries

Dispensaries and cannabis brands are increasingly borrowing a page from mainstream retail by using secret shoppers to evaluate the in-store experience. Secret shoppers enter a store like any other customer, make a purchase, and observe how staff perform, without employees knowing they’re being evaluated. Cannabis dispensaries are a bit different from other retail environments. Products…

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Virginia’s 139–0 Vote Makes Medical Cannabis Easier to Get, Delivered,

In a rare unanimous vote, Virginia lawmakers approved clearer medical cannabis labels and officially allowed deliveries to patients’ homes. Cannabis legislation in Virginia has often looked like a political tug-of-war. Legalization debates stall, regulators hesitate and the rules shift depending on who’s in power. But this week, lawmakers across the political spectrum managed to agree…

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Washington Bill To Allow Medical Marijuana Use In Hospitals Heads

Washington State Senate lawmakers have sent the governor a bill to allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis in healthcare facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes and hospices. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Shelley Kloba (D), was passed by the Senate in a 46-2 vote on Tuesday after having previously been passed by the…

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