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Virginia Governor Signs Bill Protecting Medical Cannabis Patients from Discrimination

Virginia Governor Signs Bill Protecting Medical Cannabis Patients from Discrimination

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has taken a significant step towards protecting the rights of medical cannabis patients in the state by signing a bill that shields state employees from discrimination based on their status as registered patients. This legislation covers a wide range of public sector workers, including firefighters, emergency service providers, teachers, and civil […]

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Study Shows Majority of Utah Medical Cannabis Patients Still Relying on Unregulated Sources

Study Shows Majority of Utah Medical Cannabis Patients Still Relying on Unregulated Sources

A recent study conducted by the Cannabis Public Policy Consulting (CPPC) at the request of the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has shed light on the state of Utah’s medical cannabis market. The study found that approximately 60% of medical cannabis patients in Utah are obtaining their medication from outside the state’s legal

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Delaware Advances Medical Marijuana Expansion, Cannabis Banking Protections

Delaware Advances Medical Marijuana Expansion, Cannabis Banking Protections

Delaware is making significant strides in cannabis reform as it moves forward with plans to expand its medical marijuana program and provide banking protections for cannabis businesses. The state, which legalized adult-use marijuana last year, is taking proactive steps to ensure patient access to medical cannabis and financial services for industry operators. A bill to

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German Lawmakers Pass Cannabis Legalization Bill

German Lawmakers Pass Cannabis Legalization Bill

German lawmakers have given final approval to a long-awaited cannabis legalization bill, paving the way for significant changes in the country’s cannabis laws. The legislation legalizes personal possession of up to an ounce and permits individuals to cultivate three plants. It is scheduled to take effect on Monday, April 1. The bill also includes provisions

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Minnesota Proposal Seeks to Double Home Grow Limits for Medical Cannabis Patients

Minnesota Proposal Seeks to Double Home Grow Limits for Medical Cannabis Patients

A proposal in the Minnesota House of Representatives could bring significant changes to the state’s medical cannabis program. According to a report by CBS News, the new proposal aims to double the home grow limits for registered medical cannabis patients from 8 to 16 plants. Additionally, patients would be allowed to designate caregivers to grow

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New Hampshire Lawmakers Renew Efforts to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis Amid Governor's Conditions

New Hampshire Lawmakers Renew Efforts to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis Amid Governor’s Conditions

In a recent report by WMUR, it has been revealed that lawmakers in New Hampshire are once again seeking to legalize adult-use cannabis during this legislative session. This renewed effort comes with a strategic focus on meeting the conditions outlined by Republican Governor Chris Sununu to prevent a potential veto. Last year, Governor Sununu articulated

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90% of Americans Back Cannabis Legalization Pew Research Poll

90% of Americans Back Cannabis Legalization Pew Research Poll

A recent Pew Research Center poll revealed overwhelming support for the legalization of cannabis across the United States. The survey, conducted on Tuesday, found that nearly 90% of Americans believe cannabis should be legal for either medical or adult use, signifying a significant shift in public opinion on the matter. According to the poll results,

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Arizona Cannabis Sales Soar Adult-Use Market Prevails

Arizona Cannabis Sales Soar: Adult-Use Market Prevails

Combined adult-use and medical cannabis sales in Arizona reached a staggering $1.43 billion in 2023, according to a report by AZ Mirror. This marks the third consecutive year that legal cannabis sales in the state have surpassed the $1.4 billion mark. Of the total sales, adult-use cannabis accounted for a substantial $1.1 billion, while medical

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Thailand Set to Recriminalize Adult-Use Cannabis, But Medicinal Use Remains

Thailand Set to Recriminalize Adult-Use Cannabis, But Medicinal Use Remains

Thailand’s health minister recently announced plans to make adult-use cannabis illegal again by the end of the year, according to a report by Reuters. This move comes as lawmakers aim to tighten regulations around cannabis consumption, citing concerns over potential misuse and its negative impact, particularly on Thai children. Under the proposed legislation, recreational use

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Washington Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing Cannabis Waste Conversion

Washington Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing Cannabis Waste Conversion

Lawmakers in Washington state have forwarded a proposal to Governor Jay Inslee’s desk that would permit cannabis operators to repurpose their green waste into commercial composts and other products, as reported by the Spokesman-Review. The bill would enable cannabis operators to transform the byproducts of commercial cannabis harvests, such as stalks, stems, leaves, and roots,

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