Tag: cannabis legalization

  • Week in Review: Senate Democrats Reintroduce Federal Cannabis Legalization Bill

    Week in Review: Senate Democrats Reintroduce Federal Cannabis Legalization Bill

    In this week’s cannabis news round-up, Senate Democrats reintroduce a federal cannabis legalization bill; Medmen files for bankruptcy, facing $411 million in liabilities; the Georgia governor approves legislation to regulate hemp products; and The Chambers Project hosts a Wixáritari benefit exhibition. PHOTO PHOTO aiisha Senate Democrats Reintroduce Federal Cannabis Legalization Bill This week, lawmakers in…

  • Week in Review: New Poll Reveals Overwhelming Support for Cannabis Legalization

    Week in Review: New Poll Reveals Overwhelming Support for Cannabis Legalization

    In this week’s cannabis news round-up, a new Pew Research poll reveals overwhelming support for cannabis legalization; Arizona’s cannabis sales hit $1.4 billion in 2023 for the third consecutive year; and San Francisco’s iconic 4/20 cannabis festival on Hippie Hill canceled due to sponsorship shortfall. Photo Gracie Malley for Cannabis Now New Poll Reveals Overwhelming…

  • Week in Review: Vice President Harris Criticizes Cannabis Classification

    Week in Review: Vice President Harris Criticizes Cannabis Classification

    In this week’s cannabis news round-up, Vice President Kamala Harris criticizes cannabis classification; Germany passes landmark cannabis legalization bill; and New York governor orders review of adult-use cannabis licensing program. PHOTO @kamalaharris Vice President Kamala Harris Criticizes Cannabis Classification, Anticipates DEA Decision US Vice President Kamala Harris criticized the current federal classification of cannabis as…

  • Week in Review: Germany Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis

    Week in Review: Germany Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis

    In this week’s cannabis news round-up, Germany votes to legalize adult-use cannabis;New York gives the green light to home cultivation; Rolling Loud and STIIIZY join forces for a live music event; and Arkansas allows amendments to medicinal cannabis legislation. PHOTO Cezary Piwowarski Germany Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis In a significant milestone for cannabis reform in Germany,…

  • Week in Review: Hawaii Lawmakers Propose Adult-Use Cannabis Bills

    Week in Review: Hawaii Lawmakers Propose Adult-Use Cannabis Bills

    In this week’s cannabis news round-up, Hawaii cannabis legalization on the ecards as lawmakers propose adult-use cannabis bills; Massachusetts cannabis market sales exceed $1.56 billion in 2023; and a new study reveals alcohol increases car crash risk, not cannabis. PHOTO David Yu Hawaii Lawmakers Propose Adult-Use Cannabis Bills Lawmakers in Hawaii have introduced three bills in…