Wisconsin Lawmakers introduce Bill to legalize Cannabis Image Cannabis News September 27, 2023 Two legislators who introduced the legalization bill described Wisconsin’s current laws as “antiquated and deeply unjust.” A bid to bring legalization to the Badger State started in earnest last week, with Democratic lawmakers in Wisconsin announcing legislationContinue Reading
Landmark Marijuana financing bill set to move forward in the Senate Image Cannabis News September 27, 2023 A new bill that aims to give the marijuana industry access to banking services is expected to move forward in the Senate on Wednesday. The Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation Banking Act wasContinue Reading
How a Cannabis bill stopped being about Weed Image Cannabis News September 27, 2023 Republican support for the cannabis banking bill is dependent on language preventing a revival of the Obama-era “Operation Choke Point.” Republicans were on the cusp of helping Democrats pass a landmark cannabis bill. Now a GOPContinue Reading
Alaska eases rules on Cannabis ads and free samples Image Cannabis News September 27, 2023 The revisions are part of a broad wave of regulatory changes in the state. Alaska regulators significantly loosened key restrictions that could lead many cannabis businesses to greater profitability simply by letting them advertise inContinue Reading
Michigan to end Marijuana Testing for most state Government Job Applicants Image Cannabis News September 27, 2023 Michigan Eliminates Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing for Most Government Employees. Michigan is set to eliminate pre-employment drug tests probing for marijuana use among the majority of its government employees, marking a significant change thatContinue Reading
Mysterious Pot proposal called ‘evil genius’ by critics Image Cannabis News September 27, 2023 A cannabis tax proposal is rocking the quaint Bay Area town of Sausalito, with controversy swirling around a proposed 4% tax on all marijuana sales. The city council doesn’t seem to want the new tax, theContinue Reading
Ukraine war: Cannabis in focus for off-duty soldiers Image Cannabis News September 27, 2023 In a modest Kyiv apartment, off-duty soldiers meet to smoke cannabis and forget, for a moment, the things they have seen. They don’t want to be identified. The drug is frowned upon in the military, evenContinue Reading
New York’s Cannabis advisory board admits it hasn’t been doing its job Image Cannabis News September 27, 2023 New York’s Cannabis Advisory Board Calls for More Involvement in Cannabis Regulation and Spending Decisions. The head of New York’s Cannabis Advisory Board said the group needs a staff and budget toContinue Reading
The Senate Banking Committee has approved a bipartisan marijuana banking bill with amendments, sending it to the floor. On Wednesday, members voted to pass the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act, sponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Steve Daines (R-MT), in a 14-9 vote. This comes oneContinue Reading
A pro-business, center-left group of House Democratic lawmakers is pushing to use the next Farm Bill to reduce regulatory burdens on industrial hemp growers. The New Democrat Coalition, which is comprised of nearly 100 House members and describes itself as “united behind a mission to build an economy that worksContinue Reading
