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Inside the Legislation Shaping the Cannabis Industry in 2021

Over the next year, legislation vital to the emerging cannabis business sector is on the docket. Learn about the key bills pending before Congress.

Morocco Plans to Allow Cultivation, Export, Sale of Cannabis

According to Reuters, Morocco plans to allow the cultivation, export and domestic sale of cannabis for medical and industrial use, the government said.

New Jersey (Finally) Legalizes Recreational Cannabis

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation to legalize the retail sale of cannabis for adults.

Florida Legislators Trying to Cap THC in Smokable Medical Marijuana

Despite overwhelming evidence in support of medical marijuana, Florida Legislature is in talks to cap THC levels in smokable medical cannabis.

13 Pot Prisoners Pardoned by Trump During Final Hours in Office

Former President Donald Trump pardoned thirteen pot prisoners during his last remaining hours in the office, around midnight on Wednesday.

NY Gov. Cuomo Announces 2021 Marijuana Legalization Push

If Governor Andrew Cuomo has anything to say about it, New York will soon have its own legal marijuana market. Cuomo announced Wednesday, January 6, 2021, he will pursue legislation to legalize marijuana in New York. This would end marijuana prohibition in New York State and create a system to tax and regulate cannabis in a manner...

Which States Are Most Likely to Legalize Marijuana in 2021

In recent years, states around the country have been rapidly pushing to legalize cannabis. Don't expect anything different in 2021. Some 15 states have already legalized adult-use recreational marijuana, as has Washington, D.C. In 2018, Canada was legalized nationwide. Even Mexico is on the cusp of passing similar...

Exclusive: DEA To Bar Federal Licenses For Many State Legal Marijuana Businesses

The DEA is expected to issue a rule Friday morning that will be a serious issue for current marijuana grow operations and a variety of other businesses. Documents obtained by Cannabis & Tech Today detail a significant byproduct of any potential federal legalization. The rule is from the Department of Justice's Drug Enforcement...

Public Policy's Approach To Cannabis Versus Alcohol

The unbalanced laws and policies surrounding alcohol and cannabis may be due to vastly differing perceptions of the substances in mainstream society.

US House of Reps Passes MORE Act to End Marijuana Prohibition

The U.S. House of Representatives made history early Friday afternoon when it approved the MORE Act. The bill, as written, would essentially end federal marijuana prohibition. The MORE Act (Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act) survived the House with a vote of 228-164. The bill will now advance to the senate where...

Breaking News: U.N. Removes Cannabis From Schedule IV Drug List

On Wednesday, the U.N. Commission on Narcotic Drugs removed cannabis from the Schedule IV list, which contains highly addictive drugs such as heroin.

California’s New Cannabis Terroir Laws Protects Its Best Outdoor Strains

SB67 grants the right to claim, market & protect regionally made cannabis, while “seeking to establish the world’s first cannabis appellations of origin.”

Soldiers Deserve Access to Medical Cannabis. Here's How You Can Help.

Supporting organizations that advocate for safe and legal cannabis and CBD access for veterans is a tangible way to help, and thank, our soldiers.

Military Veteran Fired For Medical Marijuana Use

In Ocala, Florida, a Belleview High School dean was fired for testing positive for prescribed medical marijuana use.

Breaking Canna-News: 5 States Pass Legal Cannabis Measures In 2020 Election

In terms of cannabis, this election showed us that there is an undeniably, overwhelming desire for accessible, legalized marijuana.

Vote Green: 5 States Include Cannabis Legalization On Ballot

Residents in Arizona, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey and South Dakota will be able to vote on the legalization of medical & recreational cannabis.

Breaking: Colorado Governor Pardons Cannabis Convictions

Governor Polis signed an Executive Order today, which will grant pardons to those who have been convicted of possessing one ounce or less of marijuana.

Results Are In: Who Pays the Most in Cannabis Taxes?

Does the tax revenue collected from legal recreational cannabis even justify the costs of regulation?

The European Hemp Scene

Hemp’s landscape in Europe is getting trimmed. We discuss the past, present and future of how Europeans access hemp and all its derivatives.

The Three “R’s” of Why Federal Cannabis Legalization Could Happen Now

With a number of bills working in Congress, and one which has passed committee, it appears that federal law may change soon to tax and regulate cannabis.

How COVID-19 is Affecting Marijuana Legalization

Will COVID-19 provide the necessary push for marijuana to become less taboo and more mainstream - particularly in the eye of the law?

Bernie, Trump, and the Future of Legalization

With the next Presidential election looming ahead, what will the next POTUS have in store for the cannabis industry? An industry expert shares his predictions.

Why Are Banks Still Hesitant to Participate in Hemp and CBD?

Being related in any way to the cannabis, hemp, CBD, or even essential oils can get you banned, flagged, or dropped by a bank that you would normally be in good standing with.

Navigating Our Nation's Cannabis Regulations

To learn about California’s varied approach to some of the biggest issues impacting the cannabis space, we spoke with L.A.’s Executive Director and General Manager of the Department of Cannabis Regulation Cat Packer and cannabis business attorney and Co-founder of Grupo Flor Gavin Kogan.

The MORE Act Makes History In Congress

The effort to legalize cannabis nationwide passed a huge historic milestone with congressional committee passage of The MORE Act. Will it pass the Senate?

SAFE Banking Act Passes in the House by a Landslide

Late Wednesday afternoon, the House of Representatives voted to pass the SAFE Banking Act, protecting banks that work with legal cannabis companies.

Activist Nina Parks Has Hope for the Future of Legalization

Being listed as one of High Times' 100 Most Influential People in Cannabis, activist and entrepreneur Nina Parks has a passion for the cannabusiness. In this snippet from our print interview, the founder of Mirage Medicinal and co-founder of Supernova Women discusses her hopes for the next decade of legislation.