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The Week in Weed: March 29, 2019
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No news is big news this week, as New Jersey failed to pass legislation legalizing recreational marijuana. You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to news coverage; see for example, here, here and here.…
The Week in Weed: March 15, 2019
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The big news on the federal level was the reintroduction of the SAFE Banking Act, by sponsor Ed Perlmutter, a Democrat from Colorado. Lest you think this is strictly a measure supported by Democrats from…
The Week in Weed: February 15, 2019
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Possibly the biggest news this week was the first ever Congressional hearing on cannabis banking. From the hearing’s webpage, you can watch the hearing, read the committee’s memorandum and read the witnesses’ prepared statements. The…
The Week in Weed: February 8, 2019
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Let’s start off this week’s post with some international news. The World Health Organization is recommending that cannabis should be removed as a controlled substance under international treaties. The recommendations will come up for a vote…
The Week in Weed: January 18, 2019
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Although most people following AG Nominee William Barr’s hearing before the Senate Judiciary committee may have been listening for his views on the Mueller investigation, those of us with an interest in marijuana were wondering how…
The Week in Weed: December 21, 2018
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In what may become another continuing feature, another “red” state appears poised to being the marijuana legalization process. Member of the Nebraska legislature are looking to put medical cannabis on the 2020 ballot.
Meanwhile, if there…
The Week in Weed: August 10, 2018
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Remember when Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signed restrictive medical marijuana rules? Well, times have changed.
- Oklahoma governor approves less restrictive medical cannabis rules
(Marijuana Business Daily: News, 7 August 2018)
Gov. Mary Fallin signed off this…
The Week in Weed: July 13, 2018
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Last week, we focused on Vermont’s legalization of recreational marijuana; this week we (re)turn our attention to Oklahoma.
- Oklahoma medical cannabis growers could face legal hurdle in obtaining seed
(Marijuana Business Daily: News, 5 July 2018)
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The Week in Weed: June 22, 2018
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The big news this week comes from north of the border, as Canada moves one step closer to cannabis legalization.
- Canada Votes to Legalize Cannabis
(Ganjapreneur, 20 June 2018)
In a 52-29 vote on Tuesday afternoon,…