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What's being called a historic victory for marijuana reform, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment last week that would block the federal government from interfering with state-run legal cannabis programs.

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U.S. Congress Passes Measure to Protect State Cannabis Laws from Federal Interference

What's being called a historic victory for pot advocates, U.S. Congress passed an amendment June 20 that blocks federal agencies from interfering with state-run...

Jared GnamJune 24, 2019

The South American nation legalized medical marijuana three years ago, and last week Colombia’s Constitutional Court lifted the ban on public cannabis consumption signalling the country, noted for ideal growing conditions and huge export potential, is closer to complete legalization of the drug.

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Colombia Overturns Ban on Public Cannabis Use—Is Legalization Next?

Colombia’s Constitutional Court lifted the ban on public cannabis consumption signalling the country, noted for ideal growing conditions and huge export potential, is closer...

David JJune 24, 2019

Canada

Canadian Cannabis Impaired Driving Laws are too Strict, Study Suggests

University of British Columbia researchers say Canada's cannabis impairment driving penalties may be too strict when it comes to low levels of THC.

David JJune 17, 2019

Three U.S. states made key decisions surrounding medical marijuana and hemp legislation recently including Texas, Connecticut and Ohio.

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Texas, Connecticut Expand Medical Pot Programs; Ohio Delays Expansion

Texas makes hemp legal to grow and sell, while expanding medical pot; Connecticut adds new treatable conditions; Ohio rejects marijuana as treatment for depression...

David JJune 15, 2019