Legalization New York cannabis board holds first meeting, expands medical access Effective immediately, patients can buy flower, double their held supply and be approved by any practitioner licensed to prescribe medication Nick LabaOctober 5, 2021
Legalization MORE Act approved by US House committee, again The legislation for federal cannabis legalization is set for a full House vote Kathryn TindaleOctober 1, 2021
Business Amazon welcomes back workers fired or deferred for using cannabis The company notes data that pre-employment marijuana testing disproportionately impacts people of colour Natalia Buendia CalvilloSeptember 21, 2021
International St Lucia decriminalizes up to 30g of cannabis for adult use 'This is the first step of many as we seek to create a medicinal and recreational cannabis industry and decriminalize the use of cannabis,'... Kathryn TindaleSeptember 15, 2021
Business Mature US state medical cannabis markets stabilize at 10–20% of total sales: Headset Recreational sales make up the bulk of transactions, but patients stick to the medical system for a number of reasons Nick LabaSeptember 14, 2021
International Morocco approves cannabis bill, establishes regulatory body The law doesn't legalize adult use, but focuses on cosmetic, industrial and medical uses of the plant Natalia Buendia CalvilloAugust 26, 2021
Cannabis Mexican activists call for declaration of unconstitutionality after weed law delay A Supreme Court ruling could lead to an ideal outcome for activists or a dangerous legal limbo Natalia Buendia CalvilloMay 11, 2021
Industry update Virginia governor approves medical cannabis flower for July 1 Advocates and state politicians are calling for Gov. Northam to also push adult-use legislation through this year Nick LabaMarch 25, 2021
Industry update Mexico’s lower house approves recreational marijuana bill Critics say the proposed law treats cannabis users like they have substance use issues because it requires them to register with the government Natalia Buendia CalvilloMarch 10, 2021
Industry update New York activists add last-minute pressure to pass progressive weed laws Despite years-old criticisms of Gov. Cuomo's proposed legislation, recent amendments still don't allow for home cultivation Natalia Buendia CalvilloMarch 3, 2021