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Brittney Griner’s sister pleads for Russia to ignore politics and free her

Griner was detained on allegations that they were bringing marijuana into Russia

The Independent UK

Behind Virginia’s mystery marijuana provision: Measure came from governor’s office, with help from 2 Democrats

RICHMOND, Va. — Ryan Suit tries to keep a close eye on marijuana legislation.

Tribune News Service

Jared Polis Wants To Leave You Alone

Colorado's governor on parenting, partisanship, and sensible pandemic responses

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Hong Kong proposes banning CBD products within year

HONG KONG: Hong Kong's law enforcement authorities have proposed banning CBD products within this year after finding that a third of such items sold in the city contain traces of an illegal active ingredient in marijuana.

Bangkok Post

No Medical-Marijuana Exception to Federal Pretrial Release Conditions Barring Violation of Federal Law

From U.S. v. Cannon, decided Wednesday by the Third Circuit (Judges Cheryl Krause, Luis Restrepo, and Brooks Smith): As a [statutorily required] condition of his bond, a Magistrate Judge ordered that Cameron Cannon {"must not violate federal, state, or local law while on release" [Condition 1]} …. That includes the…

Reason

Congressional Report Says Mexican Cartel Profits Dropping Due Marijuana Legalization Advance

According to an updated Congressional report, demand for illicit marijuana from Mexico continues to drop since cannabis is legal in the U.S. and Canada. Apparently, the international drug trade is shifting as the legalization movement expands.

Benzinga

Cannabis Reg. Update: California's Penalties For Illegal Weed Farms, Water Theft & Pollution, Green Dragon Workers Unionize And More

Maryland House Work Group On Cannabis Legalization To Hold First Meeting

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Plant giveaway promotes Thailand's medical marijuana sector

Thailand’s health minister has kicked off a marijuana giveaway, handing out the first 100 seedlings of a planned distribution of 1 million plants a day after the country legalized cultivation and possession of the drug

The Independent UK

Is A Compromise On The Horizon? Why Schumer Might Act On Cannabis Banking Sooner Rather Than Later

The Senate has been under pressure from all sides recently to pass the SAFE Banking Act that would "help cannabis-related businesses, support innovation, create jobs, and strengthen public safety in our com

Benzinga

Joe Rogan Says U.S. Customs Should Take Seized Cannabis & Psychedelics And 'Rethink Their Life'

Joe Rogan, a cannabis and psychedelics advocate was not pleased about the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CPB) recent seizure of a shipment containing marijuana, psilocybin and MDMA from a private vehicle.

Benzinga

DEA Stonewalling MMJ's MS & Huntington's Disease Clinical Trials For 3 Years

MMJ companies are building a center of marijuana excellence in Rhode Island and has filed for FDA sanctioned clinical trials in multiple sclerosis and Huntington's disease. MMJ was awarded the much coveted orphan drug designation from the FDA for its planned Huntington's disease trials, and has also received a D

Benzinga

Enforcement Need Slippery Slopes

[This month, I'm serializing my 2003 Harvard Law Review article, The Mechanisms of the Slippery Slope.] There are many possible multi-peaked preferences slippery slopes besides the cost-lowering slippery slope; one example is the enforcement need slippery slope. Imagine marijuana is legal, and the question is whether to ban it. Some…

Reason

Why Does Cannabis Dominate Drug Seizures Along US Border? Checkpoint Oversight Needs Improvement

Three-quarters of U.S. Border Patrol drug seizures were exclusively for marijuana, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) published in early June.

Benzinga

Cannabis Reg. Update: New Zealand's 'Green Fairies' Continue To Supply Marijuana, Legalization Efforts In Bermuda & Portugal

Is Momentum To Legalize Marijuana Growing In Portugal?

Benzinga

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Matt Gaetz Bashes Democrats Over Cannabis Banking Reform, Quotes Benzinga In His Podcast 'Firebrand'

In a recent episode of his “Firebrand” podcast, Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz (R) criticized Democrats for failing to enact cannabis banking reform and blocking his marijuana amendment.

Benzinga

Parallel Expands In Florida, Opens New Surterra Wellness Medical Cannabis Dispensary In Miami

Parallel is opening of a new Surterra Wellness medical marijuana dispensary in Miami, Florida, becoming the third Surterra location in the Magic City.

Benzinga

Thailand Decriminalizes Marijuana Amid Warnings Not To Get Carried Away And Become 'Non-Productive'

Thailand became the first South-East Asian country to decriminalize marijuana on Thursday, reported CNN Travel.

Benzinga

US Treasury Dept. Recognizes Cannabis & Crypto Businesses: Aims To Collect Their Bank Data To Address Money Laundering

The U.S. Treasury Department is starting to recognize cannabis companies, at least according to a new proposal to begin gathering data on marijuana businesses from banks as part of an action to stop money laundering schemes.

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North Carolina House Says Yes To Bill Allowing FDA-Approved THC Drugs, Will This Kill Full Medical Marijuana Legalization?

The North Carolina House passed Senate Bill 448, legalizing FDA-approved THC medications in a 92-9 vote, reported The Carolina Journal.

Benzinga

Occasional Cannabis Use Doesn't Impair Physical Health Of Young Adults, Twin Study Confirms

How does occasional cannabis use affect our health? A frequent question, for which there is no simple and conclusive answer. The impact on our overall physical and mental health has yet to be fully researched. The federal status of cannabis as a Schedule I drug severely limits scientific studies on this…

Reuters

Thailand legalises growing, consumption of marijuana

(This Jun.9 story corrects first paragraph to show smoking in public risks breaking the law - not that smoking is not allowed - and removes comment in 11th paragraph for clarity)

The Independent UK

Thailand decriminalizes marijuana, but not the strong stuff

Marijuana cultivation and possession in Thailand has been decriminalized

Pedestrian.tv

Thailand Just Effectively Legalised Weed In Unrelated News I’m Taking Annual Leave Next Week

Thailand just became the first country in Asia to effectively legalise marijuana, basically doing a 180 on its previously tough stance.

Benzinga

Survey Shows Majority Of Black Americans Support Cannabis Legalization And Expungement

A survey, conducted by the Pew Research Center found that nearly six in ten (57%) of Black Americans favor legalizing medical and recreational cannabis.

Benzinga

Cannabis Reg. Update: GOP And DEM Officials Quarrel Over Marijuana, New Legalization Efforts In MS, CA, PA & LA

Connecticut Gov. Lamont’s GOP Opponent Calls For Attorney General Investigation After Tweet and Song Celebrating Legal Marijuana

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