California: Cannabis Farmers setting a New Standard
Michael Steinmetz Can a group of farmers change the world through sun-grown cannabis? I think so. The cannabis industry is in position, even in advance of national legalization, to learn from the past and help usher in a new form of farming that will feed, cool and heal the planet — not further decimate it. […]
US: Congressional Funding Bill Protects Cannabis Banking and lets DC Legalize Cannabis Sales
Tom Angell Federal officials would be blocked from punishing banks for working with marijuana businesses under an annual spending bill released by congressional Democratic leaders on Sunday. The legislation, which is set to be considered by a House subcommittee on Monday, would also remove a longstanding rider that prevents the city of Washington, D.C. from […]
Ben & Jerry’s: Plans to Launch CBD Infused Ice-Cream when Legal
Ice-cream maker to add cannabidiol to its products as soon as it is legalized at the federal level. Edward Helmore Usually people reach for the ice-cream after ingesting cannabis. Now hippie-capitalist ice-cream maker Ben & Jerry’s is hoping to speed the whole process up by producing CBD-infused ice-cream. Long known for stoner-hinting flavors such as […]
Illinois Senate: Marijuana Legalization Bill Approved
Kyle Jaeger The Illinois Senate voted to approve a bill to legalize marijuana on Wednesday, with just two days left to get the legislation to the governor’s desk before the current session ends. The bill would allow adults 21 and older to consume, possess and purchase certain amounts of cannabis for personal use, and seeks […]
TSA: FDA Approved Epilepsy Cannabis based Drug Allowed on Flights
Kate Sullivan and Tammy Kupperman Washington (CNN)A pediatric epilepsy drug containing cannabis that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration is now permitted on flights, according to the Transportation Security Administration.The agency recently updated its guidance to passengers on what can be brought aboard aircraft, indicating that — subject to “special instructions” — there are forms […]
South Africa: Government Made a Massive Change in Cannabis Laws
Staff On Thursday (23 May), the Department of Health published an update on regulations surrounding cannabis in South Africa, effectively deregulating certain components of the plant. The cannabis plant comprises two main compounds – Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD). THC is considered to be the psychoactive component of cannabis, whereas CBD is not associated with […]
Pennsylvania: Government Racing to Catch up to CBD Craze
John Finnerty HARRISBURG – While it’s unclear if and when recreational marijuana will be available fin Pennsylvania, shoppers in the state are increasingly encountering Cannabidiol, or CBD, oil and related products for sale in stores ranging from natural and health foods retailers to convenience stores and gas stations. CBD is a compound found in both marijuana and […]
Israel: Dan Halutz Former Israeli Chief of Staff Hops on Cannabis Wagon
Dan Halutz, newly appointed chair of CFR, is the latest in a chain of prominent public figures in Israel to join a medical cannabis company Tzally Greenberg Former Israeli Chief of Staff Dan Halutz has been appointed the chairman of a recently established company called CFR that is looking to enter the medical cannabis business […]
Massachusetts: Cannabis Control Commission Approves First Cannabis State Acquisition
Shira Schoenberg The Cannabis Control Commission on Thursday approved the state’s first acquisition of a marijuana company. The commission approved the sale of Sira Naturals to Cannabis Strategies Acquisition Corp. Sira Naturals owns three medical marijuana dispensaries, in Cambridge, Somerville and Needham. It has secured licenses to cultivate, manufacture and transport marijuana for the recreational […]