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Federal Lawmakers Aim To Legalize Marijuana This Year

MassRoots

The American people have elected the most pro-cannabis Congress in American history and significant pieces of legislation are being introduced,” said Blumenauer. It’s time to bring our country’s marijuana policies into the 21st century, and my legislation is the way to do it.”. 420’s companion proposals, including H.R.

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Congress Planning Vote On Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill In September, Sources Say

SMPL

“Looking at the legislative calendar, realistically we have limited time to get this on the House floor for a vote before time runs out and Congress has to turn their attention elsewhere,” Queen Adesuyi, policy manager for the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA), told Marijuana Moment. The legislation currently has 78 cosponsors.

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Parallel Chairman & CEO Beau Wrigley Talks CPG, R&D and Market Expansion

SpeedWeed

Wrigley outlines the benefits of the deal, Parallel’s market expansion strategy, the company’s clinical research partnership with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, as well as why he believes there’s still “a ways to go” before cannabis can become a true consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. Can you confirm these reports?

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Canopy Growth to Acquire Supreme Cannabis Company

SpeedWeed

Wrigley outlines the benefits of the deal, Parallel’s market expansion strategy, the company’s clinical research partnership with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, as well as why he believes there’s still “a ways to go” before cannabis can become a true consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. Can you confirm these reports?

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Premier Cannabis Beverage Company Keef Brands Expands Eastward: Missouri, Ohio and Maine

SpeedWeed

Wrigley outlines the benefits of the deal, Parallel’s market expansion strategy, the company’s clinical research partnership with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, as well as why he believes there’s still “a ways to go” before cannabis can become a true consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. Can you confirm these reports?

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You Can Now Smoke and Buy Weed in Canada

Otherside Farms

According to estimates of CIBC, one of the largest Canadian banks, the legal market will generate about 6,500 million in the first year. These stores offers various packaged products (dry herb, bundled cigarettes, oils, sprays, pills). Most companies have already updated their policies on marijuana use during working hours.

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A Founder Looks at 50: Willie Nelson — America’s Favorite Marijuana Smoker

NORML

This is the eighth in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement. That was the highlight of my many years working on and around Capitol Hill, and the memory of that day ranks very high in my personal bank of favorite experiences. Then Senter and I provided any details they wanted and handled any follow-up.

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