by adminTorusBrand | Dec 26, 2019 | Politics
The cannabis-advocating lawmakers have introduced bills protecting veterans and immigrants participating in the state-legal cannabis industry. U.S. Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) have announced the introduction of two bipartisan bills that...
by adminTorusBrand | Dec 24, 2019 | Politics
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved 10 pesticides for hemp ahead of the 2020 season and called for public feedback on one proposed controversial herbicide, atrazine. While the United States Department of Agriculture is in the process of clarifying...
by adminTorusBrand | Dec 23, 2019 | Politics
A notice from federal agencies proposes that those seeking asylum in the country with certain drug offenses, including cannabis charges, will be denied protection by the U.S. government. A notice from two federal agencies is proposing a change in regulations governing...
by adminTorusBrand | Dec 20, 2019 | Politics
The chairman of the Senate Banking Committee has announced that he does not support the SAFE Banking Act and laid out “significant concerns” about the bill. United States Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-ID) put a cap on the enthusiasm for cannabis...
by adminTorusBrand | Dec 19, 2019 | Politics
A new law in New Jersey will clear criminal records related to marijuana offenses. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law legislation on Wednesday that eases the process for expunging low-level marijuana violations. The measure, A. 5981/S 4.154, creates an...
