by adminTorusBrand | Sep 16, 2019 | Politics
A bipartisan bill to protect financial institutions providing services to cannabis businesses is expected to be put to a floor vote in the U.S. House by the end of the month. A marijuana banking bill appears to be headed to a landmark vote in Congress. Top leaders in...
by adminTorusBrand | Sep 13, 2019 | Politics
The Drug Enforcement Agency has plans to not only register more cannabis growers but also increase cannabis production by more than 30% for federal research. In a response to mounting pressure from scientists, researchers and other federal agencies, the nation’s Drug...
by adminTorusBrand | Sep 13, 2019 | Politics
A bill in the California State Legislature would give vets the same protections as doctors who recommend medical marijuana. A new bill being considered by California lawmakers would allow veterinarians to recommend cannabis to dogs, cats, and other pets for medical...
by adminTorusBrand | Sep 10, 2019 | Politics
A Mexican senator has introduced legislation that could finally legalize marijuana for Mexico residents after years of government regulatory delay. It’s been a long time coming, but Mexico lawmakers might finally have a comprehensive regulatory framework for cannabis...
by adminTorusBrand | Sep 10, 2019 | Politics
The new bill protects registered medical marijuana patients from workplace discrimination. It is especially helpful for federal workers. The Washington, D.C. City Council last week voted 12 to 0 in favor of a bill that enacts workforce protections for employees...
by adminTorusBrand | Sep 9, 2019 | Politics
After receiving more than enough signatures, Mississippi’s Medical Marijuana 2020 initiative now only needs the signatures to be certified before it’s given the green light for a ballot spot in 2020. Mississippi residents will more than likely get to decide on a...