by adminTorusBrand | May 15, 2019 | Politics
As New Zealanders overwhelming back marijuana legalization, the country’s minority government released details of its upcoming 2020 ballot question. New Zealand’s Minister of Justice Andrew Little this month released details on the government’s plan to hold a national...
by adminTorusBrand | May 14, 2019 | Politics
“It’s about time,” Senator Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a video announcing his new bill to decriminalize marijuana. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) announced on May 9 plans to...
by adminTorusBrand | May 14, 2019 | Politics
Bipartisan coalition calls on congress to pass bill that allows cannabis companies access to banks without fear. A bipartisan coalition of 38 state and territorial attorneys general has called on Congress to pass federal legislation that would allow marijuana-related...
by adminTorusBrand | May 13, 2019 | Politics
With little notice, North Dakota last week became the 25th state to decriminalize low-level marijuana possession. North Dakota last week became the 25th state to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana after a bill that removes the possibility of jail...
by adminTorusBrand | May 10, 2019 | Politics
Letter urging changes to the process comes after much delay under previous AG. Thirty bipartisan Members of Congress are demanding the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) approve more facilities to grow marijuana so that research can...
by adminTorusBrand | May 10, 2019 | Politics
The Sunshine State becomes the fourth state to pass such legislation since the 2018 Farm Bill federally legalized hemp. The Florida Legislature last week became the latest legislative body to pass a bill enabling hemp to be legally grown and sold within the state. The...
