by adminTorusBrand | Jan 17, 2020 | Politics
Marijuana-reform advocates in Montana have turned in two proposals to state officials for review, one to legalize recreational use cannabis and one to restrict use to those 21 years of age and older. Montana marijuana advocates are one step closer to adult-use...
by adminTorusBrand | Jan 17, 2020 | Politics
A bipartisan bill to allow hemp-derived CBD to be marketed as a dietary supplement has the potential to resolve the stall in federal CBD regulations. A bipartisan bill could be the key to unlocking federal guidelines to hemp marketing and regulation. Rep. Collin...
by adminTorusBrand | Jan 16, 2020 | Politics
House officials questioned federal officials from the Drug Enforcement Administration, Food and Drug Administration, and the National Institute on Drug Abuse to find out where cannabis policy could be heading and what is holding up marijuana research. Federal...
by adminTorusBrand | Jan 15, 2020 | Politics
California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to streamline cannabis licensing and change cannabis tax structure with the 2020-2021 budget. California’s governor wants to simplify the state’s cannabis industry by creating a centralized licensing agency. “Establishing a...
by adminTorusBrand | Jan 14, 2020 | Politics
A Texas law legalizing hemp may have given cities like Austin a chance to halt tickets and arrests for small amounts of cannabis. Later this month, Austin City Councilmembers will vote on a resolution to stop police from penalizing individuals found in possession of...
by adminTorusBrand | Jan 13, 2020 | Politics
During his State of the State address, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo pledged to legalize recreational marijuana in 2020 and proposed to create a cannabis and hemp research center. The governor of New York has renewed his vow to legalize recreational marijuana. During the...