by adminTorusBrand | Dec 12, 2019 | Politics
Hemp legislation signed by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo lays the groundwork for a state-focused hemp program. New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law this week legislation to establish regulations on hemp production in the state of New York. “By establishing a...
by adminTorusBrand | Dec 10, 2019 | Politics
An initiated measure to legalize recreational marijuana for adults in North Dakota has been submitted to state leaders for approval. North Dakota residents could have the chance to vote on legalizing recreational cannabis in 2020. On Dec. 5 cannabis advocates...
by adminTorusBrand | Dec 9, 2019 | Politics
Federal agencies made a formal announcement indicating that banks are no longer required to file suspicious activity reports on hemp farming. Financial institutions providing services to hemp-related businesses in the United States need not file suspicious activity...
by adminTorusBrand | Dec 6, 2019 | Politics
A draft of New Zealand’s proposed recreational marijuana legalization bill includes a 20 years of age minimum, a maximum possession of 14 grams, and a complete ban on cannabis marketing. New Zealand government officials released a cannabis referendum to the public...
by adminTorusBrand | Dec 6, 2019 | Politics
City Council members in Evanston, Illinois voted to use some of the money raised from marijuana sales to address racial wealth gaps and lack of opportunities for people of color. A Chicago suburb will be giving its first $10 million in recreational marijuana tax...
by adminTorusBrand | Dec 4, 2019 | Politics
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is urging the USDA to re-examine hemp regulations before moving forward. With fewer than 30 days left to submit public comments on proposed federal hemp regulations, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is asking for more...
