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Only two weeks after decriminalising cannabis, Thailand is experiencing a green rush. Since June 9, when the legalisation of marijuana for home and commercial use took effect, almost 1 million people registered to grow it with food and drug officials, while more than 40 million have checked out the registration…

Bangkok Post

Colombia Could Have Had a Coke-Legalizing, TikTok-Famous President. They Elected a Socialist Instead.

President-elect Gustavo Petro could easily take Colombia in an illiberal direction.

Reason

Majority worried by removal of marijuana from narcotics list: poll

A majority of people say they are worried about the consequences of removing marijuana from the narcotics list, according to a survey by the Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan Dusit Poll.

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Farmer caught with 2.5kg marijuana he cultivated in rajkot

RAJKOT: SOG sleuths caught a man from a farm near Raiya village with 2.5kg marijuana. Accused Ramesh Bhalala (40) claimed he took contract to cultivate the farm and by mistake sowed seeds of hashish. When the plants grew, a labourer told him that it was marijuana and that he would…

The Times of India

The green green grassing over of home

I am probably not alone in being a little surprised by the speed at which Thai authorities have performed a remarkable U-turn in their attitude to what is referred to variously as cannabis, marijuana, grass or, as it is most commonly known in Thailand, ganja. It wasn't long ago that…

Bangkok Post

New Study Shows Feeding Cannabis To Chickens May Boost Commercial Value Of Poultry

After Thailand legalized marijuana, a farming community in Lampang, northern Thailand, has started treating its chickens with cannabis instead of antibiotics and selling cannabis-fed chicken meat and eggs.

Benzinga

Illinois Awards $45M In Cannabis Tax-Funded Grants To Support Community Reinvestment

On Thursday, Illinois officials announced - through the Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) program - the awarding of $45 million in grants funded by marijuana tax revenue to support community reinvestment in areas “hardest hit by the failed war on drugs,”

Benzinga

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U.S. Congress Pushes Marijuana Protections For Athletes In New Spending Bills

Cannabis has never been more accessible. With its popularity skyrocketing, many professional athletes have been outspoken regarding their use of marijuana.

Benzinga

New Bipartisan Bill Would Allow Cannabis Stocks To Access Financial Services And List On NYSE, NASDAQ

Rep. Troy A. Carter (D-LA) and Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) presented a new bill Thursday that aims to provide many benefits to the challenging cannabis industry.

Benzinga

Senate Committee Advances Measure Allowing People With Prior Cannabis Use To Work For CIA, NSA And Other Intelligence Agencies

The Senate Intelligence Committee advanced Sen. Ron Wyden’s (D-OR) measure that bans the federal government from rejecting people’s security clearances required for employment at intelligence agencies because of their prior cannabis use.

Benzinga

Senate Rejects SAFE Act For The Sixth Time: Marijuana Banking Bill Will Not Be A Part Of America COMPETES Act

Marijuana banking legislation will not be included in the final version of the United States Innovation and Competition Act (a/k/a The America COMPETES Act), bipartisan congressional members concluded, Punchbowl News first reported on Thursday.

Benzinga

Ezra Miller accused of housing children on a farm with guns and marijuana

The Flash actor is reported to be providing accommodation for a mother and her three children in unsafe conditions

The Guardian - UK

Turning a new leaf

To all Thais, now you can proudly brag that we're the first Asian country to legalise marijuana. The new milestone was marked on June 9, 2022, when growing and trading cannabis were no longer a crime in Thailand. Smoking gets a green light too, but puffing a joint in public…

Bangkok Post

Cannabis Regulatory Update: Delaware Bill Allowing Medical Marijuana Patients To Own Guns Heads To Senate, Scott Wiener's Bill To Stop Cities From Banning Cannabis Gets Green Light & More

Delaware Bill To Allow Medical Marijuana Patients To Own Guns Heads To Senate Floor

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Colorado's Medical Marijuana Market Takes Another Big Hit

For the third consecutive quarter, The Colorado Department of Revenue posted neg comps for cannabis both YoY and QoQ. Q1:22 results -41% med / -13% rec YoY and -23% med / -11% rec QoQ.

Benzinga

Marijuana Company Of America: A Small-Cap Cannabis Stock Living Up To Its Big Name?

Marijuana Company of America (OTC: MCOA), the multi-state distributor of non-THC cannabis products in the national and international consumer product sectors that operates, invests and acquires companies in the cannabis sector

Benzinga

Switzerland Removes Medical Marijuana Access Limitations As Demand Rises

The Swiss government confirmed that it will remove limitations on medical marijuana use, starting August 1st, 2022.

Bangkok Post

Medical Services Dept issues warning over weed binging

The Department of Medical Services reports nine people have sought medical treatment for consuming too much cannabis at three hospitals in Bangkok under its jurisdiction, since the decriminalisation of marijuana on June 9.

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Benzinga

Cannabis Dispensary Roundup: Cookies' CBD Products Now Available In Austria, Parallel & Texas Original Each Open New Stores

Parallel To Open Another Surterra Wellness Store In Florida Parallel is opening a second Surterra Wellness medical marijuana dispensary in Orlando.

Benzinga

Louisiana Gov. Edwards Signs A Bundle Of Marijuana Bills, Some Warmly Welcomed By Cannabis Industry

The office of Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards confirmed Tuesday he has approved nearly 100 bills Tuesday, including s

Benzinga

Cannabis Reg. Update: Gun Rights & Marijuana In Florida, UK Police Chief Supports Cannabis Decriminalization & More

Florida Justice Department Responds To MMJ Patients And Gun Rights Advocates, Gubernatorial Candidate Nikki Fried On Why It’s Important

Benzinga

U.S. Supreme Court Denies Workers Compensation For Employees Seeking Medical Marijuana For Injuries

Compensation for workers injured on the job is being approached from various angles though it faces an ongoing setback: cannabis remains a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), which essentially precludes workers from being able to seek compensation for its use as a medication.

Benzinga

North Carolina Senate Prioritizes Personal Income Tax Over Medicaid Expansion And Medical Marijuana Legalization

State senate leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) expressed support for cutting the state's personal income tax rate in half as legislative leaders prepare the upcoming budget proposal for North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D).

Benzinga

What Do Cannabis And Mortgage Banking Have In Common? A Lot, According To Charlie Bachtell Of Cresco Labs

After the sweeping success of Benzinga's 4/20 Miami event, the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference is heading back to Chicago.

Benzinga

Cannabis Prohibition Still Official Stance Of Texas GOP As Marijuana Popularity Grows Among Residents

The majority of Texas residents are in favor of legalizing recreational cannabis, according to a recent survey from the University of Houston and Texas Southern University.

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