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UK-Appointed Governor Prevents Cannabis Reform In Bermuda

Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

In a move that was widely expected to happen the Governor of Bermuda, who is appointed by the United Kingdom, effectively vetoed a cannabis reform measure passed by Bermuda lawmakers. While the decision...

Australia Has Issues A Quarter Million Cannabis Prescriptions Since 2016

Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

Medical cannabis is increasingly prescribed for a multitude of conditions. Where does this indicate that the market ‘down under’ is headed? According to researchers from the University of...

Swiss City Seeks 1,000 Volunteers For Recreational Cannabis Trial

Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

The city, set to be the second after Basel, is gearing up for its pilot trial now on track for this autumn Calling cannabis users in Lausanne! The government wants you for its first recreational cannabis...

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German Health Minister Given Cannabis Legalization Deadline By Budget Committee

Written by Marguerite Arnold on May 16, 2022. Posted in Policy.

In a unique twist in the annals of cannabis legalization lore, the new head of the German Health Ministry was given an ultimatum by the Bundestag’s budget committee to submit a passable recreational...

New Zealand’s Cannabis Eradication Operation Is A Complete Waste Of Money

Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

New Zealand came very close to becoming just the third country to legalize cannabis for adult use, and if it had done so, would have become the first to legalize cannabis via a citizen vote. Uruguay...

Thailand To Give Away One Million Cannabis Seeds To Households

Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

When it comes to the pursuit of cannabis reform and establishing a legal, national cannabis industry you will be hardpressed to find a country that is trying harder than Thailand. Historically, Thailand...

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London Mayor Launches Commission To Examine Cannabis Policy

Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Cannabis reform is sweeping the European continent, with at least one country now a legal jurisdiction for adult use. Late last year Malta became the first country in Europe to pass an adult-use legalization...

Malaysia Senator Calls For Urgent Medical Cannabis Reform

Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Malaysia is one of the harshest places on earth when it comes to cannabis policy. For example, anyone caught with over 200 grams of cannabis in Malaysia faces a mandatory death sentence if convicted. That...

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Effort To Free Brittney Griner Receives A Boost

Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2022. Posted in Archives, Entertainment, Policy.

The WNBA has officially started its 2022 season. Unfortunately, one of the league’s biggest superstars, Olympic champion Brittney Griner, will not be playing, at least not any time soon. Brittney...