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Long-Awaited Cannabis Legalization Bill Introduced In U.S. Senate

Written by Johnny Green on July 21, 2021. Posted in Politics.

When it comes to cannabis policy, the United States is very unique. Cannabis still remains illegal at the federal level in the U.S., however, several states have legalized cannabis for adult use and all but two have legalized cannabis for medical purposes to some degree. It’s a federalism...

Here Comes Portugal: Adult Use Bill Brought Before Parliament

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 16, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Cannabis reform is not staying still across the EU As Europe begins to wake up to the reality that two countries within and just outside its border (Luxembourg and Switzerland) are about to give the region its “Colorado and Washington State” moment – Portugal appears to want...

The Summer Of Love – And Cannabis Reform

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 16, 2021. Posted in Politics.

As the world opens up again, the idea of cannabis reform is clearly in the room like never before. Will the summer of 2021 be the tipping point for regional and federal reform? Much has been made of the fact that people are coming out of their Covid shells and planning to party like it is 1999....

German Cannabis Reform Moves Forward In Curious Ways

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 9, 2021. Posted in Politics.

A new poll suggests a majority of Germans support the medical use of cannabis as the city of Dusseldorf removes its ban on hemp products. Is more reform on the way? The German cannabis reform discussion is clearly progressing – but it is proceeding slowly and in curious ways. Unlike in...

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Will The British Parliament Finally Pass Meaningful Cannabis Reform?

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 9, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Sixty Members of Parliament call for reform of 50-Year-old UK Drugs’ Law There is clearly a clarion call to change British cannabis policy right now – and it is emanating from increasingly senior politicians. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has recently advocated for at least the...

Luxembourg Wrestles With The Particulars Of Rec Legalization

Written by Marguerite Arnold on May 26, 2021. Posted in Politics.

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg has a date with destiny – namely recreational reform by the fall of this year (legislatively at least). But the devil is, as always, in the details. Here is the intriguing development. Theoretically, or at least legislatively, Luxembourg is supposed to approve...

‘Cannabis Master Plan’ To Be Presented In South Africa

Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Cannabis reform is spreading across the African continent slowly but surely. There’s still a tremendous amount of work left to be done, but the momentum for the cannabis movement in Africa is greater than ever. The country where that is most evident is probably South Africa. In 2018 South...

French Multi-Party Parliamentary Report Calls For Cannabis Legalization

Written by Johnny Green on May 12, 2021. Posted in Politics.

France is home to the greatest cannabis consumption rate out of any of the countries on the European continent according to the World Health Organization. In fact, consumption rates in France are more than double the European average. Historically, France was home to one of the harshest cannabis...

Poll Shows That Most In U.S. Want Their State Legalized

Written by Johnny Green on May 12, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Cannabis first became prohibited at the federal level in the United States in 1937. Complete prohibition was in place in the U.S. in all states until 1996 when California became the first state to legalize cannabis for medical use. Since that time, every state except two (Idaho and Nebraska)...

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Category: Politics

Long-Awaited Cannabis Legalization Bill Introduced In U.S. Senate

Here Comes Portugal: Adult Use Bill Brought Before Parliament

The Summer Of Love – And Cannabis Reform

German Cannabis Reform Moves Forward In Curious Ways

Will The British Parliament Finally Pass Meaningful Cannabis Reform?

Luxembourg Wrestles With The Particulars Of Rec Legalization

‘Cannabis Master Plan’ To Be Presented In South Africa

French Multi-Party Parliamentary Report Calls For Cannabis Legalization

Poll Shows That Most In U.S. Want Their State Legalized

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