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Cannabis Reform Moves On Internationally On Multiple Hemispheres

Written by Marguerite Arnold on November 18, 2020. Posted in Politics.

No matter how strange this period of time is and what it will be remembered for, cannabis reform can not be held back because of a global pandemic. Indeed, during a month of new lockdowns, several countries continued on a path to legalization that cannot be held back. Israel Commits To Recreational...

Mexico’s Legislature Set To Advance Adult Use

Written by Marguerite Arnold on November 18, 2020. Posted in Politics.

The country’s lawmakers have a deadline to meet, set by the Supreme Court Mexican lawmakers are set to vote this week on cannabis legalization mandated by the Supreme Court to happen before December 15. Indeed Mexico is the only country, so far, to have had to go to the Supreme Court...

Is Israel On The Verge Of Legalizing Cannabis For Adult Use?

Written by Johnny Green on November 18, 2020. Posted in Politics.

At the beginning of 2020, it was expected that at least one, if not multiple countries, would legalize cannabis for adult use. Mexico seemed like the most likely candidate given the fact that Mexico’s Supreme Court mandated it via a 2018 ruling. However, once the pandemic hit in 2020...

Why The U.S. Still Pushes The Global Cannabis Reform Discussion Forward

Written by Marguerite Arnold on November 18, 2020. Posted in Politics.

If there is one thing most Americans can celebrate together across party lines about the turbulent events of last week, it is that cannabis reform moved forward, and significantly in the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election. Four more states moved into the recreational camp, with a total of five...

What A Biden Win Will Mean For US-European Cannabis

Written by Marguerite Arnold on November 18, 2020. Posted in Politics.

The impact of the new Biden presidency will be felt in U.S. exports to Europe. There is one thing to absolutely rejoice across the industry about the new Biden win. Given the European Parliament’s recent vote to raise the amount of THC in hemp that is sold here (as raw flower) from 2-3%,...

Cannabis Reform Is Poised To Win Big On Election Day In The U.S.

Written by Johnny Green on November 4, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Today is Election Day in the United States where voter turnout is expected to be extremely strong. Presidential elections in the United States almost always have a higher voter turnout rate compared to midterm and special elections, however, this year’s enthusiasm for voting is through...

A Missed Opportunity In New Zealand

Written by Johnny Green on November 4, 2020. Posted in Politics.

2020 is an election year in various countries across the globe, including in New Zealand. This year’s election in New Zealand was of particular interest to cannabis observers due to the fact that there was a cannabis legalization measure on the ballot. Only two countries have legalized...

European Parliament Votes In Favor Of Raising Hemp THC Limit

Written by Johnny Green on October 27, 2020. Posted in Politics.

The hemp industry is booming across the globe. Many international farmers have cultivated the hemp plant for years for the purpose of creating textiles, however, in recent years many hemp farmers have cultivated the plant for another purpose – CBD. Hemp farmers, especially new ones, are...

Poll Shows Overwhelming Support For New Jersey Cannabis Legalization Measure

Written by Johnny Green on October 22, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Election Day is only two weeks away in the United States, and voter turnout is shaping up to be record-breaking. That is good news for states that are voting on cannabis reform measures. Historically, a higher voter turnout tends to help the chances of cannabis reform measures passing on Election...

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Category: Politics

Cannabis Reform Moves On Internationally On Multiple Hemispheres

Mexico’s Legislature Set To Advance Adult Use

Is Israel On The Verge Of Legalizing Cannabis For Adult Use?

Why The U.S. Still Pushes The Global Cannabis Reform Discussion Forward

What A Biden Win Will Mean For US-European Cannabis

Cannabis Reform Is Poised To Win Big On Election Day In The U.S.

A Missed Opportunity In New Zealand

European Parliament Votes In Favor Of Raising Hemp THC Limit

Poll Shows Overwhelming Support For New Jersey Cannabis Legalization Measure

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