A New York clinical trial will study the effects of the cannabis compound cannabidivarin, or CBDV, on patients with autism, according to a report from CNN. The study at the Montefiore Medical Center will examine the effects of CBDV on irritability and repetitive behaviors in children with autism spectrum... Read more
The prosecutor for the biggest county in Indiana just announced his office will no longer pursue simple marijuana possession cases.  The decision from Marion County’s Prosecutor Ryan Mears was one of the first from his Indianapolis office since he took over last week after his former boss left for... Read more
Kentucky’s hemp program is just about open for business. The state said that it will begin accepting applications for growers and processors wishing to receive a license to participate in the program beginning in mid-November. According to the Associated Press, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles said the application period... Read more
iAnthus Announces $100 Million Financing Plan to Fully Build Out Existing Markets Closes Initial Tranche of Plan with Gotham Green Partners for $20 Million Senior Secured Convertible Notes Management Conference Call Scheduled for Monday September 30, 2019, 8:30AM ET NEW YORK and TORONTO, Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. (“iAnthus” or the “Company”) (CSE: IAN,OTCQX: ITHUF),... Read more
Hemp in California: Counties, cities remain divided on production
(Editor’s note: This is part of an occasional series on California’s hemp industry.) California’s county-by-county regulatory landscape for hemp production is as varied as its actual scenery. In some of its counties, California is one of the last strongholds against hemp production, while in others, efforts to grow the... Read more
The House passed a standalone marijuana reform bill for the first time ever on Wednesday, and the development has sparked widespread excitement among lawmakers and advocates. Following the chamber’s 321-103 passage of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, lots of members of Congress shared their support on... Read more
A key Senate committee approved a spending bill on Thursday that again contains a provision preventing the Justice Department from intervening in medical cannabis states—despite objections raised by one senator who ultimately withdrew an amendment he filed to undermine the rider. But while the House of Representatives passed legislation... Read more

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AgraFlora Organics International Inc. (AGRA) (AGFAF) Bolsters European Supply Agreement; Receives C$2,000,000…

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) inserted language into a spending bill report on Thursday directing the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to develop technology that can distinguish hemp from its “illicit cousin” marijuana. The provision, which was attached to legislation to fund the Department of Justice for Fiscal Year... Read more
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