Texas Democrats Say Marijuana Can Help The Economy, But Republicans May Stand In The Way
FeaturedMarijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News November 16, 2020 0
With a state budget devastated by the coronavirus, some Democratic lawmakers are hoping the economic crisis could become an opportunity to coax Texas into joining a growing number of states opting to legalize — and tax — recreational marijuana use. The chances are slim. State Sen. Roland Gutierrez of... Read more
Exclusive: Best practices to optimize a hemp supply chain
FeaturedIndustrial Hemp NewsMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics November 16, 2020 0
Entrepreneurs in the young hemp industry are often still working to develop consistent processes for handling the production flow of their goods and services, from their raw components to the end product. Developing a stable framework helps companies efficiently control product quality, inventory levels, timing and expenses to quickly... Read more
Feds Cite Marijuana Comments By Seth Rogen, Joe Rogan And Other Celebs In COVID PSA Database
FeaturedMarijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News November 15, 2020 0
The Trump administration appears to have considered celebrities’ views on marijuana legalization and drug use to be relevant factors when selecting spokespeople to participate in a public education campaign on coronavirus prevention, internal documents show. From Seth Rogen to Kim Kardashian to Joe Rogan, drug policy views or experiences... Read more
Virginia Leaders Say Marijuana Legalization Is Possible In 2021
FeaturedMarijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News November 14, 2020 0
Proposals to legalize recreational marijuana in Virginia are set to get their first serious hearings when the General Assembly convenes in January and, at least for now, it looks like there’s a decent chance they could succeed. By Ned Oliver, Virginia Mercury Members of the House of Delegates expect... Read more
House Republicans Attack Democrats Over Planned Marijuana Legalization Vote
FeaturedMarijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News November 14, 2020 0
Several Mexican Senate committees on Friday tentatively approved a revised bill to legalize marijuana during a joint hearing, with a formal in-person vote scheduled next week. The legislation, which has circulated in draft form this month and further amended ahead of the meeting, would establish a regulated cannabis market... Read more
