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Trump Pressured Netanyahu to Stop Israeli Cannabis Exports, Reports Say
Bruce Barcott - Published on February 7, 2018Read moreIsrael was to become the second nation, after Canada, to legally export cannabis. Prime Minister Netanyahu just put that on hold.
Cash-Strapped Greece Sees Growth in Medical Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on February 7, 2018Read moreGreece says it’s fast-tracking plans to legalize growth of medical cannabis, arguing that interest from investors could help efforts to pull the country out of years of crisis.
Colorado Eyes Freeing Inmates With Nonviolent Cannabis Offenses
The Associated Press - Published on February 7, 2018Read moreColorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is exploring the idea of granting clemency to nearly 40 inmates convicted of nonviolent marijuana offenses.
US Postal Service Employees Plead Guilty to Cannabis Theft
The Associated Press - Published on February 6, 2018Read moreUSPS employees Laura Mae Campbell and Derek Miller—aka “Chuck the Sniffer”—have pleaded guilty to stealing cannabis from packages.
Will Cannabis Delivery Survive in California’s Legal Market?
Peter Hecht - Published on February 6, 2018Read moreMany independent operators are shutting down, concentrating the industry in the hands of delivery services with state licenses.
Girl Scouts Eye Whether Cookie Sales Near Cannabis Shop Broke Rules
The Associated Press - Published on February 6, 2018Read moreThe San Diego Girl Scout council is looking into whether a scout who was photographed selling cookies outside a marijuana dispensary broke any rules.
BC Cannabis Regulations: What You Need to Know
Randi Druzin - Published on February 5, 2018Read moreIn newly unveiled rules, British Columbia stipulates that individuals aged 19 and up will be allowed to buy recreational cannabis in standalone retail stores, some privately owned and operated, others run by the government.
Indiana Poised to Legalize CBD Sales for All
The Associated Press - Published on February 5, 2018Read moreThe Indiana Senate voted 35-13 on Monday to allow cannabidiol to be sold without restriction. The Indiana House previously approved similar legislation.
German Police Group Calls for Decriminalizing Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on February 5, 2018Read moreThe head of the BDK organization, which represents criminal police, says that the group favors a “complete decriminalization of cannabis consumers.”
Bill to Reduce Iowa Cannabis Penalties Faces Uncertain Future
The Associated Press - Published on February 5, 2018Read moreThe bill would make first offense possession of 5 grams or less a simple misdemeanor instead of a serious misdemeanor, reducing jail time and court fees.