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US Senate to prioritise 'Making Progress' on SAFE Banking Act
As the US senate returned from its August recess, Chuck Schumer reiterated his commitment to advancing the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act.
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Cannabis companies urge New York Governor to issue retail licences
Business of CannabisUSAdult-use
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UK Home Affairs Committee recommends wider access to cannabis medicines
Business of CannabisGBMedical
Europe
6 stories- Italy's government issues new decree classing CBD oil as narcotic
Business of CannabisITHemp & CBD
- Switzerland's pragmatic approach to cannabis reform sets precedent
Business of CannabisCHRegulation
- German Association of Cannabis Social Clubs proposes alternative bill for controlled use
Cannabis IndustrieDERegulation
- UK researchers identify multiple lines of evidence for cannabis-based medicines in Long Covid
Cannabis HealthGBHealth & Science
- Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister pleads for cannabis legalisation
NewsweedBERegulation
- Celadon Pharmaceuticals announces £1.2 million contract with UK pharmaceutical company
Business of CannabisGBBusiness & Investment
United States
7 stories- California's Department of Cannabis Control doubles funding for cannabis retail grants
Business of CannabisUSAdult-use
- Latest US survey suggests cannabis use reaching highest recorded levels among older adults
Cannabis HealthUSHealth & Science
- Connecticut launches Canna-Business Revolving Loan Fund
Business of CannabisUSBusiness & Investment
- North Carolina's 'Stop Pot Act' could see funding cut for states that legalise recreational cannabis
Business of CannabisUSRegulation
- Band of Cherokee Indians head to polls to vote on adult-use cannabis legalisation
Business of CannabisUSAdult-use
- Curaleaf Holdings launches Zero Proof THC drinkables brand in New York
Technical420USAdult-use
- Canopy Growth's stock price rallies nearly 50% following cannabis rescheduling announcement
Seeking AlphaUSBusiness & Investment
Canada
5 stories- Latest study indicates huge difference in pesticide prevalence between regulated and illicit cannabis
Hemp GazetteCAHealth & Science
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police eye change to cannabis use policy for members
CTV NewsCARegulation
- Montreal's St. Peter's Spirits partners with Nana Pharma to build cannabis drinks facility
Financial PostCABusiness & Investment
- British Columbia's Green Thumb Industries announces share repurchase program
Yahoo FinanceCABusiness & Investment
- Vancouver's Serenus Global announces first export of medical cannabis to Australia
EIN NewsCAAUMedical
LATAM & Caribbean
4 stories- São Paulo Regional Pharmacy Council debates medicinal use of cannabis
El PlanteoBRMedical
- Argentine Governor introduces La Rioja's first medicinal cannabis oil
pagina12.com.arARMedical
- Aurora Cannabis announces expansion of hemp-derived CBD portfolio into Brazil
PR NewswireBRHemp & CBD
- University of Santa Maria explores therapeutic plants and medicinal cannabis
SechatBRHealth & Science
Africa & Middle East
2 stories- Israel amongst top markets for medical cannabis exporters as shipments continue to surge
MJBizDailyILBusiness & Investment
- Number of cannabis patients in Israel soars to unprecedented peak
Cannabis Magazine (Israel)ILMedical
APAC
1 story- Government discussions indicate Himachal Pradesh may legalise cannabis
HempTodayINRegulation
Oceania
3 stories- New Zealand's medicinal cannabis market set to grow as government approves regulation changes
RNZNZMedical
- Cannatrek awarded Good Manufacturing Practice accreditation for Victoria facility
CannabizAUMedical
- Australia's Bod Science demonstrates effectiveness of low-dose CBD in treating insomnia
CannabizAUHealth & Science
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