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SAFER Banking Act on track as government avoids shutdown
Last weekend the US House and Senate both voted through a short-term funding deal, seeing a government shutdown avoided with just three hours to spare.
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New York opens cannabis licensing applications until 4 December 2023
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Germany's cannabis legalisation marches on despite obstacles
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Europe
6 stories- SOMAÍ Pharmaceuticals takes 'significant step towards revenue generation' as Portuguese market gains momentum
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- Leading CBD brand Hempura merges with new parent company BRITISH CANNABIS
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- Navigating the intricate world of medical cannabis regulation in Italy: a comprehensive guide
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- UK report finds European countries are 'wilfully ignorant' in policing cannabis use
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- Ireland's Citizens' Assembly to outline drug policy reform recommendations in the coming weeks
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- Cannabis pilot project for the regulated sale of recreational cannabis enters concrete phase in Lausanne, Switzerland.
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United States
7 stories- New York's Office of Cannabis Management finalises adult-use regulations framework
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- Florida supreme court sets hearing date for adult-use cannabis legislation ballot decision
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- New York invites citizens to testify at public hearing on adult-use cannabis roll-out
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- Illinois reports record-breaking adult-use cannabis sales for second month in succession
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- New Mexico adult-use cannabis sales surpass half a billion dollars
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- Colorado Cannabis Business Office announces first recipients of loan programme
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- Verano Holdings receives conditional approval to list Class A shares on Cboe Canada
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Canada
5 stories- Aurora Cannabis signs C$38.8 million debt-reduction deal with Canaccord Genuity
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- Tilray completes acquisition of eight beer brands to triple beer sales
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- Virtual medical cannabis clinic launches in Canada with online access to professionals
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- Tilray reports US$177 million revenues and reaffirms cannabis as core focus
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- Heritage Cannabis reports US$8.79 million Q3 2023 revenue with strong year-on-year growth
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LATAM & Caribbean
4 stories- Public laboratory to provide medicinal cannabis-based medicine to patients in Amapá
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- Colombia continues advancing in medicinal cannabis for treating diseases and conditions
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- Despite protests, Mayor of Balneário Camboriú, Brazil, vetoes cannabis bill
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- Paraguay emerges as thriving centre for industrial cannabis products following investments
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Africa & Middle East
2 stories- NDLEA plans alternative strategies to dismantle drug cartels
leadership.ngNGRegulation
- Malawi facilitates first cannabis export to Macedonia
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Oceania
4 stories- Tasmanian government seeks feedback on proposed cannabis regulation changes
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- Cannasouth cuts jobs and raises capital while awaiting MCA verification
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- Fijian government set to explore medical cannabis as revenue-generating industry
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- Victoria industry leaders say cannabis regulations should be loosened for sector growth
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