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Top story
Bipartisan bill seeks to overturn intoxicating hemp ban and regulate multi-billion dollar sector
The US intoxicating hemp market, thought to be worth around $28bn in annual sales, could yet be saved from a devastating ban set to be implemented in a matter of months.
Business of CannabisUSHemp & CBD
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DEA rescheduling hearing closes as witness claims crime is reduced
Business of CannabisUSRegulation
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Cannabis use among teens flat after German partial legalisation, but medical market continues rapid expansion
Business of CannabisDEHealth & Science
Europe
8 stories- Ananda Pharma doses first patient in NIHR-backed clinical trial targeting chemotherapy-induced nerve pain
Business of CannabisGBMedical
- Rua Bioscience secures largest-ever export agreement with UK medical cannabis clinic
Business of CannabisGBBusiness & Investment
- Medical cannabis patients should come first as lessons from police training reshape clinical perspectives
Business of CannabisMedical
- Hesse approves 21 cannabis cultivation associations with 15 already actively growing
Hanf MagazinDERegulation
- UK NHS trust approves country's first inpatient medical cannabis prescribing policy
Cannabis HealthGBMedical
- Proposed European carbon market reforms could strengthen hemp business case from 2030
HempTodayEUHemp & CBD
- Organigram doubles down on Germany after integrating Sanity into European expansion
MMJDailyDEBusiness & Investment
- Vienna multiple sclerosis patient launches legal fight to grow medical cannabis at home
Hanf MagazinATMedical
United States
8 stories- Nebraska officials continue work implementing voter-approved medical cannabis laws
fremonttribune.comUSRegulation
- Oregon modernises cannabis and liquor licensing with new fully digital application system
govtech.comUSRegulation
- California cannabis industry takes centre stage with dedicated exhibit at State Fair
courthousenews.comUSEvents & Industry
- Kentucky lawmakers consider medical cannabis access for end-of-life care patients
wkyt.comUSMedical
- Trulieve opens new medical cannabis dispensary in Marco Island, Florida
PR NewswireUSBusiness & Investment
- Massachusetts officials reject challenge to anti-cannabis initiative signatures
Marijuana MomentUSRegulation
- Alabama officials schedule hearing on rescheduling cannabis in line with federal reforms
Marijuana MomentUSRegulation
- NFL-funded study urges sports leagues to reduce cannabis stigma through education
Marijuana MomentUSHealth & Science
Canada
7 stories- SNDL continues integrating Valens while strengthening cannabis growth strategy
ad-hoc-news.deCABusiness & Investment
- Avicanna launches Quix rapid-onset medical cannabis portfolio for patient treatment
Investing NewsCAMedical
- Canadian cannabis industry experts question consumer packaged goods strategies fit
StratCannCABusiness & Investment
- Green Thumb Industries expands cannabis retail footprint as revenue grows
ad-hoc-news.deCABusiness & Investment
- Canopy Growth announces participation in upcoming investor conferences
sg.finance.yahoo.comCABusiness & Investment
- Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club wins six-month injunction delaying planned eviction
StratCannCARegulation
- Oak Bay council approves rezoning for new cannabis retail store on Cadboro Bay Road
cheknews.caCARegulation
LATAM & Caribbean
3 stories- Mendoza introduces new cannabis and hemp research regulations with stricter oversight
El PlanteoARRegulation
- Mothers caring for children with epilepsy demand cannabis-based medicine access in Mexico
udgtv.comMXMedical
- Brazil's Anvisa publishes scientific contributions to support regulation of medical cannabis cultivation
SechatBRRegulation
Africa & Middle East
2 stories- Botswana moves ahead with commercial hemp cultivation as the country develops a new agricultural industry
NewsweedBWHemp & CBD
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Oceania
4 stories- Cronos Australia faces growing pressure as export markets become next major challenge
kalkinemedia.comAUBusiness & Investment
- Australian cannabis companies face mounting challenges with ambitious export strategies
kalkinemedia.comAUBusiness & Investment
- Leading advertising expert joins ACannabis conference to discuss reputation challenges
CannabizAUEvents & Industry
- New Zealand Medicinal Cannabis Council appoints new executive director
CannabizNZEvents & Industry
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