Policy and Politics: For professionals in the cannabis industry

Cannabis and the US elections: from Schedule I drug to business prospects

17th October 2024 - Blogs |

As the US cannabis sector prepares for the economic impact of an announced reclassification of marijuana to a less-restrictive schedule, the country’s presidential contest seems to have already turned cannabis into a business opportunity worth supporting. For the first time since she entered the presidential race as a candidate, Kamala Harris has pledged federal legalisation of cannabis, presenting it as » Continue Reading.

Thailand’s newest government says it is pro-cannabis…and this time it’s for real

1st October 2024 - News analysis |

Thailand’s new government has said it will not reclassify cannabis as an illegal drug as it seeks to end a legal limbo that has chilled investor interest in the country’s nascent weed industry

Kamala Harris restates her support for legalising marijuana…

1st October 2024 - Alerts | North America, United States |

Initiative to increase access to medical cannabis off November ballot…

1st October 2024 - Alerts | Arkansas, North America, United States |

Under the new European Commission, who will mind health and food safety?

30th September 2024 - Blogs |

Some fear healthcare and food safety will not be among the main concerns of the next European Commission after the Commission president unveiled the new commissioners’ respective tasks

Far-right wins elections, likely to keep same cannabis policy…

30th September 2024 - Alerts | Austria, Europe |

Federal Cabinet approves draft of Industrial Hemp Liberalisation Act…

26th September 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Germany |

Supervisory board created in drug and tobacco control department…

26th September 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Lithuania |

New prime minister releases details of new government…

23rd September 2024 - Alerts | Europe, France |

Draft of Industrial Hemp Liberalisation Act heads to parliament…

18th September 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Germany |

Rollout of medical cannabis hits setback…

18th September 2024 - Alerts | Europe, France |

Ministry defends delay to second pillar of recreational cannabis plan…

17th September 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Germany |

Madrid regional president’s plan to fight teen cannabis consumption…

13th September 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Spain |

From US state to federal government, is Kamala Harris a cannabis friend or foe?

9th September 2024 - News analysis |

Democratic US presidential candidate Kamala Harris has become one of the most positive major voices for cannabis liberalisation at the federal level, but critics say her prior record undermines that and leaves her untrustworthy

Prior to US elections, Trump talks the talk on cannabis, but has yet to walk the walk

6th September 2024 - News analysis |

Republican US presidential nominee Donald Trump may end up an ally of the cannabinoid industry if recent comments on his voting intentions are to be believed

New prime minister expected to have conservative positions on cannabis…

5th September 2024 - Alerts | Europe, France |

Cannabis control bill moves to Senate…

5th September 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Pakistan |

Could the Czech government be out of step with its own anti-addiction plan?

5th September 2024 - Blogs |

Just over a year after the Czech government unveiled a new, ambitious action plan to fight addictions, doubts are being raised over the government’s alignment with its own declared war on addictions

Cannabis control bill on National Assembly’s agenda today…

2nd September 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Pakistan |

President asks parliament to support legalisation of cannabis…

30th August 2024 - Alerts | Colombia, South America |

Original cannabis legislation proposal could be scaled back as agreement nears…

22nd August 2024 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |

Foreign experts urge government to implement Vobořil’s policies…

21st August 2024 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |

US Republican VP nominee may support cannabis regulation but not legalisation

16th August 2024 - News analysis |

Republican nominee for vice-president JD Vance has been silent on vaping, tobacco alternatives and the Ohio cannabis legalisation debate, but some of his comments suggest he may support the regulation of recreational cannabis

Paetongtarn becomes prime minister after predecessor’s removal…

16th August 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Thailand |

US Democratic VP nominee could be supportive of pro-cannabis policies

12th August 2024 - News analysis |

New Democratic nominee for vice president Tim Walz is unlikely to be an ally to the tobacco alternatives and vaping industries but, as governor of Minnesota, he was keen on legalising cannabis

Cannabis Control and Regulatory Authority Bill set to become law…

8th August 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Pakistan |

Could Italy’s latest attempt at banning hemp be the one that hits its mark?

8th August 2024 - Blogs |

After a few back-and-forths, Italian authorities may actually kill the country’s CBD sector by simply passing a minor amendment to a major soon-to-be-approved bill, banning hemp flower and its extracts regardless of their THC content

Experimental phase of controlled cannabis experiment delayed…

6th August 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |

Another Thai about-face on cannabis could still result in narcotics listing

5th August 2024 - News analysis |

Cannabis will no longer be added to the narcotics list in Thailand in the latest turnaround from legislators, as officials said they would prefer to regulate cannabis through the legislative process

Czech government struggles to push through cannabis legalisation bill

2nd August 2024 - News analysis |

The long-awaited submission of a Czech government draft bill for the regulation of recreational cannabis was not received favourably by conservative representatives, leading to a discussion focused on self-cultivation only

Bill amendment to restrict hemp to industrial uses only back on track…

2nd August 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Italy |

DHSS ordered to ban food with ‘unregulated psychoactive’ cannabinoids…

2nd August 2024 - Alerts | Missouri, North America, United States |

As contests for US governorships ramp up, how do candidates view cannabis?

25th July 2024 - Blogs |

Though debate about US president Joe Biden’s potential replacement dominates headlines on the November elections, down-ballot races in many states may impact the future of cannabis in the country

President gives up on the issue of recreational cannabis legalisation…

18th July 2024 - Alerts | Central America, Costa Rica |

Mexico’s president considered positive for cannabis sector, trouble for vape market

17th July 2024 - News analysis |

The election of Claudia Sheinbaum as Mexico’s first-ever female president is being celebrated by members of the national cannabis industry as a positive step towards potential legalisation

Leaked draft law shows aim for regulated commercial adult-use cannabis market…

17th July 2024 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |

House committee OKs effort to stop DOJ from rescheduling cannabis…

11th July 2024 - Alerts | North America, United States |

Health committee approves bid to relist cannabis, hemp as narcotics…

11th July 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Thailand |

Initiative to legalise recreational cannabis submitted for November ballot…

11th July 2024 - Alerts | North America, North Dakota, United States |

Bill filed to amend Vape Law to ban HHC vapes…

11th July 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |

Decree issued to repeal previous decree placing CBD in medicines table…

9th July 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Italy |

Association in Lower Saxony receives first cannabis licence…

9th July 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Germany |

Florida governor’s veto on IHDC ban bill: good news for hemp or playing politics?

3rd July 2024 - News analysis |

Florida’s governor last month vetoed a bill that would have banned most intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoid (IHDC) products and limited the amount of total delta-9 THC in hemp products

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