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Twitter to allow ads for cannabis, THC products in United States

In a major policy shift, Twitter Inc. is allowing “approved” and legal cannabis companies and other advertisers to post ads for regulated THC and CBD products, accessories and services, the social media platform has disclosed. “We permit approved Cannabis (including CBD– cannabinoids) advertisers to target the United States” provided a slew of conditions are met, […]

Virginia GOP House Lawmakers Kill Marijuana Sales And Psilocybin Rescheduling Bills That Passed Senate

Committees in Virginia’s GOP-controlled House of Delegates on Tuesday rejected bills to start adult-use marijuana sales and create a psilocybin advisory board while rescheduling the psychedelic. A House General Laws subcommittee defeated the Senate-passed cannabis commerce legislation from Sen. Adam Ebbin (D) along party lines in a 5-3 vote. The psilocybin measure from Sen. Ghazala […]

Schumer Meets With GOP Senators To Discuss Marijuana Legislation For New Congress

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) held a second meeting on marijuana legislation for the new Congress on Tuesday—and this time, he convened a group of GOP senators to discuss next steps for crafting a passable bill, Senate sources tell Marijuana Moment. The first meeting took place at the beginning of the month with Democratic […]

Longtime Oregon marijuana regulatory director Steve Marks resigns

Steve Marks is resigning as director of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, effective Wednesday. Marks had served as head of the agency since 2013. ADVERTISEMENT According to Associated Press, Marks’ resignation came after an investigation showed he and other members of the agency had procured rare, expensive bottles of bourbon for themselves and lawmakers. […]

Hawaii Senators Discuss New Marijuana Legalization Bill In Committee, With Plans For Vote Later This Week

A Hawaii Senate committee on Tuesday held a hearing on a bill to legalize marijuana—with multiple state agencies weighing in on the proposal in testimony. The legislation from Sen. Joy San Buenaventura (D) was discussed in the Senate Judiciary Committee. It’s one of two key legalization measures that advocates are tracking this session. Members of […]

California bill would allow marijuana retailers to serve food, beverages

A lawmaker in San Francisco introduced a bill that would allow marijuana retailers in California to operate kitchens and host events at their stores. Assembly Bill 374, sponsored by Assembly Member Matt Haney, would remove some of the biggest restrictions on cannabis consumption lounges, allowing operators to serve prepared foods and coffee as well as […]

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