Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity 413 Saint -Jacques Street, Suite 800 Montreal, QC, H2Y 1N9, Canada Tel : +1 514 288 2220 | secretariat@cbd.int http://www.cbd.int Opening speech by the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity , Astrid Schomaker, for the sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention... Continue Reading →
Federal Appeals Court Schedules Oral Argument In Case Seeking To Overturn U.S. Marijuana Prohibition
A federal appellate court has set the date for oral arguments in a case aimed at ending the U.S. government’s prohibition on marijuana, scheduling the matter for December 5—three days after a separate hearing on the Biden administration’s proposed rescheduling of marijuana. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued the calendaring notice... Continue Reading →
New Hampshire Candidates For Governor Differ Sharply On Marijuana Legalization In Latest Debate
One of the sharpest differences between the two major candidates for New Hampshire governor is their differing stances on marijuana legalization: Republican Kelly Ayotte, who has a narrow lead in the polls, says she would oppose the policy change, while Democrat Joyce Craig has pledged to support it. During a debate hosted by New Hampshire... Continue Reading →
Louisiana hemp industry sues state over ‘vague’ new THC limits
Louisiana’s hemp industry is challenging a new state law that tightens restrictions on hemp-derived products, arguing it conflicts with federal law and could criminalize products that have been legal for for the half a decade now. According to Law360, the Hemp Association of Louisiana and Cypress Hemp LLC filed a federal lawsuit Friday against Gov.... Continue Reading →
Urban Outfitters Partners With Cannabis Brand To Sell Joint Rollers And Pre-Roll Papers
The retailer Urban Outfitters has teamed up with a cannabis company to sell joint rollers and pre-roll papers at its shops across the country—one of the latest examples of how the marijuana industry is entering into mainstream commerce. DaySavers’s “Perfect Pack” machine and 10-pack of cones are available in-person and online, marking a major expansion... Continue Reading →
Teen Marijuana Use Dropped In U.S. As States Enacted Legalization, New Study Using Federal Data Shows
A newly published study tracks what it calls a “significant decrease” in youth marijuana use from 2011 to 2021—a period in which more than a dozen states legalized marijuana for adults—detailing lower rates of both lifetime and past-month use by high-school students nationwide. The findings run contrary to claims from legalization opponents who said the... Continue Reading →
Maryland establishes $14,000 grants for technical assistance
The Maryland Office of Social Equity (OSE) announced Technical Assistance Grants of $14,000 to be awarded to eligible businesses in the cannabis industry in the state. The grants will target areas such as educational programming, financial management, legal support, real estate services, and regulatory compliance. “These Technical Assistance Grants and our new online community platform... Continue Reading →
Chicago Atlantic REIT nets $50M loan, receives credit rating
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance Inc. (Nasdaq: REFI) obtained a $50 million unsecured term loan and received its first credit rating from Egan-Jones. The four-year facility carries a 9% fixed interest rate and matures in October 2028, according to a statement Wednesday. The company paid a 1.50% upfront fee at closing and faces penalties of... Continue Reading →
Florida Officials Step Up Anti-Marijuana Messaging Ahead Of Election As DeSantis Continues To Campaign Against Legalization Ballot Initiative
As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) marches forward in his campaign to oppose a marijuana legalization ballot initiative ahead of Election Day, the state Department of Health and surgeon general are promoting new warnings about the potential impact of cannabis on youth. DeSantis has faced criticism in recent weeks over the use of taxpayer dollars... Continue Reading →
Nearly 6 In 10 Nebraska Voters Support Medical Marijuana Legalization Measures On Next Month’s Ballot, New Poll Finds
Newly released polling results out of Nebraska suggest that nearly 6 in 10 registered voters favor legalizing medical marijuana through a pair of initiatives on the ballot next month. Another third say they’re opposed to the policy change, while fewer than 1 in 10 remain undecided. The release of the findings, from a new multistate... Continue Reading →
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