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Virginia Governor approves bill for decriminalization, expands patient access to medical cannabis

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial May 1, 2020

The legal cannabis landscape in Virginia has changed drastically this year, with the two most-recent bills to gain approval from Democratic Governor Ralph Northam being Senate Bill 2 and House Bill 972....

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Israeli study to explore potential of treating COVID-19 patients with CBD

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial May 1, 2020

Doctors at an Israeli hospital in Tel Aviv are optimistic that they can treat coronavirus patients with cannabidiol, A.K.A, “CBD”. As of April 29, 2020, the virus outbreak – which is currently affecting...

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Launch of recreational cannabis sales delayed in Maine due to coronavirus

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial May 1, 2020

In 2016, voters approved a measure to legalize adult-use cannabis in Maine. Although it has been four years since the plant was legalized for recreational purposes statewide, the state has taken longer...

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COVID-19 store closures are costing Massachusetts cannabis retailers millions in daily losses

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial April 30, 2020

For recreational cannabis dispensary owners in Massachusetts, the likelihood of raking in a healthy sales profit in 2020 is getting dimmer by the day. Why? On March 25, Governor Charlie Baker ordered statewide...

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Lawmakers want verbal medical cannabis recommendations for veterans amid COVID-19

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial April 28, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic lingers, head of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is being urged to allow verbal medical cannabis recommendations for military servicemen. A letter led by Sen. Elizabeth...

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Pennsylvania’s cannabis dispensaries are struggling to fill job roles

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial April 28, 2020

During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, medical cannabis businesses in Pennsylvania are “essential" and "life-sustaining businesses,” according to state officials. However, fears of the virus proliferating...

Ohio lifts restrictions on medical cannabis purchases

Ohio lifts restrictions on medical cannabis purchases

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial April 27, 2020

On April 17, a fresh set of rules were enacted regarding purchase limits for Ohio’s medical cannabis patients. Released by the state's Board of Pharmacy, Ohio's new patient purchase limits outlined precisely...

Amazon employee fired for medical cannabis consumption gets support from federal judge

Amazon employee fired for medical cannabis consumption gets support from federal judge

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial April 27, 2020

A man who formerly worked at an Amazon warehouse in New Jersey could be on-track to winning a lawsuit filed against the multinational conglomerate technology company. The plaintiff, who has not been named...

Cannabis delivery and curbside pickup services temporarily permitted by Washington, D.C. Mayor

Cannabis delivery and curbside pickup services temporarily permitted by Washington, D.C. Mayor

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial April 27, 2020

A 120-day long emergency rule permitting medical cannabis dispensary deliveries and curbside pickup was announced by Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on April 14.  Washington D.C.'s emergency cannabis...

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April sees some cannabis stocks sink and some skyrocket

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial April 22, 2020

We may not be done with April just yet, but this month has already been a bit of a rollercoaster ride for cannabis stocks. It's understandable, considering the fact that the economic climate is being battered...

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Polis alerts Congress of Colorado’s eligibility for federal coronavirus aid

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial April 22, 2020

As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) scare escalates across the U.S., "critical" business owners in Colorado have been informed that they can continue operating. However, the eligibility criteria doesn't include...

Thieves target Denver's cannabis dispensaries amid coronavirus pandemic

Thieves target Denver’s cannabis dispensaries amid coronavirus pandemic

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial April 20, 2020

While much of the legal weed industry in the U.S. has gained momentum since the coronavirus panic erupted, Denver's cannabis industry has taken a hit. Based on recent reports, there has been a surge in...

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