May 21, 2024 | By Emily Vetter

BioTrack and MJ Freeway Merging Under Alleaves

“The top two and three cannabis track and trace companies, in terms of state contracts, have officially joined forces under one parent company, Alleaves, just as states have begun changing their requirements for track and...

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April 02, 2024 | By Emily Vetter

Germany Legalizes Recreational Cannabis

German consumers are saying “guten tag!” to cannabis now that recreational cannabis is legalized. In February 2024, lawmakers in Germany approved a plan that would allow for adults over the age of eighteen to safely possess...

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March 19, 2024 | By Emily Vetter

Vice President Harris Addresses Cannabis Restrictions and Reform

On Friday, March 15, 2024, Vice President Harris hosted a roundtable conversation on cannabis policy and reform at the White House. The Vice President was joined by Kentucky’s Governor Andy Beshear as well as Fat...

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March 12, 2024 | By Emily Vetter

President Biden Addresses Cannabis in the State of the Union March 2024

During the State of the Union on March 7, 2024, President Biden addressed the nation for roughly an hour and change. Within that time, President Biden made special note to address regulated cannabis. In August...

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March 07, 2024 | By Emily Vetter

Hawaii Makes Moves to Pass SB3335 for Adult-Use Cannabis

On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, the Hawaii state Senate passed Senate Bill 3335 (SB3335) which would establish a regulated recreational cannabis if fully passed into law.   SB3335 covers:  Allowing for adult-use cannabis sales for...

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February 26, 2024 | By Emily Vetter

Nevada’s First Licensed Cannabis Consumption Lounge Opens in Las Vegas

In 2021, Nevada passed Assembly Bill 341 which allows for the Cannabis Compliance Board (the local cannabis regulatory group) to license and regulate cannabis consumption lounges. Cannabis consumption lounges would allow on-site consumption of cannabis...

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