Latest Cannabis Headlines
All the headlines from our Cannabis Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Alabama Judge Halts Medical Cannabis Licensing After Irregularities Found
Jun 26 2023 // A judge on Friday ordered Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission to temporarily halt the issuance of licenses to growers and distributers as two companies argue the state used a flawed and secretive process to selecting...
Alabama DOI Needs Insurers to Light Up the Budding Medical Marijuana Business in the State
Jun 5 2023 // Alabama lawmakers legalized medical marijuana two years ago. But that came with a high hurdle: Dispensaries, growers, processors and other license applicants must have at least $2 million of liability and casualty...
Minnesota Governor Signs Bill Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
Jun 1 2023 // ST. PAUL, Minnesota (AP) – Surrounded by dozens of cheering people in green clothes, Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill Tuesday to legalize recreational marijuana for people over the age of 21 starting...
Minnesota Governor Prepares to Sign Bill Legalizing Recreational Cannabis
May 31 2023 // ST. PAUL, Minnesota (AP) – Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz is scheduled to sign a bill Tuesday that legalizes recreational marijuana for people over the age of 21, making Minnesota the 23rd state to legalize the...
Markets/Coverages: U.S. Cannabis-Focused MGU Opens for Business in Europe
May 31 2023 // The North American managing general underwriter CannGen Insurance Services (CannGen) has launched a European operation amid expectations that the continent’s legal cannabis market is set for substantial...
New Trend: Cannabis Consumption Lounges
May 22 2023 // The cannabis industry continues to evolve, with 39 states and the District of Columbia having legalized cannabis on a medicinal level, and 21 states and D.C. allowing cannabis for recreational use. While the market has...
Takeaways from Our Conversation on The Science of Cannabis and Toxicology
May 18 2023 // Powered by InsuranceJournal.tv Toxicology by definition is the study of adverse effects of chemical, biological, or physical agents on living organisms. Cannabis and toxicology doesn’t sound like a subject that is...
New Hampshire Governor Sununu Urges State-Run Marijuana Shops
May 17 2023 // A day after New Hampshire legislators rejected the latest attempt to legalize recreational marijuana in the state, Gov. Chris Sununu – a potential Republican presidential candidate – proposed a path forward...
Takeaways from Our Conversation on Selling Cannabis Insurance in Tougher Times
May 5 2023 // The Green Rush may be gone, but now is the opportunity for the true insuring cannabis specialists to rise to the occasion and outshine the dabblers in the field. That was one takeaway from a panel of experts in the...
Louisiana Lawmakers Kill Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana
Apr 27 2023 // BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) – A bill to decriminalize marijuana in Louisiana was short- lived, swiftly dying in committee Tuesday before ever reaching the House floor for debate this legislative session. Democratic state...
Delaware Legalizes Recreational Marijuana Despite Governor’s Disapproval
Apr 24 2023 // Delaware Gov. John Carney said Friday that he will allow bills legalizing recreational marijuana use by adults in the state and authorizing the establishment of a state-licensed and regulated cannabis industry to become...
Takeaways from Our Conversation on Insuring Cannabis Opportunities
Apr 20 2023 // Powered by InsuranceJournal.tv Cannabis tax revenue in Colorado fell nearly $100 million in 2022, while California, Oregon, Nevada, and Washington all saw sales decline as the industry began its first downturn. Conversely,...
5 Things to Consider When Transporting Cannabis
Apr 17 2023 // When it comes to general insurance issues, cannabis-related businesses face the same general liability and property risks faced by other industries, like workplace accidents, damage to property, crop failure and...
Germany Inches Toward Legalizing Personal Use of Cannabis
Apr 13 2023 // Germany’s ruling coalition presented a scaled-back plan to decriminalize personal use of cannabis in Europe’s largest economy. The proposal would allow adults to possess as much as 25 grams (0.9 ounce) of...
Texas House Advances Bill That Would Expand Medical Marijuana
Apr 12 2023 // Texans who suffer from chronic pain and potentially other debilitating conditions would be able to access the state’s medical marijuana program under a bill advanced by the Texas House on Tuesday. The bipartisan...
Delaware Waits to See If Governor Will Veto Marijuana Bills Passed by Lawmakers
Mar 30 2023 // The Delaware Senate gave final approval Tuesday to bills legalizing recreational marijuana use by adults in the state and authorizing the establishment of a state-licensed and regulated cannabis industry, setting up a...
Takeaways from Our Conversation on Environmental Risks for Cannabis Operations
Mar 23 2023 // Powered by InsuranceJournal.tv In cannabis, there are the apparent risks – product liability, property, and certainly cyber for medical marijuana operations. However, one of the most apparent risks to a cannabis...
Workers’ Compensation Must Reimburse for Medical Marijuana Costs in Pennsylvania
Mar 21 2023 // Injured workers in Pennsylvania are entitled to be reimbursed for medical marijuana costs under the state’s workers’ compensation law. The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has ruled that while the Medical...
Oklahoma Voters Reject Legalization of Recreational Marijuana
Mar 9 2023 // OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Oklahoma voters on Tuesday rejected the legalization of recreational marijuana, following a late blitz of opposition from faith leaders, law enforcement and prosecutors. Oklahoma would have...
Takeaways from Our Conversation with Cannabis Regulators Group
Mar 9 2023 // Powered by InsuranceJournal.tv Model regulations states can follow for their cannabis industries may be just around the corner. Such guidelines are in place for state insurance regulators from the National Association of...
