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| May 13, 2026 |
Colombian Lawmakers Approve Bill To Legalize Marijuana
Lawmakers in Colombia have advanced a bill to legalize marijuana through its first step in the legislative process. The First Committee of the House of Representatives approved the measure from Rep. Alejandro Ocampo on Tuesday, sending it to the full chamber for consideration. If approved there, the legislation would then go to the Senate for two additional votes. “We just approved the regulation of cannabis in the first debate. It’s time to regulate. We’re going to regulate everything from seed to finished product,” Ocampo said in a social media post. “We’re going to keep marijuana off the streets so that it can only be sold in places where you have to show your ID, have a permit, and have a license.” |
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| May 13, 2026 |
KwaZulu-Natal Farmers’ Hesitation Signals Challenges for Industrial Hemp Adoption
A recent headline from Food For Mzansi indicates that farmers in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, are reportedly rejecting industrial hemp. This observation, while not detailing specific reasons, underscores the complexities involved in establishing new agricultural value chains, particularly for a crop like industrial hemp that requires significant infrastructure and market development. For the industrial hemp sector to grow sustainably, understanding and addressing farmer concerns is crucial. The reported hesitation in KwaZulu-Natal could stem from a variety of factors common to emerging agricultural markets. |
| May 13, 2026 |
Nebraska Medical Cannabis Program Implementation Remains Stalled Amidst Ongoing Public Forums
Another round of statewide town halls was held to discuss the current status of the Nebraska medical cannabis program. These public forums, organized by Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana (NMM), aim to inform residents about the program’s progress and the challenges in its implementation. A recent meeting took place in Blair, with further sessions scheduled across the state, as reported by WOWT. |
| May 13, 2026 |
Indiana Lawmaker Prepares Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill for 2027 Legislative Session
Indiana State Senator Mike Bohacek (R) is developing legislation aimed at legalizing Indiana medical cannabis for the state’s 2027 legislative session. This initiative follows the federal government’s reclassification of cannabis and aligns with previous statements from Indiana Governor Mike Braun, who indicated openness to medical cannabis legalization if public safety concerns were addressed, according to reporting by Yahoo News. Senator Bohacek stated that Indiana needs to “consider a feasible marijuana policy that would be the most helpful to Hoosiers and the economy.” The proposed bill focuses exclusively on medical use, explicitly not legalizing recreational cannabis. |
| May 13, 2026 |
Cops fired over cannabis use remain sidelined despite court ruling, lawyer says
A state appellate court earlier this month sided with two Jersey City cops who say they shouldn’t have been fired for their off-duty cannabis use, but it’s unknown what the next steps are in this yearslong fight over New Jersey’s marijuana legalization law. A spokesman for James Solomon, a Democrat who became the city’s new mayor in January, said the city is reviewing the policies of Solomon’s predecessor, Steve Fulop, who argued that federal law prevents armed police officers from using cannabis at any time. But the officers’ lawyer, Michael Rubas, said the city has refused to return them to their old jobs despite several rulings that they should be reinstated. |
| May 13, 2026 |
Idaho Medical Cannabis Act Petition Exceeds Signature Threshold, Verification Underway
The Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho has reported collecting over 150,000 signatures in support of the Idaho Medical Cannabis Act, an initiative aimed at legalizing medical cannabis for patients in Idaho. This milestone follows the conclusion of the initiative’s signature gathering period last week, moving the proposal closer to potential inclusion on the state’s November ballot. |
| May 13, 2026 |
Ghana Seeks Vermont Expertise to Develop Industrial Hemp and Medicinal Cannabis Marketplace
The nation of Ghana is collaborating with the U.S. state of Vermont to establish its first low-potency cannabis marketplace in Western Africa, with a specific focus on industrial hemp and medicinal applications. This initiative involves a partnership between Vermont State University and the Chamber of Cannabis Industry in Ghana, aiming to replicate aspects of Vermont’s established cannabis and hemp sectors. |
| May 13, 2026 |
Cannabis shop in German city to double as research study
A team of experts is planning to open a cannabis shop in the city center of Neuss, Germany, where customers will automatically become participants in a scientific study. The concept goes beyond simple retail. A group of specialists has joined forces to establish a shop selling cannabis for recreational use. While the offering is intended to be comparable to that of Dutch coffee shops, the driving motivation behind the Neuss project is not financial gain. Every customer will be enrolled as a study participant. "They must register in advance and complete questionnaires on a regular basis," says Andreas Alberts, a narcotics expert who will serve as scientific director of the project. |
| May 13, 2026 |
Stalemate over Virginia Adult-Use Cannabis Bill – Governor Faces May 22, 2026 Deadline
The Virginia legislature and Governor Abigail Spanberger remain at a stalemate over a bill that would make the Commonwealth the latest state to approve an adult-use cannabis market. |
| May 13, 2026 |
Opponents File Lawsuit Challenging Federal Cannabis Rescheduling in U.S.
Opponents of cannabis reform have initiated legal action to challenge the federal cannabis rescheduling of certain products in the United States. The lawsuit, filed by Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) and the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA), seeks to overturn the Trump administration’s Department of Justice decision to move specific cannabis products from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), as reported by Marijuana Moment. This legal challenge introduces further complexity into the ongoing regulatory discussions surrounding cannabis in the U.S., particularly concerning its medical applications and federal oversight. |
| May 13, 2026 |
UK Medical Cannabis Access: Disparity Between Private and Public Pathways
In the United Kingdom, the pathway to legal medical cannabis access often depends on a patient’s financial capacity, creating a two-tiered system. Despite policy changes in 2018 that permitted specialist doctors to prescribe cannabis-based medicinal products, significant barriers remain for many patients, as reported by Mirage News. This disparity means that while medical cannabis is recognised for its therapeutic potential, its availability is largely restricted to those who can afford private treatment, leaving others to face potential criminalisation for similar therapeutic use. |
| May 13, 2026 |
Medicinal Cannabis Explored for Endometriosis Pain Management
Medical experts are exploring the role of medicinal cannabis in addressing the chronic pain associated with endometriosis, a condition affecting approximately ten percent of women globally. This exploration comes as traditional pharmaceutical interventions often prove insufficient or lead to undesirable side effects for many patients. |
| May 13, 2026 |
2026 Elections Poised to Influence Federal Cannabis Reform More Than Individual Bills
The trajectory of federal cannabis reform in the United States is more likely to be determined by the political landscape shaped by the 2026 elections than by any single piece of legislation, according to an analysis published by Marijuana Moment. Jordan Isenstadt of the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) posits that while specific bills like the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act or proposals for rescheduling garner significant attention, their passage ultimately depends on the broader political environment. |
| May 13, 2026 |
Medical Cannabis Events Evolve: Cape to Cape for Cannabis Blends Clinical Education with Outdoor Engagement
The landscape of professional development for the medicinal cannabis sector is seeing an evolution, with recent medical cannabis events moving beyond traditional conference settings. The inaugural Cape to Cape for Cannabis, held in Western Australia’s Margaret River region, offered a distinct format, blending clinical education with outdoor activities and networking opportunities. |
| May 13, 2026 |
Study Suggests Older Adults Prefer CBD or CBD/THC Combinations for Medicinal Cannabis
A recent study exploring product preferences among first-time medicinal cannabis buyers aged 60 and older indicates a notable inclination towards products containing cannabidiol (CBD), either alone or in combination with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). This research, recently published in JAMA Network Open, provides insights into how older adults approach medicinal cannabis use, as reported by Ganjapreneur. |
| May 13, 2026 |
The Telltale Spark: Spain Dismantled 1,850 Indoor Cannabis Grows by Tracking Illegal Power Hookups in 2025
Spain has increased penalties for electricity theft linked to indoor cannabis cultivation after Endesa reported a record number of illegal power hookups. In 2025 alone, the company detected 72,700 cases of fraud: about 200 daily—and dismantled nearly 1,850 illegal indoor cannabis grows. |
| May 13, 2026 |
Israeli ‘turbo cannabis’ breakthrough could reshape medical marijuana industry
Company from Kibbutz Ruhama has developed medical cannabis seeds that produce nearly 20 times more yield, making it one of just four companies worldwide to do so, led by Dr. Silit Lazare, whose mother’s cancer battle inspired the breakthrough |
| May 12, 2026 |
Why Do Regular Cannabis Users Tend to Weigh Less?
There’s a paradox surrounding regular cannabis use. Despite marijuana’s well-known appetite-stimulating effects, people who use it regularly tend to weigh less and have a reduced risk of developing diabetes. So what’s going on? New research published in The Journal of Physiology is offering some possible answers. |
| May 12, 2026 |
Georgia Governor Signs Bill To Expand Medical Marijuana Access By Allowing Vaping And Adding New Qualifying Conditions
Georgia’s governor has signed a bill to expand medical marijuana access in the state. SB 220, which Gov. Brian Kemp (R) approved on Tuesday, will add new qualifying conditions for the program, allow patients to vaporize medical cannabis and change THC potency limits, among other reforms. |
| May 12, 2026 |
Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club fighting seizure of two properties
The Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club (VCBC) says the province has filed civil forfeiture documents aimed at seizing its 1625 Quadra St. location. “This is the first time a property has been seized from the landlord by the government because a medical cannabis dispensary was operating without a licence,” VCBC said in a May 11 email. |
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