Spanish Congress to debate legalisation of medical cannabis
Spain’s Congress is scheduled to meet next week to debate the legalisation of medical cannabis throughout the country. Speakers are expected to present scientific evidence on the matter as the lower house debates the potential action for the first time. Next Wednesday, 16th February, the subcommittee of the Health and Consumer Commission of Congress will […]
Could the US legalise cannabis this spring?
The Democrats are asking for final input from colleagues before they introduce their cannabis bill to the Senate. The bill could legalise the possession and use of the substance as early as this Spring. It seems as though, after more than a year into Joe Biden’s presidency, things are speeding up and a new cannabis […]
PepsiCo launches new drink infused with hemp seed under Rockstar brand
Soft drink giant PepsiCo has announced the launch of a new hemp seed-infused energy drinks in the US market, following relative success in Germany last year. The hemp extract is combined with a number of other herbals to promote relaxation. The selection of Rockstar ‘Unplugged’ drinks contains hemp seed oil, spearmint, lemon balm and a […]
Majority of Americans would vote for a politician who smokes cannabis
A majority of US citizens would be willing to vote for a politician who occasionally consumes cannabis in their free time, the results of a recent survey show. The YouGov survey, which included responses from 4,096 adults from the US, follows the recent ad campaign of Democrat Senate candidate Gary Chambers Jr, in which he […]
Amazon announces endorsement of bill that would legalise cannabis in America
The retail giant Amazon has endorsed a bill that aims to legalise cannabis on the federal level in the United States. The New York Post reports that Republican congresswoman Nancy Mace’s States Reform Act would legalise cannabis by leaving the individual states to decide “whether to prohibit or regulate it.” Ms Mace’s plan is to […]
Thailand becomes first Asian country to open legal cannabis consumption spaces
Thailand could soon remove cannabis from its list of controlled narcotics in addition to allowing the consumption of recreational cannabis and the cultivation of medical cannabis in private residences. The Bangkok Post reports that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)has drafted a bill to legalise the household cultivation and consumption of medical cannabis and its […]
Americans don’t trust Joe Biden to deliver on cannabis, new poll finds
While the federal decriminalisation of cannabis appeared to be high on Joe Biden’s agenda during the presidential election in 2020, more than half of Americans now think he has done “little to nothing” to move the issue forward. According to a recent survey published by YouGov, the majority of Americans think President Biden will not […]
Thailand could be the next country to decriminalise cannabis
Thailand could very well be the first country in Asia to decriminalise the possession and consumption of cannabis after the recent legalisation of the drug for medical uses and for use in food and cosmetics. The country’s Food and Drug Administration is reportedly set to propose the removal of cannabis from a list of controlled […]
US Senate candidate pushes for legalisation by smoking cannabis in campaign ad
A US Senate candidate has released a campaign video in which he smokes cannabis – to show his support for cannabis legalisation and solidarity for those imprisoned for minor cannabis offences. The video of Democratic Senate candidate Gary Chambers Jr has gone viral on Twitter after he posted it to his personal account. Chambers Jr […]
MPs to discuss a bill to legalise cannabis in France
MPs in the French Parliament are set to debate a bill that would legalise cannabis, following its presentation at the National Assembly earlier this month – but it remains unlikely that the bill will gain much traction with the incumbent government. A number of MPs are attempting to highlight the potential benefits of cannabis legalisation, […]