Cannabis News Embassy HEADLINES Issue 509 Kath Noneofyourbusiness May 5, 2022 May 5, 2022 TOP STORIES LEGALISE CANNABIS: The Party of Picked On Patients The Cost of Medical Cannabis In Australia California Bill Would Allow Cannabis Sales at Farmers Markets AUSTRALIA/NZ Greens will use balance of power to legalise cannabis Michael Balderstone backs Greens on legalising cannabis Lawyer rolls up for the legalise Cannabis Party in Queensland Australia’s Little Green Pharma Inks UK Medical Cannabis Deal Allied Corp. exports Colombia-grown dried flower to Australia and US $5 million boost for cannabis research at La Trobe University Towards a Healthy Cannabis Culture: A Community Conversation, 7 May 2022, Nimbin NSW NORTH AMERICA Canadian cannabis vape sales growth continues as consumer preferences evolve Vancouver pot shop sells big bongs to support a Downtown Eastside charity Cannabis Retailers Sue British Columbia Over Illegal Dispensaries on First Nations Reserves Workers at Oregon cannabis operation walk out, say company blocking unionization efforts NY court rules $600M lawsuit against cannabis producer can proceed Weed On the Roofs of Public Housing? New York Wants It New Jersey Sold Nearly $2 Million In Adult-Use Marijuana On First Day Of Sales, State Data Shows Ohio Lawmakers Introduce Legalization Bill Authored By Cannabis Advocates WORLD Joburg wants to grow cannabis on its old mining land Nepal Seeks To End Marijuana Ban After Half A Century Cannabis advocates push for decriminalization in Taiwan Switzerland is launching a cannabis sale pilot this summer The Fight Over CBD Oil Continues in Germany Lebanon to legalise hemp to prevent ‘scourge’ of marijuana Aiming to help set CBD framework, UK group focuses first on THC limits UK’s first cannabis clinical trial to see thousands take drug as a painkiller 5,000 Medical Cannabis Licenses Dispensed on Island of Guernsey New Pilot Could See Patients On The Isle Of Man Gain Access To Medical Cannabis For The First Time SCIENCE & TECH Former Astronaut Details Quest to Grow Cannabinoids in Space South Carolina hemp farmers use new technology to break stigma around hemp Dry Vs. Oil Vaporizers: Which Is A Better Bang For Your Buck? Cannabis Roots: From Traditional Medicine to Modern Science HEALTH The elixir of life – Could cannabis help you live longer? Can Cannabis Treat Autism? Could CBD help people with diabetes? Beyond CBD & THC: Kynurenine, Kynurenic Acid & More POLITICS & LAW Australia: Greens Party Vows To Reform Cannabis Laws If Elected International Drug Treaties: Do They Really Mean Anything? Study: Marijuana Legalization Laws Are Not Associated with Lax Attitudes Toward Drugged Driving Queensland man escapes jail for growing ‘medicinal cannabis’ A ‘Recalcitrant Boomer’: GOP Congressman Criticizes Biden For ‘Betrayal On Marijuana’ Bankers Associations From All 50 U.S. States Push Senate To Pass Marijuana Banking Reform BUSINESS & INDUSTRY Cannabinoid Market Sales Data: Where Is It? Global rolling papers sales expected to reach US$1.1B by 2032 Seth Rogen Provides an Inside Look at Houseplant Headquarters USA: John Boehner accused of stealing data, talking points from marijuana lobbyist As more U.S. states legalize marijuana, CBD retailers face an identity crisis Byron Bay: Releaf Group makes cannabis tourism move Foreign Investors are Rushing to Buy Cannabis Companies HISTORY & CULTURE Visit These Cannabis Lounges Around the World Florida bride accused of lacing guests wedding food with weed Woody Harrelson Wins An Iconic Award For His Cannabis Advocacy How long does weed stay fresh and what’s the best way to store it? Was Shakespeare really a stoner? Paul Krassner: I dropped acid with Groucho Marx EVENTS Towards a Healthy Cannabis Culture: A Community Conversation, 7 May 2022, Nimbin NSW New Zealand’s national cannabis day of action confirmed for May 7 UIC’s 2022 Medical Cannabis Symposium, 20-22 May 2022, Sunshine Coast Q Grab a 10% discount on Australian Medicinal Cannabis Symposium tickets Hemp, Health & Innovation Expo, 4-5 June 2022, Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park NSW Is it time to legalise drugs? Panel Hosted by Stan Grant, 23 June 2022, Wesley Conference Centre, Sydney NSW Australian Premier of The Fix, with Johann Hari, 25 June 2022, Astor Theatre, St Kilda VIC Nimbin MardiGrass, 16-18 September 2022, Nimbin NSW BILLS & INQUIRIES NSW Council for Civil Liberties Submission: Inquiry Into The Road Transport Amendment (Medicinal Cannabis Exemptions From Offences) Bill 2021 CAMPAIGNS Legalise Cannabis Australia is ready to roll for the federal election Ready to change the conversation about drugs? Registration for StoryLab 2022 is now open, and you’re invited. Join Legalise Cannabis! Join the federal and/or state party at legalisecannabis.org.au FUNDRAISERS ‘End Evidence-Free RDT’ Whole Bus Ad For NSW Donations For the Legal Fees of Mitchell Rice PETITIONS Closing 1 April – Petition [Victorian residents only] Review roadside cannabis testing laws Unharm’s Legalise Cannabis Petition End discrimination against medicinal cannabis patients in Australian drug driving laws Imprisoned for Healing the “Incurable” with Medicinal Cannabis Therapy. Drop Alan’s Charges RESEARCH Global Drug Survey 2022 University of New South Wales: Cannabis experiences in the ACT Monash University & UOW – Researchers Seek To Further Understand The Effects Of Cannabis EDUCATION Mardigrass Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary With A Feature Documentary ANZCCP medicinal cannabis [Authorised Prescriber] course for doctors Australian Cannabis Summit 2021 Catchup Ending Discrimination: Medicinal Cannabis & Drug Driving Law Questions Answered Voices from the Real World – Medical Cannabis Testimonials Spread the Word!TwitterFacebookPrintEmail Related