Embassy HEADLINES Issue 509

By Published On: May 5, 2022Categories: Cannabis, News

TOP STORIES

LEGALISE CANNABIS: The Party of Picked On Patients

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

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

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

Byron Bay: Releaf Group makes cannabis tourism move

Foreign Investors are Rushing to Buy Cannabis Companies

EVENTS

New Zealand’s national cannabis day of action confirmed for May 7

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