Embassy HEADLINES Issue 524

By Published On: August 18, 2022Categories: Cannabis, News

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URGENT call out for help to register Legalise Cannabis Victoria. If we are to run in the Victorian election in November we need people to join asap on legalisecannabis.org.au

AUSTRALIA/NZ

More research on THC and driving ‘fundamental’ to law reform, inquiry report says

The history of Australia’s drinking culture from rum as a currency to non-alcoholic wine

NZ health ministry confirms review to improve ‘workability’ of Medicinal Cannabis Scheme

NORTH AMERICA

Some Arkansas Marijuana Activists Oppose Legalization Measure On November Ballot

71% of pot users in B.C. get it from legal stores: PSSG survey

Weed around the world: Las Vegas, Nevada USA

‘Croptober’ pushes Canada’s cannabis inventories to record 1.4 billion grams

BC’s cannabis distributor closes temporarily due to union job action

Two In Five Americans Say They’ve Changed Their Mind On Drug Policy, With Most Becoming “More Liberal,” Poll Finds

Poll shows near even split among Americans asked if cannabis is good or bad for society

Minnesota hemp edibles law ushers in new rivals, upends marijuana market

What Oregon’s Ban on Synthetic Cannabinoids Means for the Industry

Poll: Majority of Texans Support Cannabis Legalization

Despite pleas from business, Illinois Council says no to cannabis grower ordinance change

Ohio medical marijuana grow facility expands

Minnesota ordinance issues delay decision on retail sales at cannabis grow facility

WORLD

Kenya’s Cannabis Friendly Presidential Candidate Becomes Internet Sensation

Guyana Passes Industrial Hemp Bill

The Suffering Stoners of Guernsey

Switzerland Has ‘Laid The Groundwork For Its Medical Cannabis Industry To Flourish’ And Could Soon Be Exporting ‘Very High-Quality Flower’

Capetown cannabis tech provider to distribute micro-decorticator in Southern Africa

French Senators Petition Macron’s Government For Urgent Cannabis Reform

Colombian president discusses releasing cannabis prisoners and legally exporting the drug

Malaysia aims to learn from Thailand in push for medical use of cannabis