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Oklahoma Activists Submit Signatures for Recreational Pot Legalization Initiative
Cannabis activists in Oklahoma on Tuesday submitted more than 164,000 signatures in support of a ballot measure to legalize recreational weed.
Albania Prompted to Implement Medical Cannabis Reform After U.N. Criticism
Albania was named number 7 out of 154 countries for the illegal cultivation and distribution of cannabis by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
Oregon County Proposes Ban on Psilocybin Therapy
The Linn County, Oregon county commission has approved a proposal to have voters decide on banning psilocybin treatment centers authorized by a 2020 statewide initiative.
Spain Approves Medical Cannabis Reform: Pharmacy Dispensation Planned for End of 2022
Spain becomes the next European government to formalize at least medical use of cannabis—even though the first step here is highly limited.
Switzerland to Lift Ban on Medical Cannabis
Government officials in Switzerland are moving forward with plans to loosen restrictions for medical weed patients.
Kentucky Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee Meets
The newly-appointed medical cannabis advisory panel formed by Governor Andy Beshear met for the first time on Monday in Kentucky.
British Chief Constable Supports Cannabis Decriminalization
The head of the Thames Valley Police—one of the largest forces in the U.K.—has come out in favor of cannabis decriminalization with a suggestion that normalization could reduce violence.
Court Ruling on Ballot Measures Simplifies Legalizing Weed in Nebraska
A federal judge has struck down a Nebraska law requiring ballot measures to receive signatures from 5% of voters in at least 38 counties, making it easier for two medical cannabis legalization proposals to qualify for the November ballot.
German Government to Hold Hearings on Recreational Cannabis Reform
The German government announced yesterday that hearings will start on Tuesday and last for the rest of June as it begins the formal process of recreational cannabis reform.
Ukraine to Legalize Medical Cannabis, Health Minister Says
The Health Minister of Ukraine says the government intends to approve medical cannabis as the bill moves into Parliament.