Costa Rica Moves Forward with Medical Cannabis Reform

Costa Rica has finally done it! On Wednesday of this week, the medical marijuana bill that was passed the day before was signed by the country’s President, Carlos Alvarado. The bill has been in limbo since Alvarado vetoed it earlier this year, arguing that limits needed to be placed on individual cultivation and consumption. Lawmakers … Read more

Green Bay Reforms Cannabis Possession Penalties

City leaders in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Tuesday passed an ordinance to reform the city’s penalties for cannabis possession and consumption. Under the proposal approved by the Green Bay City Council, the fine for possession of small amounts of cannabis will be dropped to $0, although those who receive a citation will still be responsible … Read more

Biden Administration May Deny Security Clearance to Weed Investors

Investing in a cannabis company could jeopardize an individual’s application to work under President Joe Biden, according to a new report this week. Politico obtained a document detailing the Biden administration’s new employee conduct guidelines, reporting on Wednesday that the rules could “potentially deny security clearance to individuals who have invested in companies that are … Read more