Thailand Legalizes Low-THC Cannabis for Medical Uses, Plant Giveaway Planned
Thailand's new cannabis law goes into effect June 9. It allows residents to possess and grow low-THC ganja. It's essentially legal CBD, like in 11 U.S. states.
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A Tale of Two States: Rhode Island Legalizes It, Delaware Doesn't
America's two smallest states are in the middle of the fight to legalize marijuana. Rhode Island and Delaware's legislatures recently passed bills to legalize it, but only one of the two governors signed them into law. That would be Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee on My 25. In Delaware, Gov. John Carney vetoed a similar bill on May 24.
Dr. Oz Doubles Down on His Opposition to Legalizing Marijuana
Pennsylvania U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz has never been a fan of recreational cannabis. He stated on May 19: "We need to get Pennsylvanians back at work, and I don't want marijuana to be a hindrance to that."
Cannabis Supporter Fetterman Cruises to Primary Victory in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's pro-legalization Lt. Gov. John Fetterman won the Democratic nomination for the state's open U.S. Senate seat by a 59% margin in the primary on May 17. He'll face either Dr. Mehmet Oz or Dave McCormick in November.
Pot Stocks Dive Attributed to Chuck Schumer's Cannabis Rally Comments
After Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer touted possible federal bipartisan support for marijuana legalization at the NYC Cannabis Parade & Rally on May 7, the stock market reacted negatively.