+ North Dakota, Arkansas, Nebraska Advocates Turn in Signatures
Product Quality, New Research Opportunities | CRISPR Gene Editing Could Revolutionize Cannabis Breeding and Crop Production | A provisional patent application is the latest to apply the novel CRISPR technology to cannabis. The CRISPR-Cas9 technology, used for the treatment of sickle-cell anemia and reducing the bitterness in mustard leaves, has the potential to revolutionize cannabis crops by integrating advanced genomic techniques into breeding solutions. More >>> | Appropriate Appropriations? | US House Republicans Nix States’ Rights Cannabis Amendment, Focus on Blocking Rescheduling | The House Appropriations Committee advanced a bill that aims to prevent the DOJ from using funds to reclassify cannabis while allowing it to interfere with state cannabis laws. More >>> | Ready for Change? | North Dakota Group Submits Signatures to Place Adult-Use Legalization Initiative on November Ballot | New Economic Frontier gathered enough signatures to qualify its adult-use proposal for the upcoming election, pending verification by the state. More >>> | Medical Expansion, Adult-Use Pathway | Arkansas Cannabis Advocates Submit 111,400+ Signatures to Expand Medical Program | Arkansans for Patient Access’ proposed amendment would allow home grows, update industry regulations for advertising and packaging, and more. More >>> | 2 Subjects, 2 Questions | Nebraska Group Delivers 114,000 Signatures for Medical Cannabis Legalization Measures | Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana turned in two petitions to the Secretary of State to put medical cannabis reform on the November ballot. More >>> | Industry Headlines About CBT: Cannabis Business Times is the most trusted source of actionable intelligence for plant-touching cannabis businesses throughout North America. | |