Why is New Jersey reviving the old ‘marijuana’ stigma?
In the Garden State, ‘cannabis’ is legally good, while ‘marijuana’ is legally bad. What is this, 1937? The post Why is New Jersey reviving the old ‘marijuana’ stigma? appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Why is New Jersey reviving the old ‘marijuana’ stigma?Continue Reading
New Connecticut Marijuana Equity Council Approves Map Of Drug War-Impacted Areas At First Meeting
Just weeks after Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) signed a marijuana legalization bill into law, the state’s newly formed Social Equity Council met for the first time on Thursday to discuss its approach to fostering a diverse, equitable cannabis industry that benefits those most harmed by the war on drugs.Continue Reading
Illinois Sets Yet Another Record For Monthly Marijuana Sales, With Retailers Citing A Lollapalooza Boost
Sales of legal marijuana in Illinois last month again broke the state’s all-time record, with nearly $128 million in total recreational receipts, according to the state’s Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). That’s more than $10 million higher than the state’s previous monthly sales record, set in May, andContinue Reading
New Marijuana And CBD Research Amendment Could Be Added To Senate’s Infrastructure Bill This Week
A new proposed amendment to a bipartisan infrastructure bill on the Senate floor this week would significantly expand federally approved research into marijuana as well as the popular cannabinoid CBD—changes aimed at providing a better understanding of cannabis’s effects and speeding development of new therapies. As introduced by Senate leadersContinue Reading
Senate Committee Urges Rethink Of Hemp THC Limit And Pushes CBD Regulations
An influential U.S. Senate committee on Wednesday voted to advance funding legislation and attached report language that encourages the federal government to reconsider “arbitrary” THC restrictions on hemp and continue efforts to develop a regulatory pathway for CBD products. Those provisions, among others, were approved by the Senate Appropriations CommitteeContinue Reading
Seth Rogen’s Houseplant brand is leaving Canada and it’s our own damn fault
This is why we can’t have nice things, Canada. The post Seth Rogen’s Houseplant brand is leaving Canada and it’s our own damn fault appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Seth Rogen’s Houseplant brand is leaving Canada and it’s our own damn faultContinue Reading
CBD Regulation Doesn’t Have To Wait For Comprehensive Cannabis Reform (Op-Ed)
A former top Republican congressional staffer calls on lawmakers to effectively regulate CBD in foods and dietary supplements now. By Brendan Belair and Kyle Turk, Natural Products Association In many ways, the summer of 2019 seems like a lifetime ago, yet some memories are still vivid. On July 10, 2019,Continue Reading
Growing Cannabis Outdoors: Good Yields from Bad Weather
Growing cannabis outdoors is the most natural way to grow your own. Your crops receive free energy from the sun, and their roots have more room to expand in the ground. This usually means plants grow bigger and stronger, with higher yields of more potent, tastier bud. That said, we’reContinue Reading
Senators approve medical cannabis access for veterans (Newsletter: August 5, 2021)
AR marijuana ballot measure; Poll: Canadians back psychedelic therapy; Neil deGrasse Tyson talks psilocybin use by dogs and cats Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. (function() { window.mc4wp =Continue Reading
Arkansas Marijuana Activists Push For Legalization Ballot Initiative In 2022
Arkansas activists are collecting signatures to place adult-use marijuana legalization on the state’s 2022 ballot. The group, Arkansas True Grass, is proposing a system of regulated sales for adults 21 and older, allowing them to purchase up to four ounces of cannabis and grow up to 12 plants for personalContinue Reading