Thursday marks the 50th anniversary of President Richard Nixon’s declaration of a war on drugs—and congressional lawmakers are seizing the day to demand reform. A historic bill to end the drug war by decriminalizing possession of all currently illicit substances was formally filed on the anniversary, and text has beenContinue Reading
“Nomad Cook” Travis Peterson is trekking across Canada in an RV to offer a series of culinary cannabis workshops and pop-up dinners. The post Renowned cannabis chef ‘The Nomad Cook’ takes his show on the road appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Renowned cannabis chef ‘The Nomad Cook’Continue Reading
The Florida Supreme Court has killed another marijuana legalization ballot initiative, invalidating the proposal on Thursday because a majority of justices said its summary is “misleading.” This is the second citizen initiative that the court has nullified this year that would have established a regulated marijuana market in the state.Continue Reading
Starting July 1, it’s legal to possess up to 1.5 ounces. Retail sales are expected to start in May 2022. The post Connecticut legalizes marijuana, becoming 19th state to regulate adult use appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Connecticut legalizes marijuana, becoming 19th state to regulate adult useContinue Reading
Civil rights groups are pushing for a vote on a bill to federally legalize marijuana to take place in the U.S. House of Representatives this month—but some activists who have experience in the state-level regulatory space are now proposing changes to the legislation to ensure that the market is equitableContinue Reading
Connecticut is on the verge of legalizing marijuana after lawmakers sent a cannabis reform bill to the desk of the state’s supportive governor on Thursday. The latest action, a Senate vote of 16-11, caps a drama-filled week that at one point saw Gov. Ned Lamont (D) issue a threat toContinue Reading
We’ve all heard of “joints for jabs” programs, but how do you find them? The post Joints for jabs: Here’s where to find free weed appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Joints for jabs: Here’s where to find free weedContinue Reading
The survey’s release coincides with the introduction of a first-ever congressional bill to decriminalize drugs. By Molly Bernstein & Sean McElwee, The Appeal For 50 years, the so-called “war on drugs,” which President Richard Nixon declared on June 17, 1971, has ravaged entire communities, exacerbated racial inequality and helped propelContinue Reading
LA gov: Legal marijuana is coming; CA senator: psychedelics bill a step to all drug decrim; NJ AG sends cannabis cease and desist letters 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 theContinue Reading
