Fed drug official slams criminalization; Senate marijuana biz aid amendment; NH allows cannabis for opioid disorder; MS deal nears for special session 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()Continue Reading
This week we talk with James Gordon, founder of Chi High Tours, about cannabis culture in the Windy City. The post The Roll-up #203: Inside Chicago’s cannabis culture appeared first on Leafly. Read More: The Roll-up #203: Inside Chicago’s cannabis cultureContinue Reading
The governor of New Hampshire signed a bill that adds opioid use disorder as a qualifying condition for the state’s medical marijuana program and also allows out-of-state patients to access dispensaries. HB 605 was one of 30 pieces of legislation that Gov. Chris Sununu (R) approved on Tuesday. Advocates celebratedContinue Reading
A draft bill to legalize medical cannabis in Mississippi could be taken up a special session in the legislature this month. By Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today The lead Senate and House negotiators working on a Mississippi medical marijuana program to replace the one shot down by the state Supreme CourtContinue Reading
Marijuana businesses in legal states would have been made eligible for certain federal financial assistance under an amendment that was proposed to a Senate-passed budget plan, but the cannabis measure was ultimately not voted on by the body. The amendment from Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO) was one of more thanContinue Reading
Beyoncé has spoken and she likes CBD. Will we ever be able to taste her honey or try her hemp? Only time will tell. The post The power of Beyoncé’s CBD reveal appeared first on Leafly. Read More: The power of Beyoncé’s CBD revealContinue Reading
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) says President Joe Biden could and should use executive authority to end federal marijuana prohibition on his own—but the two of them have “differences” when it comes to drug policy. During a recent podcast interview on Krystal Kyle & Friends, the senator at first cautioned thatContinue Reading
Cannabis retail in Canada was hit hard by the pandemic, even as an essential service. But there is a silver lining! The post The pandemic has changed Canadian cannabis retail for the better appeared first on Leafly. Read More: The pandemic has changed Canadian cannabis retail for theContinue Reading
The director of the federal government’s top agency on drugs and health says ending harsh penalties around use would reduce harm and facilitate access to treatment. “Societal norms surrounding drug use and addiction continue to be informed by myths and misconceptions,” Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on DrugContinue Reading
WI lawmakers announce legalization bill at IL dispensary; USDA approves CO hemp plan; MI funds research on marijuana for PTSD with cannabis revenue 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.Continue Reading
