In 2021, Leafly news covered the latest in legalization, weed trends, strains, current events, and culture. The post Leafly’s top stories of 2021 appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Leafly’s top stories of 2021Continue Reading
Iowa Democrats are done waiting for the GOP-controlled legislature to act on marijuana reform. So on Tuesday, a group of legislators announced that they will soon be introducing a constitutional amendment to let voters decide on the issue of regulating cannabis “in a way similar to the way we regulateContinue Reading
A leading marijuana advocacy group on Tuesday announced a push to ensure that all California medical facilities are prepared for the implementation of a new law requiring them to permit certain patients to use cannabis while in their care. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed the legislation—known as “Ryan’s Law” afterContinue Reading
A federal official with a top health agency recently gave some tips to states that are moving to legalize marijuana, specifically as it concerns deterring youth use. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary Tom Coderre spoke about cannabis policy during a webinar hosted lastContinue Reading
Another city has joined the movement to decriminalize psychedelics, with lawmakers in Port Townsend, Washington unanimously approving a reform resolution on Monday. The proposal, which was crafted with input from a coalition of psychedelics activists, makes it so enforcement of laws against entheogenic substances like psilocybin, ayahuasca and ibogaine areContinue Reading
Republican lawmakers in the House and Senate have introduced new legislation that would make it easier for scientists to research Schedule I drugs like marijuana and psilocybin. Companion bills filed by Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA) largely reflect a plan that was recently released by theContinue Reading
The St. Louis lawmaker behind a recently enacted marijuana decriminalization bill says he’s aware that there’s growing talk about pushing broader reform by loosening laws around psychedelics and other drugs—but he’s concerned that the federal government may intervene if the city pushes the envelope too far. Alderman Bret Narayan (D)—whoseContinue Reading
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