As more states move to legalize marijuana, the director of national intelligence (DNI) says federal employers shouldn’t outright reject security clearance applicants over past use and should use discretion when it comes to those with cannabis investments in their stock portfolios. DNI Avril Haines’s new memo—which follows up on pastContinue Reading
A former Republican congressman has joined the board of a psychedelics advocacy group working to reform federal policies around entheogenic plants and fungi like psilocybin. Former Rep. Ryan Costello, who represented Pennsylvania in Congress from 2015 to 2019, is now part of the newly renamed Psychedelic Medicine Coalition (PMC), whichContinue Reading
The new coalition government of Germany is unveiling some initial details about its marijuana legalization plan, even if the reform is taking a back seat to efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. Prior to being sworn in late last year, the so-called traffic light coalition announced that legalization would beContinue Reading
Austin, Texas voters will have a chance decide on a ballot initiative to locally decriminalize marijuana, city officials announced on Monday. Ground Game Texas, an organization working to advance progressive causes including cannabis reform, said it turned in more than 33,000 signatures for the measure—about 10,000 more than required toContinue Reading
California Sen. Scott Wiener (D) has some big plans for drug policy reform in 2022—and he tells Marijuana Moment that he feels there’s a “50/50” chance that his bill to legalize psychedelics possession will get to the governor’s desk. The senator put a pause on that proposal last year afterContinue Reading
KY medical cannabis bill filed; MS senator brings hemp to marijuana meeting with gov; CA spends $100M on marijuana cannabis grants for cities 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
Our predictions for 2022 are absolutely 100% guaranteed to come true. Really. The post The Roll-up #225: Predictions for 2022 appeared first on Leafly. Read More: The Roll-up #225: Predictions for 2022Continue Reading
You have to be vaccinated to buy weed in-store in Quebec, despite it’s status as an essential good during covid19. The post No legal weed for the unvaccinated in Québec (sort of) appeared first on Leafly. Read More: No legal weed for the unvaccinated in Québec (sort of)Continue Reading
A new Republican-led bill to legalize medical marijuana in Kentucky landed in the state legislature this week. The measure is an update to lead sponsor Rep. Jason Nemes’s (R) past legalization efforts and includes a number of conservative-minded adjustments aimed at wining broad support among lawmakers, including leaders of hisContinue Reading
A Republican U.S. senator who’s known as staunchly anti-drug has apparently been helping an Iowa church that wants to incorporate the psychedelic brew ayahuasca into its ceremonies. Specifically, Sen. Chuck Grassley’s (R-IA) office has tried to help the church get answers about requests it filed with the Drug Enforcement AdministrationContinue Reading
