V.A. marijuana education site; UT psychedelics measure approved; MD legalization bill; NY cannabis package recycling; WA drug war repair funds 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.mc4wpContinue Reading
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday formally attached a marijuana banking reform amendment to a large-scale bill dealing with innovation and manufacturing—the latest development in a years-long effort to protect financial institutions that work with state-legal cannabis businesses. The amendment from sponsor Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) was preliminarily approvedContinue Reading
Zide Door pushes progress forward in America’s new relationship with entheogens. The post America’s only psychedelic mushroom store is a church in Oakland. We observed the sacrament appeared first on Leafly. Read More: America’s only psychedelic mushroom store is a church in Oakland. We observed the sacramentContinue Reading
Some advocates say they appreciate the proposed $125 million allocation, but would like more for those most impacted. By Maleeha Syed, Crosscut.com Washington’s governor wants to give hundreds of millions in cannabis tax revenues to people hindered by the war on drugs. Gov. Jay Inslee’s supplemental budget, released in December,Continue Reading
A Utah House committee approved a bill on Thursday that would create a task force to study and make recommendations on the therapeutic potential of psychedelic drugs and possible regulations for their lawful use. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Brady Brammer (R), passed the House Health and Human Services CommitteeContinue Reading
A top Maryland lawmaker wants the state to get prepared to regulate adult-use marijuana if voters approve the reform at the ballot this year. Del. Luke Clippinger (D), who chairs the Judiciary Committee and leads a cannabis workgroup that’s been studying the issue, already filed a separate measure in DecemberContinue Reading
A New York senator filed a bill on Wednesday that would promote recycling in the marijuana industry once retail sales officially launch. Sen. Michelle Hinchey (D) is sponsoring the legislation, which would require cannabis shops to apply a $1 deposit for any marijuana products sold in single-use plastic containers andContinue Reading
The Portland branch of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is teaming up with an Oregon university on a new website that aims to provide resources to make healthcare providers “more comfortable” discussing marijuana treatment with patients. While VA doctors are permitted to discuss cannabis with patients, many continueContinue Reading
Marijuana banking gets initial House OK; Cannabis not on commerce secretary’s mind; Fed legalization vote demanded; MI psychedelics ballot measure 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.mc4wpContinue Reading
The new law allows patients to purchase about 3 ounces per month. The post Mississippi governor signs law allowing medical marijuana appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Mississippi governor signs law allowing medical marijuanaContinue Reading
