A newly filed large-scale spending bill to keep the government funded for the 2022 Fiscal Year does not include language to protect banks that works with state-legal marijuana dispensaries—and the sponsor of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act would like to know why. In a lighthearted exchange inContinue Reading
“We need to have a conversation about whether a criminal justice response is the appropriate one, so this is a first step to try and get us there.” By Hannah Gaskill, Maryland Matters House and Senate lawmakers are making another attempt this session to limit criminal penalties for Marylanders whoContinue Reading
Military veterans would be “encouraged” to discuss medical marijuana treatment without the fear of losing federal benefits under a new bill being sponsored by Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA). The main thrust of the legislation is to codify existing policies that allow VA doctors to talk about medical cannabis with patientsContinue Reading
Washington, D.C. would continue to be blocked from legalizing recreational marijuana sales under a bicameral omnibus spending bill that was introduced by congressional leaders early on Wednesday morning. But a separate provision protecting state and territory medical cannabis programs from federal interference remains intact in the legislation, which is expectedContinue Reading
OK psilocybin decrim passes; Perlmutter will be “pest” until marijuana banking passes; KS medical cannabis bill filed 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.mc4wp = window.mc4wp ||Continue Reading
Wiz Khalifa’s kush-fueled empire, Rihanna’s baby-induced bud break, and Ricky Williams’ wild NFL cannabis stories. Here’s how weed is influencing popular culture in 2022. The post Pot culture ground-up March 2022: Mainstream highlights and memes appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Pot culture ground-up March 2022: Mainstream highlightsContinue Reading
The Arcview Group announced a joint venture with McVeigh Global Meetings and Events last month in a deal that will pair the two companies’ expertise producing business events worldwide. Operating under the name Arcview Events & Experiences, the new partnership will conduct The Arcview Group’s virtual and in-person event business andContinue Reading
Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) says that he intends to continue to put significant pressure on his Senate colleagues to advance a bill protecting banks that work with state-legal marijuana businesses as he prepares for retirement from Congress. Speaking at an event hosted by the American Bankers Association (ABA) on Tuesday,Continue Reading
The Oklahoma House of Representatives on Monday approved a bill to decriminalize low-level possession of psilocybin and promote research into the therapeutic potential of the psychedelic, sending it to the Senate. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Daniel Pae (R), cleared the chamber in a 62-30 vote. This comes one monthContinue Reading
To celebrate International Women’s Day, spark up some of the best weed in Canada courtesy of these female growers. The post These women grow the dankest cannabis in Canada appeared first on Leafly. Read More: These women grow the dankest cannabis in CanadaContinue Reading
