The Minnesota’s Republican-controlled Senate on Wednesday blocked Democrats’ move to advance a marijuana legalization bill that’s been stalled in committee. Democratic Senate Minority Leader Melisa López Franzen (D) announced her plans to bring the issue up for consideration on the chamber floor through a procedural mechanism that would have requiredContinue Reading
Los Angeles investors can open up shop after City officials end their years-long silent ban on medical marijuana providers The post Miami finally approves first medical cannabis dispensary appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Miami finally approves first medical cannabis dispensaryContinue Reading
As lawmakers work to advance marijuana banking reform, a coalition of cannabis regulators representing 40 U.S. states and territories are explaining to Congress just what the current lack of access to traditional financial services means—not just for the businesses and the programs they oversee, but for the regulators navigating thisContinue Reading
The New York Senate and Assembly have passed a bill to encourage businesses to use hemp materials for packaging, construction and other industrial purposes. After final procedural steps, the measure will be on its way to the governor. The legislation amends state statute to stipulate that the Agriculture Commissioner wouldContinue Reading
DE gov addresses marijuana bill on his desk; NE medical cannabis ballot lawsuit; Study: Legalization tied to lower alcohol/tobacco/opioid use 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
New crosses of Kush Mints, Chem Dog, and Moonbow burn bright. The post Leafly Buzz: 13 top weed strains of May 2022 appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Leafly Buzz: 13 top weed strains of May 2022Continue Reading
Rhode Island lawmakers have unveiled a newly revised marijuana legalization proposal that’s scheduled to be taken up in two committees this week and then head to the floors of both chambers next week. The legislation is the product of months of negotiations between legislators and the governor, who released hisContinue Reading
The NBA superstar will open up about using for first time on Netflix later this week, even though his league still (technically) forbids THC The post ’I’m actually high right now,’ Kevin Durant talks weed with David Letterman appeared first on Leafly. Read More: ’I’m actually high rightContinue Reading
Georgia officers searched women’s lacrosse team bus without cause but found nothing, now Delaware politicians are condemning the stop. The post Weed harassment by Georgia cops could help pass legalization in Delaware appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Weed harassment by Georgia cops could help pass legalization inContinue Reading
Marijuana legalization is associated with decreased use of alcohol, nicotine and non-prescription opioids among young adults, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Washington analyzed data on substance use trends from 2014 to 2019, finding that people aged 21-25 were less likely to consume the arguably moreContinue Reading
