“I do feel like there’s a consensus building to do something that’s public-health focused, but also a little bit of an increased role in the justice system.” By Joseph O’Sullivan, Crosscut Should the legal system treat drug possession as a crime? How can society compel people with serious substance-use disordersContinue Reading
5 Things To Make Us Optimistic About Weed In Early 2023 Image Cannabis News January 6, 2023 Among other things, Missouri will likely have a fully-functioning, legal adult use marijuana market this year; and proponents continue their push to make Florida another conservative-leaning state with liberal marijuana laws. As weContinue Reading
Sinaloa cartel launches violent response as Mexico recaptures El Chapo’s son Image Cannabis News January 6, 2023 Mexican authorities have captured Ovidio Guzmán, a son of incarcerated drugs kingpin Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, prompting a furious response from cartel gunmen in the northern city of Culiacán. After a night ofContinue Reading
KY gov pushes medical marijuana in SOTC speech; MD hearing on market demands; CO seeks psychedelic board members; CBD pharma lawsuit 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() {Continue Reading
Pot taxes rise in California. Mushrooms decriminalized in Colorado. The post New cannabis laws for 2023 kick in across the US appeared first on Leafly. Read More: New cannabis laws for 2023 kick in across the USContinue Reading
Maryland lawmakers convened for another marijuana legalization workgroup meeting on Thursday, with members hearing from cannabis policy experts about market demand considerations once a regulated systems of sales launches. The House Cannabis Referendum and Legalization Workgroup—which was formed in 2021 by Speaker Adrienne Jones (D)—listened to a presentation from theContinue Reading
Cannabis legalization is leading to more experimentation around the ways we consume cannabis. With so many options out there (good and bad), it’s refreshing to know some companies truly care—companies that are dedicated to creating the healthiest product possible. TribeTokes is one such company. Founded in 2017 by CEO Degelis TuftsContinue Reading
The drug company behind the CBD-based medication Epidiolex has filed a lawsuit against more than a dozen competitors that are seeking to create generic versions, alleging patent infringement. GW Research Ltd, which along with GW Pharmaceuticals is a subsidiary of Jazz Pharmaceuticals, filed the suit. GW, one of the onlyContinue Reading
Minnesota lawmakers have unveiled a marijuana legalization bill and announced next steps to advance the reform in the 2023 legislative session. At a press conference on Thursday, the House and Senate sponsors of a revised legalization bill were joined by leaders of each chamber as well as advocates to previewContinue Reading
2022 cannabis sales: An Oregon county is No. 1 for a third time Image Cannabis News January 5, 2023 Despite a 6.4% sales decline, Malheur County was Oregon’s per capita leader in cannabis sales in 2022 – its third straight year at No. 1. PORTLAND – It might take actuallyContinue Reading
