California courts have sealed, resentenced or dismissed about 90 percent of eligible marijuana convictions for activity that was legalized under a 2016 voter-approved initiative, a new report from the state attorney general’s office shows. As of April 6, the state’s judicial system has processed relief for 206,052 of out anContinue Reading
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) is running for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, formally announcing his candidacy on June 7, 2023. The governor has approved several marijuana policy reforms at the state level, though he’s stopped short of embracing adult-use legalization and opposed ballot initiatives to enact such aContinue Reading
Bipartisan congressional lawmakers are applauding the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for releasing first-ever draft guidance on psychedelics research—a development that they had requested through a new bill just days before the agency took the step. Reps. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and Ro Khanna (D-CA) filed the legislationContinue Reading
US Forest Service reminds employees that they are still subject to Federal Law Image Cannabis News July 4, 2023 One official addressed cannabis consumption for federal US Forest Service employees. On June 22, U.S. Forest Service (USFS) deputy chief for business operations Tony Dixon published a statement exploring the relationshipContinue Reading
12-story ‘Hempcrete’ hotel will be the world’s highest building made with Cannabis Image Cannabis News July 4, 2023 The Hemp Hotel, scheduled to open in Cape Town, South Africa, is being touted as the world’s tallest building made with industrial hemp — a material with great potential for Earth-conscious construction.Continue Reading
DeSantis launches anti-Marijuana crusade Image Cannabis News July 4, 2023 The pot prohibitionists may be losing the wider war, but they haven’t given up launching quixotic battles. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R), an ultra-conservative culture warrior and 2024 Republican presidential candidate, recently made moves that stunned marijuana advocates and healthContinue Reading
Petition filed in Oklahoma calling for end to higher Cannabis fees Image Cannabis News July 4, 2023 A number of cannabis organisations have launched a petition calling for the state’s Supreme Court to repeal House Bill 2179 which implemented a tiered licensing system for growers and processors. The law cameContinue Reading
Seven Founding Fathers who farmed Hemp and advocated for it Image Cannabis News July 4, 2023 America is built on a foundation of hemp advocacy, since the beginning. On July 4, 1776—247 years ago—the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain.Continue Reading
Cannabis and the second amendment: a word of warning Image Cannabis News July 4, 2023 Cannabis users, friends, please stop compromising your freedom by advertising your guns on social media. The ATF released clarification on May 30 to firearm owners after the passage of cannabis legalization in Minnesota, reminding themContinue Reading
Celebrity endorsements don’t work for Cannabis Image Cannabis News July 4, 2023 Celebrity endorsements do not work for cannabis brands thanks to tight advertising restrictions, a lack of authenticity, and an identity crisis in the industry as a whole, delegates at ICBC have been told. Speaking in Berlin last week,Continue Reading
