President Joe Biden, who has previously falsely stated on several occasions that his marijuana pardons also expunged people’s records, has now acknowledged the limitations of his action—stating that for clemency recipients, “their records should be expunged as well, I might add.” At a campaign event in Philadelphia on Wednesday, whereContinue Reading
House lawmakers in New Hampshire have rejected Senate changes to a marijuana legalization bill, setting the stage for a conference committee to hammer out differences between versions of the legislation passed by either chamber. Many stakeholders think the development could spell the end for the proposal, however, because even aContinue Reading
“These are hemp products that are unregulated, that aren’t tested, that our children can buy. It keeps me up at night, the concerns around this gas station weed.” By Bhaamati Borkhetaria, CommonWealth Beacon The Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) for the first time is raising concerns about intoxicating hemp products showingContinue Reading
Legal Cannabis in Missouri has generated $19 million for veterans, treatment, public defenders Image Cannabis News May 30, 2024 Recreational Cannabis Boosts Missouri’s Support for Veterans, Substance Abuse Treatment, and Legal Aid. Since recreational weed was legalized in 2022, it has led to more than $19 million going towards threeContinue Reading
How illicit Cannabis farms have left a wilderness where ‘you’re lucky to see a lizard’ Image Cannabis News May 30, 2024 The Golden State legalised marijuana production in 2016, but strict curbs have led to a thriving black market. Its hub is in Siskiyou county, where the environmental damage isContinue Reading
Cannabis Use Before Bedtime Does Not Cause Next-Day Impairment Of Cognitive Ability Image Cannabis News May 30, 2024 Marijuana Use Before Sleep Shows Minimal Impact on Next-Day Performance, Study Finds. A new study suggests that using marijuana before sleep has minimal if any effect on a range of performance measuresContinue Reading
Missouri Cannabis Revenue Funds $15 Million to Three Primary Beneficiaries Image Cannabis News May 30, 2024 Missouri Splits $15 Million in Cannabis Revenue Among Veterans, Public Defenders, and Health Services. This amount is split evenly to benefit military veterans, the state public defenders for low-income residents, and the Missouri DepartmentContinue Reading
Mail-order, chemically made THC undermines Michigan’s Marijuana industry Image Cannabis News May 30, 2024 Michigan’s marijuana industry is hoping Congress will stamp out a growing competitor. The 2018 Farm Bill created what’s known as the “Farm Bill loophole” that made hemp-derived THC federally legal. This has allowed operators in otherContinue Reading
Illinois passes on banning synthetic Weed Image Cannabis News May 30, 2024 The Illinois General Assembly once again debated banning hemp-derived THC products and cafes but, in the end, declined to act. Why it matters: The products are currently unregulated, and a ban could have hurt cannabis shops and theContinue Reading
DEA Rescheduling Paves Way for Cannabis Processors in Pharma and Biotech Image Cannabis News May 30, 2024 DEA Rescheduling of Marijuana to Schedule III Sparks Major Opportunities for Cannabis Processors. The impending DEA rescheduling of marijuana to a Schedule III controlled substance presents a momentous opportunity for state-licensed cannabis processingContinue Reading
