The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has given its final approval to a bill that would legalize marijuana through a system of state-owned dispensaries, sending it to the GOP-controlled Senate. It has been a dizzying legislative process for the legislation, sponsored by Reps. Rick Krajewski (D) and Dan Frankel (D). TheContinue Reading
Lawmakers in Ohio heard testimony on Wednesday in opposition to a bill that would make major changes to the state’s marijuana legalization law that was passed by voters in 2023. Among other adjustments, it would create new criminal penalties, eliminate equity programs and set additional limits on legal products. AtContinue Reading
The Texas House of Representatives gave initial approval on Wednesday to a bill that would establish a state-backed study into the use of psilocybin, MDMA and ketamine to treat conditions such as PTSD and depression. Later in the day, the body also unanimously approved a complementary measure that would dictateContinue Reading
The former operator of a Michigan marijuana store is banned for life from the state’s industry after a host of alleged violations, including selling unregistered cannabis to an underage buyer. Michigan regulator issues lifetime ban to another marijuana business operator is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness newsContinue Reading
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has signaled that he intends to sign a wide-ranging agriculture bill passed by the legislature that contains, among other provisions, a new prohibition on the spores of psychedelic mushrooms. In comments on Tuesday, DeSantis announced his support for the measure, SB 700, sponsored by Sen.Continue Reading
The head of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is reiterating his commitment to exploring the efficacy of psychedelic medicines to address serious mental health conditions that commonly afflict military veterans. During a hearing before the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee on Tuesday, Sen. John Boozman (R-AR) asked VA SecretaryContinue Reading
Four in five Texas voters say they want to see marijuana legalized in some form, and most also want to see regulations around cannabis relaxed, according to a new poll, which also shows a lack of support for efforts to crack down on intoxicating hemp-derived products in the state. TheContinue Reading
A new scientific review on psychedelics as a possible treatment for substance use disorders finds that psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy “showed significant reductions in alcohol consumption and high smoking cessation rates” and has potential to lessen opioid dependence. Psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAP) “was associated with significant reductions in alcohol consumption, smoking cessation, andContinue Reading
“Selling weed through the same system that sells vodka isn’t going to guarantee Black ownership, community power or justice.” By Krystal Bush, Free My Weedman In Pennsylvania’s billion-dollar cannabis economy, big corporations are raking in $150 million every month. Dispensaries gleam like Apple stores and marketing teams dream up theContinue Reading
As the cannabis industry matures across North America, skilled cultivation professionals remain among the most-sought-after talent in the sector. 8 things to know about becoming a successful cannabis grower is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs Read More: 8 things to knowContinue Reading
