Federal Marijuana Bill Isn’t Enough To Fix Drug War’s Harms Without State Action, NAACP’s Legal Arm Says
In a new review of the nation’s cannabis laws, a leading racial justice nonprofit is urging voters to turn out in Maryland, South Dakota and other states where legalization will be on the ballot this fall. The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF) says waiting on Congress for federalContinue Reading
Nebraska Legal Panel Says Lawyers Can Invest In Medical Marijuana Businesses
“Merely investing in a cannabis company…does not in our opinion rise to the level of a criminal act, nor does such conduct reflect adversely on the lawyers honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness to practice.” By Paul Hammel, Nebraska Examiner Marijuana may be illegal in Nebraska, but a lawyer from the CornhuskerContinue Reading
Schumer Touts Senate Marijuana Research Bill Among ‘Historic Progress’ Under Biden As Legalization Measure Lingers
As the midterm elections approach, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) would probably prefer to be able to tout progress on enacting marijuana legalization—but instead, he’s currently left with the Senate passage of a modest cannabis research bill as among “historic achievements” made during the Biden administration. In a statementContinue Reading
Colombia’s New President Talks Up Marijuana Legalization, Freeing Prisoners And Exporting Cannabis To Other Countries
Newly sworn in Colombian President Gustavo Petro is talking up the potential of legalizing marijuana, adding that it’s time to seriously think about releasing people who are currently incarcerated over cannabis—especially in light of reforms that have been enacted in U.S. states and Canada. The president has made clear theContinue Reading
Michigan Breaks Monthly Marijuana Sales Record In July, State Data Shows
Michigan set a new monthly record for marijuana sales in July, reaching nearly $210 million, according to data published by the state Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) on Thursday. The state saw $21,121,711 in medical cannabis sales and $188,818,744 adult-use marijuana purchases last month. That total is about $15 million greaterContinue Reading
CA cannabis & psychedelics bills advance to floor votes (Newsletter: August 12, 2022)
AR court puts marijuana on ballot (but votes might not count); GOP congressman “hopeful” on psychedelics; NY retail apps soon; MD cannabis ballot info 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 theContinue Reading
Adaptogenic mushrooms: Not quite magic, but they’ll give your morning coffee a lift
Cannabis edibles pioneer Jody Hall has a new creation: Mushroom-infused coffee that comes with a legal kick. The post Adaptogenic mushrooms: Not quite magic, but they’ll give your morning coffee a lift appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Adaptogenic mushrooms: Not quite magic, but they’ll give your morningContinue Reading
Are psychedelics going mainstream? 28% of Americans have tried at least one psychedelic drug, new poll reveals
More and more Americans are trying psychedelics. Find out more about America’s fascination with psychedelic trips. The post Are psychedelics going mainstream? 28% of Americans have tried at least one psychedelic drug, new poll reveals appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Are psychedelics going mainstream? 28% of AmericansContinue Reading
California Bills Allowing Interstate Marijuana Commerce And Protecting Employees Advance, While Psychedelics Legalization Fate Unclear
California lawmakers advanced bills to authorize interstate marijuana commerce, secure employment protections for people who use cannabis outside of the workplace and prevent localities from banning medical marijuana delivery services toward crucial floor votes on Thursday. Legislation that would have legalized psychedelics possession was amended in a way that remainsContinue Reading
Can memory loss be good? How cannabis can help with PTSD
PTSD is one of the most common conditions that people use cannabis to treat. What is it about the plant that can help with trauma? The post Can memory loss be good? How cannabis can help with PTSD appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Can memory loss beContinue Reading