New York Will Start Accepting Marijuana Dispensary Applications In Two Weeks—Exclusively From People Harmed By Drug War
New York marijuana regulators on Thursday announced that they will be officially begin accepting applications for the state’s first adult-use retailer licenses, reserved for people impacted by the drug war, starting on August 25. This comes about a month after the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) approved the initial conditional adult-useContinue Reading
Discreetly Dank: ‘Selling weed got me through grad school’
In Volume 4 of Discreetly Dank, one writer describes how selling weed helped them afford grad school and connect with others. The post Discreetly Dank: ‘Selling weed got me through grad school’ appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Discreetly Dank: ‘Selling weed got me through grad school’Continue Reading
Congressman Files Bill To Prevent Marijuana Impairment For Government Workers
A GOP congressman filed a bill to create a federal workforce training program meant to provide government employers with information about the impacts of on-duty impairment from marijuana and other drugs, as well as best practices for substance use prevention. Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT) introduced the legislation, titled the “PreventingContinue Reading
Canada’s weed beverages are this summer’s secret success story (finally)
Cannabis legalization 2.0 had some problems with weed drinks. Have they made a successful market comeback this summer? The post Canada’s weed beverages are this summer’s secret success story (finally) appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Canada’s weed beverages are this summer’s secret success story (finally)Continue Reading
Arkansas Supreme Court Orders State To Put Marijuana Legalization Initiative On Ballot, But Votes May Not Be Counted
The Arkansas Supreme Court has ordered the secretary of state’s office to certify a marijuana legalization initiative for the November ballot—but there’s a chance that the votes will not end up being counted, depending on the final outcome of a pending legal challenge. On Wednesday, justices on the state’s highestContinue Reading
Maryland Officials Certify Final Text Of Marijuana Legalization Ballot Question And Provide Summary Ahead Of November Vote
Maryland elections officials have finalized the language for a marijuana legalization referendum that will appear on the November ballot, and have issued a formal summary of the reform proposal. The legislature approved two cannabis measures in April—one to put the question of legalization to voters as a constitutional amendment onContinue Reading
GOP Congressman Is ‘Hopeful’ His Psychedelic Research Amendment Can Pass The Senate
Last week, a Republican congressman appeared on a Fox News podcast to express cautious optimism that the Senate will green-light his House-passed amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which, if enacted, would allow the secretary of defense to approve grants for research into the therapeutic potential of psychedelicsContinue Reading
Just What Is Joe Biden’s Marijuana Policy?
It’s unfair and inaccurate to say that nobody likes President Joe Biden. After all, his disapproval rating is “only” 55.6% according to the most recent FiveThirtyEight analysis—but that’s cold comfort. Along with the increasing number of Democrats so disenchanted that they think Biden should only serve one term, it’s undeniable that theContinue Reading
Feds look at cannabis research barriers—including Schedule I (Newsletter: August 11, 2022)
OK marijuana ballot title revised; CO dispensaries 98% compliant in age checks; SXSW cannabis & psychedelics panel voting 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() { window.mc4wp = window.mc4wpContinue Reading
Sun+Earth Certified brings eco-friendly weed to the mainstream
Built on regenerative agriculture, organic cultivation, and community engagement, Sun+Earth Certified highlights weed farmers who combat climate change and make sure employees are paid adequately. The post Sun+Earth Certified brings eco-friendly weed to the mainstream appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Sun+Earth Certified brings eco-friendly weed to theContinue Reading