The Roll-up #250: Cannabis and sleep
In this episode: Joe Biden has a change of heart, Texas cities make moves to decriminalize weed, and how cannabis impacts sleep. The post The Roll-up #250: Cannabis and sleep appeared first on Leafly. Read More: The Roll-up #250: Cannabis and sleepContinue Reading
The Roll-up #249: Contemplating the universe with cannabis
In this episode: A green wave is coming this November, Washington DC legalizes quietly, NASA releases space thirst traps, and are cannabis drinks here to stay? The post The Roll-up #249: Contemplating the universe with cannabis appeared first on Leafly. Read More: The Roll-up #249: Contemplating the universeContinue Reading
Sen. Booker Open to Hybrid Cannabis Bill
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker said last week that he is “open to compromises” on federal cannabis policy reform, indicating he would support a hybrid bill pairing social equity provisions with legislation to provide traditional banking services for legal cannabis businesses. The suggestion of a compromise follows previous assertions from Booker thatContinue Reading
New Jersey Senate President Files Bill To Allow Interstate Marijuana Commerce
The governor of New Jersey would be authorized to enter into agreements for interstate marijuana commerce with other states that have legalized cannabis under a new bill filed by Senate President Nicholas Scutari (D). However, the agreements could only be forged if federal law changes, or if the Justice DepartmentContinue Reading
Florida Ag Commissioner Blasts ‘Insulting’ Biden DOJ Response To Medical Marijuana Patients’ Gun Rights Lawsuit
The Justice Department’s characterization of medical marijuana patients as uniquely dangerous and unfit to possess firearms in its new response to a lawsuit exposed an “insulting” and antiquated perspective, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried told Marijuana Moment on Tuesday. DOJ had been expected to file a motion to dismiss theContinue Reading
Missouri will vote on marijuana legalization in November
It was a nailbiter, but advocates found enough signatures in six of the state’s congressional districts to qualify. The post Missouri will vote on marijuana legalization in November appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Missouri will vote on marijuana legalization in NovemberContinue Reading
Missouri Marijuana Legalization Initiative Will Appear On November Ballot, State Announces
Missouri officials on Tuesday announced that an initiative to legalize marijuana will appear on the state’s November ballot. While early reporting from county officials had signaled that the campaign was coming up short on signatures in key congressional districts, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft (R) has now certified that activistsContinue Reading
Oregon Officials Put Psilocybin Services Bans On Local Ballots, Two Years After Voters Legalized It Statewide
“I think that’s probably not going to be a good look when the voters decide that they still want this program.” By Mike McInally, Oregon Capital Chronicle On a recent Monday evening, as a heatwave broiled Philomath, elected officials debated what’s been a hot topic this summer throughout Oregon citiesContinue Reading
States That Legalize Marijuana See ‘Significant Reductions’ In Synthetic Cannabinoid Poisonings, Study Finds
Poisonings by synthetic cannabinoids, often known by trade names such as K2 or Spice, are significantly lower in states with legal marijuana access, according to a new study using data from the National Poison Data System (NPDS). Authors posit that more permissive cannabis policies could reduce both the motivation toContinue Reading
Cannabis patients are ‘dangerous,’ Biden DOJ says in gun suit (Newsletter: August 9, 2022)
FL marijuana ballot effort; 2nd CO psychedelics measure not likely to qualify; New Colombian president: End drug war; WI cannabis ballot measures 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()Continue Reading