Another Top Democratic Senator Joins New Marijuana Legalization Bill, But Says Banking Reform Must Still Pass ASAP
The long-awaited Senate marijuana legalization bill that was formally filed on Thursday has already gained two new cosponsors, including the third-highest-ranking Democrat in the chamber, who celebrated the measure’s introduction but also stressed the need to continue working to pass cannabis banking legislation as soon as possible. Assistant Democratic LeaderContinue Reading
510-thread batteries just got an upgrade. Meet Rizo.
The engineers at CCELL are pleased to announce the Rizo, an easy-to-use dual-heat battery that’s sleek, intuitive, and affordable. The post 510-thread batteries just got an upgrade. Meet Rizo. appeared first on Leafly. Read More: 510-thread batteries just got an upgrade. Meet Rizo.Continue Reading
Michigan Awards $20 Million In Marijuana Tax-Funded Grants To Fund Veterans-Focused Research
Michigan regulators are issuing another round of grants to support research into the therapeutic benefits of marijuana for military veterans, using tax dollars the state generated from adult-use cannabis sales. This time, the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency announced that it has recommended awarding $20 million in grants to two universitiesContinue Reading
Mendocino Craft Farmers Auction Celebrates Cannabis & Community
Sometimes, we all feel that the time has come to move on, to push the limits, to graduate to the next level. That’s what it felt like on July 16, at the inaugural Mendocino Craft Farmers Auction. The time had finally come to honor the world class legacy and craftContinue Reading
Federal Standards Handbook Gets New Section On Cannabis Potency, Packaging And Labeling
A federal government handbook on standards for weights and measures is getting a new section on cannabis potency measurement, packaging, labeling and other issues related to products derived from the plant. The move is the result of a vote that state and local officials took at a conference last week.Continue Reading
Schumer wants cannabis vote “this year” (Newsletter: July 22, 2022)
Marijuana research bill soon headed to president; Psychedelics legalization qualifies for CO ballot; Congressional hemp hearing 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.mc4wp || {Continue Reading
Colorado Psychedelics Legalization And Psilocybin Therapy Measure Qualifies For November Ballot
Colorado voters will have the chance to decide on a historic ballot initiative this November to legalize psychedelics and create licensed psilocybin “healing centers” where people can use the substance for therapeutic purposes. Less than a month after activists turned in signatures for the “Natural Medicine Health Act,” the secretaryContinue Reading
Congressional Lawmakers Will Hold Hearing On Hemp Next Week, Committee Announces
A House Agriculture subcommittee has scheduled a hearing on hemp issues for next week, and the expectation is that members will be discussing expanding on regulations for the crop as part of the next Farm Bill package. Members of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research will meetContinue Reading
Mississippi Businesses Rush To Compete For Medical Marijuana Licenses
“The dispensary applications have created a race of who could apply faster to mark their territory.” By Sara DiNatale, Mississippi Today Mississippi’s hopeful medical marijuana dispensary owners are in turf wars across the state as they rush to get in applications to lay their stake in the new industry. TheContinue Reading
Revised Marijuana Research Bill Expected To Head To President’s Desk Soon, With Floor Action Planned Next Week
A newly revised bipartisan marijuana research bill that was introduced in Congress on Thursday is being fast-tracked, with floor action on the legislation expected to happen next week before it is potentially sent to the president’s desk. If things go according to plan, that would make the bill, which isContinue Reading