Brittney Griner Trial Begins in Russia; Looks Like Political Show
The odds for justice in Vladimir Putin’s authoritarian Russia are already slim—and especially, we may assume, for a dreadlocked African American icon of the international LGBTQ community. But the war in Ukraine and the geopolitical rivalry between Moscow and Washington are now explicitly at play in the case of basketballContinue Reading
5 strains perfect for listening to house music (and a playlist, too)
House music is making a resurgence in 2022. Find out the 5 strains that are perfect for this high energy genre. The post 5 strains perfect for listening to house music (and a playlist, too) appeared first on Leafly. Read More: 5 strains perfect for listening to houseContinue Reading
Minnesota House Leader Says New Law Allowing THC Edibles Was ‘Intentional’ Step Toward Marijuana Legalization
The Democratic leader of the Minnesota House of Representatives said on Tuesday that passing the state’s newly enacted law allowing low-THC edibles for adults was an “intentional” legislative step meant to open the door to broader marijuana legalization that is opposed by many Republican colleagues who ultimately voted for theContinue Reading
DEA Announces Hearing On Proposed Ban Of Five Psychedelic Compounds Following Significant Pushback
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is taking the rare step of holding a hearing on its hotly contest proposal to place five psychedelic compounds in Schedule I—an action that scientists say would significantly hamper emerging research into their therapeutic potential. DEA said in a notice set to be published inContinue Reading
New marijuana testing rule is sidelining truckers just when we need them most
A trucker shortage is driving up inflation—and a nonsense new THC rule is costing thousands of truckers their jobs. The post New marijuana testing rule is sidelining truckers just when we need them most appeared first on Leafly. Read More: New marijuana testing rule is sidelining truckers justContinue Reading
Calyx Containers Bring Sustainability and Safety to Cannabis Packaging
Anyone running a legal cannabis business knows just how fast the industry can change. From meeting safety and labeling regulations to staying on top of the latest licensing laws, operators are almost always on their toes. Packaging laws are no exception, and that’s why streamlining marijuana business with a reliableContinue Reading
AOC Amendment Would Direct Military To Study Psychedelics As PTSD Treatment For Service Members
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is pushing to add an amendment to a must-pass military bill that would require the Department of Defense to study the therapeutic potential of psilocybin and MDMA for military service members. The congresswoman recently filed the amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which wouldContinue Reading
Oklahoma Marijuana Activists Submit Signatures To Put Legalization On November Ballot
Oklahoma activists have submitted what they say are more than enough signatures to qualify a marijuana legalization initiative for the November ballot. The Oklahomans for Sensible Marijuana Laws (OSML) campaign announced on Tuesday that it had turned in over 164,000 signatures to the secretary of state’s office. They need 94,911Continue Reading
FDA Says It Helped Hawaii Officials Crack Down On CBD Company In ‘Unique’ Surveillance Operation Leading To Arrests
The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) partnered with Hawaii law enforcement in a “unique” surveillance operation that recently led to the arrests of two people associated with a cannabis business who are suspected of violating state drug laws. FDA’s Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) touted the federal-state partnership andContinue Reading
Army wants sniper outfits made from hemp (Newsletter: July 5, 2022)
Congressional panel urges psychedelics research; Neil deGrasse Tyson asks what other plants get you high; AZ medical marijuana oversight report 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.mc4wpContinue Reading