Bipartisan Bill To Expand Medical Marijuana Access For Military Veterans Refiled In Congress
A bipartisan bill to provide military veterans with access to medical marijuana was reintroduced in Congress on Thursday. Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Brian Mast (R-FL), co-chairs of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, are the chief sponsors of the Veterans Equal Access Act. The measure has been introduced several times inContinue Reading
Marijuana Businesses Could Be Listed On Stock Exchanges And Access Financial Services Under New Bipartisan Bill
State-legal marijuana businesses would be able to be listed on national stock exchanges and access key financial services under a bipartisan congressional bill that was filed on Thursday. The Capital Lending and Investment for Marijuana Businesses (CLIMB) Act is being sponsored by Reps. Troy Carter (D-LA) and Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA).Continue Reading
Editor’s picks: Must-have weed gear for summer 2022
Sesh, sunshine, and summertime. Check out our editors’ picks for the must-have weed accessories for summer 2022. The post Editor’s picks: Must-have weed gear for summer 2022 appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Editor’s picks: Must-have weed gear for summer 2022Continue Reading
Marijuana Banking Reform Will Not be Enacted As Part Of Manufacturing Bill, Congressional Leaders Agree
Marijuana banking reform will not be included in a large-scale manufacturing bill that’s being negotiated in a bicameral conference committee, congressional leaders from both parties have agreed. In the interest of getting the larger legislation passed more expediently before the August recess, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Minority LeaderContinue Reading
Pennsylvania Marijuana Banking Bill Clears House Committee After Passing Full Senate
A Pennsylvania House committee on Wednesday approved a Senate-passed bill to protect banks and insurers that work with medical marijuana businesses against being penalized by state regulators. The House Commerce Committee advanced the legislation from Sens. John DiSanto (R) and Sharif Street (D), with two amendments, in a 22-1 vote.Continue Reading
North Carolina House Republicans Block Senate-Passed Medical Marijuana Bill
A Senate-passed bill to legalize medical marijuana in North Carolina is effectively dead this session, with House Republican lawmakers reportedly deciding not to allow it to advance further following an internal caucus vote. The legislation from Sen. Bill Rabon (R) cleared the Senate earlier this month in a strongly bipartisanContinue Reading
Congressional cannabis, CBD, hemp and psychedelics provisions (Newsletter: June 23, 2022)
State AGs push action on marijuana “copycat” foods; MLB allows CBD sponsorships; NE medical cannabis ballot push 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
Is Smoking Cannabis Before or After Surgery Safe?
Leafly asked Dr. David Bearman, a leader in cannabinoid medicine, if it’s safe to smoke or consume cannabis before and after a surgical procedure. The post Is Smoking Cannabis Before or After Surgery Safe? appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Is Smoking Cannabis Before or After Surgery Safe?Continue Reading
Looks like America’s pandemic weed-buying spree is over
As the masks come off, cannabis purchasing is retreating to pre-Covid levels. The post Looks like America’s pandemic weed-buying spree is over appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Looks like America’s pandemic weed-buying spree is overContinue Reading
First toke: Joke’s Up Ice Kream dispensary grand opening taste test
We tasted the drip at the Joke’s Up Ice Kream dispensary grand opening. The post First toke: Joke’s Up Ice Kream dispensary grand opening taste test appeared first on Leafly. Read More: First toke: Joke’s Up Ice Kream dispensary grand opening taste testContinue Reading