New York Taxpayer-Funded Ad Slamming Racist Marijuana Criminalization Laws Airs During NBA Finals
A first-of-its-kind taxpayer-funded marijuana PSA aired in most of New York during an NBA Finals game on Thursday, boldly addressing the racially discriminatory harms of cannabis criminalization and highlighting steps that state regulators are taking to right the wrongs of prohibition. However, one major TV station refused to air theContinue Reading
Marijuana Coalition Launches New Campaign Backing Cannabis Banking Reform To Promote Equity
A coalition of marijuana advocacy groups has launched a campaign meant to promote education about the need for cannabis banking reform, highlighting what they see as the social and economic equity advantages of freeing up businesses in the industry to access traditional financial services. Marijuana Matters, Minority Cannabis Business AssociationContinue Reading
California Awards $35.5 Million In Marijuana Tax-Funded Grants To Repair Harms Of War On Drugs
California officials are distributing another round of community reinvestment grants totaling $35.5 million with tax revenue generated from recreational marijuana sales. The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced on Wednesday that they’ve awarded 78 grants to organizations throughout the state that will support economic and social developmentContinue Reading
NY medical cannabis insurance coverage bill passes Senate (Newsletter: June 3, 2022)
NC Senate approves medical marijuana; USVI gov puts legalization in budget; MI psychedelics effort refocuses on 2024; CO gov signs kratom bill 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
Man Faces Life Sentence After Federal Cannabis Conviction
A Maryland man could spend the rest of his life behind bars following a federal cannabis conviction in a Baltimore court for conspiracy to distribute more than a ton of marijuana. Jonathan Wall was convicted on May 6 after a jury deliberated for only two hours to decide his fate.Continue Reading
The best rated weed dispensaries in Oklahoma
Looking for the best dispensaries in Oklahoma? Leafly List shows you our highest-rated pot shops in Oklahoma according to reviews by real people on Leafly.com. The post The best rated weed dispensaries in Oklahoma appeared first on Leafly. Read More: The best rated weed dispensaries in OklahomaContinue Reading
Does weed help with ADHD?
With ADHD, life can feel like everything is happening all at once, making it hard to focus or prioritize. Is there evidence that cannabis can ease or manage its symptoms? The post Does weed help with ADHD? appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Does weed help with ADHD?Continue Reading
New York Senate Approves Bill To Mandate Medical Marijuana Health Insurance Coverage
The New York Senate approved a bill on Wednesday that would require public health insurance programs to cover medical marijuana expenses and clarify that private insurers are allowed to do the same. The legislation, sponsored by Diane Savino (D), moved through two committees before passing the Senate by a voteContinue Reading
June’s Leafly HighLight: The strain of champions—Gelonade
Thick lemon smells and zesty daytime effects generate accolades for Gelonade. The post June’s Leafly HighLight: The strain of champions—Gelonade appeared first on Leafly. Read More: June’s Leafly HighLight: The strain of champions—GelonadeContinue Reading
North Carolina Senate Approves Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill
The North Carolina Senate on Thursday gave initial approval to a bill to legalize medical marijuana. Just one day after clearing a key Senate committee that is chaired by the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Bill Rabon (R), the legislation passed the full chamber on second reading in a 35-10 vote. TheContinue Reading