Massachusetts Psychedelics Activists Plan To Put Decriminalization On Local Ballot And Force Lawmakers To File State Bills
Massachusetts activists are gearing up for a multi-pronged push to advance psychedelics reform locally and at the state level, with a campaign kicking off a signature drive last week to put a decriminalization measure on the ballot in the state’s second largest city. The Bay Staters for National Medicine (BSNM)Continue Reading
Reduced cannabis penalties in military proposed (Newsletter: April 18, 2022)
DEA: Marijuana source shifts from Mexico to US as legalization spreads; CO House approves MDMA bill; HI psilocybin measure advances 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
Live Rosin Gummies: A New Frontier in Edibles Innovation
In March 2022, the edibles company Wana Brands launched a new addition to their lineup of vegan cannabis-infused products: Wana Spectrum Live Rosin Gummies. Available in frosty flavors like Citrus Sorbet and Watermelon Slushy, these fast-acting gummies are already a hit with Colorado consumers, largely because they deliver what Wana calls,Continue Reading
These men of God say weed is not ‘the Devil’s lettuce’
A priest, a pastor, and a rabbi walk into a dispensary—no joke, those old stigmas about weed are going up in smoke The post These men of God say weed is not ‘the Devil’s lettuce’ appeared first on Leafly. Read More: These men of God say weed isContinue Reading
4/20 Events Planned Coast to Coast
With the highest of weed holidays upon us once again, it’s time to get serious about plans to celebrate the occasion. As legalization continues to spread across the country, more and more cannabis consumers are coming out of the shadows on 4/20 every year, and the events keep getting biggerContinue Reading
Hawaii Lawmakers Approve Senate-Passed Psilocybin Workgroup Resolution In Committee
A Hawaii House committee on Thursday approved a Senate-passed resolution to request that the state form of a psilocybin working group that would explore the therapeutic potential of the psychedelic. The Senate concurrent resolution from Sen. Chris Lee (D) cleared the House Health, Human Services and Homelessness Committee in aContinue Reading
DEA Says Illegal Marijuana Trafficking From Mexico Is Declining Amid State Legalization Movement
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said in a new report that as more marijuana is being produced domestically in the U.S., it’s undermining illicit cannabis trafficking from Mexico. As part of its Fiscal Year 2023 performance budget summary submitted to Congress, the agency talked about shifting trends in marijuana production,Continue Reading
New York approves its first rec cultivation licenses
This week, New York took a huge step towards launching its recreational marijuana program. On Thursday, April 14, the state’s Cannabis Control Board (CCB) voted to award conditional cannabis cultivation licenses to 52 existing hemp farms within New York. The licenses will enable these local businesses to take advantage ofContinue Reading
Colorado House Passes Bill To Legalize MDMA After Federal Approval, Sending It To The Senate
The Colorado House of Representatives recently approved a bill that would align state statute to legalize MDMA prescriptions if and when the federal government ultimately permits such use, sending it to the Senate. The bipartisan and bicameral legislation—sponsored by Reps. Patrick Neville (R) and David Ortiz (D), along with Sens.Continue Reading
New Congressional Bill Would Put Marijuana Penalties For Military Members On Par With Alcohol-Related Punishments
A new congressional bill would make it so the punishment for military service members who use or possess marijuana could not exceed penalties for being drunk or incapacitated on duty. Rep. Anthony Brown (D-MD) filed the Restoring Equity For Offenses Related to Marijuana (REFORM) Act last week. It would amendContinue Reading