Missouri Bill Would Let Voters Mandate More Oversight On Medical Marijuana Revenue Distribution To Veterans
“What I do want to see is some oversight into how those [cannabis tax] funds are distributed.” By Joe Mueller, The Center Square Missouri voters would decide if the disbursement of medical marijuana tax revenue should remain with the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) or be transferred toContinue Reading
Colorado Lawmakers Reject Marijuana Consumer Employment Protection Bill Even After Gutting Its Main Provisions
A Colorado House committee on Thursday defeated a bill that was originally meant to provide protections for workers who use marijuana off the job and allow medical cannabis patients to use their medicine at work—even after significantly scaling the legislation back to remove those protections altogether. At the hearing beforeContinue Reading
Congressional cannabis vote scheduled for next week (Newsletter: March 25, 2022)
Senate passes marijuana research bill; Banking push amid robberies; HI psilocybin bill amended; NE medical cannabis activists scramble 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.mc4wpContinue Reading
Why does weed make some people paranoid?
Some people feel paranoia when they smoke weed, but others don’t—why not? Here’s the science behind weed and paranoia, and some tips to help stop it. The post Why does weed make some people paranoid? appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Why does weed make some people paranoid?Continue Reading
This Discreet Manhattan Cannabis Club Gets It Right
New York City remains a bellwether for all things weed. While the internet has improved global connectivity and information sourcing, somewhat lessening the need to visit trailblazing cultural cities such as London or Tokyo, Gotham’s cannabis community is best understood in person. And what better place to do so thanContinue Reading
Is CBD an antiviral COVID drug?
Dr. Martha Roser, author of a headline-making study, talks about the promise and limitations of her findings. The post Is CBD an antiviral COVID drug? appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Is CBD an antiviral COVID drug? Continue Reading
U.S. Senate Unanimously Approves Marijuana Reform Bill On Same Day That House Schedules Legalization Vote
The Senate on Thursday unanimously approved a marijuana bill—but not the federal legalization measure that advocates have been eagerly awaiting Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to bring to the floor. Rather, it’s a modest bipartisan piece of legislation that’s simply meant to promote research into marijuana. The bill—sponsored byContinue Reading
Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill Officially Scheduled For House Floor Vote Next Week
The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote on a bill to federally legalize marijuana for the second time in history next week, congressional leadership confirmed on Thursday. The body will take up the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, a bill sponsored by House Judiciary Committee Chairman JerroldContinue Reading
After Surge Of Deadly Robberies At Marijuana Shops In Washington State, Officials Push For Federal Banking Reform
Following a spate of deadly robberies targeting marijuana retailers in Washington State, officials are stepping up their push for federal cannabis banking reform—a topic that will be addressed at a roundtable next week involving regulators, lawmakers, advocates and stakeholders. The state’s Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) said that at leastContinue Reading
Nebraska Activists Call For Donors And Volunteers For Medical Marijuana Ballot Campaign After Funding Setback
“If any campaign can do it solely with a grassroots signature drive, it’s ours.” By Paul Hammel, Nebraska Examiner An initiative petition drive seeking to legalize medical cannabis in Nebraska has issued an urgent plea for donations and volunteers after reportedly losing a major contributor. In an email to supportersContinue Reading

