Smoke-free ways to enjoy cannabis in Canada
Looking to try cannabis without the combustion? Check out these smoke-free Canadian cannabis products. The post Smoke-free ways to enjoy cannabis in Canada appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Smoke-free ways to enjoy cannabis in CanadaContinue Reading
Schumer Plans To File Marijuana Legalization Bill In April As Top House Lawmaker Details His Own Reform Plan
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced at a press conference on Friday that he is aiming to formally file his much-anticipated bill to federally legalize marijuana in April. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), who also spoke, discussed progress on his separate legalization bill. Both top lawmakers detailedContinue Reading
Marijuana Banking Sponsor Says He’s In Amendment Talks With Senate Leader As House Passes Reform For Sixth Time
The House sponsor of a bipartisan marijuana banking bill revealed on Friday that conversations have been happening behind the scenes with Senate leadership about amending his legislation in a way that more specifically addresses equity issues to win their support. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) made the comments to Marijuana MomentContinue Reading
Former Top Trump Aide Slams South Carolina Republican Party Over Medical Marijuana Opposition
A former White House chief of staff under President Donald Trump is calling out his home state South Carolina Republican Party (SCGOP) for opposing a bill to legalize medical marijuana. Mick Mulvaney, who was Trump’s top aide for over a year and also served as director of the White HouseContinue Reading
Seattle Doctor Files DEA Petition To Reschedule Psilocybin For Medical Use
A Seattle doctor specializing in end-of-life care filed a formal petition with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) this week challenging the government’s Schedule I classification of psilocybin, the main psychoactive component of psychedelic mushrooms. The petition, dated Tuesday, requests the agency to reschedule psilocybin as a less-restricted Schedule IIContinue Reading
Cannabis banking approved in Congress—again (Newsletter: February 4, 2022)
V.A. marijuana education site; UT psychedelics measure approved; MD legalization bill; NY cannabis package recycling; WA drug war repair funds 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
House Officially Approves Marijuana Banking Amendment To Large-Scale Bill Set For Final Passage Friday
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday formally attached a marijuana banking reform amendment to a large-scale bill dealing with innovation and manufacturing—the latest development in a years-long effort to protect financial institutions that work with state-legal cannabis businesses. The amendment from sponsor Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) was preliminarily approvedContinue Reading
America’s only psychedelic mushroom store is a church in Oakland. We observed the sacrament
Zide Door pushes progress forward in America’s new relationship with entheogens. The post America’s only psychedelic mushroom store is a church in Oakland. We observed the sacrament appeared first on Leafly. Read More: America’s only psychedelic mushroom store is a church in Oakland. We observed the sacramentContinue Reading
Washington Governor Says Use Marijuana Money To Repair Harms For Communities Targeted By Drug War
Some advocates say they appreciate the proposed $125 million allocation, but would like more for those most impacted. By Maleeha Syed, Crosscut.com Washington’s governor wants to give hundreds of millions in cannabis tax revenues to people hindered by the war on drugs. Gov. Jay Inslee’s supplemental budget, released in December,Continue Reading
Utah Lawmakers Vote To Study Benefits Of Psychedelics In Treating Mental Health Disorders
A Utah House committee approved a bill on Thursday that would create a task force to study and make recommendations on the therapeutic potential of psychedelic drugs and possible regulations for their lawful use. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Brady Brammer (R), passed the House Health and Human Services CommitteeContinue Reading