Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Announces Marijuana Justice Fellowship Program Funded By Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation
A foundation run by the major agricultural equipment manufacturing company Scotts Miracle-Gro announced on Wednesday that it is providing $600,000 in funding for a Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) fellowship program to support the next generation of advocates and policymakers in the push for marijuana and other social justice reformContinue Reading
Commerce Secretary Says Biden’s Marijuana Pledges Are ‘So Far Afield’ From Her Work Priorities
President Biden’s commerce secretary deflected a reporter’s marijuana question on Monday, saying that the issue is “so far afield from anything that I’m working on” for the administration as she focuses on other priorities like trade and supply chain management. During an interview with Politico on the Biden agenda, CommerceContinue Reading
Cannabis banking cleared for House vote (again) (Newsletter: February 2, 2022)
DC medical marijuana expansion; Fed court tosses psilocybin suit; NFL funds cannabis research; Industry monopoly warning; OR drug decrim results 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
Marijuana Banking Reform Cleared For House Floor (Again) Following Committee Action On Large-Scale Bill
The House of Representatives is set to vote once again on providing protections to banks that work with state-legal marijuana businesses. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO), sponsor of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, filed the text of his bill as amendment last week. On Tuesday, the House RulesContinue Reading
The NFL is throwing $1 million into cannabinoid research
Players and researches want to know more about how cannabis could help tackle the league’s problems with painkillers and concussions. The post The NFL is throwing $1 million into cannabinoid research appeared first on Leafly. Read More: The NFL is throwing million into cannabinoid researchContinue Reading
Older D.C. Patients Could Get Medical Marijuana Without Doctors And City Would Have 4/20 Cannabis Tax Holiday Under Council Bill
Washington, D.C. lawmakers on Tuesday approved a measure to expand access to the District’s medical marijuana program in a series of ways. The D.C. Council voted unanimously to allow senior citizens to self-certify their own eligibility for cannabis without having to get a recommendation from a doctor, further extend theContinue Reading
Who invented delta-8 THC? A history of hemp-derived cannabinoids
Today’s hottest cannabinoids have actually been around for decades. Here’s what we know. The post Who invented delta-8 THC? A history of hemp-derived cannabinoids appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Who invented delta-8 THC? A history of hemp-derived cannabinoidsContinue Reading
Oregon Drug Decriminalization Has Dramatically Reduced Arrests And Increased Harm Reduction Access One Year After Enactment, Report Shows
To date, over 16,000 Oregon residents have already accessed services funded by Measure 110. By Alexander Lekhtman, Filter February 1 marks the one-year anniversary since Measure 110 took effect in Oregon, decriminalizing low-level drug possession and increasing funding for harm reduction, substance use disorder treatment and other key services. AccordingContinue Reading
NASCAR has a delta-8 sponsor, and Washington issues new D-8 rules
The Leafly delta-8 news roundup for February has arrive. The post NASCAR has a delta-8 sponsor, and Washington issues new D-8 rules appeared first on Leafly. Read More: NASCAR has a delta-8 sponsor, and Washington issues new D-8 rulesContinue Reading
February’s Leafly HighLight: LA Kush Cake for date night
Leafly reviewers thirst for this top-shelf, cakey, minty California girl. The post February’s Leafly HighLight: LA Kush Cake for date night appeared first on Leafly. Read More: February’s Leafly HighLight: LA Kush Cake for date nightContinue Reading