California Senator Says Bill To Legalize Psychedelics Possession Has ’50/50′ Chance To Pass This Year
California Sen. Scott Wiener (D) has some big plans for drug policy reform in 2022—and he tells Marijuana Moment that he feels there’s a “50/50” chance that his bill to legalize psychedelics possession will get to the governor’s desk. The senator put a pause on that proposal last year afterContinue Reading
Senator aids psychedelic church’s fight with DEA & IRS (Newsletter: January 10, 2022)
KY medical cannabis bill filed; MS senator brings hemp to marijuana meeting with gov; CA spends $100M on marijuana cannabis grants for cities 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.Continue Reading
The Roll-up #225: Predictions for 2022
Our predictions for 2022 are absolutely 100% guaranteed to come true. Really. The post The Roll-up #225: Predictions for 2022 appeared first on Leafly. Read More: The Roll-up #225: Predictions for 2022Continue Reading
No legal weed for the unvaccinated in Québec (sort of)
You have to be vaccinated to buy weed in-store in Quebec, despite it’s status as an essential good during covid19. The post No legal weed for the unvaccinated in Québec (sort of) appeared first on Leafly. Read More: No legal weed for the unvaccinated in Québec (sort of)Continue Reading
New Republican-Led Bill Would Legalize Medical Cannabis In Kentucky
A new Republican-led bill to legalize medical marijuana in Kentucky landed in the state legislature this week. The measure is an update to lead sponsor Rep. Jason Nemes’s (R) past legalization efforts and includes a number of conservative-minded adjustments aimed at wining broad support among lawmakers, including leaders of hisContinue Reading
Anti-Drug GOP Senator Helps Psychedelic Church With Fight Against DEA And IRS
A Republican U.S. senator who’s known as staunchly anti-drug has apparently been helping an Iowa church that wants to incorporate the psychedelic brew ayahuasca into its ceremonies. Specifically, Sen. Chuck Grassley’s (R-IA) office has tried to help the church get answers about requests it filed with the Drug Enforcement AdministrationContinue Reading
California Awards $100 Million To Support Local Marijuana Business Development
California officials announced on Wednesday that the state has awarded $100 million in funding to help develop local marijuana markets, in part by getting cannabis businesses fully licensed. The state Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) distributed the funds to 17 cities and counties where there are a disproportionate number ofContinue Reading
Mississippi Senator Brings Hemp To Governor’s Office To Demonstrate Medical Marijuana Bill Possession Limits
“I took samples to show him what an ounce actually looks like—what 3.5 grams actually looks like.” By Nick Judin, Mississippi Free Press Medical marijuana, income tax reform, legislative redistricting, teacher pay, the rebuilding of the ballot initiative process and more than $1.6 billion in federal funds from the AmericanContinue Reading
NH House votes to legalize cannabis (Newsletter: January 7, 2022)
KS Dems want marijuana on ballot; WA psilocybin bill; NORML lobbyist’s next chapter; States earn $10B in recreational cannabis revenue 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
After Harvest: From Drying to Selling Cannabis
The joys and challenges of being a small farm cannabis cultivator are myriad. Beginning in the spring, when we first “crack” our seeds in preparation for planting, the thrill is there. Each delicate little sprout is carefully placed in living soil, and for the following seven months, we have theContinue Reading