Congressional Analysis Finds Veterans Marijuana Research Bill Would Come At Little Cost
A bill to require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct clinical trials into the therapeutic potential of marijuana for military veterans would have a negligible fiscal impact, according to a new analysis from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). However, just as when the agency issued its lastContinue Reading
GOP bill would ease cannabis & psilocybin research (Newsletter: December 22, 2021)
Fed official: State marijuana revenue can do good; Another city decrims psychedelics; IA legalization referendum; Medical cannabis guide for hospitals 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
Leafly’s top stories of 2021
In 2021, Leafly news covered the latest in legalization, weed trends, strains, current events, and culture. The post Leafly’s top stories of 2021 appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Leafly’s top stories of 2021Continue Reading
Iowa Democrats Announce Plan To Let Voters Decide On Marijuana Legalization Amid GOP Resistance
Iowa Democrats are done waiting for the GOP-controlled legislature to act on marijuana reform. So on Tuesday, a group of legislators announced that they will soon be introducing a constitutional amendment to let voters decide on the issue of regulating cannabis “in a way similar to the way we regulateContinue Reading
Marijuana Group Helps Thousands Of California Hospitals Get Ready For Patient Access Under New Law
A leading marijuana advocacy group on Tuesday announced a push to ensure that all California medical facilities are prepared for the implementation of a new law requiring them to permit certain patients to use cannabis while in their care. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed the legislation—known as “Ryan’s Law” afterContinue Reading
Top Federal Health Official Says States Can Use Legal Marijuana Revenue To Help Deter Youth Use
A federal official with a top health agency recently gave some tips to states that are moving to legalize marijuana, specifically as it concerns deterring youth use. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary Tom Coderre spoke about cannabis policy during a webinar hosted lastContinue Reading
Another Washington City Moves To Decriminalize Psychedelics, With Unanimous Council Vote
Another city has joined the movement to decriminalize psychedelics, with lawmakers in Port Townsend, Washington unanimously approving a reform resolution on Monday. The proposal, which was crafted with input from a coalition of psychedelics activists, makes it so enforcement of laws against entheogenic substances like psilocybin, ayahuasca and ibogaine areContinue Reading
GOP Lawmakers File Bills To Streamline Research Into Marijuana, Psychedelics And Other Schedule I Drugs
Republican lawmakers in the House and Senate have introduced new legislation that would make it easier for scientists to research Schedule I drugs like marijuana and psilocybin. Companion bills filed by Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA) largely reflect a plan that was recently released by theContinue Reading
St. Louis Lawmaker Worries DEA Might Intervene If Local Psychedelics Reform Is Enacted
The St. Louis lawmaker behind a recently enacted marijuana decriminalization bill says he’s aware that there’s growing talk about pushing broader reform by loosening laws around psychedelics and other drugs—but he’s concerned that the federal government may intervene if the city pushes the envelope too far. Alderman Bret Narayan (D)—whoseContinue Reading
OH cannabis signatures filed to force legislative debate (Newsletter: December 21, 2021)
AOC pushes Biden for marijuana action; Senator wants federal cannabis impairment standard; NY bill would add gay people to equity program 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() {Continue Reading