Kentucky Lawmaker Pre-Files Marijuana Legalization Bills For 2022 Session
A Kentucky lawmaker announced on Monday that she is pre-filing bills to legalize possession, limited sales and home cultivation of marijuana in the state for the 2022 session, with endorsements from several leading advocacy groups. Rep. Nima Kulkarni (D) is taking a dual-track approach to the reform, with one billContinue Reading
Supernova Women fight for equity-focused cannabis businesses in Oakland
Supernova Women are warriors for equity and justice, and they are ready to help small cannabis businesses in Oakland recover. The post Supernova Women fight for equity-focused cannabis businesses in Oakland appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Supernova Women fight for equity-focused cannabis businesses in OaklandContinue Reading
CDC Gives Workplace Marijuana Policy Advice To Businesses That Employ Drivers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is giving advice to businesses on how to develop marijuana policies that respect state legalization laws but mitigate the risk of impaired driving. In a post published last week by CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the agency saidContinue Reading
Florida Lawmaker Files Bill To Decriminalize All Currently Illicit Drugs
A Florida lawmaker introduced a bill last week to decriminalize all currently illicit drugs, provide avenues for relief for those with existing drug-related convictions and promote harm reduction services. Rep. Dotie Joseph (D) filed the legislation, titled the “Collateral Consequences of Convictions and Decriminalization of Cannabis and All Drugs Act”Continue Reading
Mexican cannabis bill draft circulates ahead of vote (Newsletter: November 29, 2021)
More senators push marijuana banking in NDAA; PA lieutenant gov. invites cannabis pardon applications; MD drug paraphernalia decrim override urged 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
‘Pot shop’ panic plagues the Canadian cannabis industry
As the number of cannabis retail locations skyrocket, so does moral panic about a new kind of ‘herb’n sprawl’. The post ‘Pot shop’ panic plagues the Canadian cannabis industry appeared first on Leafly. Read More: ‘Pot shop’ panic plagues the Canadian cannabis industryContinue Reading
2021 Top Cannabis Gifts
From the latest high-tech laser bong, to smell-proof stash bags and the first ever e-torch to use induction heating, there are lots of gifting options to choose from for cannabis aficionados and newbies this holiday season. Buying cannabis gifts can sometimes feel overwhelming, so we’ve helped break it down forContinue Reading
Maryland Lawmakers Must Override Governor’s Drug Paraphernalia Decriminalization Veto (Op-Ed)
“Criminalization, marginalization, isolation, injury and death are all part of a largely preventable cycle of harm.” By Scott Cecil, Maryland Matters The writer is a regional ambassador of the Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition. At the urging of public health professionals and harm reduction advocates during the 2021 session, the MarylandContinue Reading
Pennsylvania’s Lieutenant Governor Wants To Process As Many Marijuana Pardons As Possible Before Leaving Office
The lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania is stepping up his push to get marijuana records cleared, promoting an expedited petition program that he hopes will provide relief to thousands of people negatively impacted by prohibition. In an interview with KDKA that aired last week, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman (D) said oneContinue Reading
Mexican Senators Circulate Draft Marijuana Legalization Bill, With Vote Expected Within Weeks
A draft bill to legalize and regulate marijuana sales in Mexico is being circulated among senators, and a top lawmaker says the plan is to vote on the proposal before December 15. While the legislation hasn’t been formally introduced yet, the draft measure largely reflects an earlier version the SenateContinue Reading