Marijuana Rescheduling Opponents Slam FDA Process, Saying It Relied On ‘Very Bad Studies’
Leaders of a prohibitionist group spent close to an hour last week publicly complaining that the government’s planned rescheduling of marijuana to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act amounted to a politically motivated move, one they said was unsupported by scientific evidence. They’re now weighing “all legal options” toContinue Reading
Maryland Governor Pardons More Than 175,000 Marijuana And Paraphernalia Convictions
The governor of Maryland has pardoned more than 175,000 convictions for low-level marijuana and paraphernalia offenses—a sweeping clemency action that is being granted about a year after the state implemented cannabis legalization. Gov. Wes Moore (D) announced the mass pardon on Monday, describing it as “the largest such action inContinue Reading
How delta-8 is shaping the Marijuana debate in Wisconsin
How delta-8 is shaping the Marijuana debate in Wisconsin Image Cannabis News June 17, 2024 A pharmacy historian says hemp-derived THC products like delta-8 live in a legal ‘gray zone’. CBD. THC-O. Delta-8. When it comes to marijuana alternatives available in Wisconsin, there’s a veritable alphabet soup of options. ButContinue Reading
Construction kicks off on Norwalk's only drive-thru Cannabis dispensary; to be done by end of 2024
Construction kicks off on Norwalk’s only drive-thru Cannabis dispensary; to be done by end of 2024 Image Cannabis News June 17, 2024 The Shangri-La drive-thru will open at 75 Connecticut Ave. Excavators are at work at Shangri-La’s incoming drive-thru dispensary site at 75 Connecticut Ave., leading up to an openingContinue Reading
Pesticide Contamination in California Cannabis Products: A Growing Health Crisis.
Pesticide Contamination in California Cannabis Products: A Growing Health Crisis. Image Cannabis News June 17, 2024 California Cannabis Crisis: Dangerous Pesticides Found In Popular Weed Products, Investigation Reveals. A joint investigation by The Los Angeles Times and cannabis industry newsletter WeedWeek has revealed alarming levels of pesticides in cannabis productsContinue Reading
A California crackdown on ‘diet weed’ could devastate patients who rely on CBD
A California crackdown on ‘diet weed’ could devastate patients who rely on CBD Image Cannabis News June 17, 2024 Legislation Threatens Access to Lifesaving CBD for Patients. You may have heard the extraordinary story of Charlotte Figi, the little Colorado girl who was dying from unrelenting, violent seizures until herContinue Reading
Cannabis company Columbia Care to cut costs and sell its Florida business
Cannabis company Columbia Care to cut costs and sell its Florida business Image Cannabis News June 17, 2024 Cannabist, the parent of Columbia Care, to shed workers as part of $10 million in savings. Cannabist Co. Holdings Inc. said Monday it will reduce its workforce by an amount that hasContinue Reading
The American Medical Association Voted To Approve Drug Decriminalization
The American Medical Association Voted To Approve Drug Decriminalization Image Cannabis News June 17, 2024 At its annual House of Delegates meeting, the AMA voted to support drug decriminalization. The American Medical Association (AMA) voted to support drug decriminalization recently on June 12. During the AMA’s annual House of DelegatesContinue Reading
House Republicans Strike Cannabis Banking Provisions From Funding Bill
House Republicans Strike Cannabis Banking Provisions From Funding Bill Image Cannabis News June 17, 2024 Legislation to ban federal interference with banks serving the cannabis industry was pulled from a federal funding bill after objections from Republican lawmakers. GOP lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives this week removed legislativeContinue Reading
Maryland to Issue Over 175,000 Pardons for Marijuana Convictions
Maryland to Issue Over 175,000 Pardons for Marijuana Convictions Image Cannabis News June 17, 2024 Governor Wes Moore to Sign Largest State Pardon Order for Cannabis Convictions in Maryland. More than 150,000 misdemeanor convictions for simple possession of cannabis will be affected by the order, which also will cover moreContinue Reading