Democratic Senator Who Voted Against Marijuana Banking Bill Voices Continued ‘Concern’ With Lack Of Criminal Justice Reform
A Democratic senator who voted against a marijuana banking bill in committee last year says he does support the reform but wants to ensure that communities most impacted by cannabis prohibition are not left behind if it’s enacted. Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA), the lone Democrat to oppose the Secure andContinue Reading
Ohio Medical Cannabis Businesses Can Soon Apply For Licenses To Sell Recreational Marijuana
“We’re excited to serve Ohioans that are just looking for a good time or perhaps responsibly as an alternative to alcohol or something to help them sleep.” By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Chronicle Ohio medical marijuana companies are gearing up to begin the process of entering the recreational marijuana business. The JointContinue Reading
DOJ Seeks Input On ‘Unique Economic Impacts’ Of Marijuana Rescheduling For ‘Multibillion Dollar Industry’
The Justice Department says it is interested in receiving public comments on the “unique economic impacts” of its marijuana rescheduling proposal given that state-level legalization has created a “multibillion dollar industry” that stands to benefit from possible federal tax relief under the reform. In its notice of proposed rulemaking that’sContinue Reading
Marijuana Use Linked To Increase In Light Physical Activity, Study Challenging ‘Lazy Stoner’ Stereotype Finds
A new study into how recent cannabis use affects physical activity appears to disprove the long-held stereotype that marijuana makes people lazy, finding that young to midlife adults were neither more sedentary nor more intensely active after consuming cannabis—though recent use was associated with a “marginal increase” in light exercise.Continue Reading
Biden campaign’s cannabis criticism for Trump (Newsletter: May 20, 2024)
Farm Bill & hemp; MD gov signs psychedelics bills; Fed marijuana court hearing; Legalization poll; MN cannabis law changes 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.mc4wp =Continue Reading
New Jersey Senators Approve Bill Directing Marijuana Regulators To Oversee Intoxicating Hemp Products
“There is a phenomenal amount of unregulated, unlicensed, untested cannabis products on gas station shelves, convenience store shelves, and they don’t go through any regulated process.” By Sophie Nieto-Munoz, New Jersey Monitor Stores that look like dispensaries are setting up shop in towns across New Jersey, putting CBD lotion, delta-8Continue Reading
Minnesota Lawmakers Finalize Changes To State’s Marijuana Law—Including On Licensing, Equity And Early Cultivation
“We feel that we came to a pretty good place that will really assist us with implementation and launching the market successfully.” By Peter Callaghan, MinnPost “We won’t be bored.” That is the conclusion of interim Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) director Charlene Briner after seeing what chores for theContinue Reading
Weedgets Maze-X Pipe Delivers Cooler, Smoother Hits
Smoking cannabis flower from a pipe is the preferred smoking method for many—especially if you fall in the Gen X (born 1965-1980) or Millennial (born 1981-1996) categories. If you’re between the ages of 28 and 59, chances are high that you’re first time smoking cannabis may have very likely beenContinue Reading
Memorial Day’s best weed, prerolls, carts, and more 2024
Crush the campout. Win the road trip. Leafly’s experts help out. The post Memorial Day’s best weed, prerolls, carts, and more 2024 appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Memorial Day’s best weed, prerolls, carts, and more 2024Continue Reading
Marijuana Companies Want Court Hearing In Case Challenging Federal Prohibition To Be Streamed Online Next Week
Major marijuana companies are asking a federal court to grant remote public access to a hearing next week in a case where they’re seeking to shield in-state cannabis activity from federal enforcement. And the Justice Department says it has “no position” on the request. The hearing before the U.S. DistrictContinue Reading

