Companies Appeal Missouri’s Revocation Of Social Equity Marijuana Licenses Tied To Out-Of-State Firms
“The lack of knowledge, control, agency or decision-making demonstrated by the individual used to meet eligibility does not meet even the most liberal understanding of owning and operating a business.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent Two Missouri social-equity licensees connected to a Michigan company that used Craigslist to recruit applicantsContinue Reading
DEA's Move Represents 'Progress But Not Justice'
DEA’s Move Represents ‘Progress But Not Justice’ Image Cannabis News May 1, 2024 DEA Proposes Landmark Rescheduling of Cannabis: What It Means for Justice Reform. This week the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has reportedly called for cannabis to be reclassified from Schedule I to Schedule III of the US ControlledContinue Reading
DEA Plans Historic Shift: Marijuana Reclassification Imminent
DEA Plans Historic Shift: Marijuana Reclassification Imminent Image Cannabis News May 1, 2024 DEA Set to Reclassify Marijuana, Recognizing Medical Uses and Lower Abuse Potential. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday early afternoon, calling itContinue Reading
Senator Attacks Marijuana Banking Bill At Hearing On Chinese Money Laundering
During a congressional hearing on Chinese money laundering and “cleaning cartel cash” on Tuesday—a meeting that focused mostly on the topic of fentanyl—Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) spoke out against a congressional bill that would ease access to banking services for state-legal marijuana businesses, pointing to a deadly 2022 shooting atContinue Reading
Top Ohio GOP Lawmakers Struggle To Reach Consensus On Bill To Amend Marijuana Legalization Law
Top Ohio Republican lawmakers say plans are still in the works to amend the state’s marijuana legalization law, with the Senate president setting a June target as regulators work to develop rules and launch an adult-use market. It remains unclear what that future cannabis legislation will look like, but leadershipContinue Reading
EXCLUSIVE: Xzibit’s Dream Sesh Is With Cheech & Chong and Willie Nelson (Together)
Xzibit just made history opening the first and only licensed cannabis store and delivery service in Bel-Air. Aptly titled Xzibit’s West Coast Cannabis (XWCC), this new retail store sits beautifully at 641 N Sepulveda Blvd in Los Angeles, taking over the second floor in true West Coast fashion. For thoseContinue Reading
DEA agrees to reschedule cannabis (Newsletter: May 1, 2024)
Schumer on SAFER Banking; DEA & FDA at marijuana meeting; FL gov trashes ballot measure; NC medical cannabis deal; NH legalization 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
BREAKING: DEA Plans to Reclassify Medical Cannabis to Schedule III Drug
Earlier today, the AP confirmed through a number of close sources that the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is planning to remove medical cannabis from the list of Schedule I drugs and reclassify it as a Schedule III drug. This landmark decision follows the advice given by the federalContinue Reading
MITA leads cannabis industry advancements with education & advocacy
Learn about MITA—Arizona’s cannabis industry trade association. Education & advocacy drive this dynamic network of professionals. The post MITA leads cannabis industry advancements with education & advocacy appeared first on Leafly. Read More: MITA leads cannabis industry advancements with education & advocacyContinue Reading
Schumer Says DEA Marijuana Rescheduling Decision Is ‘Historic,’ But He Remains ‘Strongly Committed’ To Passing Banking And Legalization Bills
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) says that while the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) reported decision to propose marijuana rescheduling is a “historic step forward,” he remains “strongly committed” to advancing cannabis banking and legalization legislation this session. As DEA prepares to formally initial rulemaking to move cannabis from ScheduleContinue Reading