Lawmakers, Advocates And Stakeholders React To DEA’s Historic Marijuana Rescheduling Decision, With Many Calling For Bolder Reform
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) decision to reschedule marijuana is being met with relief, elation, commendations—and criticism from advocates who have been quick to point out that the modest reform does not mean cannabis will be federally legalized or that President Joe Biden’s campaign pledge to at least decriminalize willContinue Reading
DeSantis Will Be ‘Getting Involved’ In Effort To Defeat Marijuana Measure On Florida Ballot
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is again lashing out at marijuana legalization as voters prepare to decide on a ballot initiative in November, warning that the reform would negatively impact quality of life in the state. The governor, who has mocked legalization repeatedly in a series of recent comments, signaledContinue Reading
History: DEA agrees to move marijuana to Schedule III
The federal war on marijuana has entered the end game. The post History: DEA agrees to move marijuana to Schedule III appeared first on Leafly. Read More: History: DEA agrees to move marijuana to Schedule IIIContinue Reading
DEA Agrees To Reschedule Marijuana Under Federal Law In Historic Move Following Biden-Directed Health Agency’s Recommendation
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has made a historic decision—agreeing with the top federal health agency and proposing to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The decision comes more than 50 years after cannabis was first listed as a strictly prohibited drug,Continue Reading
Virginia Governor’s Marijuana Veto Will Fuel Illegal Market, Lawmakers And Advocates Say
“Governor Youngkin’s failure to act allows an already thriving illegal cannabis market to persist, fueling criminal activity and endangering our communities.” By Michael Chun, Capital News Service Three years, four sessions and one veto since the first legislative attempt, Virginia still does not have a recreational cannabis market. Potential investorsContinue Reading
DEA, FDA And Other Agencies To Discuss Marijuana’s Potential To Treat Pain At Upcoming Federal Research Meeting
A division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced it will hold an open meeting this summer to discuss the use of cannabis components to treat pain, with a special focus on minor cannabinoids and terpenes found in marijuana. The June 4 meeting of the National Center forContinue Reading
Republican Support for the SAFER Banking Act
Republican Support for the SAFER Banking Act Image Cannabis News April 30, 2024 SAFER Banking Act Gains Momentum with Republican Support. Rep. Hill reaffirms longstanding commitment to the SAFER Banking Act. Rep. Mace calls on Schumer to advance the SAFER Banking Act. Increasing bipartisan willingness boosts Cannabis banking bill prospects.Continue Reading
$44.8 M spent on Medical Marijuana in Arkansas in last two months
$44.8 M spent on Medical Marijuana in Arkansas in last two months Image Cannabis News April 30, 2024 Arkansas Medical Marijuana Sales Hit $45 Million in Two Months. Arkansans spent nearly $45 million on medical marijuana throughout February and March, according to a report from the Arkansas Department of FinanceContinue Reading
Minnesota Cannabis regulators won’t offer legislation to allow early cultivation to jumpstart retail sales
Minnesota Cannabis regulators won’t offer legislation to allow early cultivation to jumpstart retail sales Image Cannabis News April 30, 2024 But the Office of Cannabis Management is open to a legislative proposal to allow planting this fall before retail sales start next spring. Minnesota cannabis regulators will not be askingContinue Reading
St. Louis Alderman Wants to Allow Cannabis Cafes with Longer Dispensary Hours
St. Louis Alderman Wants to Allow Cannabis Cafes with Longer Dispensary Hours Image Cannabis News April 30, 2024 Doubling down on weed could be a revenue boost for the city, Rasheen Aldridge says. As the St. Louis Board of Aldermen’s new session begins, Ward 14 Alderman Rasheen Aldridge hopes toContinue Reading