White House Says Marijuana Rescheduling Is Now Up To DOJ After Receiving HHS Recommendation ‘Guided By The Evidence’
The White House says it’s now up to the Justice Department to make a final decision on marijuana scheduling, adding that the top federal health agency’s recommendation to reclassify cannabis was “guided by the evidence.” During a press briefing on Monday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked aboutContinue Reading
Marijuana Companies Ask Federal Court To Set Oral Arguments On DOJ Claim That Cannabis ‘Tourism’ Justifies Prohibition Enforcement
Marijuana companies seeking to shield their in-state activities from federal enforcement are asking a judge to schedule oral arguments in order to respond to arguments the Justice Department made in a recent briefing in the case—including its position that cannabis legalization attracts out-of-state tourism, empowering it to uphold prohibition underContinue Reading
Florida Marijuana Legalization Ballot Measure Does Not Have Enough Support To Pass, New Poll Says
A majority of Florida voters say they support a marijuana legalization initiative that will appear on the November ballot—but not enough to reach the steep 60 percent threshold for passage under the state Constitution, according to a new poll. The USA Today/Ipsos survey that was released on Saturday found thatContinue Reading
Marijuana Legalization Reduces Likelihood Of Teen Use, Study Published By American Medical Association Finds
A new report published by the the American Medical Association (AMA) finds that neither adult-use marijuana legalization nor the opening of retail stores in U.S. states led to increases in youth cannabis use. Rather, the reforms were generally associated with more young people reporting not using marijuana, along with increasesContinue Reading
Congressional Lawmakers To Vote On GOP-Led Psychedelics Bill For Veterans This Week Despite VA Opposition
A congressional committee is set to vote this week on a GOP-led bill that would instruct the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to notify Congress if any psychedelics are added to its formulary of covered prescription drugs. About a month after the House Veterans’ Affairs Health Subcommittee held an initial hearingContinue Reading
Where Recreational Marijuana stands in Florida before voters place their ballots
Where Recreational Marijuana stands in Florida before voters place their ballots Image Cannabis News April 15, 2024 Trulieve CEO Shares Insights on Florida’s Recreational Marijuana Ballot Measure. In November, voters will be able to decide whether recreational marijuana will be available in Florida to anyone 21 or older. CBS NewsContinue Reading
Workers at California Cannabis-delivery service threaten ‘unprecedented’ strike
Workers at California Cannabis-delivery service threaten ‘unprecedented’ strike Image Cannabis News April 15, 2024 After Eaze workers unionized with United Food and Commercial Workers, company cut pay and wouldn’t address it in negotiations. Delivery drivers and other workers at the US’s largest cannabis-delivery company are threatening to strike in whatContinue Reading
Colorado Cannabis Sales Fall Again In February, As Industry Struggles To Offset Decline
Colorado Cannabis Sales Fall Again In February, As Industry Struggles To Offset Decline Image Cannabis News April 15, 2024 Colorado’s cannabis sales have fallen for a second consecutive month, as the state’s cannabis market continues its decline. According to the latest statistics from Colorado’s Department of Revenue, total cannabis salesContinue Reading
Iowa retailers warn of ‘unintended consequences’ in Hemp bill
Iowa retailers warn of ‘unintended consequences’ in Hemp bill Image Cannabis News April 15, 2024 Iowa Hemp Retailers Warn of “Devastating Consequences” from New Legislation. Iowa consumable hemp retailers warn legislation recently passed by the Legislature that’s awaiting Gov. Kim Reynolds’ signature will have “devastating consequences” for the consumable hempContinue Reading
Canopy Growth Sees Shareholders Approve Canopy USA Strategy
Canopy Growth Sees Shareholders Approve Canopy USA Strategy Image Cannabis News April 15, 2024 Canopy Growth Shareholders Approve Capital Restructuring for US Market Entry. Canopy Growth (TSX: WEED) is one step closer to establishing a US-based multi state operator following the receipt of shareholder approval to rearrange its capital structure.Continue Reading