Nebraska Officials React To Federal Marijuana Rescheduling As State Slowly Implements Voter-Approved Legalization
“My stance on this issue has been clear. I remain committed to combatting the growing public health and safety threat marijuana poses.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner After the Trump administration federally downgraded medical marijuana to a less dangerous classification of drug on Thursday, Nebraska federal and state representatives remainedContinue Reading
When Bad Actors Hijack Hemp—and Risk Derailing an American Opportunity
There was a moment—not long ago—when industrial hemp stood for something real: a second chance for American farmers, a new industrial base, and a pathway to rebuild rural economies. When Donald Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill—containing the Hemp Farming Act championed by KY Senator Mitch McConnell—the intent was clear:Continue Reading
Win a Trip to Mexico—Just Visit Lume’s Newest Dispensary
Most dispensary grand openings come with a discount or a free tote bag. Lume Cannabis Co. went bigger—they’re giving away a trip to Mexico. Now open in New Buffalo, Lume’s latest location will officially celebrate its Grand Opening on May 2 with a standout promotion in partnership with Smoorhouse: aContinue Reading
Department of Justice makes good on Trump’s rescheduling order
The Acting Attorney General is getting the ball rolling on the rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3, earning praise from the cannabis industry. The post Department of Justice makes good on Trump’s rescheduling order appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Department of Justice makes goodContinue Reading
BREAKING: Cannabis Rescheduling Becomes Federal Reality
The federal government on Thursday officially reclassified regulated medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act, marking the most significant shift in U.S. cannabis policy in more than 50 years. The order, first reported by Associated Press, was signed under the Trump administration earlier todayContinue Reading
How Psychedelics Helped Me Manage Grief From A Career In Law Enforcement (Op-Ed)
“What I experienced with ayahuasca was not an escape from grief, but a direct engagement with it… It was a fundamentally different process than the one I had relied on throughout my career—not control or suppression, but forgiveness, surrender and understanding.” By: Kemmi Sadler, Law Enforcement Action Partnership Life hasContinue Reading
California Lawmakers Vote To Allow Drive-Thrus At Marijuana Dispensaries
A bill that would allow California marijuana stores to offer drive-thru windows to serve customers is advancing in the state legislature. The measure, which cleared the Assembly Business and Professions Committee in a 17-2 vote on Tuesday, says that licensed cannabis retailers and microbusinesses with storefronts can sell marijuana productsContinue Reading
Virginia Lawmakers Reject Governor’s Amendments To Marijuana Sales Legalization Bill
Virginia lawmakers on Wednesday voted to reject the governor’s amendments to legislation to legalize recreational marijuana sales, risking a potential veto as the original proposal heads back to her desk for reconsideration. In a voice vote, the House of Delegates declined to consider Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s (D) suggested changes toContinue Reading
Trump Administration Ready To Move Ahead On Marijuana Rescheduling, Four Months After President’s Executive Order, Report Says
The Trump administration is reportedly ready to move ahead with marijuana rescheduling. More than four months after President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the attorney general to expeditiously finish the process of moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), the administrationContinue Reading
Six Out Of Ten Americans Support Legalizing Marijuana, New Poll Shows
Americans broadly favor legalizing marijuana for recreational or medical purposes, with support across party lines, according to a new poll. The YouGov survey from published on Monday found that 59 percent of U.S. adults want to legalize cannabis—including 75 percent of Democrats, 50 percent of Republicans and 54 percent ofContinue Reading