NAACP Adopts Resolution Supporting Federal Legalization, Cannabis Workers
The NAACP has reaffirmed its support for legalizing cannabis at the federal level while adopting a new position expressing support for workers in the cannabis industry and their right to unionize. At the 114th NAACP National Convention held in late July, the nation’s oldest civil rights organization voted on severalContinue Reading
Ohio Marijuana Legalization Initiative Will Appear On The November Ballot, State Officials Announce
An initiative to legalize marijuana in Ohio will appear on the state’s ballot this November, officials announced on Wednesday. About two weeks after activists turned in a final round of signatures for the cannabis proposal, the secretary of state’s office has now certified that it met the requirements for ballotContinue Reading
People Who Use Marijuana Are Half As Likely To Develop Type 2 Diabetes, New Meta-Analysis Finds
People who use marijuana are about half as likely to develop type 2 diabetes, according to a new meta-analysis of scientific studies. Researchers at the Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in Iran published the study in the journal Phytotherapy Research this month, expanding on the scientific literature examining the effectsContinue Reading
California Senate-Passed Psychedelics Legalization Bill Comes One Step Closer To Final Assembly Committee Vote
A California Senate-passed bill to legalize the possession and facilitated use of certain psychedelics has cleared a procedural hurdle, bringing it one step closer to a final Assembly committee vote before potentially advancing to the floor. The measure from Sen. Scott Wiener (D) was advanced by the Assembly Appropriations CommitteeContinue Reading
Alabama Medical Marijuana Company Sues State Regulators Over Alleged Open Meetings Law Violations In Licensing Votes
“They told the judge they would comply with the act, and then they didn’t.” By Alander Rocha, Alabama Reflector A medical cannabis company Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC), alleging the commission violated the state’s Open Meetings Act (OMA) at its August 10 meeting. AlabamaContinue Reading
The best-rated weed dispensaries in New Mexico for 2023
New Mexico has a little something for everyone. There’s delicious food (hello hatch chilis), perfect snow for skiing, and most importantly, good weed. If you find yourself in the Land of Enchantment, there’s a good chance you’re not too far from a dispensary. In fact, New Mexico has added overContinue Reading
Marijuana Groups Push Regulators To Adopt Universal Label For Cannabis Products To Facilitate Interstate Commerce And Promote Safety
A coalition of marijuana reform organizations are calling on regulators across the world to adopt a universal symbol for marijuana products in the interest of promoting safety in the evolving cannabis market and making it easier to facilitate interstate commerce if states choose to enact that policy. While there mayContinue Reading
Dare to Save 10% on MJBizCon
Dare to Save 10% on MJBizCon Image (LEGACY) Cannabis News August 16, 2023 Body [SPONSORED CONTENT] Dare to unite this Nov 28 – Dec 1 and share your passion for the plant and grow as a community, MJBizCon is your chance to share what’s changing, what’s working, and what’s not withContinue Reading
Health insurance premiums decrease in states with legal Medical Cannabis
Health insurance premiums decrease in states with legal Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis News August 16, 2023 Compelling new data suggests that medical cannabis legalization brings down health insurance rates, which benefits both consumers and non-consumers alike. A new study featured online in The International Journal of Drug Policy (which willContinue Reading
Missouri regulators recall thousands of Cannabis Products
Missouri regulators recall thousands of Cannabis Products Image Cannabis News August 16, 2023 Regulators in Missouri on Monday issued a notice to recall more than 60,000 cannabis products in the state that were insufficiently processed before hitting the market. The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation said that it is “issuingContinue Reading