Raphael Mechoulam, the 'father of cannabis research' who discovered THC, has died
Raphael Mechoulam, the ‘father of cannabis research’ who discovered THC, has died Image Cannabis News March 29, 2023 Raphael Mechoulam, the Israeli researcher whose work helped to broaden the scientific understanding of cannabis and the compounds that cause the drug’s distinctive high, has died. Mechoulam, who was 92, died inContinue Reading
Virginia Governor Pushes To Amend Hemp Restriction Bill To Protect Patient Access To CBD Products
“The governor’s amendment continues his efforts to crack down on dangerous THC intoxicants including synthetic products such as delta-8.” By Graham Moomaw, Virginia Mercury Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) is recommending changes to a pending state law that would exempt some non-intoxicating CBD products from strict new regulations on theContinue Reading
DE cannabis bills head to gov’s desk (Newsletter: March 29, 2023)
KY gov pushes lawmakers on medical marijuana; Congressman slams fed laws; SC medical bill in danger; Colombian legalization vote; Military drug tests 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
South Carolina Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill’s Fate In Question, But Supporters Are Making A Last-Ditch Push
South Carolina lawmakers and advocates aren’t giving up the push to legalize medical marijuana just yet, and they’re imploring leadership to take up a GOP-led reform bill ahead of a key legislative deadline that’s approaching. At a press conference on Tuesday, supporters of the legislation from Sen. Tom Davis (R)Continue Reading
Lawmakers need to address Maryland’s ineffective and discriminatory Cannabis drug testing policies
Lawmakers need to address Maryland’s ineffective and discriminatory Cannabis drug testing policies Image Cannabis News March 28, 2023 Voters in November demanded lawmakers rethink the Free State’s cannabis policies. Lawmakers should also re-evaluate Maryland’s antiquated and discriminatory cannabis drug testing policies. With adult-use legalization around the corner, this is theContinue Reading
Hawaii Cannabis bill fails
Hawaii Cannabis bill fails Image Cannabis News March 28, 2023 It’s “wait ‘till next year” once again in Hawaii. Hawaii will have to wait at least another year before marijuana legalization comes to the islands, after a legislative proposal stalled in the state House of Representatives. Earlier this month, theContinue Reading
Weed is legal in New York, but the illegal market is still booming. But why?
Weed is legal in New York, but the illegal market is still booming. But why? Image Cannabis News March 28, 2023 New York’s first legal marijuana dispensaries are now up and running. But with the opportunity for both consumers and sellers comes questions about how the new legal market willContinue Reading
Marijuana trafficking prosecutions plummet again
Marijuana trafficking prosecutions plummet again Image Cannabis News March 28, 2023 The number of federal marijuana trafficking offenders has dropped significantly from 5,000 in 2013 to fewer than 806 in the last year, according to Marijuana Moment citing the U.S. Sentencing Commission. (Benzinga) The number of federal cannabis trafficking casesContinue Reading
Center for Medical Cannabis research to open at University of Utah
Center for Medical Cannabis research to open at University of Utah Image Cannabis News March 28, 2023 The University of Utah will soon be home to a medical cannabis research center. The University of Utah recently confirmed that it’s starting the early planning phases to build a Center for MedicalContinue Reading
Greenville planners deny Medical Marijuana request
Greenville planners deny Medical Marijuana request Image Cannabis News March 28, 2023 Green Buddha Group asked for the rezoning of the Greenville Thrifty Mat property. A request to rezone a commercial property for purpose to allow for a new medical marijuana provisioning center was unanimously denied by city planners. DuringContinue Reading