Top Colombian Official Reaffirms Government’s Support For Marijuana Legalization Bill Scheduled For Senate Vote This Week
A top Colombian official reiterated on Monday that the government supports a bill to amend the country’s Constitution to legalize marijuana—a proposal that’s been advancing in the legislature and is expected to receive a Senate vote on Tuesday. At a public hearing on Monday, Justice Minister Néstor Osuna said thatContinue Reading
Oregon Governor Issues Marijuana Pardons For 45,000 People
The governor of Oregon is granting a mass pardon for state-level marijuana possession offenses that will provide relief to an estimated 45,000 people, her office said on Monday. Gov. Kate Brown’s (D) cannabis clemency action—which also involves forgiveness for more than $14 million in fines and fees—comes about a monthContinue Reading
Iowa Regulators Push To Exempt Medical Marijuana From Sales Tax And To Decouple State From Federal 280E Penalty On Businesses
“They’re still going to get that hit from 280E…at the federal level, but at the state level, that burden could be reduced.” By Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch Iowa’s Medical Cannabidiol Board will ask the state Legislature to exempt medical marijuana products from Iowa’s sales tax and change its businessContinue Reading
Oregon Drug Decriminalization Likely To Proceed After Democrat Elected Governor
“Many people and the media have been talking about a lot of increases in crime since Ballot Measure 110 was enacted but these data just don’t bear that out.” By Lynne Terry, Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregon’s decriminalization of drugs and addiction treatment programs are likely to forge ahead now thatContinue Reading
Cannabis, love & metaphysics: “Higher Connections” by Eric & Alexandra Right depicts one man’s journey to cannabis nirvana
Told with humor, grace, and inspiring honesty, “Higher Connections” is a worthy addition to the bookshelf of any current stoner or curious newcomer to the world of weed. The post Cannabis, love & metaphysics: “Higher Connections” by Eric & Alexandra Right depicts one man’s journey to cannabis nirvana appeared firstContinue Reading
Top Federal Drug Official Says Safe Consumption Sites Are Proven To Save Lives As DOJ Weighs Ending Legal Battle
A top federal drug official tacitly endorsed the idea of authorizing safe consumption sites where people could use currently illicit drugs in a medically supervised environment, arguing that evidence has effectively demonstrated that the facilities can prevent overdose deaths. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Director Nora Volkow commented onContinue Reading
New York approves first 36 cannabis stores—Here’s the list
The first round of New York dispensary licenses have been awarded. Here are the nonprofit and justice-involved recipients. The post New York approves first 36 cannabis stores—Here’s the list appeared first on Leafly. Read More: New York approves first 36 cannabis stores—Here’s the listContinue Reading
New York Officials Award First Marijuana Dispensary Licenses To People Harmed By Drug War
New York regulators have approved the state’s first-ever licenses for recreational marijuana retailers. Most of the businesses are owned by people who’ve been disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs, while others are run by nonprofit organizations that have a history of helping people reenter society after having been incarcerated.Continue Reading
P. Diddy just purchased one of the largest U.S. Cannabis Companies
P. Diddy just purchased one of the largest U.S. Cannabis Companies Image Cannabis News November 21, 2022 In what is being hailed as an exponential deal to bolster the cannabis industry further, Sean Jean Combs, also known by the moniker, P. Diddy, is now on the verge of becoming aContinue Reading
Medical Marijuana research bill in Biden’s hands
Medical Marijuana research bill in Biden’s hands Image Cannabis News November 21, 2022 A bill to expand research into medicines derived from the cannabis plant has passed muster in Congress. The Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act seeks to streamline the application process for scientific marijuana studies; plus removeContinue Reading