GOP Congressman Bulldozes Marijuana Grow Sites Along With Police
An amendment to protect all state and tribal marijuana programs from federal interference now has 15 cosponsors after its bipartisan proponents circulated a letter to build support this week. But a Republican opponent of reform is pushing a dueling proposal to end a more modest, longstanding rider that’s provided protections…
Schumer talks legal cannabis strategy (Newsletter: July 23, 2021)
AOC’s psychedelics amendment; Congressman bulldozes marijuana plants; Vote to federally protect state laws next week; MS medical cannabis negotiations 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. Your support makes Marijuana…
Congressional Lawmakers Push Marijuana Protections For All States While GOP Member Seeks To End Medical Cannabis Rider
President Joe Biden’s pick to head up federal drug policy worked for a major marijuana business last year, according to his financial disclosure reports. Rahul Gupta, the nominee for director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), worked as a consultant to Holistic Industries, a multi-state…
Denver Cannabis Company to Expand Alzheimer’s Research
Denver is expanding Alzheimer’s research through the efforts of local company MedPharm. The company plans to move forward with research efforts through a special Schedule I Researcher Licenses given specifically to the company by the Drug Enforcement Administration. “We’re interested in how cannabinoids affect the nervous system, the brain, and…
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Proposes Psychedelic Amendment
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is well-known for making headlines, and her most recent action garnering attention is her support of more studies on psychedelic drugs. Ocasio-Cortez introduced an amendment that would promote future studies on psychedelic substances such as MDMA, psilocybin and ibogaine. The “Amendment to Division A of Rules Committee…
Cannabis Cup Oklahoma 2021 Gears Up for Kickoff
High Times is proud to present the Cannabis Cup Oklahoma 2021 competition. Since 1988—the Cannabis Cup tradition has spread from its humble beginnings in Amsterdam to several state-specific contests spread out across the U.S., eventually becoming synonymous with cannabis lore. It’s High Times’ second-ever competition that is open to the…
Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. (NEPT) Launches Forest Remedies Plant-Based Omega 3-6-9 Supplements
Marijuana Industry News Jul 23, 2021
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (TCNNF) Brings Medical Cannabis to Crystal River
Marijuana Industry News Jul 20, 2021
