Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) says that passing a marijuana banking bill is one of his legislative priorities for the remainder of the year as Congress is set to return from the August recess—but he’s “under no illusion” that the cannabis reform and other wins can be achieved... Read more
Congressional lawmakers might be encouraged by news that the top U.S. health agency is recommending marijuana rescheduling—but some like Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) are also stressing that this is just a “step” in the right direction as they pursue legalization. Scores of legislators, including Republican... Read more
“Certainly, it will be another delay for us, and we would choose not to if we had an option, but we’re trying to concur with the judge’s wishes.” By Alander Rocha, Alabama Reflector The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) Thursday formally voted to delay granting licenses to growth, manufacture... Read more
Corrupt marijuana businessman John Dawood Dalaly deserves break in scandal, feds say – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news skip to Main Content Read more
The news that the top U.S. health agency is recommending rescheduling marijuana is earning applause from congressional lawmakers across the aisle, including longstanding bipartisan champions of reform like Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) and Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH), who are claiming partial credit for the development. Numerous lawmakers have responded... Read more
People with major depression experienced “clinically significant sustained reduction” in their symptoms after just one dose of psilocybin, a new study published by the American Medical Association (AMA) found. A team of 18 researchers from institutions including Yale University, Johns Hopkins University, NYU Langone Center for Psychedelic Medicine and... Read more
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) doesn’t support legalizing marijuana or other currently illicit drugs, but he’s big mad over the prospect of the federal government advising Americans to drink less alcohol. During an interview with Newsmax on Wednesday, the senator said that federal officials “can kiss my ass” if they... Read more
Slightly higher times: Biden administration moves to loosen weed restrictions – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news skip to Main Content Read more
‘Unacceptable’: AG says California needs to lower cannabis taxes – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news skip to Main Content Read more
As federal lawmakers prepare to reintroduce a bill to regulate kratom, a former Trump administration drug czar stressed the need to beat back “misinformation” from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which has attempted to ban the substance in the U.S. and abroad. Members of the American Kratom Association... Read more
