German legalization; USDA OKs GMO hemp with no THC; IN & IL psychedelics; NE hemp 100% tax; Study: CBD for alcohol use disorder 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... Read more
Since the U.S. Census Bureau first launched a map detailing the proportion of state revenue made up by marijuana tax money last fall, the agency has continued tracking the data, allowing further comparisons to be made over time. In the fourth quarter of 2023, for example, New York recorded... Read more
“It was mandated by the General Assembly, but this governor has a different philosophy of civil discourse.” By Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury After top Democrats and community leaders called for the firing of the state’s diversity chief last spring over his “DEI is dead” comments, the General Assembly included... Read more
A new review of scientific literature around CBD and its effects suggests that the cannabinoid could be useful in managing symptoms of alcohol use disorder (AUD) by modulating brain networks that perpetuate addiction. The review, from authors at the University of Sydney and local health districts in the Australian... Read more
Conducting a recall safely and expeditiously can present a unique opportunity to build a brand’s reputation in the consumer-focused cannabis industry and highlight commitment to consumer safety and well-being. By Joanna Borman and Amy Rubenstein, Dentons In 2023, state legal cannabis sales reached $29 billion. With additional states launching... Read more
A California bill that was introduced last month as a minor technical fix to an existing law protecting workers from employment discrimination over legal marijuana use was substantially amended in committee this week with new section that would roll back the protections for various categories of workers, including those... Read more
The Marijuana Stocks Could See A Rise This Week
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown (D-OH) says passing marijuana banking reform legislation this year is a “high priority,” reiterating his support as congressional attention shifts from funding the government to other outstanding legislative items. In a brief interview with AskAPol on Thursday, Brown was asked about the Secure... Read more
“Approximately 70 percent of the labels reported THC percentages more than 15 percent higher than what was quantified through the lab.” By Anna Schwabe, University of Colorado Boulder Cannabis flower sold in Colorado claims to contain much more tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, than it actually does, according to my findings... Read more
A Nebraska legislative committee has given preliminary approval to a bill that would tax hemp and CBD products in the state at a whopping 100 percent rate. The cannabis product tax hike is part of legislation designed to bring in more money to state coffers to offset property tax... Read more
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