WA psilocybin bill gutted; VA marijuana 280E tax reform killed; Briefs in DEA psychedelic scheduling lawsuit 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 Moment possible…... Read more
The 2024 presidential election cycle is already heating up, with former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley (R) announcing that she’s seeking the Republican nomination. So where does she stand on marijuana policy issues? That’s a question that will be asked of all major candidates over the coming months as... Read more
Advocacy groups, researchers, academics and medical professionals have submitted a series of briefs in support of an effort to force the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to carry out a review into psilocybin as part of a rescheduling petition. Washington State-based palliative care doctor Sunil Aggarwal recently asked a federal... Read more
“This bill is the quintessential ‘big government knows better than Montana voters’ bill.” By Blair Miller, Daily Montanan The governor’s office is behind a bill heard in a House committee Thursday that aims to reduce the amount of money going toward the Habitat Montana conservation program by eliminating an... Read more
New Jersey’s attorney general has released revised drug testing policies for law enforcement agencies, generally barring screenings for marijuana in most circumstances following the state’s enactment of legalization. Under the new guidance issued last week, police officers can still be tested for THC if there’s reasonable suspicion that they... Read more
1st Senate marijuana bill clears committee; WI gov puts legalization in budget; WA homegow vote; IL gov: cannabis creates jobs; Another MN panel 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
Teen marijuana use declined from 2019 to 2021—and hit a record low since 2011—according to a federal biennial report that was released on Monday. The declines in cannabis consumption by young people come as a growing number of states are legalizing it for adults—contrary to fears long expressed by... Read more
“When Congress bucks conventional wisdom and shakes the cannabis world, you shouldn’t be surprised. You can take it to the bank.” By Don Murphy, Marijuana Leadership Campaign If you looked at the election returns in November, bought the conventional wisdom and believed that there would be no progress on... Read more
President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Thursday that touts the administration’s efforts to address the “failed approach” on federal marijuana policy. The executive order doesn’t specifically build on any administrative cannabis reforms; rather it’s focused on promoting equity within federal agencies and the White House. But the... Read more
Oklahoma lawmakers have approved bill in committee to promote research into the therapeutic potential of psilocybin while providing legal protections against prosecution for people with eligible conditions who possess the psychedelic. The House Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled Substances Committee passed a substitute of the legislation from Rep. Daniel Pae... Read more
