GOP Congressman Says Psychedelic Therapy With Ibogaine ‘Changed My Life’ As Lawmakers Push Military Research
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A Republican congressman who is a military veteran says undergoing psychedelic-assisted treatment with ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT “changed my life” and was “one of the greatest things that ever happened to me.” At a press briefing outside of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, several GOP lawmakers and military veterans discussed... Read more
Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission Members Confirmed By Senate
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“They’ve taken a while, but I think they’re great appointments.” By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current Rhode Island now has its long-awaited Cannabis Control Commission. The Rhode Island Senate on Tuesday unanimously confirmed the appointments of Kimberly Ahern as the chair of the three-member commission, along with Robert Jacquard... Read more
New Hampshire Lawmaker Defects From Republican Party, Partially Over Senate Marijuana Legalization Bill Defeat
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A New Hampshire House lawmaker says that he’s defecting from the Republican party to become in an independent—in part because of his frustration over the Senate’s repeated refusal to approve marijuana legalization. Rep. Dan Hynes said on Tuesday that he is leaving the GOP because he feels the party... Read more
Illinois Governor Signs Bill Allowing Marijuana Businesses To Claim State Tax Deductions As Partial IRS 280E Fix
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The governor of Illinois has signed a budget bill that includes provisions that will allow licensed marijuana businesses to take state tax deductions that they’re currently prohibited from utilizing at the federal level due to an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code known as 280E. Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) gave... Read more
Washington Spends $100 Million To Vacate 350,000 Marijuana/Drug Convictions And Reimburse People Criminalized By Unconstitutional Law
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Washington State will spend nearly $100 million to vacate an estimated 350,000 prior drug convictions and reimburse legal fees to people who were prosecuted under laws that the state Supreme Court deemed unconstitutional in 2021. The state Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) announced on Monday that it would... Read more
Connecticut Recreational Marijuana Sales Reached Record High In May, Exceeding Medical Cannabis Purchases For First Time
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Connecticut recreational marijuana sales hit a record high in May, with purchases in the adult-use market exceeding those of medical cannabis for the first time since adult-use retailers opened in January. The state Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) published the May sales data on Monday, showing about $11.5 million... Read more
Rhode Island House Passes Bill To Legalize Psilocybin And Prepare For Regulated Therapeutic Access
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The Rhode Island House of Representatives has approved a bill to legalize possession and cultivation of psilocybin mushrooms, while taking steps to prepare for regulated therapeutic access pending federal reform. The legislation from Rep. Brandon Potter (D), which cleared a key committee last week, passed on the floor in... Read more
First Alabama Medical Marijuana Business Licenses Awarded By State Commission
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“More than likely than not there will be lawsuits, just looking from other states, just looking at how it has gone from elsewhere.” By Ralph Chapoco, Alabama Reflector The players for the nascent medical cannabis industry have been chosen amid suspicion about the process and criticism from those left... Read more
Elizabeth Warren skeptical of Amazon’s cannabis stance (Newsletter: June 12, 2023)
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NV marijuana bill to gov; RI expungements; FL legalization dispute delay; Senator wants medical cannabis patient freed; Twitch marijuana ad policy 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... Read more
The Cannabis Industry is Growing, And Worker Protections Must Grow With It (Op-Ed)
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“Unionizing, without fear of retaliation or union-busting tactics, is one of the only ways in which cannabis workers can directly ensure their voices are heard on the job.” By Ademola Oyefeso, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union As states across the country legalize cannabis, Americans are confronted with... Read more
