Feds process refunds for “deceptively marketed” cannabis products (Newsletter: August 25, 2022)
Marijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News August 25, 2022 0
Forest Service marijuana warning; NY dispensary distribution; Psilocybin reduces alcohol misuse; Psychedelic use rises for adults & drops for teens 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... Read more
New York Marijuana Officials Are Now Accepting Applications For The First Recreational Dispensary Licenses
FeaturedMarijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News August 25, 2022 0
People who’ve been directly impacted by the drug war in New York are now able to submit applications for the first round of retailer licenses in the state. New York regulators have been promoting the launch of the application portal for weeks, emphasizing that this represents a key step... Read more
Senator Hopes To Pass ‘Some Key Reforms’ On Marijuana This Year, But Says Full Legalization Is A ‘Difficult Feat’
FeaturedMarijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News August 25, 2022 0
A key U.S. senator is conceding that the votes may not be there to pass a wide-ranging legalization bill he’s sponsoring—but like his colleagues, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) says he remains hopeful that Congress will enact “some key reforms” on cannabis this session. This has become... Read more
Nebraska Officials Will Take A Second Look At Signatures For Rejected Medical Marijuana Ballot Measures
FeaturedMarijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News August 25, 2022 0
“We believe that it’s essential that every signature from every Nebraskan be counted.” By Paul Hammel, Nebraska Examiner The Nebraska secretary of state’s office has agreed to take another look at signatures submitted by a group seeking legalization of medical marijuana to determine if they should have been counted.... Read more
Marijuana Prohibitionists Have Lost The War Of Ideas And Are Now Attacking Democracy Itself (Op-Ed)
FeaturedMarijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News August 25, 2022 0
“Those who oppose marijuana policy reform would rather take voters out of the equation altogether.” By Paul Armentano, NORML Those who wish to perpetuate the failed public policy of cannabis criminalization have lost the hearts and minds of the American public. And they know it. With public support for... Read more
Advocates Question New South Dakota Poll Showing Marijuana Legalization Measure Trailing Despite Success Of 2020 Ballot Initiative
FeaturedMarijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News August 25, 2022 0
South Dakota voters approved marijuana legalization at the ballot in 2020—and they’ll have another chance to do so this November after that earlier initiative was invalidated in court. But a new poll signals that public opinion has potentially shifted on the issue, with a majority of respondents opposed to... Read more
Feds Issue First Refunds For Cannabis Products That Were ‘Deceptively Marketed’ To Consumers
FeaturedMarijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News August 24, 2022 0
A federal agency announced on Wednesday that it will be refunding Americans who bought CBD products from a cannabis company that the government says made misleading medical claims. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said it will be sending a total of $21,000 to cover the costs of Kushly Industries... Read more
Three Out Of Four Oregon Counties Will Vote On Banning Or Postponing Psilocybin Services This November
Marijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News August 24, 2022 0
“I want people in my community to have access to effective treatments.” By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregonians in 57 cities and 26 of the state’s 36 counties will vote in November on banning or postponing psilocybin treatment centers in their areas. The centers were first approved by... Read more
Psychedelics Use Increasing Among Adults, But Decreasing For Teens, New Federally Funded Studies Find
Marijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News August 24, 2022 0
A new federal survey has received significant media attention this week for showing the rapid rise in the use of psychedelics among young adults, which some officials say may be attributable to the increased media attention to the therapeutic potential of the substances. But the trend seems to be... Read more
South Dakota Governor Pledges To Implement Marijuana Legalization If Voters Approve Ballot Initiative…This Time
FeaturedMarijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News August 23, 2022 0
The governor of South Dakota says that it’s her job to oversee the implementation of marijuana legalization if voters approve it at the ballot this November. But it’s a job that critics say she deliberately shirked after voters passed a legalization measure just two years ago. Gov. Kristi Noem... Read more
