House Republican Group Releases Agenda Opposing Legalization Of Marijuana, Linking It To Suicide And Violence
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A major GOP House caucus has released a “Family Policy Agenda” that expresses opposition to federal marijuana legalization and attempts to link its use to suicide and violence—but the cannabis criticism is leading to pushback within the group, with staff for two members openly telling Marijuana Moment that the... Read more
California Is Providing $15 Million In Grants To Support Local Marijuana Equity Programs
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California officials are accepting another round of applications for grants to support local efforts to promote equity in the marijuana industry. The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced on Monday that it is accepting grant solicitations for the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions for... Read more
Reform Groups Say Bipartisan Marijuana Research Bill Could Cause ‘Dire Unintended Consequences’ For Industry
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Marijuana and drug policy reform groups are sounding the alarm about a bipartisan cannabis research bill that they say could inadvertently undermine state marijuana programs and patient access. In a letter sent to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Tuesday, the Global Alliance for Cannabis Commerce (GACC) and... Read more
Nevada Marijuana Sales Totaled $965 Million In 2022 Fiscal Year
Marijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News October 3, 2022 0
Marijuana sales totaled just under $1 billion in Nevada in the 2022 Fiscal Year, generating more than $152 million in cannabis tax revenue, officials reported on Friday. Most of the proceeds are going toward funding schools. Combined medical cannabis and adult-use marijuana purchases totaled $965,091,123 from July 1, 2021... Read more
North Dakota Marijuana Legalization Campaign’s New Ads Feature Former Police Officer And Military Veteran
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North Dakota marijuana activists are stepping up their push to convince voters to approve a legalization initiative on the ballot next month, releasing two radio ads featuring supporters and announcing grassroots “get out the vote” plans. New Approach ND turned in signatures for the legalization measure in July, and... Read more
Bipartisan Bill Targeting Illicit Marijuana Grows And Use Of Banned Pesticides Filed In Congress
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A bipartisan pair of congressmen filed a new bill aimed at eradicating the use of dangerous and unauthorized pesticides in illicit marijuana grows in legal and non-legal states. Reps. Scott Peters (D-CA) and Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) are sponsoring the Targeting and Offsetting Existing Illegal Contaminants (TOXIC) Act. The legislation... Read more
Cannabis security clearance measure blocked in Senate (Newsletter: October 3, 2022)
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VA “closely” watching psychedelics studies; Prohibition drives contaminated marijuana; KY gov’s medical cannabis report; MO legalization measure leads 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... Read more
GOP Senator Blocks Bipartisan Marijuana Research Bill From Expedited Thursday Vote Despite Calling For More Studies
FeaturedMarijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News October 2, 2022 0
Senate leadership took steps on Thursday to expeditiously pass a House-approved marijuana research bill later in the day—but at least one GOP senator has objected to the process, threatening to delay the vote, Marijuana Moment has learned. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) initiated the process to pass the... Read more
GOP senator blocks cannabis research bill (Newsletter: September 30, 2022)
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USDA: hemp part of Europe’s environmental agenda; PA marijuana pardon deadline; States reap more taxes from cannabis than alcohol/tobacco 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... Read more
Pennsylvania Officials Promote Marijuana Pardon Program Ahead Of Friday Deadline, With Thousands Applying For Relief So Far
FeaturedMarijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News October 2, 2022 0
Pennsylvanians with low-level marijuana convictions on their records have until the end of Friday to submit applications for expedited pardons under a program launched by the governor last month. The state Board of Pardons is facilitating the PA Marijuana Pardon Project, and Board Secretary Celeste Trusty told Marijuana Moment... Read more
