Minnesota Democratic Operatives Accused Of Plotting To Change Marijuana Party Name To ‘MAGA’ Party To Siphon GOP Votes
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An alleged attempt by Minnesota Democratic officials to change the name of a third party focused on marijuana to one meant to appeal to far-right conservatives is at the center of a political controversy, with some advocates calling the purported maneuver a clear example of corruption and others contending... Read more
Canadian Government Approves Drug Decriminalization Pilot Program In British Columbia
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The Canadian federal government on Tuesday sanctioned a broad drug decriminalization experiment in one of the country’s largest provinces, making it so police will not be able to make arrests, issue citations or even seize four currently illicit substances in cases of low-level possession. It’s a bold harm reduction... Read more
North Carolina Medical Marijuana Bill Set For Senate Vote, As Poll Shows Overwhelming Public Support
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A Republican-led bill to legalize medical marijuana in North Carolina that’s already advanced through three Senate committees appears positioned to get a floor vote this week. And a new poll shows voters are overwhelmingly ready for the policy change. The legislation from Sen. Bill Rabon (R) is set to... Read more
GOP Congresswoman Says Primary Opponent Sold ‘Hot Hemp’ And May Be ‘Illegal Drug Dealer’ At Debate
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A Republican congresswoman from Colorado is accusing her primary election opponent of being an “illegal drug dealer” over allegations that a company he owns grew and sold hemp containing more than the allowable amount of THC. At a debate on Thursday, Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) attacked state Sen. Don... Read more
Marijuana Research Has Exploded In Recent Years Despite Barriers Caused By Prohibition, New Study Finds
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The volume of studies on marijuana has “grown steeply” over the past couple decades as more U.S. states and countries around the world have moved to end prohibition, a new research analysis concludes. That’s in spite of the fact that U.S. federal policy has severely encumbered scientists from obtaining... Read more
Cannabis research expanding, review shows (Newsletter: May 31, 2022)
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MD psychedelics funding for vets enacted; GOP congresswoman calls opponent “drug dealer” over hot hemp 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… By... Read more
Cannabis companies team up to sue the feds (Newsletter: May 30, 2022)
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State banking regulators want SAFE passed; CA marijuana tax revenues stall; LA worker protections op-ed 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… Paid... Read more
Maryland Bill To Fund Psychedelics Research And Access For Veterans Takes Effect Without Governor’s Signature
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The governor of Maryland announced on Friday that he will allow a bill to create a state fund to provide “cost-free” access to psychedelics like psilocybin, MDMA and ketamine for military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury to take effect without his signature. The... Read more
California Marijuana Retailers ‘100 Percent’ Compliant In Checking IDs To Prevent Youth Access, Study Finds
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California marijuana retailers do a very good job of preventing underage people from entering their shops and purchasing cannabis, a new study found. Researchers wanted to put the cannabis industry’s compliance with ID requirements to the test, so they sent people who seemingly looked underage to 50 randomly selected... Read more
Cannabis dispensaries 100% compliant in age checks, study finds (Newsletter: May 27, 2022)
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FDA warning on CBD for animals; Official CA marijuana maps; NY cannabis officials’ TikTok plea 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… Your... Read more
