Missouri Marijuana Regulators Are Hiring An Equity Officer To Oversee The New Voter-Approved Microlicense Program
Marijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News November 18, 2022 0
“The chief equity officer is really, really important to this process. This is going to be watched and scrutinized very closely because of the situation with medical .” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent Longtime cannabis activist Brennan England has gotten lots of undeserved praise since Missourians approved a constitutional... Read more
Congressman Previews Bill To Protect Federal Workers From Losing Security Clearances Due To Marijuana
FeaturedMarijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News November 18, 2022 0
As Congress works to end federal marijuana prohibition, one key lawmaker says he will soon be introducing a bill aimed at protecting federal workers from being denied security clearances over marijuana. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) previewed his forthcoming legislation during a hearing on marijuana legalization that was held on... Read more
Congressional Researchers Lay Out Six Key Limitations Of Biden’s Marijuana Pardons
FeaturedMarijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News November 17, 2022 0
Congressional researchers released a report on Wednesday that provides a point-by-point overview of the limitations of President Joe Biden’s mass marijuana pardon, as well as broader analysis on recent state and federal cannabis reform actions. The Congressional Research Service (CRS) described the “two key developments in federal and state... Read more
Florida Ag Commissioner Appeals Dismissal Of Medical Marijuana Patients’ Gun Rights Lawsuit
FeaturedMarijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News November 17, 2022 0
A federal judge recently dismissed a lawsuit from Florida’s agriculture commissioner that challenges a ban on medical marijuana patients’ rights to buy and possess firearms—but the state official isn’t ready to give up the case just yet. Commissioner Nikki Fried (D) and her patient co-plaintiffs appealed the decision to the... Read more
Cory Booker And Rand Paul File Bill To Reschedule Psychedelic Breakthrough Therapies And Remove Research Barriers
FeaturedMarijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News November 17, 2022 0
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rand Paul (R-KY) filed a bill on Thursday that would require the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to transfer breakthrough therapies like psilocybin and MDMA from Schedule I to II, while also removing research barriers for strictly controlled substances. The “Breakthrough Therapies Act” was filed... Read more
Louisiana Task Force Weighs Employment Protections For Medical Marijuana Patients
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“You don’t want to penalize people who are legitimately taking medical marijuana who aren’t impaired.” By Victor Skinner, The Center Square A Louisiana legislative task force held multiple meetings on Tuesday to explore and craft recommendations to resolve employment issues concerning medical marijuana. Three subcommittees of the Employment and... Read more
GOP Congresswoman Discusses Plans To Advance ‘Winning’ Marijuana Issue Under New House Majority
FeaturedMarijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News November 17, 2022 0
With Republicans expected to take control of the U.S. House of Representatives next session, a GOP congresswoman says there’s an urgent need for bipartisan collaboration on the issue of marijuana so lawmakers can reach consensus on a path forward to end federal prohibition. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC), sponsor of... Read more
Senate Sends Marijuana Research Bill To Biden’s Desk, With Schumer Saying He’s Having ‘Productive Talks’ On Broader Reform
FeaturedMarijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News November 17, 2022 0
Just weeks after President Joe Biden issued a mass marijuana pardon and directed a review of the drug’s scheduling status, the U.S. Senate approved House-passed bipartisan cannabis research bill on Wednesday. It marks the first time a standalone piece of marijuana reform legislation has ever been sent to the... Read more
Oregon Psilocybin Business Bans Approved By Voters In Cities And Counties Across The State
Marijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry NewsUncategorized November 16, 2022 0
Nevertheless, most of Oregon’s most populous counties and cities have cleared the way for psilocybin production by authorized facilities. By Mike McInally, Oregon Capital Chronicle Thousands of voters across Oregon have decided to ban or block the rollout of psilocybin treatment centers. But two counties bucked that trend: In... Read more
KY gov signs medical cannabis order (Newsletter: November 16, 2022)
Marijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News November 16, 2022 0
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