The federal Small Business Administration (SBA) reiterated on Monday that marijuana companies are not eligible for disaster relief loans to lessen the blow of the coronavirus outbreak. Because cannabis remains illegal at the federal level, the marijuana industry is being denied access to these aid opportunities, including programs administered... Read more
The federal Small Business Administration (SBA) reiterated on Monday that marijuana companies are not eligible for disaster relief loans to lessen the blow of the coronavirus outbreak. Because cannabis remains illegal at the federal level, the marijuana industry is being denied access to these aid opportunities, including programs administered... Read more
The nation’s first government panel focused on psychedelics policy reform held its second meeting on the implementation of a Denver decriminalization law on Tuesday, reaching an agreement on law enforcement reporting criteria for activity related to psilocybin mushrooms. The Denver Psilocybin Mushroom Policy Review Panel was established last year... Read more
A top federal health agency is requesting input on a proposal to establish a standardized dose of THC in marijuana products to ensure consistency among studies into the potential therapeutic benefits and risks of cannabis. In a notice published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) on Monday,... Read more
A top federal health agency is requesting input on a proposal to establish a standardized dose of THC in marijuana products to ensure consistency among studies into the potential therapeutic benefits and risks of cannabis. In a notice published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) on Monday,... Read more
Coronavirus crisis shows marijuana is ‘essential’; DEA says it’s not responsible for low-quality cannabis; NY gov reiterates he wants legalization 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
Sanders vs. Biden on marijuana; Advocates push officials on cannabis access during coronavirus outbreak; Feds probe Missouri cannabis applicants 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. EDITOR’S NOTE: As... Read more
So much for “there goes the neighborhood.” A new analysis suggests that states that legalize marijuana actually see a boost in housing prices, with the effect most pronounced once nearby retail outlets open for business. Economists at the University of Oklahoma attempted to tease out the impact of adult-use... Read more
As Congress scrambles to reach a consensus on how to help Americans caught in the financial fallout of COVID-19, a coalition of marijuana industry trade groups is urging federal lawmakers not to forget about the hundreds of thousands of workers in state-legal cannabis industries. Legal marijuana now employs an... Read more
Sanders vs. Biden on marijuana; Advocates push officials on cannabis access during coronavirus outbreak; Feds probe Missouri cannabis applicants 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. EDITOR’S NOTE: As... Read more