The Utah Senate and House unanimously approved a bill that would establish a pilot program for hospitals to administer psilocybin and MDMA as alternative treatment, sending it to the governor. A bill introduced by Senate Majority Whip Kirk Cullimore (R) and House Speaker Pro Tempore James Dunnigan (R), earlier... Read more
We’re seeing a psychedelic renaissance today, especially when it comes to the psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms, psilocybin, and its potential applications in mental health treatments. Many are well aware that this substance, along with other psychedelics, first saw modern popularity in the West back in the ‘60s and... Read more
Two influential Utah state lawmakers have joined forces to advance legislation that would cut funding to cities that refuse to recognize medical marijuana as a legitimate medical therapy. Utah voters approved the medical use of cannabis in a 2018 ballot measure that passed with nearly 53% of the vote.... Read more
Researchers at the oldest college in Utah are opening a medical cannabis research center and seeking for a DEA-approved grow site in order to overcome some of the regulatory hurdles. On Nov. 21, the University of Utah announced the launch of the new center and its initiative. University of... Read more
Curaleaf Completes Acquisition of Deseret Wellness Transaction Bolsters Curaleaf’s Presence in Utah as State’s Largest Retail Operator NEW YORK, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) (“Curaleaf” or the “Company”), a leading international provider of consumer cannabis products, today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Deseret Wellness (“Deseret”),... Read more
Curaleaf Announces Acquisition of Deseret Wellness Transaction Strengthens Curaleaf’s Presence in Utah as State’s Largest Retail Operator Upon Close, the Company’s Retail Footprint Will Increase to Four Dispensaries in Utah and 150 Nationwide NEW YORK, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) (“Curaleaf” or the “Company”), a leading international provider of consumer cannabis products,... Read more
Utah has outlawed smokable hemp and CBD in food under a new law that also punts oversight of the plant’s production to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The law, signed by Gov. Spencer Cox Monday, makes Utah the sixth state to defer to federal authorities on regulating hemp cultivation.... Read more
Following in the footsteps of Colorado and Oregon, Utah is the latest state to consider the benefits in therapy that psilocybin mushrooms can provide. Senate Minority Leader Luz Escamilla, (D-Salt Lake City) unveiled Senate Bill 200 on Feb. 9, a bill that would legalize psilocybin mushrooms for medical use... Read more
