31

Jan

News, Cannabis, Marijuana

Marijuana’s Banking Limbo: How Federal and State Laws Keep the Industry in Financial Uncertainty

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Congress is set to revisit the issue of debanking next week, with the cannabis industry once again at the heart of the debate. A new report from congressional researchers underscores…

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31

Jan

News

Maryland Lawmakers Push to Legalize Safe Drug Consumption Sites Amid Rising Overdose Crisis

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A fresh push to legalize overdose prevention centers (OPCs) in Maryland is gaining traction, with Baltimore’s mayor and harm reduction advocates throwing their weight behind the effort. But while the…

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30

Jan

News, Marijuana

Hawaii Lawmakers Unanimously Back Workplace Protections for Medical Marijuana Patients

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Hawaii's House Committee on Labor has thrown its weight behind a bill that would shield medical marijuana patients from job discrimination. The unanimous vote moves HB 325 closer to becoming…

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28

Jan

News, Marijuana

Florida Bill Proposes Home Cultivation for Medical Marijuana Patients and Crackdown on Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids

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A new Florida bill aims to give medical marijuana patients the green light to grow their own cannabis plants at home. But it doesn’t stop there. The legislation also takes…

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27

Jan

News, Cannabis

Congresswoman Urges GOP Committee to Reform Marijuana Tax Laws for Fair Business Treatment

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A Democratic congresswoman has urged the Republican-controlled House Ways & Means Committee to prioritize legislation that could ease financial pressures on marijuana businesses. The proposed reform aims to address the…

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25

Jan

News, Cannabis

New Hampshire Lawmakers Debate Cannabis Reforms Amid Legislative Push

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New Hampshire legislators are addressing cannabis reform with renewed vigor. Over two days of hearings, lawmakers considered ten bills, with debates focusing on legalization for personal use, medical cannabis improvements,…

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25

Jan

News, Cannabis

AOC and Ilhan Omar Criticize DEA Head Over Marijuana Comments

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Two Democratic congresswomen, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Ilhan Omar (D-MN), have taken a strong stand against the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) new acting administrator, Derek Maltz, for his controversial views…

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24

Jan

News, Cannabis

96% of Cannabis Users Doubt DEA’s Impartiality in Marijuana Rescheduling Proposal, Poll Finds

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The DEA’s role in the Biden administration’s proposal to reschedule cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III is raising serious questions among marijuana consumers. A recent poll reveals a staggering…

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18

Jan

News, Marijuana

DEA Judge Alerts Agency Head on Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing Cancellation Following Appeal

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A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) administrative law judge has informed the agency's head that the marijuana rescheduling proposal is now her responsibility. The notice comes after the judge approved an…

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