25

Jan

News, Marijuana

Virginia House Bill to Legalize Retail Marijuana Sales Moves Forward, But Threat of Veto Looms

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A proposed bill to legalize retail marijuana sales in Virginia has passed a key hurdle, advancing out of a House subcommittee. While this marks progress for supporters of regulated cannabis…

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24

Jan

News, Cannabis

Cannabis Tops Pills and Alcohol as America’s Preferred Sleep Aid, New Poll Reveals

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Cannabis is proving to be the go-to choice for Americans looking to get a good night’s sleep, surpassing traditional options like prescription sleep aids and alcohol. According to a new…

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20

Jan

News, Cannabis

From Medicine to Menace and Back Again: The Unfolding Stories of Cannabis, Cocaine, and Heroin

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Cannabis, cocaine, and heroin are not just infamous substances with a reputation for ruin—they also share a unique journey. Each started as a legal, even celebrated, tool in medicine and…

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18

Jan

News, Cannabis

Ilhan Omar Promises ‘Louder’ Cannabis Advocacy, Aims to Woo GOP with Libertarian Appeals

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Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), one of the newly appointed Democratic co-chairs of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, has ambitious plans for marijuana reform in 2025. Speaking to Marijuana Moment, Omar emphasized…

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18

Jan

News, Marijuana

Kentucky Governor Calls for Federal Marijuana Reform, Linking Gun Rights to Medical Cannabis Policy

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Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky has called for sweeping federal reform to marijuana policy, highlighting the issue of gun rights for medical cannabis patients as part of a broader push…

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18

Jan

News, Marijuana

Biden Commutes Sentences for Nearly 2,500 Nonviolent Drug Offenders, Including Marijuana Cases

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President Joe Biden announced on Friday that he has commuted the sentences of nearly 2,500 individuals serving federal prison time for nonviolent drug offenses. Among those granted clemency are individuals…

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15

Jan

News, Cannabis

Former Nebraska Senator Broadens Legal Challenge Against Medical Marijuana Laws

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A legal battle over Nebraska's medical marijuana legislation took a dramatic turn as former Senator John Kuehn amended his lawsuit to target broader sections of the state government. Kuehn, a…

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15

Jan

News, Marijuana

Arkansas Governor Proposes Using Medical Marijuana Revenue to Fund Free School Meals

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Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has unveiled a plan to channel tax revenue from medical marijuana sales into funding free breakfast and lunch programs for public school students. The initiative…

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14

Jan

News

Colorado Doctors Could Prescribe Psilocybin After Federal Approval Under New Bipartisan Bill

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A bipartisan bill introduced in Colorado aims to pave the way for doctors to prescribe psilocybin in its crystalline polymorph form, contingent upon federal approval. The proposal reflects growing interest…

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