19

Mar

News, Marijuana

New York Launches Grant Program to Support Marijuana Dispensaries Run by Those Affected by Criminalization

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New York State has launched a new initiative designed to support marijuana businesses run by individuals who have been directly impacted by past criminalization. The program offers grants of up…

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18

Mar

News

New Mexico House Committee Moves Psilocybin Therapy Bill Closer to Law

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A bill to create a state-regulated psilocybin therapy program in New Mexico took another step forward on Monday as the House Health & Human Services Committee voted overwhelmingly in favor…

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15

Mar

News, Marijuana

Pennsylvania Lawmaker Pushes Bill to Shield Medical Marijuana Patients from DUI Charges

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A Pennsylvania lawmaker is making another push to change what he calls an unfair and outdated law that penalizes medical marijuana patients for simply having cannabis metabolites in their system—even…

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14

Mar

News

UN Drug Commission Moves to Ban HHC, U.S. Abstains From Vote

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The United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) has voted to place hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) under international control, a move that signals a growing concern over the synthetic cannabinoid’s potential risks.…

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11

Mar

News, Marijuana

Federal Memo Flags Marijuana as ‘Controversial’ Topic Requiring Special Approval

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A leaked internal memo from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has revealed that marijuana is among nearly two dozen topics requiring special clearance before publication. The directive, reportedly from within…

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10

Mar

News

Connecticut Lawmakers Consider Bill To Decriminalize Psilocybin

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Connecticut legislators are weighing a proposal that would soften penalties for psilocybin possession, shifting the psychedelic mushroom from a criminal offense to a civil fine. The bill, taken up by…

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07

Mar

News, Marijuana

Ohio GOP Lawmaker Introduces Competing Bill to Revise Marijuana Law with Softer Changes

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Ohio’s marijuana laws are facing another round of proposed changes, but this time, with a less aggressive approach than the Senate’s sweeping amendment efforts. A Republican lawmaker in the state…

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06

Mar

News, Marijuana

Trump White House Welcomes Proposal on Federal Marijuana Legalization, Activist Says

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A longtime advocate for drug policy reform claims he was invited to submit a proposal on federal marijuana legalization after speaking with a White House official at a recent event.…

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05

Mar

News, Cannabis

Inflation Squeezes Cannabis Consumers: Two-Thirds Cutting Back on Spending

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A new poll reveals that inflation is taking a toll on marijuana users, with two out of three saying they’re spending less on cannabis due to economic pressures. While gas…

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