14

Mar

News, Marijuana

Senate Democrat Fails to Attach Marijuana Banking Measure to Financial Bill

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A Democratic senator’s attempt to attach a controversial provision from a marijuana banking bill to a broader financial regulation package ended in failure on Thursday. The proposal, which focused more…

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11

Mar

News, Marijuana

Pennsylvania GOP Senator Calls Marijuana Legalization ‘The Most Conservative’ Approach As He Finalizes Reform Bill

Oliver Davies0 Comments

A Pennsylvania Republican senator is making the case for marijuana legalization, arguing that regulating and taxing the industry is actually the most conservative position on the issue. Sen. Dan Laughlin…

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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, Marijuana

Massachusetts Marijuana Industry Still Struggles With Diversity Despite Equity Mandates

Ethan Mitchell0 Comments

A new report from the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission shows that racial disparities persist at the senior leadership level in the state’s marijuana industry. Despite mandates aimed at increasing diversity,…

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07

Mar

News, Marijuana

North Carolina House Speaker Signals GOP Shift on Medical Marijuana Legalization

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The political landscape in North Carolina might be shifting when it comes to medical marijuana. House Speaker Destin Hall (R) suggested that Republican lawmakers could be more open to considering…

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07

Mar

News, Cannabis, Marijuana

Medical Marijuana Shows ‘Significant Improvements’ in Cancer Symptoms, Study Finds

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A new study from Minnesota has added weight to the argument that medical marijuana offers real relief to cancer patients. Researchers found that patients using cannabis reported major improvements in…

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07

Mar

News, Marijuana

Marijuana Consumers Face Growing Attacks in Multiple States as Lawmakers Push Back on Legalization

Amelia Brooks0 Comments

Americans overwhelmingly support marijuana legalization, yet in state legislatures across the country, lawmakers from both parties are taking aim at consumers. Whether through attempts to repeal voter-approved cannabis laws or…

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07

Mar

News, Marijuana

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

Benjamin Parker0 Comments

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

Montana’s Controversial Marijuana Bills Appear to Be Dead for the Session

Ethan Mitchell0 Comments

Two Montana cannabis bills that sparked widespread controversy appear to be finished for this legislative session. One aimed to impose a strict 15% THC cap on all marijuana products, while…

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