11

May

News, Marijuana

New York Budget Clears Controversial Marijuana Provision, Governor’s Plan Dropped

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the state’s budget bill into law on Friday, but the legislation is being closely scrutinized for one major omission. The controversial provision that would…

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18

Apr

News, Marijuana

New Hampshire Senate Rejects Key Marijuana Legalization and Medical Cannabis Bills

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The New Hampshire Senate dealt a significant blow to marijuana reform Thursday by tabling several key bills that aimed to legalize cannabis, allow home cultivation for medical marijuana patients, and…

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15

Apr

News, Marijuana

Illinois Senate Passes Bill to Restrict Police Searches Based on Marijuana Smell

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In a significant step toward balancing legal cannabis use with personal privacy, the Illinois Senate has passed a bill that restricts police from using the smell of marijuana as probable…

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09

Apr

News, Marijuana

Trump’s Silence Could Stall Marijuana Rescheduling Indefinitely, Former Officials Warn

Benjamin Parker0 Comments

The future of marijuana reform in the U.S. might hinge on one thing: whether Donald Trump cares enough to speak up. That’s the stark message coming from former high-ranking officials…

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09

Apr

News, Marijuana

Hawaii Senate Greenlights Broad Expansion of Medical Marijuana Access

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A big shift could be coming to Hawaii’s medical marijuana program. On Wednesday, the state Senate passed a bill that would give doctors and nurse practitioners broad leeway in recommending…

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03

Apr

News, Marijuana

Oklahoma Cannabis Activists Take Another Shot at Legalization in 2026 Ballot Bid

Benjamin Parker0 Comments

Oklahoma’s cannabis debate is heating back up. Just two years after voters said “no” to legal recreational use, activists are trying again—this time with a new strategy, a tighter proposal,…

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01

Apr

News, Marijuana

Trump’s New Drug Czar Surprises With Support for Medical Marijuana in Cancer Care

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Donald Trump’s pick for drug czar isn’t exactly what many expected. Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Florida’s surgeon general and a longtime voice in the state’s public health landscape, has sparked headlines…

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22

Mar

News, Marijuana

Most Marijuana Users in Legal States Trust Licensed Retailers, Poll Says

Benjamin Parker0 Comments

Nearly three-quarters of cannabis consumers in legal states believe that marijuana sold at licensed dispensaries is free from harmful contaminants. That’s according to a new poll conducted by NuggMD, a…

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22

Mar

News, Cannabis, Marijuana

NCAA Research Spotlights Marijuana’s Role in Pain Relief for College Athletes

Amelia Brooks0 Comments

Marijuana might not be the performance booster once feared by college sports officials—but it is turning heads for another reason. A recent presentation delivered by Jacksonville State University grad student…

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