15

May

News, Marijuana

Trump’s DEA Pick Refuses To Detail Marijuana Rescheduling Stance In Response To Senator’s Questions

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President Donald Trump’s nominee for the role of Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) administrator, Terrance Cole, has declined to specify his stance on the rescheduling of marijuana. This follows a series…

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12

May

News, Hemp

Illinois Marijuana Social Equity Business Owners Press Lawmakers For More Aid And Less Regulation

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Social equity cannabis business owners in Illinois are speaking out, urging state lawmakers to provide more financial support and ease burdensome regulations to ensure their survival in the booming cannabis…

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12

May

News, Hemp

Florida Lawmakers Again Fail to Pass Hemp Regulations

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As Florida's legislative session wrapped up this week, once again, lawmakers failed to address the pressing need for regulation in the hemp industry. While there is broad consensus that the…

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11

May

News, Hemp

Massachusetts Lawmakers Consider Bills To Set Tighter Controls On Intoxicating Hemp-Derived Products

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Massachusetts lawmakers are pushing forward with new bills aimed at tightening regulations on hemp-derived intoxicating products. These items, often found in gas stations, vape shops, and convenience stores, have been…

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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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10

May

News

Trump’s VA Secretary Meets With Psychedelic Therapy Advocate To Discuss Expanding Access For Military Veterans

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A meeting between U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins and a prominent advocate for psychedelic therapy is making waves. This gathering, which took place on Wednesday, focused…

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10

May

News, Cannabis

New York Governor’s Budget Shift: Plan to Let Police Use Marijuana Odor Against Drivers Scrapped After Backlash

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent budget proposal stirred controversy when it included a provision that would have allowed law enforcement officers to compel drivers to take a drug test…

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21

Apr

News, Hemp

Texas Hemp Farmers Warn New Bill Could Shatter State’s Hemp Industry

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Farmers say the new Texas bill targeting intoxicating cannabinoids could destroy the state’s growing hemp industry, making it difficult for them to turn a profit. Andrew Hill, an experienced hemp…

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20

Apr

News, Cannabis

Ben & Jerry’s Partners With Marijuana Justice Group to Push for Cannabis Prisoner Releases This 4/20

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As the nation prepares for 4/20 celebrations, Ben & Jerry's is once again using the occasion to spotlight a critical issue: the ongoing incarceration of tens of thousands for marijuana-related…

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