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House to Vote on MORE Act Tomorrow; KY, SC Medical Marijuana Bills Face Obstacles, More… (3/30/22)

The House is set to approve marijuana legalization for the second time tomorrow, Mississippi lawmakers approve a bill criminalizing the possession of pill presses if…

Babies exposed to cannabis in the womb may be at risk for obesity, high blood sugar

Cannabis use among pregnant women is on the rise and may be associated with negative health outcomes in children, according to a new study.

Study Finds Hemp Feed Can Reduce Stress in Cattle

Researchers at Kansas State University have determined that livestock feed containing industrial hemp can have a beneficial effect on stress and activity levels in cattle.…

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Advance Their Own Cannabis Banking Bill

Pennsylvania legislation gives financial institutions the go-ahead to provide financial services to cannabis businesses. The post Pennsylvania Lawmakers Advance Their Own Cannabis Banking Bill appeared…

Weed Sprouts Across New Zealand Parliament Grounds Weeks After Occupation

The weed sprouted weeks after an occupation by anti-vaxxers at Parliament in Wellington. The post Weed Sprouts Across New Zealand Parliament Grounds Weeks After Occupation…

Activists in Illinois Call for Fairness in Dispensary License Process

A rally in Chicago came weeks after Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced plans to award 50 new recreational cannabis dispensary licenses. The post Activists in…

Shining a Light on the Thailand Cannabis Community

In a country known for cannabis exports, the Thailand cannabis community thrives despite legislative challenges. The post Shining a Light on the Thailand Cannabis Community…

Amendments Fly as House Legal Pot Vote Looms, Singapore Hangs Man for Drug Trafficking, More… (3/30/22)

A Maryland marijuana legalization bill advances, New Mexico pot shops will open starting Friday, a Georgia therapeutic psychedelic study bill advances, and more.Marijuana…

Weed-Friendly Hotel Coming to Las Vegas

A boutique inn only minutes from the famed Las Vegas Strip has been sold and will be converted into a cannabis-friendly hotel. The post Weed-Friendly…

New Jersey Lawmaker Plans Hearings for Delays to Cannabis Launch

The president of the New Jersey Senate wants answers for the constant hold-ups to the new recreational pot program. The post New Jersey Lawmaker Plans…

Tennessee Lawmakers Consider Cannabis Legalization Bill

Known as the “Free All Cannabis for Tennesseans Act,” the bill will get a hearing before a legislative committee this week. The post Tennessee Lawmakers…

Dutch Coffeeshops Doubt Quality and Success of Pending National Cannabis Trial

The Dutch have launched an ambitious project where coffeeshops in ten cities will soon be required to participate in a controlled program of weed provision…

Michigan Group Launches Petition Drive For Psychedelic Legalization

A group of activists, Decriminalize Nature Michigan, needs more than 340,000 signatures for the initiative to qualify for this year’s ballot. The post Michigan Group…

MI Psychedelic Legalization Initiative Begins Signature Drive, Biden Budget Keeps Ban on DC Pot Sales, More… (3/29/22)

A new anti-drug reform super PAC emerges and targets a GOP congresswoman, Singapore is now set to hang a mentally disabled man on drug charges,…

Louisiana Mulls Locking Up Kids For Weed Again

Minors could face jail time for possessing small amounts of cannabis under a bill being considered by Louisiana lawmakers. The post Louisiana Mulls Locking Up…

Most NYers Oppose Giving First Dispensary Licenses To Those With Pot Convictions

A new poll shows a majority of voters are against the state’s recently announced policy to award the first 100-200 licenses to individuals previously convicted…

Cannabis Consumption Lounge To Open in Michigan in First-Ever Move

Hot Box Social by Trucenta opened a cannabis consumption lounge in Hazel Park. The post Cannabis Consumption Lounge To Open in Michigan in First-Ever Move…

New Jersey Regulators Delay Launch of Recreational Pot Sales

New Jersey regulators last week announced another delay in the launch of adult-use cannabis sales. The post New Jersey Regulators Delay Launch of Recreational Pot…

MA Drug Courts Agree to Allow Medication-Assisted Treatment, CT Psychedelic Treatment Bill Advances, More… (3/28/22)

Illinois Senate Democrats roll out a pair of bills to fight the opioid overdose crisis, South Dakota's governor vetoes a bill removing old pot charges…

Cannabis Tax Funds Sent to Municipalities and Counties in Michigan

Cannabis sales continue to benefit local communities with excise tax funds being given to eligible cities, towns and counties in Michigan. The post Cannabis Tax…

Warrants Issued For Two Teens in Fatal Washington Dispensary Shooting

A 15 and 16 year old are wanted for murder, as well as for their connection to a string of other cannabis dispensary robberies in…

South Dakota Gov. Vetoes Bill To Scrub Pot Charges From Background Checks

The South Dakota bill’s Republican sponsor says the veto shows “Reefer Madness is alive and well.” The post South Dakota Gov. Vetoes Bill To Scrub…

The Struggle for Cannabis Legalization in Bermuda

The British overseas territory is struggling with implementation of cannabis reform, including a constitutional clash with the UK over the issue. The post The Struggle…

Senate Approves Marijuana Research Bill, UT Governor Signs Psychedelic Research Bill, More… (3/25/22)

A bill to establish the East Coast's first psychedelic medicine center is moving in Connecticut, Utah's Republican governor signs a psychedelic research bill, and more.[image:1…

What Is Next for Malta, the First EU Country To Legalize Cannabis?

Plant Medicine Week is dedicated to the recognition and advancement of the healing powers of cannabis and psychedelics—the event will take place in Valletta, Malta…

House of Representatives Expected To Vote on MORE Act Next Week

The House of Representatives will consider a bill to legalize cannabis at the federal level and could vote on the measure as soon as next…

Tragic Death of Top Donor Leaves Nebraska Medical Cannabis Campaign in Limbo

In spite of a “huge setback,” the group Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana is still determined to hit its $500,000 fundraising goal by May 1. The…

Review Paper Examines Cannabis as a Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis

A team of US-based researchers published a review paper that analyzes the results of studies that have focused on cannabis as a treatment for multiple…

House to Vote on MORE Act Next Week, PA Psilocybin Bill Stalled by Worries Over Mushroom Overdoses, More… (3/24/22)

A spate of fatal pot shop robberies in Washington is leading to calls to pass the SAFE Act, the Mexican military sends reinforcements to Nuevo…

Will New Mexico Have Enough Weed for the Launch of Adult-Use Sales?

Recreational sales begin in New Mexico next week, but industry insiders wonder if there will be enough dope to go around. The post Will New…

Top Pennsylvania Cannabis Official Sounds Alarm on Steep Prices for Medical Pot

The state’s outgoing director of the Office of Medical Marijuana calls the prices a “red flag that needs to be investigated.” The post Top Pennsylvania…

Delta-8 THC Bud at Farmers Market Causes a Stir in Missouri

The delta-8 bud is nearly indistinguishable from potent cannabis commonly sold at medical cannabis dispensaries. The post Delta-8 THC Bud at Farmers Market Causes a…

Cresco Labs Acquires Columbia Care in Bid To Become ‘The Leader in Cannabis’

Executives say the merger will make the new company the “largest cannabis company by revenue, and the number one wholesaler of branded cannabis products.” The…

Cannabis Hospitality Licenses Approved in Denver

Some cannabis businesses in Denver, Colorado have received approval to operate with a cannabis hospitality license—meaning soon there will be dedicated spaces for people to…

DEA Commits to Expanding Medication-Assisted Treatment, Human Rights Watch Calls for End to US Pot Prohibition, More… (3/23/22)

Rhode Island lawmakers are trying to thrash out agreement on a marijuana legalization bill, the Marijuana Policy Project releases a report on the states lagging…

Police Link Rash of New England Cannabis Facility Burglaries

Police have tied a string of burglaries targeting New England cannabis businesses to a trio of suspects from Massachusetts. The post Police Link Rash of…

Oops! Georgia Lawmakers Almost Voted on Delta 8 Bill by Accident

The bill made it all the way to the floor of the Georgia Senate before it was killed. The post Oops! Georgia Lawmakers Almost Voted…

Alabama Regulators Set Timeline For Medical Cannabis Rollout

Officials expect eligible patients in Alabama to get their medical weed cards by this time next year. The post Alabama Regulators Set Timeline For Medical…

Connecticut Lawmakers Advance Psychedelics Therapy Bill

A Connecticut legislative committee has advanced a bill to study psychedelic drugs as a treatment for serious mental health conditions. The post Connecticut Lawmakers Advance…

VT House Approves Bill to Cut Drug Sentencing, FL House Republicans Kill Fentanyl Test Strip Bill, More… (3/22/22)

A New Hampshire marijuana legalization bill takes another key step toward passage, there's a push for drug decriminalization in Maine, and more.Marijuana PolicyNew…