Jul 20 2024
Below is a list of all 111 lawmakers in the United States Congress who are currently sponsoring legislation to deschedule marijuana. In the US House of Representatives, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, first introduced in April 2023, currently has 93 sponsors. In the Senate, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), filed …
Jul 19 2024
According to multiple reports citing sources close to President Biden, he is considering stepping down following weeks of rejecting calls from within his own party to do so. Despite not supporting legalization, President Biden has been the most consequential president in modern history for federal marijuana reform. His actions include pardoning thousands of federal marijuana …
Jul 18 2024
We’re only in July, but 2024 has already been a solid year for marijuana research. With marijuana on the verge of being reschedule to Schedule III, researching marijuana and its compounds could soon become drastically easier. Despite this change not yet taking place, 2024 has still been an important year for marijuana-related research. With that …
Jul 15 2024
Former President Donald Trump has chosen Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his vice president running mate for the 2024 presidential election. Trump announced the choice today at the Republican National Convention. J.D. Vance, a Republican known for his conservative values, has shown skepticism about fully legalizing marijuana at the federal level, citing concerns about potential …
Jul 14 2024
Here’s an overview of all the marijuana-related bills currently under consideration in the United States Congress. Per congressional rules, any marijuana-related bill introduced before January 2023 is now inactive. Bills filed on or after January 2023 will become inactive (if not enacted into law) before the next legislative session in January 2025. Legislators have the …
Jul 12 2024
Psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in “magic mushrooms”, is gaining traction across the United States as more states consider its legalization for medical and therapeutic purposes. Following the footsteps of Oregon and Colorado, several states are now moving towards legalizing psilocybin. Here are the five states next in line to potentially legalize psilocybin.
Jul 11 2024
The global legal marijuana market is set to experience substantial growth over the next decade, according to a recent report by Prophecy Market Insights. Currently valued at $47 billion in 2024, the market is expected to surge to $194 billion by 2034, growing at an annual rate of 16.9%. The “Legal Cannabis Market Report” breaks …
Jul 08 2024
National Dab Day, celebrated annually on July 10, is a date with growing significance in the cannabis community, particularly among those who prefer concentrates. Also known simply as 710, the day is dedicated to dabbing, a method of consuming cannabis concentrates that has grown in popularity over the past decade, especially as more states continue …
Jul 08 2024
Despite marijuana remaining illegal in most countries and in a majority of U.S. states, many marijuana companies have continued to thrive. Currently, only a few nations, such as Canada and Uruguay, have legalized recreational marijuana. In the U.S., 24 states have legalized recreational marijuana. Regarding medical marijuana, around 40 countries have legalized it, alongside 38 …
Jul 07 2024
Voters in Florida are less than four months away from deciding the fate of Amendment 3, which aims to legalize recreational marijuana. Multiple polls indicate that it is on track for passage. Amendment 3 would allow individuals aged 21 and older to possess up to three ounces of dried marijuana flower and up to five …
