Trulieve Cannabis Corp., one of the nation’s leading and top-performing cannabis companies, announced a partnership with the Carvana PPA Tour (PPA Tour) and MLP by Margaritaville (MLP) to sponsor premier pickleball events in Arizona, Florida and Georgia. The Professional Pickleball Association stands as the largest professional and amateur pickleball tour in the world, boasting 25 …
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Aug 26 2024
An Updated List of Every Marijuana Bill Currently Active in the US Congress (Over 20)
Here’s a current and updated list of all marijuana-related bills actively being considered in the United States Congress. Although marijuana is legal for medical use in 38 states, and for recreational use in 24, it remains entirely illegal on the federal level. A bevy of federal legislation to change that is currently alive in the …
Aug 23 2024
Federal Marijuana Banking Legislation Has 166 Bicameral and Bipartisan Sponsors
Support for federal marijuana banking legislation continues to grow, despite no legislative progress being made since the Senate Banking Committee approved the measure last September. In the US House of Representatives, the SAFE (Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act) Banking Act (H.R. 2891) has 129 sponsors, including 102 Democrats and 27 Republicans, making it the …
Aug 19 2024
California Marijuana Stores Generated $6 Billion in Taxes From $27 Billion in Sales Between January 2018 and July 2024
Since the opening of the first recreational marijuana store in January 2018, California has collected an impressive $6 billion in tax revenue. According to data from the research firm Headset and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, licensed marijuana stores recorded over $27 billion in “taxable sales” from 2018 through July of this …
Aug 19 2024
Poll Finds Large Majority of Americans Support Expunging Marijuana Charges
A recent YouGov poll reveals that a significant majority of Americans support expunging the records of those convicted of marijuana-related offenses. The survey, conducted this month, found that 61% of respondents are in favor of clearing the records for individuals with past marijuana charges, reflecting a growing shift in public opinion on drug-related criminal justice …
Aug 19 2024
Both North and South Dakota Could Legalize Marijuana This November: A Look at the Two Initiatives
As November approaches, both North and South Dakota find themselves at pivotal moments in their respective paths toward marijuana legalization. Voters in both states will have the opportunity to decide on measures that would legalize recreational marijuana for everyone 21 and older. In North Dakota, Measure 5 would allow for the possession and use of …
Aug 15 2024
Poll: Voters in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Michigan Strongly Favor Legalizing Marijuana and Federal Marijuana Banking Reform
A recent poll conducted by The Tarrance Group shows strong support among likely voters in the key swing states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin for legalizing marijuana. According to the poll, a significant majority of voters across these states, regardless of political affiliation, are in favor of legalization. Specifically, 64% of voters in Michigan, 58% …
Aug 15 2024
North Dakota Voters to Decide on Marijuana Legalization This November with Measure 5
North Dakota voters will have the chance to legalize recreational marijuana this November, as Measure 5 has officially qualified for the ballot. New Economic Frontier, the organization behind the initiative, successfully gathered over 22,000 valid signatures, exceeding the required threshold of 15,582. This gives voters the opportunity to consider the measure this November 5. Measure …
Aug 14 2024
UC San Francisco Seeks Participants for Three Psilocybin Studies
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is actively recruiting participants for three clinical trials exploring the effects of psilocybin on various mental health conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease and depressions/anxiety associated with advanced cancer. The first study, titled “Psilocybin for Depression and Anxiety in Patients With Advanced Cancer“, will investigate the potential of psilocybin to …
Aug 14 2024
Psilocybin and ADHD: Johns Hopkins Recruiting for New Clinical Trial
Johns Hopkins Medicine is currently seeking participants for a groundbreaking clinical trial investigating the potential effects of psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in “magic mushrooms”, on adults diagnosed with ADHD. The study, led by Principal Investigator Roland Griffiths, PhD, is open to individuals aged 18-65 who meet the criteria for ADHD. This research aims to …