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US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Addresses Marijuana Rescheduling’s Impact on Drug Testing at Congressional Hearing

During a June 27 congressional hearing, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stated that his agency believes a recent Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) proposal to reschedule marijuana will not directly affect the trucking industry’s ability to drug test drivers. During a recent hearing of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure, Congressmember Rick Crawford …

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Illinois: Legal Marijuana Sales Reach $170 Million in May, Over $800 Million for the Year

In Illinois, there was approximately $170 million in legal marijuana and marijuana products sold in May. According to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, $146.2 million worth of recreational marijuana and $24.4 million worth of medical marijuana were sold in May. This totals $170.6 million, a slight increase from the $169.6 million sold …

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Clinical Trial Finds Oral CBD is Safe and Effective at Treating Anxiety

According to a newly published study, the administration of oral CBD is safe and effective for patients suffering from mild to moderate anxiety disorders. The study is published in the July 2024 issue of the Asian Journal of Psychiatry, as well as being published online by the US National Library of Medicine. The study is …

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Maryland Governor Announces Launch Of Marijuana Workforce Development Program

Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced today the launch of the Cannabis Workforce Development Program, the first workforce development initiative developed and administered by a cannabis regulatory agency in the nation. “This groundbreaking collaboration will support Marylanders interested in joining the state’s growing cannabis industry and prioritize individuals and communities directly impacted by the War on …

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California: Over $350 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in May, $1.7 Billion Year-to-Date

Legal marijuana sales in California surpassed $350 million in May, bringing the year’s total to over $1.7 billion. Licensed marijuana stores in California sold $355 million worth of marijuana and related products in May. Although this represents a modest 0.5% decrease from the previous month, it marks a 4% increase compared to the previous May. …

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Biden-Harris Campaign Launches Webpage Titled “Joe Biden Is Reforming America’s Approach To Marijuana”

In an effort to contrast the Biden-Harris Administration’s approach with that of former President Trump, their campaign has launched a new webpage on JoeBiden.com titled “Joe Biden Is Reforming America’s Approach to Marijuana.” The webpage begins with the statement “Joe Biden has been clear for a long time that our nation’s marijuana laws are outdated …

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Delaware Senate Committee Approves House-Backed Bill to Allow Recreational Marijuana Sales to Begin in December

A key committee in the Delaware Senate has given approval to legislation that would allow medical marijuana dispensaries to begin selling recreational marijuana this year, months ahead of schedule. Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to pass House Bill 408. The vote comes a week after the measure was passed by the full House of …

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These 5 States Have the Cheapest Legal Recreational Marijuana Prices

Recreational marijuana is legal in 24 states, with all but Virginia allowing licensed sales. Prices in these states vary substantially. Among these states, the average price of marijuana and marijuana products varies significantly, with some states having averages more than double those of others. Using data compiled by state regulatory agencies, here are the five …

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Washington State Marijuana Sales Top $100 Million in May, Resulting in $37 Million in Taxes

Washington State’s legal marijuana market saw over $100 million in sales in May. According to data released by the state, there was approximately $101.84 million in legal marijuana sales in May, a 1.3% increase from the previous month and a 1.8% increase over May 2023. This brings the yearly total to around $500 million. Total …

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Arizona: Nearly $100 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in May, $24 Million in Taxes Garnered

Licensed marijuana stores in Arizona sold nearly $100 million worth of product in May. According to the Arizona Department of Revenue, the state made $24,482,049 in tax revenue from $97 million in marijuana sales. This is roughly the same as the $24,586,563 in taxes garnered in April, but noticeably less than the $28,423,424 sold in …

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