Sep 07 2023
Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in North Carolina have given approval to a referendum to legalize recreational marijuana with almost 70% support. The EBCI voted overwhelmingly in favor of a proposal that will lead to recreational marijuana becoming legal for everyone 21 and older regardless of whether or not they are …
Sep 07 2023
Maine marijuana sales reached record highs in August, the fourth straight month where a new sales record was set. According to data released by the Maine’s Office of Cannabis Policy, there was $21,648,253 worth of marijuana sold legally in August. This is a roughly $800k increase over the $20.8 million sold in June and it …
Sep 06 2023
The full California Assembly has voted to pass legislation to legalize the personal possession of certain psychedelics. The Assembly voted 42 to 11 to pass Senate Bill 58, a measure to legalize the “possession, preparation, obtaining, transfer, as specified, or transportation of” psilocybin, psilocyn, mescaline, ibogaine and DMT. The proposal has already been approved by …
Sep 06 2023
In a new study a single dose of psilocybin was associated “with a clinically significant sustained reduction in depressive symptoms and functional disability”, with minimal side effects. Published by the American Medical Association, the objective of the study was to “evaluate the magnitude, timing, and durability of antidepressant effects and safety of a single dose …
Sep 06 2023
According to new polling a large majority of voters in Florida support the legalization of marijuana. Conducted by the University of South Florida and Florida Atlantic University, the survey found that 60% of registered Florida voters support legalizing marijuana, including 50% of Republicans. Support for Democrats was the highest at 71%, with 59% of independents …
Sep 05 2023
A federal amendment filed in the United States Congress would prohibit most federal agencies from testing job applicants for marijuana. Filed by Representative Robert Garcia, a Democrat from California, the amendment was filed as part of a larger spending bill and is cosponsored by Representatives Daniel Goldman (New York) and Earl Blumenauer (Oregon). The latter …
Sep 05 2023
Teamsters Local 777 members at three dispensaries operated by Rise – a subsidiary of the multi-state marijuana company Green Thumb Industries (GTI) – have ratified their first collective bargaining agreements. The contract will cover workers at two locations in Joliet, Ill. and another in Niles, Ill, according to a press release. This victory marks the …
Sep 05 2023
In the second month of legal recreational marijuana sales, Maryland’s marijuana industry saw over $90 million in sales. Licensed marijuana retail outlets sold $91.7 million worth of marijuana in August, a $4.3 million increase over the $87.4 million sold in July. This is more than double the marijuana sales total for June, the last month …
Sep 05 2023
On Tuesday Colorado Governor Jared Polis sent a letter to President Biden declaring support for the Department of Health’s recent request to reschedule marijuana. “We are pleased to hear that you have recently received Health and Human Services (HHS) recommendation to move cannabis to Schedule III”, Governor Polis says in the letter. “It’s about time. …
Sep 05 2023
In Nevada legal marijuana retail outlets sold over $68 million in product in June. According to data released by the Nevada Department of Taxation, there was $68,588,014 in legal marijuana sold in June, resulting in $10,932,417 in tax revenue for the state. $53,280,093 of this was sold in Clark County, $8,369,706 in Washoe County and …
