During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing today on the nomination of Terrance Cole to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration, Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina voiced strong support today for legalizing and regulating cannabis nationwide. “I feel like we should get to a better place to allow states to, if they choose, have marijuana dispensed …
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Massachusetts Marijuana Stores Set New Sales Record for Patriots’ Day Weekend Which Included 4/20
In Massachusetts, adult-use cannabis businesses set a gross sales record over the three-day Patriots’ Day weekend, which coincided with 4/20 this year. Gross sales figures collected by the Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) show that Marijuana Establishments in Massachusetts earned nearly $15 million over the Patriots’ Day long weekend, which included the annual 4/20 cannabis holiday coinciding …
Maine Lawmakers File Bipartisan Bill to Align Medical and Recreational Marijuana Regulations
A bipartisan group of 10 lawmakers has filed legislation in the Maine House of Representatives to bring the state’s medical marijuana system more in line with regulations already applied to the adult-use market. The proposal, House Bill 1847, was introduced today and referred to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs. Titled “An Act to …
Study: Medical Cannabis for Chronic Pain Offers Similar Benefits as Opioids at Similar Cost, Without Overdose Risk
A new study published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research and indexed by the U.S. National Library of Medicine finds that medical cannabis may provide comparable relief to opioids for chronic noncancer pain, while removing the possibility of overdosing. Researchers from McMaster University and the University of British Columbia used data from 90 randomized …
Clinical Trial Finds Psilocybin Improves Depression, Anxiety and Motor Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease Patients
A new clinical trial finds that psilocybin could offer a safe and effective way to ease depression, anxiety, and motor symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease. A pilot study conducted by researchers at the University of California is the first to examine psilocybin’s effects in individuals with a neurodegenerative disorder. Published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, …
Ohio Festival Offering $1,000 to Consume and Judge Cannabis
Five individuals will be paid $1,000 each to smoke cannabis and help crown Ohio’s top cannabis product at the upcoming Stargazer Cannabis Festival. Set to take place July 25 to 27 in Waverly, the festival will host the state’s first-ever Stargazer Cannabis Cup. Unlike traditional cannabis competitions, where judging is typically reserved for industry insiders, …
Trump’s DEA Nominee Says Marijuana Rescheduling Would Be a Top Priority If Confirmed
Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Drug Enforcement Administration says reviewing the proposed federal rescheduling of marijuana would be among his first priorities if confirmed. Terrance Cole, who appeared today before the Senate Judiciary Committee, said it’s “time to move forward” with the process, although he did stop short of officially endorsing the proposal to …
U.S. Supreme Court Gives Trump Administration More Time to Weigh Appeal in Marijuana Gun Rights Case
The U.S. Supreme Court is giving the Trump administration more time to decide whether to challenge a court ruling that questions the constitutionality of banning gun ownership for marijuana users. Justice Brett Kavanaugh has approved a request from Solicitor General D. John Sauer, allowing the administration until June 5 to determine whether to appeal a …
Bipartisan Second Chance Legislation Filed in U.S. Congress
Today, Representatives Laurel Lee (R-FL) and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) introduced the Fresh Start Act, a bipartisan bill to provide support for rehabilitated individuals to have access to employment, housing, and educational opportunities. “People who have worked to turn their lives around after a criminal conviction deserve the opportunity to move forward, not be held back by administrative …
Montana Resolution Urging Passage of SAFER Banking Act Officially Sent to U.S. Congressional Leaders
Today, the Montana Legislature officially transmitted Senate Joint Resolution 5, an official endorsement of the SAFER Banking Act, to top leaders in Congress, following its final approval last week. The resolution, which expresses support for federal marijuana banking reform, was sent to the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Majority and Minority Leaders …
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