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DEA Announcement on Marijuana Rescheduling or Descheduling Could Come This Week

Recent rumors indicate that the Drug Enforcement Administration may announce news on the potential rescheduling or even descheduling of marijuana within a matter of days. In August the US Department of Health and Human Services sent a letter to the DEA officially requesting marijuana be reclassified as a Schedule III drug under the Federal Controlled …

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Florida Senate Committee Votes to Preemptively Limit Legal Marijuana to 30% THC, 60% for Concentrates

A Florida Senate committee has given approval to legislation that would place a cap on the amount of THC recreational marijuana is allowed to have, even though recreational marijuana is not yet legal in the state. Senate Health Policy Committee voted 7 to 3 today, along party line (with Republicans in support), to pass Senate …

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Clinical Trial: CBD Reduced the Growth of Periodontal Pathogenic Bacteria

Cananbidiol (CBD) may be a useful tool for combatting periodontitis, according to a new placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized clinical trial. Published by the Journal of Periodontal Research, the study was conducted by researchers at Palacky University, the University Hospital Olomouc, Masaryk University and the Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the Czech Academy of Sciences, all …

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US House Bill to Allow Marijuana Banking Gains 100th Sponsor

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The SAFE Banking Act just gained its 100th sponsor in the United States House of Representatives. Yesterday Congressmember Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM) joined 99 of her colleagues to serve as a cosponsor for the SAFE Banking Act. The measure would provide federal protections to banks and other financial services such as credit unions that provide …

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National Gallup Poll Finds 50% of Americans Have Used Marijuana, 70% Support Legalization

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Nearly one in five adults in America consume marijuana regularly, and 50% have tried it at least once, according to new nationwide polling data from Gallup. 17% of Americans in 2023 reported they smoke marijuana, according to Gallup, similar to the 16% found in 2022 but higher than the 11% to 13% range recorded from …

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Indiana Senate Approves Psilocybin Bill 47 to 1

Indiana’s full Senate has given overwhelming approval to a bill to fund psilocybin research. In an overwhelming 47 to 1 vote, the Indiana Senate has voted to pass a bill that would fund clinical trials on the potential benefits of consuming psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms. “This bill provides hope to many …

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Vice President Kamala Harris Says Nobody Should be in Jail for Using Marijuana

In a recent interview Vice President Kamala Harris touted moves made by the Biden-Harris Administration to pardon marijuana offenders, while clarifying her believe that no one should be jailed for using the plant. “[W]e have done to pardon tens of thousands of people for simple marijuana possession under the federal law”, said Kamala in an …

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New Mexico Senate Votes in Favor of Allowing Marijauna Drive-Thrus

New Mexico’s full Senate has narrowly approved an amendment to continue allowing marijuana dispensaries to operate drive-thrus. Senate Bill 6, filed by Senator Katy Duhigg (D), would make several changes to the state’s marijuana law, mostly technical. However, a substitute bill advanced by the Senate Judiciary Committee would have placed a ban on marijuana drive-thrus, …

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The 5 States On Track to Legalize Marijuana in 2024

2024 is lining up to be a big year for marijuana law reform, with multiple states putting forth serious efforts to legalize marijuana. There are currently 24 states where recreational marijuana has been legalized, an astounding feat when you consider that at the start of 2012 that number was zero. In 2024, numerous statewide organizations …

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New Oklahoma Bill Would Require Licensed Pharmacists to Dispense Medical Marijuana

Legislation filed today in Oklahoma’s Senate would prohibit anyone but  pharmacists licensed with the state from selling medical marijuana at a dispensary. Senate Bill 1979 was filed today by Senator David Bullard (R), and referred to Senate Health and Human Services Committee. According to its official summary, SB 1979 “requires any applicant for a medical …

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