The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a final rule permanently placing clonazolam, diclazepam, etizolam, flualprazolam and flubromazolam into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, solidifying federal restrictions on the five substances.
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Connecticut Bill to Require Full Minimum Wage for Marijuana Workers Scheduled for March 3 Public Hearing
A Connecticut bill that would require marijuana industry employees to receive the full state minimum wage, without counting tips toward their base pay, is set to receive a public hearing on March 3 in the House Labor and Public Employees Committee.
Minnesota Lawmakers File Bipartisan Bill to Create State-Regulated Psilocybin Therapeutic Use Program
A bipartisan group of Minnesota senators filed legislation yesterday that would establish a state-regulated psilocybin therapeutic use program for adults 21 and older diagnosed with qualifying medical conditions.
Study: CBG-Dominant Cannabis Extract Reduces Fat Cell Formation and Boosts Fat Burning
A study published this month in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences reports that a cannabigerol (CBG)-dominant cannabis extract may help reduce processes linked to obesity by limiting fat cell development while increasing fat breakdown.
Alberta to Eliminate Early Payment Fee for Cannabis Producers Starting April 1
Alberta’s government has announced it will eliminate the early payment fee charged to cannabis producers, with the change taking effect April 1, 2026.
Pennsylvania Poll: Strong Majority of Registered Voters Support Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
A new Quinnipiac University poll finds that a clear majority of Pennsylvania voters support legalizing recreational marijuana for adults, adding fresh data to the ongoing debate over whether the state should move forward with reform.
Kentucky Lawmakers File Resolution Urging Congress to Protect Gun Rights for Medical Marijuana Patients
A resolution filed today in the Kentucky Senate calls on Congress to amend federal law so medical marijuana patients are not barred from purchasing or possessing firearms.
Bipartisan Michigan Bill Would Repeal 24% Wholesale Marijuana Tax
Bipartisan legislation introduced today in the Michigan Senate would repeal the state’s newly enacted 24% wholesale marijuana tax that was created to help fund road repairs.
University of New England Launches Online Marijuana Career Certificate Programs, Registration Now Open for March 10 Start
The University of New England has announced the launch of new, fully online certificate programs designed to prepare students for careers in the rapidly expanding marijuana industry, with the next session set to begin March 10.
Nearly 50 Wisconsin Lawmakers File Companion Bill to Legalize Marijuana, Regulate Sales and Expunge Convictions
A companion bill to legislation filed Tuesday that would legalize marijuana in Wisconsin was introduced today in the State Assembly.
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