Jun 28 2023
LegalizeAmerica has launched as the nation’s first Super PAC devoted to reforming cannabis laws across the United States. Officially launching June 28, the independent expenditure organization, created with support from leading U.S. regulated cannabis companies, will work to raise the profile of cannabis as a national issue in the 2024 election and beyond. “Legalize America …
Jun 28 2023
In the midst of a devastating war, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling on the nation to legalize medical cannabis. During a recent address to the Verkhovna Rada (the Ukrainian Parliament), President Zelenskyy stated: “In particular, we must finally honestly legalize cannabis-based medicine for everyone who needs it, [with] the relevant scientific research and controlled …
Jun 28 2023
New polling from the University of California shows that a substantial majority of adults in the United States support legalizing psychedelic therapy. The poll was published online last week and was presented at the Psychedelic Science 2023 Conference in Denver, Colorado. “More than six out of 10 (61%) American registered voters support legalizing regulated therapeutic access …
Jun 27 2023
California legislation to legalize the personal possession of several psychedelic substances has been given approval by a key Assembly committee. The Assembly Public Safety Committee voted 5 to 2 to pass Senate Bill 58. The measure has already been passed by the full Senate, 21 to 16. The measure would legalize the possession of up to …
Jun 27 2023
After being unanimously approved by the Florida Legislature a hemp regulation bill has been sent to Governor Ron DeSantis for consideration. Senate Bill 1676 was passed by the Senate in April by a vote of 39 to 0, and it was approved by the House of Representatives the following month 119 to 0. Yesterday the …
Jun 27 2023
Those 21 and older in Maryland are just a few days away from being able to legally purchase and grow marijuana for recreational purposes. Starting July 1, it will be legal for those 21+ to possess up to 1.5 ounces of marijuana, and grow up to four plants. Criminal penalties for possessing up to 2.5 …
Jun 26 2023
A Canadian Senate committee report has declared support for First Nations being given the authority to regulate their own programs in regards to producing and selling marijuana. The Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples have released a report that found evidence of First Nations being blocked from participating in the nation’s legal marijuana industry. It urges …
Jun 26 2023
Legislation that will allow physicians to renew patients medical marijuana cards via telehealth has been signed into law by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. “Today is historic,” said state Representative Spencer Roach, the prime sponsor of House Bill 387. “Gov. DeSantis continues to demonstrate his commitment to expanding patient access to medicine, in alignment with the …
Jun 26 2023
Nearly seven years after California voters legalized marijuana with 57% voting in favor, a record-high 64% are now in support of the law. According to a new Public Policy Institute of California survey, a record-high 64% of Californians said that the use of marijuana should be legal. In September 2010 Californians were split (47% legal, 49% …
Jun 26 2023
The Tennessee Department of Revenue has announced a new tax on products containing cannabinoids derived from hemp, including CBD and delta-8 and delta-10 THC. The department’s Notice #23-12 states that effective July 1, 2023, “Public Chapter 423 creates a new 6% sales tax for the privilege of engaging in the business of selling products containing …
