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New Hampshire House Committee Schedules Executive Session for Bill to Legalize Psilocybin, LSD and Mescaline

Legislation that would legalize the therapeutic use of certain psychedelics for those 21 and older has been scheduled for a “full committee work session” and an executive session in a key committee in the New Hampshire House of Representatives. The New Hampshire House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs has scheduled House Bill 1693 to …

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Canada: $440 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in July, Most Since December

According to data compiled and released by Statistics Canada, there was over $440 million worth of marijuana sold legally in July. In total, there was $440.7 million in worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold in July throughout Canada. This is the highest monthly total since the $448 million sold in December 2023. Although July’s sales …

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SetSet Launches World’s First Clinician-Approved Psychedelics Community and Resource Platform for Women

SetSet, “the first platform to bridge the knowledge gap between consumers and medical providers for safe microdosing”, has officially launched. Designed to help women navigate psychedelic experiences with community support, therapist-created curriculum, and access to trained practitioners, SetSet offers universal integration resources for both individuals and healthcare professionals. “This launch comes at a crucial time: …

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Senator Warren Says Vote on Marijuana Banking Bill Could Happen This Year, Blames Republicans for Lack of Progress

In an interview with The Dales Report, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) stated that a vote on the SAFER Banking Act could occur during the lame duck session before the end of the year, while attributing the lack of progress to Republicans. When asked by a reporter from The Dales Report “Do you think there’s any …

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Fourth Circuit Court Rules Hemp-Derived Products Legal Nationwide, Contradicting DEA

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that all hemp-derived products, including those created through chemical synthesis, are legal under federal law. This ruling aligns with a 2022 decision from the Ninth Circuit but goes against more recent guidance from the DEA. In a letter from February 2023, the DEA stated that the 2018 …

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Illinois Legal Marijuana Sales Top $170 Million in August

In Illinois, over $170 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products were sold through legal outlets. According to data released by the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer, a total of $170.9 million in marijuana was sold in August, with $147.4 million in recreational sales and $23.5 million in medical sales. This is around $3 million …

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Georgia: Despite DEA Threats, Augusta Pharmacy Begins Selling State-Approved Medical Marijuana Products

A pharmacy in Augusta, Georgia, is now selling medical marijuana products to qualified patients. Living Well Pharmacy, operated by pharmacist Vic Johnson, now offers a range of medical marijuana products to patients. Under Georgia’s medical marijuana law, individuals with a qualifying medical condition and a physician’s recommendation can legally purchase, possess, and use marijuana-derived products, …

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Illinois Supreme Court Rules That Marijuana Odor Alone Cannot Justify Warrantless Searches

The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that the smell of marijuana alone, whether burnt or not, cannot justify a warrantless vehicle search by police. In a decision published Thursday, the court addressed two consolidated cases where officers conducted vehicle searches based on the odor of burnt cannabis (People v. Redmond and People v. Molina). In …

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Idaho Group Files Initiative to Decriminalize Marijuana Possession and Cultivation

The nonprofit political committee Kind Idaho has submitted a new initiative with the state aimed at decriminalizing the personal use and home cultivation of marijuana. “We are pursuing personal use and home cultivation decriminalization,” says Kind Idaho. Although the group has spent the last several years working to legalize medical marijuana, the new measure would …

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West Virginia Governor’s Candidate Announces Support for Legalizing Marijuana

Steve Williams, the Democratic candidate for Governor of West Virginia, has officially expressed his support for legalizing recreational marijuana in the state. “Adults in our state deserve the right to make their own choices about cannabis, just as they do with alcohol and tobacco,” Williams said in a statement. “One avenue to move forward is …

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