Jan 31 2025
The Virginia House of Delegates has approved House Bill 1989, a measure that updates labeling requirements for medical marijuana products and expands delivery options for registered patients. Filed on January 7 by Delegate Alex Askew (D), the bill advanced through the General Laws Committee with a 19-3 vote on January 28, and today was approved …
Jan 31 2025
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has proposed a series of budget-balancing tax increases, including increasing the tax rate on licensed marijuana sales. Governor Moore is proposing an increase in the state’s marijuana excise tax from 9%, to 15%, marking an increase of 66%. Despite such a significant increase, it appears that a strong majority of voters …
Jan 31 2025
The Bastrop City Council has voted to overturn a voter-approved ordinance that would have decriminalized marijuana possession, making it the only one of 11 ballot measures rejected by the council. In November, Bastrop residents overwhelmingly approved the initiative, which would have prevented arrests and criminal charges for possessing up to four ounces of marijuana. Instead, …
Jan 31 2025
Senate Bill 5201, legislation that would establish a regulated psilocybin therapy program in Washington State, has been scheduled for a public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM on February 6. Introduced by Senator Jesse Salomon with support from eight cosponsors, the bill would create a structured framework allowing …
Jan 31 2025
RFK Jr. says he will leave the decision on marijuana rescheduling to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) if confirmed as secretary of HHS. When asked by Elizabeth Warren (D) “Do you commit to working with the DOJ and DEA to swiftly resume proceedings on the scheduling of marijuana (which are currently paused)?” RFK Jr. responded: …
Jan 31 2025
A resolution urging the federal government to approve marijuana banking legislation has been approved by the Montana’s Senate Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs Committee. Senate Joint Resolution 5 was approved by the committee today by a vote of 9 to 2, indicating strong bipartisan support. The resolution urges federal lawmakers to pass the SAFER Banking …
Jan 31 2025
House Bill 6842, which would ensure that employees at cannabis establishments receive at least the state’s minimum fair wage, has been scheduled for a public hearing on February 6 in the Joint Committee on Labor and Public Employees. The bill, introduced in the Connecticut House of Representatives by the chair of the House Labor and …
Jan 31 2025
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is set to include marijuana legalization in his upcoming budget request, marking the third consecutive year he has advocated for the reform, with House Leader Matt Bradford (D) saying he sees “a path forward”. Next week, Governor Shapiro is set to release his proposed 2025-2026 budget, which he has promised will …
Jan 31 2025
Virginia has approved legislation that would legalize recreational marijuana. By a vote of 21 to 19, the Senate advanced Senate Bill 970 to the state’s House of Representatives. Approval through the House would send the measure to Governor Glenn Youngkin, who has promised to veto the bill. The legislature can override a veto, but only …
Jan 31 2025
A new systematic review highlights the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy for substance use disorders, finding psilocybin to be the most promising treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD). Researchers from King’s College London, the University of Birmingham, and the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust reviewed 37 studies involving 2,035 participants, assessing treatments with LSD, …
