Over the past five years, Vice President Kamala Harris, now a presidential candidate, has consistently shown support for marijuana legalization. In a notable shift from …
Florida Marijuana Legalization Campaign Surpasses $66 Million in Fundraising
The Smart & Safe Florida campaign has raised over $66 million for its marijuana legalization initiative, Amendment 3, according to the Florida Division of Elections. …
Florida’s Amendment 3 Would End Over 60,000 Marijuana Arrests Annually
Florida’s Amendment 3, a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana, could significantly reduce the state’s criminal justice burden by ending over 60,000 marijuana-related arrests annually. This …
US Environmental Protection Agency Awards Millions for Hempcrete Development
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of approximately $6.2 million to the Nashville-based nonprofit Hemp Building Institute. The grant will …
Clinical Trial Finds Cannabigerol (CBG) Improves Memory and Decreases Stress and Anxiety
According to a new study, consumption of the cannabis compound cannabigerol (CBG) can lead to “overall reductions in anxiety as well as reductions in stress”, …
Nearly 50,000 People Deported for Marijuana Possession Since 2002, Finds Report
A new report from Human Rights Watch and the Drug Policy Alliance reveals that nearly 50,000 non-citizens have been deported over the past two decades …
Minnesota Opens Application Process for Recreational Marijuana Licenses
Minnesota has opened the initial application period for recreational marijuana licenses, 14 months after legalizing the substance. The initial applications focus on social equity businesses, …
American College of Physicians Advocates for Marijuana Decriminalization
The American College of Physicians (ACP) has released a new policy paper advocating for the decriminalization of marijuana possession. The paper also emphasizes the need …
Medical Marijuana Linked to Decrease in Suicidal Thoughts, Finds Study
A recent study published in the journal Archives of Suicide Research has revealed that medicinal cannabis may significantly reduce suicidal ideation among patients. The study, …
Seven Marijuana Bills Poised for Enactment if Democrats Retain Presidency and Gain Control of Congress
As the November election draws near, there is a significant possibility of a major shift in marijuana policy. If the Democrats retain the presidency, secure …
Study Finds Youth Marijuana Use Remains Steady Over Past Decade Despite More Than 20 States Passing Legalization Laws
A new study reveals that marijuana use among U.S. youth has remained steady over the past decade, even as overall adult consumption has increased and …
It’s the Final Week to Sign Up to Get Paid to Smoke Joints for Science
DaySavers and the Cannabis Research Coalition are continuing their recruitment for participants in a groundbreaking study titled “The Science of Smokeability” (SOS), but the deadline …
