A federal judge has scheduled oral arguments in a landmark case where multiple marijuana companies are challenging the U.S. prohibition on marijuana. In the case CANNA PROVISIONS, Gyasi Sellers, Wiseacre Farm, Verano Holdings, v. Merrick Garland (in his official Capacity as Attorney General of the United States), the US District Court for the District of …
38 States Have Legalized Medical Marijuana: An In-Depth Breakdown
At the time of publication, 38 states—76% of the entire nation—have legalized medical marijuana. California was the first state to legalize medical marijuana in 1996. Less than 30 years later and 37 other states have followed suit, in addition to a handful of other states that have legalized low-THC marijuana oil. Below is a breakdown …
Bicameral Coalition of US Lawmakers Tell DEA to “Promptly Remove Marijuana From Schedule I”
A bicameral coalition of lawmakers has sent a letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) urging them to “promptly remove marijuana from Schedule I”. The letter was led by Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) in the Senate, and Congressmembers Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Barbara Lee (D-CA) in the House of Representatives. It …
Delaware Senate Health Committee Passes House-Approved Bill to Allow Marijuana Banking
Legislation to protect banks and other financial institutions that provide services to state-legal marijuana businesses has been passed by a key Senate committee in Delaware, roughly a month after it passed the full House of Representatives. House Bill 355 was approved today through the Senate Health & Social Services Committee. On March 28, the measure …
Study: THC Associated With Increased Survival Time in Palliative Cancer Patients
According to the findings of a newly published study, the use of “THC is associated with a significant increase in survival time in ambulatory palliative patients”. Conducted by researchers in Germany, the study titled The Use of Tetrahydrocannabinol Is Associated with an Increase in Survival Time in Palliative Cancer Patients: A Retrospective Multicenter Cohort Study …
These Two States Are Set to Vote On Initiatives to Legalize Recreational Marijuana This November
Voters in two states are set to have an opportunity to legalize recreational marijuana this November. While advocates are working on marijuana legalization initiatives in several states, only two are set to appear on the November ballot. Other statewide efforts are expected to reach ballots in 2025 or later. That said, here are the two …
Missouri Senate Schedules Vote On Psilocybin Measure
Missouri’s full Senate is scheduled to vote tomorrow on legislation that would facilitate research on the therapeutic use of psilocybin mushrooms. Senate Bill 768 was prefiled by Senator Holly Thompson Rehder in December, and it was approved through the Senate Emerging Issues Committee in March. Tomorrow, the measure is scheduled to receive consideration by the …
President Biden Announces More Pardons and Commutations for Non-Violent Drug Offenses
In an announcement made today, President Biden says he’s pardoned and commuted the sentences of numerous individuals, all for non-violent drug-related offenses. “America is a Nation founded on the promise of second chances”, said President Biden in an official White House statement. ‘During Second Chance Month, we reaffirm our commitment to rehabilitation and reentry for …
Kentucky to Hold Medical Marijuana Lottery in October, 48 Dispensary Licenses to Be Awarded Across 11 Regions
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has announced that the state will use a lottery system to award an initial round of medical marijuana business licenses. The lottery will take place in October, with Governor Beshear arguing that it should remove any temptation to lobby in an effort to “get a leg up in different ways that …
US Senate Majority Leader Includes “SAFER Banking Act” and “Cannabis Reform” as Top Senate Goals
At a press conference today Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer committed to passing the SAFE Banking Act and other “cannabis reform” in “a bipartisan way”. When asked “what are your major goals?”, Senator Schumer (D-NY) responded “We have a bunch of different bills, they’ll all have to work in a bipartisan way and we’ll do …
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