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”. …
Cannabis Oil Shows Promise in Treating PTSD Symptoms, Finds Study
A new study using an animal model demonstrates that medicinal cannabis oil may offer significant benefits in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. The study, …
Study Says “Psilocybin Showed Promise in Treating Depression and Anxiety”
The psychedelic compound psilocybin “showed promise in treating depression and anxiety, with notable safety profiles”, according to a new study. “The purpose of this review …
Second California Committee Votes in Favor of Legalizing Marijuana Cafés
Legislation to legalize marijuana cafés in California has been passed by a second committee in the state’s Assembly. Assembly Bill 1775, filed by Rep. Matt …
US Congress: With 152, Marijuana Banking Act Has More Sponsors Than Any Marijuana Bill Ever
Bicameral and bipartisan legislation to allow marijuana banking now has over 150 sponsors, well more than any other marijuana-related bill filed in the US Congress. …
Louisiana Legislature Approves Legislation to Extend Medical Marijuana Program to 2030
Louisiana legislation that would extend the sunset period for Louisiana’s medical marijuana pilot program by five and a half years has been passed by the …
California Bill to Legalize Access to Multiple Psychedelics Approved by Second Senate Committee
A second committee in California’s Senate has given approval to a bill to legalize therapeutic access to a handful of psychedelic substances. By a vote …
South Dakota Marijuana Legalization Campaign Has Collected Over 70% of Signatures Required to Make November Ballot
South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws has collected more than 12,500 signatures for their marijuana legalization campaign. In 2020 an initiative to legalize marijuana, also …
Maine Governor Signs Bill Allowing Marijuana Possession and Cultivation Charges to Be Sealed
Maine Governor Janet Mills has signed into law a bill to allow those with convictions for possessing or cultivating marijuana to have the charges sealed …
U.S. Congress: Bipartisan Coalition of Lawmakers Urges VA to Prepare for MDMA-Assisted Therapy.
A group of lawmakers led by Congressmembers Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) and Morgan McGarvey (D-KY) have sent a letter to Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for …
Hawaii Legislature Passes Marijuana Expungement Bill, While Rejecting Measure to Decriminalize One Ounce
Hawaii’s full legislature has given approval to legislation to facilitate marijuana expungements, sending it to Governor Josh Green. The House has given final approval to …
28 Organizations Endorse Legalizing Marijuana, Including National Education Association and National Nurses United
A coalition of 28 different organizations have endorsed a progressive agenda that includes legalizing marijuana. The coalition, which includes organization such as MoveOn and the …
