A key House committee in Pennsylvania has given approval to legislation that would allow all licensed marijuana growers and processors to sell marijuana directly to patients. The House Health Committee voted 20 to 5 today to pass Senate Bill 773, a little over a month after it was given approval by the full Senate in …
Rhode Island Cannabis Commission Launches Website
The Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission on Tuesday officially launched its new website. “The initial launch of regulated adult use cannabis has demonstrated the State of Rhode Island’s success in carefully expanding into this new and growing industry”, says Kim Ahern, Chairperson for the Cannabis Control Commission, in a quote on the front page of …
Missouri Transfers $13 Million in Medical Marijuana Funds to Help Veterans
Today, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) transferred $13 million in funds from Missouri’s medical marijuana program to the Missouri Veterans Commission (MVC). According to a press release, this marks the fifth transfer to date, for a total of $39,978,820, since the medical program was formed in late 2018. Additionally, DHSS transferred …
US House Committee to Consider Removing Marijuana Testing for Federal Job Applicants, Allowing D.C. Marijuana Sales
Washington D.C. legalized recreational marijuana years ago, but the federal government has refused to allow it to take effect. A key House committee is now set to consider allowing such sales, while also making a change to federal drug testing laws. The House Rules Committee will soon consider the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) …
DEA Calls for Drastic Increase in THC, Ibogaine and Magic Mushroom Production
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is seeking to drastically increase the amount of THC, ibogaine and psilocybin that’s manufactured for research purposes. The DEA is seeking to almost double the amount of magic mushrooms and THC that’s produced to “support research and clinical trials”. The DEA is also proposing to almost quintuple the amount of …
Democrat US Congressmember Running Against President Biden Is Very Pro-Marijuana Law Reform
Just a few days ago Minnesota Representative Dean Phillips (D) announced that he is running against President Biden in the Democratic primary race. Although his chances are deemed by many political experts to be slim, he may help push Biden to be supportive of actions like legalizing marijuana. Representative Phillips is now the just one …
Study: Marijuana is “Safe and Highly Effective” for Treating Neuropathic Pain and Concomitant Sleep Disturbance
Medical cannabis “is safe and highly effective for treating neuropathic pain and concomitant sleep disturbance”, states a new study. Titled Medical Cannabis Alleviates Chronic Neuropathic Pain Effectively and Sustainably without Severe Adverse Effect: A Retrospective Study on 99 Cases, the study was published in the peer-reviewed journal Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids, and it was published …
Georgia Lawmaker Joins Coalition in Announcing Forthcoming Marijuana Reform Bill
State Representative Eric Bell (D), along with a coalition of activists and industry leaders, has announced new legislation to reform the state’s marijuana laws. The New Georgia Project Action Fund has joined forces with State Representative Eric Bell (D) to announce the We Want All The S.M.O.K.E. (Spreading Marijuana Opportunities and Knowledge Everywhere) Campaign. The …
Ohio: With Vote on Marijuana Initiative a Week Away, New Poll Shows Strong Support
According to new polling, nearly 60% of likely Ohio voters plan to vote “Yes” on Issue 2. The new PublicPolicyPolling survey found that 59% of those who are likely to vote in this month’s election are in support of Issue 2, which would legalize recreational marijuana for everyone 21 and older. “Issue 2 is a …
Massachusetts: Enough Signatures Collected on Psychedelics Initiative to Force Vote
A Massachusetts campaign seeking to legalize psychedelics has collected enough valid signatures to force the legislature to vote on their initiative. The nonprofit political committee Massachusetts for Mental Health Options says it has verified over 75,000 signatures from registered voters, more than the 74,574 needed to force the state’s legislature to consider the proposal. The …
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