Federal legislation that would protect state marijuana laws and allow commerce between legal marijuana states and tribes recently gained a new legislative sponsor. The STATES …
US Congressional Researchers Release Report Titled “Legal Consequences of Rescheduling Marijuana”
A new report released today by the Congressional Research Service details the legal consequences of the federal government rescheduling marijuana. The report starts by noting …
Marijuana Legalization Among “Legislative Priorities” For Hawaii Senate in 2024
Hawaii Senate Democrats have announced that legalizing marijuana is one of their top priorities for 2024. In March of last year Hawaii’s full Senate in …
High Times Announces Winners of Massachusetts Cannabis Cup: People’s Choice Edition 2023
High Times has announced the winners of the High Times Cannabis Cup Massachusetts: People’s Choice Edition 2023. High Times Cannabis Cups “showcase the best cannabis …
Vermont House Passes Bill to Establish Overdose Prevention Centers
Legislation to fund overdose prevention centers has been passed by Vermont’s full House of Representatives. House Bill 72, filed by State Representative Taylor Small along …
Michigan: Record-Breaking $280 Million in Marijuana Sold in December, Over $3 Billion in 2023
Michigan marijuana stores sold more product in December than in any month prior. According to the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency, there was $276,732,645 worth of …
WA House Committees Passes Bill to Alter Possession Limit for Marijuana-Infused Liquids
Legislation that would make changes to the state’s possession limit for some marijuana-infused products has been approved through its initial committee. House Bill 1249, filed …
US House Resolution Filed to “Increase Equity Within Cannabis Policy and the Legal Cannabis Marketplace”
The RESPECT Resolution (H.R. 960) “Urging action to increase equity within cannabis policy and the legal cannabis marketplace”, has been filed by Representative Barbara Lee …
Arkansas Initiative Would Expand Medical Marijuana Program, Establish Federal Trigger for Recreational Legalization
An initiative that would significantly expand Arkansas’ medical marijuana program, while legalizing recreational marijuana if the federal government deschedules it, has been filed with the …
US Department of Health Secretary Confirms Agency In Talks With DEA About Moving Marijuana to Schedule III
The secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed, for the first time, that their agency has recommended to …
WA Bill to Legalize Personal Marijuana Cultivation Scheduled for Public Hearing On January 16
Legislation that would legalize personal marijuana cultivation has been scheduled for a public hearing in the Washington State House of Representatives. Washington remains one of …
Study: Combining Opioids With Marijuana Can Reduce Opioid Dosage and Mitigate Opioid Toxicity in Hospice Patients
Combination medical marijuana and opioid therapy “showed statistically significant pain relief and may have the potential for reducing opioid dose and mitigating opioid toxicity”, states …
