Recent federal disclosure filings show that in Q4, 2023 online payment giant PayPal lobbied in favor of the SAFER Banking Act. The SAFER Banking Act …
New Hawaii Bill Would Legalize Medical Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms)
Legislation to legalize the medical use of psilocybin mushrooms has been filed in Hawaii’s Senate. Senate Bill 3019 was filed today by Senator Chris Lee. …
Amazon Reports Lobbying Lawmakers in Support of Two Federal Bills to Deschedule Marijuana
Amazon has reported lobbying lawmakers in support of two different bills that would deschedule marijuana. According to recent federal lobbying disclosures, Amazon has reported paying …
Tennessee Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana Passed on First Consideration by Senate
Legislation filed yesterday by Senator London Lamar (D) was “Passed on First Consideration” today in the Tennessee Senate. This procedural move allows the measure to …
WA Senate Committee Advances Bill to Redirect Marijuana Tax Revenue
Legislation dedicating a 32% share of Washington’s cannabis excise tax revenue to counties and cities for hiring police and other “criminal justice purposes” has been …
US Department of Justice Files Motion to Dismiss Pro-Marijuana Lawsuit, Makes Note of Rescheduling Effort
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the government’s prohibition on marijuana. Yesterday we reported …
Cannabidiol (CBD) Demonstrates Antimicrobial Activity Against Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, Finds Study
The marijuana compound cannabidiol (CBD) showed strong antimicrobial effects in a newly published study. The study will be published in the upcoming issue of the …
Bipartisan US House Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana and Protect States’ Rights Gets New Committee Assignment
The States Reform Act has received a new committee assignment, roughly three months after being filed. The States Reform Act (House Bill 6028) was filed …
Report: Cannabis Testing Market Worth $1.7 Billion, to Over Double by 2030
The global market for cannabis testing services is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 14.23% between 2023 and 2030, according …
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Calls on Congress to Triple THC Limit for Hemp
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is urging members of Congress to significantly increase the amount of THC allowed in legal hemp. …
Study Finds CBD May Be Useful in Mitigating Stress in Canines, Particularly During Car Travel
According to a new study the use of cannabidiol (CBD) may be effective in mitigating stress in dogs who have to routinely travel via motor …
US Justice Department Seeks to Dismiss Lawsuit Calling Marijuana Prohibition Unconstitutional
According to a motion filed by the United States Department of Justice, they are seeking to have a lawsuit dismissed that would protect businesses following …
