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 …
Majority of Lawmakers Sponsoring Federal “Stop Pot Act” Are From North Carolina
The majority of those sponsoring the “Stop Pot Act” are from North Carolina. Filed by North Carolina Congressmember Chuck Edwards in September, the Stop Pot …
Maryland: Legal Marijuana Sales Reach $96 Million in December, Nearly $800 Million in 2023
There was a record-breaking $96.4 million in legal marijuana sold in December in Maryland. According to the Maryland Cannabis Administration there was $96,473,978 worth of …
There’s Now Over 850,000 Medical Marijuana Patients in Florida
According to a new report, there was over 850,000 registered medical marijuana patients in Florida as of the end of fiscal year (FY) 2023. According …
Wisconsin Bill to Create Medical Psilocybin Pilot Program Has 24 Bipartisan Sponsors
Legislation to create and fund a pilot program for the medical use of psilocybin mushrooms was recently filed in the Wisconsin Legislature. House Bill 753 …
US Health Department Releases 252 Page Document With Rationale for Rescheduling Marijuana, Says it Has “Accepted Medical Use”
The United States Health and Human Services Department (HHS) has released a 252 page document explaining their rationale for wanting marijuana moved from Schedule I …
Florida Chamber of Commerce Poll Shows 57% of State Voters Support Legalizing Marijuana
Polling released today by the Florida Chamber of Commerce shows that a strong majority of voters in the state support legalizing marijuana. The Florida Chamber …
