US Senate: Federal Marijuana Banking Act Receives 32nd Sponsor

A federal marijuana banking bill gained another cosponsor this week in the US Senate. The SAFER Banking Act is now sponsored by 32% of the …

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Fifth California City Decriminalizes Psychedelics

With California Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent veto of a bill to legalize psychedelics, the city of Eureka is taking action of their own. The Eureka, …

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Study: Medical Marijuana Reduces Pain, Depression and Opioid Use Among Older Adults

According to a new study medical cannabis reduces pain, opioid use and depression among those 65 and older. The study, published in the journal Biomedicines, …

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FBI Data Shows There Was Over 225,000 Marijuana Arrests Nationwide Last Year

According to new data released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), marijuana arrests increased slightly last year. Despite recreational marijuana being legalized in 23 …

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Illinois Bill Would Remove Psilocybin as Schedule 1 Drug, Create Psilocybin Advisory Board

The Compassionate Use and Research of Entheogens Act has been filed in the Illinois Senate. Senate Bill 2612 was filed today by Senator Willie Preston, …

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Wisconsin: Marijuana Legalization Bill Filed in Assembly, Companion Bill Already Filed in Senate

Just nine days after a bill to legalize marijuana was filed in the Wisconsin Senate, a companion bill has been filed in the state’s Assembly. …

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Ohio Senate President Threatens to Alter or Repeal Marijuana Legalization Initiative if Approved by Voters

In Ohio early voting is underway for an initiative to legalize marijuana, but despite the election being three weeks away Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman …

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Oregon’s Two Leading Cannabis Trade Associations Announce Merger

In a landmark move meant to “fortify the foundation of Oregon’s cannabis industry”, the boards of the state’s leading cannabis trade associations—the Oregon Cannabis Association …

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Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms) May Help Those With Psychological Distress From Childhood Trauma

According to a new study, “psilocybin therapy may be potentially acceptable and may feasibly help in supporting survivors of adverse childhood experiences with particularly strong …

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Poll: 57% of Likely Ohio Voters Plan to Vote Yes on Issue 2 to Legalize Marijuana

With early voting underway and less than three weeks to go until the November 7 election, a Baldwin Wallace University Ohio Pulse Poll shows strong …

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Legislation to Decriminalize Marijuana Filed in Florida Senate

Legislation to remove criminal penalties for the first three times someone is caught possessing marijuana for personal use has been filed in the Florida Legislature. …

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Missouri Marijuana Sales Reach $117 Million in September, $1 Billion Year-to-Date

Licensed marijuana retail outlets sold over $117 million in worth of products in September. The $117.8 million in marijuana and marijuana products sold in September …

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