Idaho Bill To Set Mandatory Minimum Fine For Marijuana Possession Heads To Senate Floor Vote
Feb 11, 2025, 11:38 am By Marijuana Moment“I think if we’re going to keep taking the stance that we’re hard on illegal drugs, we probably need to up our game a little bit.” By Mia Maldonado, Idaho Capital Sun A bill to implement a $300 minimum fine for adults convicted of possessing three…7 In 10 Marijuana Consumers Plan To Spend More Or The Same Amount On Cannabis In 2025, Poll Finds
Feb 11, 2025, 9:42 am By Kyle JaegerNearly 7 in 10 American marijuana consumers say they plan to spend either more on cannabis or about the same amount in 2025 compared to last year—and 62 percent report using cash amid ongoing industry barriers to financial services—according to a new poll.…Federal Agency Will Host ‘Open And Candid Discussion’ On Marijuana Breathalyzer Technology
Feb 11, 2025, 8:40 am By Ben AdlinA federal agency this spring will convene government officials, forensics experts, academics, industry representatives, law enforcement and standards organizations for what it describes as “an open and candid discussion” about “the path forward to…Psychedelics Are ‘Way Ahead’ Of Marijuana In Federal Legislative Momentum, Democratic Lawmaker Says, While Criticizing Biden’s Lack Of Cannabis Action
Feb 11, 2025, 7:51 am By Kyle JaegerA Democratic congressman says psychedelics are now “way ahead” of marijuana in terms of federal legislative momentum—and he’s criticizing former President Joe Biden for not doing enough to advance meaningful cannabis reform before the end of his term…Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy Is Effecting In Treating Methamphetamine Addiction, New Study Says
Feb 10, 2025, 3:35 pm By Ben AdlinA new study on the use of psilocybin-assisted therapy to treat methamphetamine use disorder says the treatment “was feasible to implement in an outpatient setting, did not appear to generate safety concerns, and demonstrated signals of effectiveness…Florida Bill Would Expand Medical Marijuana Access By Adding Qualifying Conditions And Allowing Out-Of-State Patients
Feb 10, 2025, 2:25 pm By Ben AdlinA new Republican-led bill in Florida is aimed at expanding access to medical marijuana, including by adding new qualifying conditions, waiving fees for military veterans, letting doctors issue recommendations through telehealth and allowing out-of-state…Advocates Push Senate To Reject Fentanyl Criminalization Bill That Passed House, Despite Provisions Streamlining Schedule I Drug Research
Feb 10, 2025, 1:30 pm By Kyle JaegerThe U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ramp up federal criminalization of fentanyl analogues—drawing sharp criticism from drug policy reform advocates, despite certain provisions that were included to streamline research into Schedule…Washington Bills To Legalize Psilocybin Get Critical Reception During Public Hearings
Feb 10, 2025, 11:45 am By Ben AdlinLegislative committees in Washington State heard testimony last week on a plan to create a regulated system of legal psilocybin services aimed at promoting mental health and wellness. But while some commenters said they supported the proposal, most opposed it…GOP Congressman Says He’s Hopeful Marijuana Banking Will Get Across ‘Finish Line’ This Session Amid Debanking Debate
Feb 10, 2025, 10:13 am By Kyle JaegerA Republican lawmaker says he’s hopeful that Congress will be able to get a marijuana banking bill across “the finish line” this session, arguing that the current barriers to financial services for the industry represent a “second tier” of…Pennsylvania GOP Senator Who Supports Marijuana Legalization Says Governor’s Plan Has ‘No Real Path Forward’
Feb 10, 2025, 8:59 am By Kyle JaegerA Republican Pennsylvania senator who supports marijuana legalization says the governor’s latest cannabis proposal “undermines” the goals of the reform and has “no real path forward.” While Sen. Dan Laughlin (R) has long advocated for legalization,…Federal Appeals Court Says Constitution Doesn’t Support Taking Guns Away From All Marijuana Users Categorically
Feb 10, 2025, 8:23 am By Ben AdlinA federal appeals court panel has dismissed a three-year prison sentence against a person convicted for possession of a firearm while being an active user of marijuana, ruling that the federal government’s prohibition on gun ownership by drug users is…GOP Florida Lawmaker Wonders If State’s Medical Marijuana Program Is ‘Causing More Harm Than Good’
Feb 9, 2025, 11:22 am By Marijuana Moment“That doesn’t mean that there are not patients who might massively benefit from this, but we haven’t defined the benefit of this.” By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix With nearly 900,000 registered patients, Florida has the largest medical marijuana…Missouri Lawmakers Approve Bills To Restrict Intoxicating Hemp Products, With An Exception For THC Beverages
Feb 9, 2025, 9:00 am By Marijuana Moment“This bill will still, even with the hemp beverage carveout, shut down hundreds of Missouri businesses.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent Legislation allowing low-dose intoxicating hemp drinks to continue to be sold in grocery and liquor stores won…South Dakota Bill To Ease Felony Punishment For First- And Second-Time Drug Consumption Offenses Advances
Feb 8, 2025, 11:49 am By Marijuana Moment“I think we’d all agree that even though we have a great system, it is failing at least a certain majority of people.” By John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight Drug ingestion would no longer be a felony crime on the first or second offense under the terms…GOP Senator Pushes RFK Jr. On ‘Preventing The Expansion Of Marijuana’ As Trump’s Health Secretary
Feb 7, 2025, 3:04 pm By Kyle JaegerA GOP senator says he and President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the nation’s top health agency, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., recently met and discussed the “importance” of “preventing the expansion of marijuana.” Ahead of a Senate confirmation vote for…Connecticut State Official Withdraws From DEA Marijuana Rescheduling Hearings Amid ‘Behind-The-Scenes Shenanigans’
Feb 7, 2025, 1:54 pm By Kyle JaegerA Connecticut state agency is withdrawing from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) marijuana rescheduling hearings, owing to a lack of faith in the process amid administrative “shenanigans.” The Connecticut Office of the Cannabis Ombudsman (OCO),…Florida Republican Senator Refiles Medical Marijuana Homegrow Bill, This Time Without Unrelated Hemp Product Restrictions
Feb 7, 2025, 12:59 pm By Ben AdlinA Republican lawmaker in Florida has reintroduced a proposal that would allow medical marijuana patients in the state to grow up to two cannabis plants at home—this time without separate provisions he had included in prior legislation that would have also…Illinois Governor Touts Record $2 Billion In Marijuana Sales In 2024, Celebrating ‘Thriving’ Industry Despite Intoxicating Hemp Market Concerns
Feb 7, 2025, 11:52 am By Kyle JaegerThe governor of Illinois is touting the state’s record-setting $2 billion in marijuana sales in 2024, applauding the “thriving” industry while criticizing the “proliferation of the unregulated intoxicating hemp market.” Of the $2 billion, a record…New GOP Bill Would Block Marijuana Industry Tax Deductions, Even After Federal Rescheduling
Feb 7, 2025, 10:46 am By Kyle JaegerTwo GOP senators have introduced a bill that would continue to block marijuana businesses from taking federal tax deductions under Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code 280E—even if it’s ultimately rescheduled. Sens. James Lankford (R-OK) and Pete Ricketts…Arkansas Senate Passes Bill To Use Medical Marijuana Revenue To Fund Free Breakfasts For Students
Feb 7, 2025, 9:15 am By Tom AngellThe Arkansas Senate has approved a bill to set aside revenue from medical marijuana taxes to pay for free breakfast for students. The legislation, SB 59, would supplement federal free and reduced-price meal funds with money from a state Food Insecurity Fund,…
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