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Feb 4, 2025, 11:46 am By Kyle JaegerThe governor of Pennsylvania has once again included a proposal to legalize marijuana in his budget request—calling on the legislature to enact the “long overdue” reform, even if it seems “complicated.” Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) has called for…Bipartisan Majority Of Texans Back Marijuana Legalization, Poll Finds
Feb 4, 2025, 11:01 am By Kyle JaegerA strong bipartisan majority of Texans support legalizing or decriminalizing marijuana—and most also want to see the state ban unregulated intoxicating hemp products—according to a new poll. The survey from the University of Houston’s Hobby School of…New Mexico Bill Would Legalize Psilocybin Therapy In Supervised Medical Setting
Feb 4, 2025, 10:14 am By Ben AdlinNewly introduced bipartisan legislation in New Mexico would establish a therapeutic psilocybin program in the state, legalizing the active ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms for use in a supervised medical setting. Under SB 219, titled the Medical Psilocybin…Minnesota Medical Marijuana Program Helps Relive Pain While Reducing Use Of Opioids And Other Drugs, State Government Study Shows
Feb 4, 2025, 8:23 am By Ben AdlinA new state government report on chronic pain patients enrolled in Minnesota’s medical marijuana program says participants “are finding a noticeable change in pain relief” within a few months of starting cannabis treatment. The large-scale study of…GOP Congressman Seeks To Undermine Marijuana Rescheduling Process With Amendment To Fentanyl Bill
Feb 3, 2025, 5:17 pm By Kyle JaegerA GOP congressman has filed an amendment that’s aimed at undermining the ongoing marijuana rescheduling process. The measure, which Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA) is seeking to attach to a bill focused on fentanyl, would strip the U.S. attorney general’s…Nevada Lawmakers Are Optimistic The State Could Legalize Psychedelics For Therapeutic Use This Year
Feb 3, 2025, 4:44 pm By Ben AdlinNevada lawmakers who spoke at a recent psychedelic policy summit say they’re optimistic that the state could make progress toward legalizing therapeutic use of the substances in the coming year. Speaking on a panel last month, Assemblymember Max E. Carter II…Virginia Senate Passes Psychedelic Therapy Bill, While House Advances Retail Marijuana Sales Legalization Measure
Feb 3, 2025, 4:15 pm By Ben AdlinLawmakers in Virginia advanced two drug policy reform bills on Monday. The Senate passed a bill that would pave the way for psychedelic-assisted therapy for veterans, while House lawmakers gave preliminary approval to a plan that would legalize and regulate…New Florida Marijuana Initiative Faces ‘Big Time Trouble’ In Supreme Court, DeSantis Says, Predicting It’ll Be Blocked From 2026 Ballot
Feb 3, 2025, 2:17 pm By Kyle JaegerFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) says the latest version of a marijuana legalization ballot initiative is in “big time trouble” with the state Supreme Court, predicting it will be blocked from going before voters next year. Meanwhile, he dodged a question…Trump Administration Will Take ‘Bold Stance’ On Psychedelics Access For Veterans, Former Top VA Official Predicts
Feb 3, 2025, 11:57 am By Kyle JaegerPresident Donald Trump’s administration is “going to take a pretty bold stance” on psychedelics medicine for military veterans, a former top official at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) says—adding that legal access to the substances could…New York Senators File Bill To Decriminalize Possession Of All Drugs
Feb 3, 2025, 10:44 am By Kyle JaegerNew York senators have introduced a bill for the 2025 session to broadly decriminalize drug possession. The legislation from Sen. Gustavo Rivera (D) and four cosponsors would both eliminate criminal and civil penalties for drug possession while also creating a…More Than Half Of Beer Drinkers Are Open To Trying Marijuana-Infused Beverage Alternatives, Study Shows
Feb 3, 2025, 9:26 am By Kyle JaegerAs interest in alcohol alternatives continues to grow while more states move to legalize marijuana, a new study signals that there’s a significant market opportunity for beer makers to enter into the cannabis space with THC- and CBD-infused beverages. The…Colorado Springs Officials Sued For Trying To Overturn Voter-Approved Legalization Of Marijuana Sales
Feb 3, 2025, 8:58 am By Marijuana Moment“We look forward to the courts enforcing the voters’ will and sending a message to this city council that they do not have absolute authority.” By Sara Wilson, Colorado Newsline Two Colorado Springs residents are suing the city over a ballot measure set…Major Marijuana Company Donated $250,000 To Trump’s Inauguration As Industry Works To Earn President’s Favor To Advance Reform
Feb 3, 2025, 7:58 am By Kyle JaegerA major marijuana company donated $250,000 to President Donald Trump’s inaugural committee with a contribution filtered through a leading cannabis industry association—one of the latest examples of how stakeholders are working to ingratiate theirselves…World Health Organization Review Could Lead To International Rescheduling Of Coca Leaves
Feb 2, 2025, 9:23 am By Marijuana Moment“The views in the past that led to coca’s current classification are indefensible on the basis of today’s scientific, ethical and legal standards.” By Mattha Busby, Filter Calls to eradicate coca fields in the Peruvian Andes began a century ago as part…Missouri Courts Have Expunged More Than 140,000 Marijuana Cases Since Legalization In 2022
Feb 1, 2025, 9:04 am By Marijuana Moment“I have scanned through hundreds of indexed records searching for any that indicate a possession or paraphernalia charge.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent Missouri courts have expunged more than 140,000 marijuana cases since voters approved the 2022…RFK Says He’ll ‘Defer’ To DEA On Marijuana Rescheduling As Trump’s Health Secretary, While Dodging Questions On Legalization Support
Jan 31, 2025, 5:43 pm By Kyle JaegerRobert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), says he will defer to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on marijuana rescheduling if confirmed. And he’d “like to review the…Virginia Senate Passes Legal Marijuana Sales Bill On Party-Line Vote Amid Veto Threat From GOP Governor
Jan 31, 2025, 1:50 pm By Ben AdlinThe Virginia Senate on Friday approved along party lines a bill that would license and regulate retail marijuana in the commonwealth, establishing a system of stores that would go online mid-next year. The chamber narrowly passed the measure, SB 970 from Sen.…Pennsylvania Governor Will Put Marijuana Legalization In His Budget, But Top GOP Senator Remains Skeptical
Jan 31, 2025, 1:00 pm By Kyle JaegerThe governor of Pennsylvania will once again put marijuana legalization in his budget request this year—but the pathway to enact the reform remains murky in the legislature, as GOP leadership continues to cast doubts about the practicality of the proposal.…Past Marijuana Use Shouldn’t Disqualify For Security Clearances, Trump’s Intel Director Pick Tulsi Gabbard Says, But Ongoing Use Is ‘More Complex’
Jan 31, 2025, 11:38 am By Kyle JaegerPresident Donald Trump’s choice to serve as director of national intelligence (DNI), former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D/R-HI), says that past marijuana use should not disqualify a person from receiving a security clearance—but “ongoing” use of cannabis is a…
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