Puerto Rico’s Governor Voices Support For Drug Decriminalization
Oct 21, 2024, 8:24 am By Kyle JaegerThe governor of Puerto Rico says that he supports broadly decriminalizing—but not legalizing—currently illicit drugs. Gov. Pedro Pierluisi of the New Progressive Party said on Thursday that while he’s committed to addressing the U.S. territory’s…Conservative Group Ties Arkansas Medical Marijuana Measure To Immigration Debate, Saying It Could Make State A ‘Drug Use Destination’
1:15pm By Marijuana Moment“Imagine illegal immigrants being able to come here and get a free marijuana card. What does that do to our state…?” By Mary Hennigan, Arkansas Advocate The Family Council Action Committee on Wednesday announced plans for a statewide tour to urge…Marijuana Rescheduling Is A Critical Step For Reform, But It’s Not A Magic Bullet To Solve All The Cannabis Industry’s Problems (Op-Ed)
9:01am By Marijuana Moment“Even if cannabis moves to a lower schedule, the industry will continue to face stringent federal oversight, complex financial regulations and significant compliance demands.” By Sundie Seefried, Safe Harbor Financial The cannabis industry is standing at…Arizona Court Ruling Allows Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Near Preschools
Sat 1:37pm By Marijuana Moment“Because statutes mean what they say, we conclude the two phrases do not have the same meaning and the two preschools at issue here are not ‘a public or private school’ under the Act.” By Jim Small, Arizona Mirror Medical marijuana dispensaries can…Legalizing Marijuana Does Not Jeopardize Mental Health, Studies Show, Contrary To Opponents’ Alarmist Claims (Op-Ed)
Sat 9:37am By Marijuana Moment“Sensationalizing claims that cannabis use poses significant mental health risks to those not predisposed to such conditions does little to promote either public health or responsible cannabis consumption.” By Paul Armentano, NORML Opponents of marijuana…Pennsylvania Marijuana Billboard Highlights Joint Support For Legalization From Harris, Trump And The State’s Governor
Oct 18, 2024, 2:31 pm By Kyle JaegerPennsylvania marijuana reform advocates are sending a message to state lawmakers with a new billboard featuring the two major party presidential nominees—Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump— as well as Gov. Josh Shapiro (D),…DeSantis Stirs Pot Again With More Anti-Marijuana Ads Funded By Taxpayers, Including One Linking Cannabis To Domestic Violence
Oct 18, 2024, 12:30 pm By Kyle JaegerFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is facing new allegations of weaponizing state agencies with taxpayer-funded ads to support his campaign to defeat a marijuana legalization initiative that voters will decide on at the ballot next month. In an ad from the…Maternal Marijuana Use Not Tied To Child Autism Or Developmental Delays, Federally Funded Studies Published By American Medical Association Show
Oct 18, 2024, 11:03 am By Ben AdlinTwo new federally funded reports published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) may help allay at least some concerns around prenatal exposure to marijuana. One study found that cannabis use during early pregnancy was not associated with…Federal Court Upholds Order Requiring Alaska Airlines To Rehire Worker Who Was Fired Over Positive Marijuana Test
Oct 18, 2024, 9:41 am By Ben AdlinA federal judge in Seattle has rejected an effort by Alaska Airlines to overturn an arbitration order reinstating the employment of an aircraft maintenance technician whom the company fired over a positive test for THC. The worker insisted that he did not…Army Updates Drug Policy To Explicitly Ban Delta-8 THC Hemp Products And Warn Soldiers Against Eating Poppyseed Bagels
Oct 18, 2024, 8:22 am By Kyle JaegerThe U.S. Army has updated its drug policy to clarify that soldiers are prohibited from using intoxicating hemp cannabinoid products like delta-8 THC. It is further cautioning servicemembers against eating foods containing poppyseeds, which can produce false…Doctors Group Says Opioid Settlement Funds Should Be Used To Support Safe Consumption Sites For Illegal Drugs
Oct 17, 2024, 3:12 pm By Ben AdlinWith state and local governments having received billions of dollars in recent years from settlements of lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies that sell opioids, a group of doctors argues in a new position paper that overdose prevention centers…Snoop Dogg Plays Marijuana Meteorologist On The TODAY Show, Delivering Forecasts For Real Cities Like Blaze, Kentucky And Stoner, Colorado
Oct 17, 2024, 1:43 pm By Kyle JaegerSnoop Dogg took on a new role as a guest meteorologist on the TODAY Show on Thursday, taking viewers through a personalized marijuana-themed weather map featuring cities from Weed, California and Tokeland, Washington to High Point, North Carolina and…Top Kansas Official Tells Lawmakers It Would Be ‘Easier’ To Legalize Recreational Marijuana Instead Of Starting With Medical Program
Oct 17, 2024, 12:19 pm By Kyle JaegerAs Kansas lawmakers once again take up the issue of marijuana reform, a top state regulator is advising that it would be “easier to implement” recreational legalization first, rather than start with a medical cannabis program as other states have done.…Cannabis Is A ‘Promising Plant’ As An Insecticide To Combat Bugs That Spread Deadly Diseases, Study Says
Oct 17, 2024, 11:54 am By Ben AdlinA new scientific review on the insecticidal potential of cannabis concludes that it’s “proved to be a promising plant in terms of mortality and evidenced effects on insect fertility, birth rates, and adult emergence”—findings that could one day offer…Massachusetts Voters Are Split On Psychedelics Legalization Ballot Initiative, New Poll Shows
Oct 17, 2024, 10:04 am By Kyle JaegerMassachusetts voters are evenly split on a psychedelics legalization initiative that will appear on next month’s ballot, according to a new poll that shows the measure falling short of support needed for passage. With just three weeks left until Election…10 GOP Governors Tell Supreme Court That State ‘Flexibility’ To Legalize Marijuana Should Extend To Laws Restricting Transgender Care
Oct 17, 2024, 8:11 am By Kyle JaegerTen Republican governors are arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court that the “flexibility” states have generally been afforded to legalize marijuana in spite of federal prohibition is an example of why they should also have the right to ban gender-affirming…Search For New Massachusetts Cannabis Commission Boss Could Be Undermined By Lawmakers’ Review, Treasurer Says
Oct 16, 2024, 4:42 pm By Marijuana Moment“I’m not being cute here. We don’t have oversight. We have no way of really knowing what goes on over there.” By Gintautas Dumcius and Bhaamati Borkhetaria, CommonWealth Beacon Massachusetts Treasurer Deborah Goldberg (D) plans to begin a search for a…Federal Agency Notes Widespread Medical Marijuana Use By Cancer Patients, Saying Rescheduling Can ‘Open The Doors’ To More Research
Oct 16, 2024, 3:40 pm By Ben AdlinA federal health agency is acknowledging that a sizable portion—between about 20 percent and 40 percent—of people being treated for cancer are using cannabis products to manage side effects from the condition and associated treatment. Such widespread…New Florida Marijuana Campaign Ad Shows Trump Endorsing Legalization Ballot Initiative
Oct 16, 2024, 2:31 pm By Kyle JaegerWith weeks left before Election Day, the Florida campaign behind a marijuana legalization ballot initiative has released a pair of new ads, including one that features clips of former President Donald Trump endorsing the cannabis reform proposal—with a call…New Jersey Hemp Industry In Limbo After Court Decision Upholding State Ban On Product Sales
Oct 16, 2024, 1:35 pm By Marijuana Moment“You have many businesses in a do-or-die moment of, ‘Can I pay my bills? Do I push the limits?’ That’s definitely been a chilling effect.” By Sophie Nieto-Munoz, New Jersey Monitor New Jersey’s hemp industry is at a regulatory standstill after the…
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