The DEA published a new rule on Thursday that will allow researchers to apply to cultivate cannabis for research purposes.
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Study Finds PTSD Symptoms Reduced With Long-Term Cannabis Use
A recent study seems to validate anecdotal evidence that cannabis helps those suffering from PTSD.
New Jersey Lawmakers Send Marijuana And Psilocybin Bills To Governor
New Jersey is one step closer to launching legal marijuana sales as approved by voters last month after the state Senate and Assembly passed landmark legislation Thursday to establish a framework for the new market.
Arkansas Officials Report Medical Cannabis Sales Top $200 Million
Medical marijuana sales in Arkansas have hit a significant milestone a little more than a year after the first dispensaries in the state began serving customers.
Senate Passes Bill To Expand Cannabis Research
The U.S. Senate approved a bill on Tuesday that would allow for the expansion of scientific research into cannabis and marijuana derivatives including CBD.
Feds Announce $350K Grant To Develop Method To Distinguish Hemp And Marijuana
The Department of Justice is issuing a different federal agency a grant to help to develop a method of differentiating hemp and marijuana.
South Carolina Lawmakers Pre-File Medical Cannabis Reforms for 2021
Lawmakers in South Carolina have pre-filed several cannabis reform measures ahead of the 2021 session: two to legalize medical cannabis, one to decriminalize possession up to one ounce, one allowing some veterans to possess cannabis, and another to hold an “advisory referendum” on broad legalization.
Arizona Releases Draft Marijuana Regulations To Implement Legalization Vote
One month after Arizona voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot initiative to legalize marijuana for adult use, regulators have already put forward draft regulations to implement the program.
Canada Will Let Health Care Professionals Legally Use Psychedelic Mushrooms, Health Minister Says
Canada will allow a handful of health care professionals to possess and consume psilocybin mushrooms in order to better treat the growing number of patients now permitted to use the psychedelic drug, the country’s top health official revealed in a recent interview.
Seven In Ten Americans Back Expunging Marijuana Convictions, New Poll Finds
Seven in ten Americans support clearing the records of people with non-violent marijuana convictions, according to a new poll.
Anchorage recreational marijuana sales a bullish indicator of Alaska’s growing market
Recreational marijuana sales in Alaska’s largest city continued to grow in 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the resiliency of the state’s adult-use industry even in challenging conditions.
Aurora, Colorado Officials May Soon Allow Cannabis Delivery
Marijuana delivery may soon be arriving in Aurora, Colorado.
House Will Vote On Marijuana Research Bill Allowing Scientists To Study Dispensary Cannabis This Week
For the second time this month, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on a federal marijuana reform bill—this one promoting research into the plant and allowing scientists to study cannabis from state-legal businesses for the first time.
House-Passed Marijuana Legalization Bill Would Add $13.7B To Federal Budget, Congressional Analysts Say
The federal marijuana legalization bill passed in a historic vote last week by the U.S. House of Representatives would generate about $13.7 billion in net revenue for the U.S. treasury over the next decade, according to a new report by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).
Nebraska State Sen. Planning Adult-Use Ballot Initiative
Nebraska State Sen. Anna Wishart (D) said in a Facebook post that she is working on “ballot language for full adult use legalization,” with plans to introduce it next month.