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New York Bill Proposes Legalizing Psilocybin Service Centers for Supervised Psychedelic Sessions

By / May 23, 2024 /

A top New York lawmaker, Assembly Health Committee Chair Amy Paulin (D), has introduced a bill to legalize psilocybin service centers where adults could access the psychedelic in a medically…

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GOP Lawmakers Question DEA Head Over Cannabis Rescheduling Proposal, Citing Broken Precedent

By / May 23, 2024 /

Two Republican congressmen are demanding that the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) answer questions about why she broke “decades of precedent” by not signing a proposed marijuana rescheduling…

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California Senate Passes Bill Ending Cannabis Employment Protections for Certain Law Enforcement Roles

By / May 23, 2024 /

The California Senate this week passed a bill that would roll back existing employment protections for people who legally use marijuana while away from work, removing them for sworn law…

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New Hampshire Senate Panel Alters House-Approved Cannabis Legalization Measure, Advancing It to Final Vote

By / May 23, 2024 /

A New Hampshire Senate panel has given its approval to a House-passed bill aiming to legalize marijuana, albeit with several amendments. The move sets the stage for a full Senate…

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Legal Rivalry: Hemp vs. Cannabis

By / May 22, 2024 /

The farm bill has ignited a contentious battle between hemp and marijuana, as policymakers grapple with the regulation of intoxicating products derived from legal hemp. This clash of interests has…

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Federal Judge Opens Doors: Public Access Granted to Cannabis Lawsuit Against DOJ

By / May 21, 2024 /

A federal judge has approved a request from marijuana companies to allow public access to a crucial hearing this week in a significant case concerning shielding in-state cannabis activity from…

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Louisiana House Votes Down Measure to Establish Cannabis Regulations Ahead of Adult-Use Legalization

By / May 21, 2024 /

House lawmakers in Louisiana rejected legislation on Monday that would have established a regulatory framework for legalizing adult-use marijuana in the state. The Proposal and Its Intent Representative Candace Newell…

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DeSantis Will Honor Florida Voters’ Decision on Legalization Despite State Officials’ Opposition, Says Cannabis CEO

By / May 21, 2024 /

The CEO of a major cannabis company, Kim Rivers of Trulieve, has expressed confidence that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) will respect the will of the people and implement a…

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Democratic Senator Expresses Ongoing Concerns Over Cannabis Banking Bill’s Lack of Criminal Justice Reform

By / May 21, 2024 /

Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), who was the sole Democrat to oppose the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act during a committee vote last year, has reiterated his support…

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New York Cracks Down on Illegal Weed Shops Once More

By / May 21, 2024 /

Even among supporters of legal cannabis, there is a growing consensus that the proliferation of weed shops in New York City has become excessive, with many operating outside the law.…

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California Lawmakers Pass Cannabis Café Legalization Bill

By / May 21, 2024 /

California lawmakers have taken a significant step toward legalizing cannabis cafes in the state by approving a bill, months after a previous version was vetoed by the governor. The Assembly…

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Tribally Owned Cannabis Stores Experience 25% Growth Since 2023

By / May 20, 2024 /

The past year has witnessed a remarkable surge in the growth of marijuana businesses owned and operated by Native American tribes across the United States. This growth signals not only…

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