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Biden’s Historic Cannabis Rescheduling Announcement: A Monumental Step Towards Equity

By / May 16, 2024 /

President Joe Biden has made a historic declaration, signaling his administration’s intent to reschedule marijuana under federal law. This announcement comes following a comprehensive administrative review directed by the President…

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Texas Senate to Address Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC Products in Public Hearing

By / May 16, 2024 /

The Texas Senate is gearing up for a crucial public hearing on May 29, where the focus will be on deliberating a potential ban on delta-8 and delta-9 THC products.…

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German Lawmakers Set to Review Cannabis Legalization Law Amendments

By / May 16, 2024 /

German lawmakers are poised to deliberate amendments to the nation’s recently enacted marijuana legalization law, focusing on provisions related to cannabis cultivation at social clubs and impaired driving regulations. The…

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Aeropay Soars Above: A New Era for Cannabis and Gaming Payments

By / May 16, 2024 /

The key to taking on legacy players in the financial technology industry may be to go where they have not gone before. That’s precisely what Chicago-based Aeropay is doing. The…

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Safety Concerns Arise: Michigan Recalls 1,100 Cannabis Joints Over Unverified Additives

By / May 16, 2024 /

The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) has taken decisive action by recalling nearly 1,100 pre-packaged marijuana joints due to safety concerns. These joints, already sold or in inventory at 20…

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New Jersey Proposal: State Officials Granted Authority to Regulate Medical Cannabis Costs

By / May 16, 2024 /

State officials and lawmakers acknowledge concerns raised by medical marijuana patients regarding the high cost of cannabis in New Jersey. Despite widespread acknowledgment of the issue, existing laws provide no…

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Ohio’s Cannabis Industry Landscape: A Comparative Analysis with MI and NY

By / May 16, 2024 /

At least 47 Ohio communities have chosen to opt out of adult-use marijuana ahead of the market’s anticipated early opening next month. This decision contrasts with the situation in Michigan…

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Impact of Federal Prohibition: Anti-Drug Leader Highlights Struggles in Youth Prevention

By / May 16, 2024 /

The Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) highlighted the challenges posed by federal marijuana prohibition in implementing consistent health and safety policies across state cannabis markets. During a recent webinar…

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Congressional Briefing: Legal Ramifications of Federal Cannabis Prohibition Amid Rescheduling Discussions

By / May 16, 2024 /

As the Biden administration advances efforts to reschedule marijuana, congressional researchers have updated reports to inform lawmakers about the ongoing legal consequences of the federal-state cannabis policy gap. These reports…

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Analyzing the Impact: Traffic Death Rates Decline in States with Legalized Cannabis

By / May 15, 2024 /

A recent study sheds light on a noteworthy trend: states that legalized marijuana observed declines in traffic fatalities following changes in cannabis policy. This contrasts with states where marijuana remained…

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DEA’s Landmark Decision on Cannabis Rescheduling: A Step Forward with Limitations

By / May 15, 2024 /

The recent announcement by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) signaling its intent to move Cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substance Act (CSA) has stirred…

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In Defense of Equity: Cannabis Regulators of Color Speak Out on New York’s Cannabis Leadership Shake-Up (Op-Ed)

By / May 15, 2024 /

The Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition (CRCC) reacts to Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent announcement regarding the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). Questionable Report Findings CRCC expresses concern over the biased…

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