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Maine’s Cannabis Exclusion Woes: Residents Struggle with Insurance Coverage

By / May 14, 2024 /

If you’re a homeowner or renter in Maine who uses cannabis, you might want to take a closer look at your insurance policy. The CBS13 I-Team recently uncovered concerning clauses…

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Connecticut Implements New Regulations on Intoxicating Hemp Products

By / May 14, 2024 /

Connecticut’s governor, Ned Lamont, has recently taken action to regulate and restrict hemp products in the state. The move comes as part of a broader trend among state governments to…

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Alaska House of Representatives Passes Bill for Cannabis Tax Reform

By / May 14, 2024 /

The Alaskan House of Representatives recently took a significant step towards addressing long-standing concerns within the state’s cannabis industry. On May 10, in a decisive 36-3 vote, the House approved…

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Minnesota Erases Cannabis Convictions: A Look at the Impact of the 2023 Law

By / May 14, 2024 /

In a groundbreaking move, Minnesota has expunged over 58,000 misdemeanor marijuana convictions from its criminal records database. This significant development follows the legalization of recreational marijuana and marks a pivotal…

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Dreams Deferred: Challenges Facing Social Equity Cannabis Businesses in Massachusetts

By / May 14, 2024 /

Even before cannabis legalization in Massachusetts, Kijana Rose envisioned a fusion of cannabis and yoga, believing it could enhance the experience. Raised in a Rastafarian family where cannabis was viewed…

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Ohio Clears the Way for Adult-Use Cannabis Market Launch

By / May 14, 2024 /

Ohio is poised to launch its adult-use marijuana market sooner than expected, thanks to the approval of a regulatory framework by the legislature’s Joint Committee On Agency Rule Review (JCARR).…

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Floridian Voices: Embracing Cannabis Legalization

By / May 14, 2024 /

Recent polling suggests that Florida’s marijuana legalization ballot initiative may be struggling to gain enough support for passage. In response, the campaign behind the measure, Smart & Safe Florida, has…

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Psychedelic Mushrooms and the Mind: Insights from a New Study

By / May 14, 2024 /

A recent study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University suggests that a single psilocybin experience may not significantly alter religious beliefs, but it could lead to changes in perception…

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Alaska House Greenlights Cannabis Tax Reform Measure

By / May 13, 2024 /

A decade following Alaska voters’ historic decision to legalize recreational marijuana, the Alaska Legislature is ushering in the first significant amendment to the law governing commercial sales in the state.…

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The Intersection of Labor and Cannabis: Industry Dynamics at a Crossroads

By / May 13, 2024 /

The evolving dynamics of labor relations in the burgeoning U.S. cannabis sector are shedding light on unique challenges and parallels with traditional industries. Unionization: A Struggle for Legitimacy While the…

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California County Reduces Cannabis Cultivation Tax Amid Falling Outdoor Flower Prices

By / May 13, 2024 /

Local officials in Sonoma County, Calif., have given preliminary approval to adjust cannabis tax rates for cultivators, manufacturers, and retailers in unincorporated areas. Board of Supervisors to Review Amendment The…

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DEA Judge Delays Hearing Amid Legal Challenge to Psychedelics Scheduling

By / May 13, 2024 /

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has delayed an administrative hearing concerning its proposed ban on two psychedelic compounds, DOI and DOC, amidst a constitutional challenge to the scheduling process. Here’s…

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