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Congressional Researchers Predict Cannabis Rescheduling, Highlight Policy Gap

By / May 8, 2024 /

The recent announcement by the Justice Department to shift marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) has prompted anticipation within Congress. According to a…

Vermont Lawmakers Pass Bill to Establish Safe Drug Consumption Sites

By / May 8, 2024 /

Lawmakers in Vermont have taken a significant step toward addressing the state’s drug crisis by passing legislation to establish a pilot program for safe drug consumption sites. The bill, H.72,…

Decline in Cannabis Seizures at U.S.–Mexico Border Mirrors State Legalization Trends: Federal Data

By / May 8, 2024 /

As the movement for marijuana legalization gains momentum across the United States, data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reveals a continued decrease in cannabis seizures at the southern…

Breaking Barriers: The Quest for Recreational Cannabis in South Dakota

By / May 8, 2024 /

Despite a tumultuous history, advocates of legalizing recreational marijuana in South Dakota are once again making their voices heard, aiming to secure a spot on the state’s November ballot. A…

Tacoma Community College Launches New Cannabis Course Amid Industry Expansion

By / May 8, 2024 /

It’s been almost ten years since Washington state took the bold step of legalizing the sale of cannabis, a move that has since transformed into a thriving $2 billion industry,…

Senior Personnel Shake-Up: DOH and Cannabis Commission Undergo Changes

By / May 8, 2024 /

A series of significant leadership transitions is underway between the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) and the Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC), heralding changes in key roles within these vital…

Government Acknowledges Cannabis’ Medical Potential: A Milestone Moment

By / May 7, 2024 /

For half a century, the United States government has upheld a strict classification of marijuana as a Schedule I substance, alongside heroin and LSD, signaling its belief in the drug’s…

Questions Arise Over DEA Administrator’s Involvement in Cannabis Rescheduling

By / May 7, 2024 /

Last week, anticipation buzzed within cannabis circles as rumors swirled about an impending decision from the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regarding the rescheduling of cannabis. Kevin Sabet, the head…

Cannabis Market Surges: Wholesale Prices Exceeding Expectations in 2024

By / May 7, 2024 /

In a surprising turn, nitrate prices decreased by 11.5% from $12.52 to $11.08. This significant drop caught many industry analysts off guard and could signal shifts in consumer preferences or…

Transparency Matters: Advocating for Clarity in New York’s Cannabis License Applications

By / May 7, 2024 /

In a recent article from Harvard Medical School, the familiar sensations of stress were laid out in clinical detail, mirroring the experiences of many navigating the complex world of cannabis…

Expansion on the Horizon: Canopy USA Executes Options to Acquire Jetty and Wana

By / May 7, 2024 /

Canopy USA, the U.S.-domiciled holding company of Canadian cannabis giant Canopy Growth Corp., has made significant strides in expanding its portfolio with the exercise of options to acquire two prominent…

Alaska Senate Panel Considers Psychedelics Task Force Bill Amid Federal Legalization Anticipation

By / May 7, 2024 /

Days after the Alaska House of Representatives approved a bill aimed at creating a state task force to explore the licensing and regulation of psychedelic-assisted therapy in anticipation of potential…