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Republican Opposition: Florida’s Stance on Adult-Use Cannabis

By / May 7, 2024 /

Republican opposition to the legalization of adult-use cannabis in Florida has been widely presumed for some time, and now it’s official. At a recent quarterly meeting, the executive board of…

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Legislators in New York Demand Closure of Illicit Cannabis Dispensaries Ahead of Licensed Operations

By / May 7, 2024 /

New York’s journey toward establishing a robust legal cannabis market has encountered numerous hurdles, contributing to the continued dominance of illicit sales. Delayed Licensure and Illicit Market Growth Despite the…

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DEA Head Refrains from Cannabis Rescheduling Comment Amid Ongoing Process

By / May 7, 2024 /

The head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Anne Milgram, appeared before lawmakers to discuss the agency’s recent determination on marijuana rescheduling but refrained from commenting on the ongoing administrative…

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Georgia’s Optimism: Rescheduling Signals Easier Access to Medical Cannabis via Pharmacies

By / May 7, 2024 /

Medical marijuana businesses and regulators in Georgia are celebrating the recent announcement by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to move cannabis to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act…

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FDA Expert Committee to Assess MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD in Upcoming Review

By / May 7, 2024 /

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is poised to embark on a significant milestone in the field of psychedelic medicine as it prepares to review MDMA-assisted therapy for the treatment…

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Turning Over a New Leaf: Democratic Congressman Proposes Fresh Cannabis Agenda Amid Rescheduling Momentum

By / May 7, 2024 /

With the federal government moving to reschedule marijuana, a Democratic congressman has issued a new memo on cannabis reform priorities to reflect renewed “optimism for the path ahead”—laying out suggestions…

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Green Spaces from Green: How Cannabis Funds a Township’s Park Project

By / May 6, 2024 /

The decision to purchase over 50 acres of land for public use marks a significant step forward for Leoni Township. The acquisition not only expands public green space but also…

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Los Angeles Court Rejects $20 Million Cannabis Fraud Retrial Request

By / May 6, 2024 /

A Los Angeles judge has made a significant ruling in a case involving CADM Inc. and its affiliates, who were accused of defrauding Leafire Inc. and Llulllu LLC in a…

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Illinois Cannabis Expansion: Pritzker Administration Grants New Conditional Licenses

By / May 6, 2024 /

Illinois takes another step forward in its commitment to equity and diversity within the cannabis industry as Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)…

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Unlocking Potential: The Impact of Cannabis Reclassification on New York’s Cannabis Market

By / May 6, 2024 /

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is taking significant strides in the process of reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I controlled substance to a less restrictive Schedule III category. This…

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Understanding the Implications: Why the Biden Administration’s Cannabis Reclassification Matters

By / May 6, 2024 /

The Biden administration has taken a historic step towards reshaping the nation’s drug policy by announcing plans to reclassify marijuana, signaling a significant shift from decades of punitive approaches. Here’s…

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Legal Ruling: Missouri Municipalities Permitted to Stack Taxes on Cannabis Operators

By / May 6, 2024 /

A recent judicial ruling in Missouri has paved the way for municipal governments to impose additional taxes on adult-use cannabis sales, allowing them to stack taxes on top of the…

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