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House Passes Key Amendments on Cannabis and Psychedelics for Veterans

By / June 5, 2024 /

Legislative Milestone for Veterans’ Healthcare The U.S. House of Representatives has approved significant amendments to a large-scale spending bill, allowing U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) doctors to issue medical…

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State wide Ad Warns Floridians About Unregulated Cannabis Risks

By / June 5, 2024 /

Campaign Highlights Dangers of Unregulated Market The campaign behind Florida’s marijuana legalization ballot measure, Amendment 3, has released a new advertisement to bolster support for the initiative. The ad, titled…

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Alcohol Industry Urges Congress to Regulate, Not Ban, Consumable Hemp Products

By / June 5, 2024 /

WSWA Appeals to Congress A major alcohol industry association, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), is urging congressional leaders to establish a regulatory framework for hemp-based intoxicating cannabinoids rather…

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South African President Signs Landmark Cannabis Legalization Bill

By / June 5, 2024 /

President Ramaphosa Approves Cannabis for Private Purposes Act President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act (CfPPA) into law, legalizing the possession and cultivation of marijuana by…

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South Dakota Voters to Decide Again on Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization

By / June 4, 2024 /

South Dakota Voters to Decide on Cannabis Legalization for Third Time in November Pierre, SD, June 4, 2024 — South Dakota voters will once again weigh in on the legalization…

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Wana’s Nancy Whiteman Reflects on 14 Years of Cannabis Business Insights

By / June 4, 2024 /

Wana Brands CEO Nancy Whiteman Shares Key Learnings from 14 Years in the Cannabis Industry Boulder, CO, June 4, 2024 — Nancy Whiteman, the founder and outgoing CEO of Wana…

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Misconduct Allegations Cast Shadow on MDMA Research for PTSD

By / June 4, 2024 /

New York, NY — Medical research into the use of the psychedelic MDMA to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is facing significant challenges following allegations of misconduct and concerns about…

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The Psilocybin Surge: How Psychedelic Mushrooms Are Gaining Ground in Medicine

By / June 4, 2024 /

Study Finds Surge in Availability of Illicit Psilocybin Mushrooms in the U.S. New York, NY, June 4, 2024 — A new study reveals a significant increase in the availability of…

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Canopy Growth Exercises Option to Acquire U.S. Cannabis Operator Acreage

By / June 4, 2024 /

Canopy Growth Corp. Exercises Option to Acquire Acreage Holdings Toronto, ON, June 4, 2024 — Canadian cannabis giant Canopy Growth Corp. has exercised its option to acquire U.S. multistate operator…

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NYC Cops’ Cannabis Raid Video Sparks Debate on Mayor’s Enforcement Tactics

By / June 4, 2024 /

Staten Island Store Raid Raises Concerns Over NYPD Involvement in Cannabis Inspections Staten Island, NY, June 4, 2024 — As a new mayoral task force ramps up inspections of shops…

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California Allocates Over $40 Million in Cannabis Tax Funds to Nonprofits and Health Agencies

By / June 4, 2024 /

California Awards Over $41 Million in Community Reinvestment Grants from Marijuana Tax Revenue Sacramento, CA, June 4, 2024 — California officials have announced the latest recipients of community reinvestment grants…

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House Lawmakers Present Cannabis Legalization Compromise to New Hampshire Senators

By / June 4, 2024 /

New Hampshire Lawmakers Work Towards Cannabis Legalization Compromise Concord, NH, June 4, 2024 — Seven New Hampshire lawmakers from the Senate and House of Representatives convened in a conference committee…

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