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FDA Raises Concerns Over MDMA Research for PTSD Treatment

By / June 3, 2024 /

FDA Raises Concerns Over MDMA’s Use for PTSD Treatment Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released its initial review of MDMA, commonly known as molly…

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Louisiana Lawmakers Approve Hemp Regulations, Dismiss Ban Proposal

By / June 3, 2024 /

Louisiana’s Hemp Industry Avoids Shutdown, Faces New Restrictions Baton Rouge, LA – The hemp products industry in Louisiana narrowly avoided a significant crisis after state lawmakers rejected a Senate proposal…

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Justice Department Reports Chinese Cartels Exploiting Maine’s Illegal Cannabis Trade

By / June 3, 2024 /

Senators King and Collins Call for Federal Crackdown on Chinese Cartel-Linked Illegal Cannabis Operations in Maine Augusta, ME – U.S. Senators Angus King and Susan Collins are calling for federal…

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It’s Time to Legalize Cannabis and Complete the Journey

By / June 3, 2024 /

Advocating for Amendment 3: Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in Florida Tallahassee, FL – With the November ballot approaching, proponents of Amendment 3 are gearing up for a significant push to legalize…

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WSWA Advocates Again for Legalization of Cannabis

By / June 3, 2024 /

WSWA Calls for Cannabis Regulation Amid Proposed Hemp Product Ban Washington, D.C. – The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) has reiterated its call for federal regulation of cannabis…

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N.J. Governor Murphy Visits Prominent Black-Owned Cannabis Cultivator

By / May 31, 2024 /

Governor Phil Murphy recently visited a Black-owned cannabis cultivator in Burlington County, underscoring his administration’s commitment to ensuring diversity in New Jersey’s burgeoning cannabis industry. The visit included a tour…

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Organizers Clarify Role of Recreational Cannabis at Ohio Cannabis Festival

By / May 31, 2024 /

The Stargazer Cannabis Festival in Meigs County, Ohio, is gearing up for its first year, promising “three days of love and weed” from July 26 to 28. Despite legal challenges…

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Trulieve Expands Ohio Presence with Harvest of OH Settlement

By / May 31, 2024 /

On May 30, Trulieve Cannabis Corp., based in Florida, announced the acquisition of two medical cannabis dispensaries in Ohio from Harvest of Ohio LLC as part of a litigation settlement.…

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Study Reveals CBD from Cannabis May Enhance Quality of Life for Autistic Individuals

By / May 31, 2024 /

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in communication, a need for repetitive behaviors and routines, heightened sensitivity to sensory input, challenges in emotional regulation, and…

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Executives Re-Enact Boston Tea Party in Protest of Cannabis Tax Rule

By / May 31, 2024 /

On Wednesday, executives from Massachusetts-based cannabis company MariMed dressed in colonial garb and boarded a ship in Boston Harbor to protest IRS rule 280E, which taxes regulated marijuana companies at…

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Farm Bill Amendment on Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids Tops CBT’s May Stories

By / May 31, 2024 /

The U.S. House Agriculture Committee has completed its markup of the 2024 Farm Bill, introducing significant changes to the hemp industry. An amendment by Rep. Mary Miller (R-Ill.) proposes banning…

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Meg Sanders: Cannabis Industry Faces Widespread Struggles

By / May 31, 2024 /

Meg Sanders, CEO of Canna Provisions, recently appeared on the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss the regulatory hurdles facing the cannabis industry. She highlighted the difficulties of working with…

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