Politics

Renewed Efforts: South Dakota Gears Up for Another Recreational Cannabis Ballot Initiative

By / May 10, 2024 /

Matthew Schweich, the campaign director of South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws, is hopeful that their latest effort for recreational marijuana legalization will succeed where previous attempts fell short. Late…

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CEO Claims Strong Support: Florida Cannabis Legalization Likely to Pass, Internal Polling Reveals

By / May 10, 2024 /

The CEO of a major marijuana company, Tulieve, is disputing recent survey results that suggest insufficient support for a Florida marijuana legalization initiative set for November’s ballot. Instead, internal polling…

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Biden’s Proposal: An End to ‘Reefer Madness’ with Cannabis Rescheduling

By / May 10, 2024 /

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s move to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III heralds a significant shift in federal policy, acknowledging the medicinal potential of cannabis while mitigating…

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Parents Arrested After Toddler Found at Illegal Cannabis Grow in Northern California

By / May 10, 2024 /

Late in the evening on May 6, the Butte County Sheriff’s Office received a report from a mother stating that her 3-year-old child was missing. The incident took place on…

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DEA’s Doubts: Cannabis Medical Value Under Scrutiny Despite Rescheduling Proposal

By / May 10, 2024 /

In a notable contrast to recent federal acknowledgments of marijuana’s medical potential, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) released a report last Thursday that appears to cast doubt on the legitimacy…

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New York Senate Passes Bill for Safe Drug Consumption Site Pilot Program

By / May 10, 2024 /

A bill proposing the creation of a statewide overdose prevention center pilot program in New York has narrowly passed out of a Senate committee this week, setting the stage for…

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US Reclassification of Cannabis: Implications for State Legalization

By / May 9, 2024 /

The recent proposal by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug has stirred hopes among proponents of cannabis legalization. While the immediate impact…

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Trulieve Cannabis Reports Narrowing Quarterly Loss Amid Demand Surge

By / May 9, 2024 /

Trulieve Cannabis, a prominent player in the marijuana industry, announced a notable improvement in its financial performance for the first quarter of the year. The Florida-based company revealed a significantly…

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Cory Booker’s California Trip: Advocating Federal Legalization at a Cannabis Manufacturer

By / May 9, 2024 /

Sen. Cory Booker recently paid a visit to a marijuana manufacturing facility in Sacramento, California, continuing his advocacy for federal legalization. His trip to Natura on Monday provided him with…

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NY Warns Illegal Cannabis: ‘We Have a Lock with Your Name on It’

By / May 8, 2024 /

In a decisive move to combat illegal cannabis operations, New York City Mayor Eric Adams initiated the closure of 20 illicit stores on Tuesday, marking the commencement of intensified efforts…

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Pennsylvania GOP Senator Hints at Cannabis Legalization Progress, Emphasizes Need for Collaboration

By / May 8, 2024 /

Pennsylvania GOP Senator Dan Laughlin believes that the state is edging closer to legalizing marijuana, but he emphasizes the necessity for collaborative efforts between legislative leaders and the governor to…

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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…

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