Cannabis Law Reform Advances: Arkansas, Nebraska, and North Dakota Push for 2024 Ballot Measures 10 Jul 2024 10:48 AM (8 months ago)
Cannabis law reform advocates in Arkansas, Nebraska, and North Dakota have submitted signatures to place citizen-initiated measures on the 2024 ballot, aiming to expand medical and adult-use marijuana access. Arkansas: Representatives from Arkansans for Patient Access collected over 111,400 signatures...
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House Committee Approves Spending Bill to Block DOJ from Rescheduling Marijuana, Introduces Stricter Penalties for Cannabis Sales Near Schools 10 Jul 2024 10:03 AM (8 months ago)
A significant GOP-led House committee has advanced a large-scale spending bill aimed at blocking the Justice Department from rescheduling marijuana. The legislation also modifies a longstanding provision protecting medical cannabis states from federal interference by introducing enhanced penalties for sales...
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DEA Proposal Could Pave the Way for FDA-Approved Cannabis Medications 8 Jul 2024 9:53 AM (8 months ago)
The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has proposed new regulations that could significantly change the status of delta-9 THC from the cannabis plant. These rules would reclassify cannabis from a schedule I to a schedule III substance, allowing medications containing...
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Florida Marijuana Legalization Measure Gains Strong Support in New Polls 8 Jul 2024 9:39 AM (8 months ago)
A recent poll indicates that Florida’s marijuana legalization measure is likely to pass in November, showing strong support among voters. The poll, reported by Florida Politics, reveals that over 64 percent of likely voters back Amendment 3. For the amendment...
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Federal Judge Dismisses Massachusetts Cannabis Businesses’ Lawsuit Against Federal Prohibition 2 Jul 2024 9:38 AM (9 months ago)
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from several Massachusetts cannabis businesses challenging the constitutionality of federal marijuana prohibition. The businesses, represented by litigator David Boies, argued the federal ban on marijuana was outdated given the evolving landscape of marijuana regulation....
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California Cannabis Industry Struggles Amid Pesticide Scandal 2 Jul 2024 9:26 AM (9 months ago)
California’s cannabis industry is facing a significant challenge as a pesticide scandal has shaken consumer confidence. Brands, retailers, and testing labs are working tirelessly to regain trust following reports of contaminated products. Independent Testing Efforts Catalyst Cannabis Co., a prominent...
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President Biden’s Plan to Reclassify Marijuana: Implications for Kentucky 1 Jul 2024 11:11 AM (9 months ago)
Last month, President Joe Biden officially announced his intention to reclassify marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act. This significant move would shift marijuana from Schedule I — the most restrictive category — to Schedule III. This reclassification would place marijuana...
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Biden vs. Trump: Cannabis Policies in the Spotlight for 2024 Election 26 Jun 2024 11:54 AM (9 months ago)
As Election Day draws near, marijuana policy has once again become a central campaign issue for incumbent President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Both candidates’ positions on cannabis are being closely examined by voters, and their records reveal...
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NCAA Lifts Cannabis Ban for Championships, Expands On-Field Coaching Roles 26 Jun 2024 11:26 AM (9 months ago)
The NCAA Division I council voted to remove cannabis products from the banned substance list for championships and postseason football. This decision ends penalties for athletes who tested positive for cannabinoids. Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman emphasized that cannabis doesn’t...
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Brazil’s Supreme Court Moves Toward Cannabis Decriminalization Amid Legislative Tensions 26 Jun 2024 11:15 AM (9 months ago)
Brazil, which has the third-largest prison population globally, is on the verge of a significant shift in its drug policy. The country’s Supreme Court justices voted on June 25 to allow citizens to legally possess “personal” amounts of cannabis for...
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