Politics

Gov. Newsom's Hemp THC Ban Threatens California's Industry

Gov. Newsom’s Hemp THC Ban Threatens California’s Industry

By Bayley Greenleaf / October 9, 2024 /

California Governor Newsom Proposes Emergency Regulations Banning THC in Hemp Products California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Friday the introduction of emergency regulations aimed at banning THC, the psychoactive compound…

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Study: CBG, THCV Show Promise for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s

Study: CBG, THCV Show Promise for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s

By Jules Puffings / October 8, 2024 /

New Scientific Review Suggests Lesser-Known Cannabis Compounds Could Treat Brain Disorders A new scientific review highlights the potential therapeutic benefits of marijuana compounds beyond the well-known THC and CBD, suggesting…

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PA Black Lawmakers Push Cannabis Legalization, Social Equity

PA Black Lawmakers Push Cannabis Legalization, Social Equity

By Gene Mcklnley / October 8, 2024 /

Black Lawmakers Push for Cannabis Legalization in Pennsylvania, Emphasizing Social Justice As Pennsylvania once again considers marijuana legalization, Black lawmakers who have long advocated for reform are spotlighting the urgency…

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New Jersey Senate Panel Approves Psilocybin Therapy Bill

New Jersey Senate Panel Approves Psilocybin Therapy Bill

By Becci Marti / October 8, 2024 /

New Jersey Senate Committee Advances Therapeutic Psilocybin Bill, Lawmakers Warming to Psychedelics Proposal A New Jersey Senate committee has advanced legislation that would establish a therapeutic psilocybin program, marking a…

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Nebraska Officials Doubt Medical Cannabis Ballot Signatures

Nebraska Officials Doubt Medical Cannabis Ballot Signatures

By Bayley Greenleaf / October 8, 2024 /

Nebraska’s chief election official and top prosecutor have thrown the validity of medical cannabis petitions into serious doubt, calling into question the voice of thousands of voters. Over 49,000 signatures…

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Texas Hemp Industry Battles Delta-8 Ban as Court Ruling Nears

Texas Hemp Industry Battles Delta-8 Ban as Court Ruling Nears

By Becci Marti / October 7, 2024 /

The Texas Supreme Court’s Decision on Delta-8 THC Could Reshape the Entire Hemp Industry in the State The Texas hemp industry is at a pivotal moment, facing conflicting state policies…

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Cheech & Chong Fight Gov Newsom's Controversial Hemp-THC Ban

Cheech & Chong Fight Gov Newsom’s Controversial Hemp-THC Ban

By Gene Mcklnley / October 7, 2024 /

Gov. Newsom’s Ban on Hemp Products Containing Any THC Could Devastate California’s Hemp Industry Governor Gavin Newsom’s emergency ban on all hemp products containing any “detectable amount of total THC”…

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Arkansas Court Orders All Disputed Cannabis Signatures Counted

Arkansas Court Orders All Disputed Cannabis Signatures Counted

By Phil Greenwood / October 4, 2024 /

Arkansas Supreme Court Orders State to Count 18,000 Disputed Signatures for Medical Cannabis Ballot Measure The Arkansas Supreme Court has intervened in a heated legal battle surrounding a proposed amendment…

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Trump, Harris, Vance, Walz: End Cannabis Criminalization in FL

Trump, Harris, Vance, Walz: End Cannabis Criminalization in FL

By Gene Mcklnley / October 3, 2024 /

New Ad for Florida’s Cannabis Legalization Initiative Highlights Rare Bipartisan Consensus A new ad supporting Florida’s marijuana legalization initiative, Amendment 3, spotlights an uncommon agreement among presidential candidates and their…

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GOP Senator Pushes Bipartisan Bill to Seal Cannabis Records

GOP Senator Pushes Bipartisan Bill to Seal Cannabis Records

By Mary Marty / October 2, 2024 /

 Republican Senator Rand Paul and Democrat Senator Bob Casey Introduce Cannabis-Related Measure Republican Senator Rand Paul was busy last week, unveiling a new cannabis-related bill alongside his Democrat colleague, Senator…

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