Politics

Financial Woes and Patient Loss Plague NY’s Cannabis Program

Financial Woes and Patient Loss Plague NY’s Cannabis Program

By / August 28, 2024 /

As the Biden-Harris administration urges the DEA to make a decision on cannabis rescheduling before the upcoming election, concerns are growing about the timing and political ramifications of such a…

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Missouri Governor Seeks Reconsideration of Hemp Product Ban

Missouri Governor Seeks Reconsideration of Hemp Product Ban

By / August 27, 2024 /

Missouri Secretary of State Reconsiders Governor’s Effort to Ban Intoxicating Hemp Products Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is reconsidering an effort by Governor Mike Parson to ban the sale…

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Afroman Celebrates Ohio Cannabis Win with Fancy Goblet

Afroman Celebrates Ohio Cannabis Win with Fancy Goblet

By / August 27, 2024 /

Afroman Celebrates Ohio’s Legalization of Recreational Cannabis Grammy-nominated rapper Afroman, known for his hit song “Because I Got High,” celebrated the legalization of recreational marijuana in Ohio with a jubilant…

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Is There a Loophole in Selling Recreational Cannabis in MS?

Is There a Loophole in Selling Recreational Cannabis in MS?

By / August 23, 2024 /

Could Mississippi’s Choctaw Tribe Follow North Carolina’s Cherokee in Selling Recreational Cannabis? In July, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in North Carolina made headlines by starting to sell…

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Senator: Harris Will Sign Cannabis Reform Bills as President

Senator: Harris Will Sign Cannabis Reform Bills as President

By / August 22, 2024 /

Senator Predicts Harris Will Sign Cannabis Reform Bills if Elected President As the 2024 presidential election approaches, Democratic lawmakers are increasingly optimistic about the prospects for marijuana reform under a…

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Vista Cannabis Boosts Tax Revenue Significantly

Vista Cannabis Boosts Tax Revenue Significantly

By / August 21, 2024 /

In 2018, the city of Vista implemented a cannabis tax measure with the hope of addressing budgetary concerns. City leaders, facing financial uncertainty, believed that taxing cannabis sales could provide…

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Democrats Back Cannabis Reform, Attack Trump’s Policies

Democrats Back Cannabis Reform, Attack Trump’s Policies

By / August 20, 2024 /

Democrats Approve 2024 Platform on Cannabis Reform, Emphasizing Biden’s Pardons and Rescheduling Efforts At the Democratic National Convention, delegates officially approved the party’s 2024 platform, which places a strong emphasis…

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Billboards Promote Cannabis Legalization Near Chicago Convention

Billboards Promote Cannabis Legalization Near Chicago Convention

By / August 20, 2024 /

Pritzker Promotes Marijuana Reform at Chicago DNC, Showcasing Illinois’ Progressive Cannabis Policies As the Democratic National Convention (DNC) kicks off in Chicago, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is seizing the opportunity…

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Federal Court Considers Psilocybin Use for Terminally Ill Patients

Federal Court Considers Psilocybin Use for Terminally Ill Patients

By / August 20, 2024 /

On Monday, a federal appeals panel heard arguments in a groundbreaking case that could significantly impact the future of psilocybin use for terminally ill patients in the United States. The…

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Organized Crime Task Force Takes Down Illegal Cannabis Operation

Organized Crime Task Force Takes Down Illegal Cannabis Operation

By / August 20, 2024 /

Oklahoma Task Force Seizes 9,000 Cannabis Plants in Major Drug Bust In a significant crackdown on illegal drug operations, the Oklahoma Organized Crime Task Force, under the leadership of Attorney…

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Cannabis Licenses Up in the US for the First Time in 2 Years

Cannabis Licenses Up in the US for the First Time in 2 Years

By / August 19, 2024 /

Increase in US Marijuana Business Licenses for the First Time in 2 Years The number of pending and approved marijuana business licenses in the United States saw a notable 21%…

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JD Vance's Fentanyl-Cannabis Remarks Spark Kamala Debate

JD Vance’s Fentanyl-Cannabis Remarks Spark Kamala Debate

By / August 19, 2024 /

JD Vance Says There’s Fentanyl in Cannabis ‘Teenagers Are Using,’ Raising Eyebrows in Trump Campaign JD Vance, the running mate of former President Donald Trump, made headlines during a speech…

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