Politics

Transparency Matters: Advocating for Clarity in New York’s Cannabis License Applications

By / May 7, 2024 /

In a recent article from Harvard Medical School, the familiar sensations of stress were laid out in clinical detail, mirroring the experiences of many navigating the complex world of cannabis…

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Republican Opposition: Florida’s Stance on Adult-Use Cannabis

By / May 7, 2024 /

Republican opposition to the legalization of adult-use cannabis in Florida has been widely presumed for some time, and now it’s official. At a recent quarterly meeting, the executive board of…

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DEA Head Refrains from Cannabis Rescheduling Comment Amid Ongoing Process

By / May 7, 2024 /

The head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Anne Milgram, appeared before lawmakers to discuss the agency’s recent determination on marijuana rescheduling but refrained from commenting on the ongoing administrative…

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Georgia’s Optimism: Rescheduling Signals Easier Access to Medical Cannabis via Pharmacies

By / May 7, 2024 /

Medical marijuana businesses and regulators in Georgia are celebrating the recent announcement by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to move cannabis to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act…

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FDA Expert Committee to Assess MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD in Upcoming Review

By / May 7, 2024 /

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is poised to embark on a significant milestone in the field of psychedelic medicine as it prepares to review MDMA-assisted therapy for the treatment…

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Turning Over a New Leaf: Democratic Congressman Proposes Fresh Cannabis Agenda Amid Rescheduling Momentum

By / May 7, 2024 /

With the federal government moving to reschedule marijuana, a Democratic congressman has issued a new memo on cannabis reform priorities to reflect renewed “optimism for the path ahead”—laying out suggestions…

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Understanding the Implications: Why the Biden Administration’s Cannabis Reclassification Matters

By / May 6, 2024 /

The Biden administration has taken a historic step towards reshaping the nation’s drug policy by announcing plans to reclassify marijuana, signaling a significant shift from decades of punitive approaches. Here’s…

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Expanding Equity: Illinois Grants 35 Conditional Adult-Use Cannabis Licenses

By / May 6, 2024 /

In a significant move towards promoting social equity in the cannabis industry, Illinois has granted 35 conditional adult-use retail licenses to social equity applicants. Here’s a breakdown of the latest…

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Florida Cannabis Campaign Mobilizes Veterans in Push for Legalization

By / May 6, 2024 /

Smart and Safe Florida is ramping up efforts to garner support for Amendment 3, a ballot measure seeking to legalize adult-use cannabis in Florida. In a strategic move, the campaign…

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Florida GOP Takes Stand Against Cannabis Legalization, Opening Door for DeSantis’ Counter Campaign

By / May 6, 2024 /

In a significant move, the Florida Republican Party has formally declared its opposition to a marijuana legalization initiative slated for the November ballot. This decision paves the way for Governor…

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Criminal Defense Lawyers Call on Biden: Free Cannabis Prisoners

By / May 6, 2024 /

In a significant move aimed at reforming federal cannabis policies, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) is urging the Biden administration to decriminalize marijuana and commute the sentences…

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Lubbock Votes Down Cannabis Decriminalization Amidst Legal Battle: Texas AG Challenges Municipal Laws

By / May 6, 2024 /

In a recent election, residents of Lubbock, Texas, delivered a decisive blow to a local measure aimed at decriminalizing marijuana. The initiative, which sought to reform cannabis laws within the…

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