Montana Lawsuit Challenges Marijuana Ban In State’s Third-Largest City
“The city’s ban violates state law and goes against the clear will of the people.” By Emily Tschetter,…
Florida Officials Announce Winners Of Student Hemp Innovation Essay Contest
The Florida Agriculture Department on Tuesday announced eight winners from students grades 5-11 who submitted essays on innovative…
Washington State Activists Call Off Drug Decriminalization Ballot Effort Even As New Poll Shows Voter Support
The campaign behind an effort to decriminalize drugs and expand treatment and recovery services in Washington State has…
GOP Congresswoman Takes Marijuana Victory Lap After Primary Win And Talks Next Steps For Her Legalization Bill
Among members of the GOP congressional freshman class for the 117th Congress, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) quickly stood…
Congress to vote on cannabis state protections (Newsletter: June 28, 2022)
CO psychedelic ballot sigs submitted; Congress pushes psilocybin review & hemp as plastic alternative; LA gov signs marijuana…
White House Drug Czar Recognizes Medical Value Of Marijuana And Says Biden Admin Remains Committed To Cannabis Reform
The White House drug czar on Monday recognized the therapeutic potential of marijuana in pain treatment and said…
Congressional Committee Will Vote On Protecting State Marijuana Programs From Federal Interference On Tuesday
A key congressional committee will vote on an amendment to protect all state, territory and tribal cannabis programs…
Louisiana Governor Signs Bill Providing Medical Marijuana Workplace Protections For State Employees
The governor of Louisiana has signed a bill to provide workplace protections for most state employees who are…
Colorado Activists Turn In Signatures To Put Psychedelics Legalization And Therapeutic Psilocybin Program On Ballot
Colorado activists announced on Monday that they have submitted what they believe to be more than enough signatures…
Congressional Leaders Call For Psilocybin Policy Review, Hemp As A Plastic Alternative And Marijuana Product Research Access
House Appropriations Committee leaders are calling for a federal review of psilocybin policy, utilizing hemp as an alternative…
California State Fair Announces Winners Of First-Ever State-Sanctioned Cannabis Competition
The California State Fair has unveiled the winners of a first-ever, state-sanctioned marijuana competition, awarding 60 trophies and…
Congress pushes cannabis changes for athletes & fed workers (Newsletter: June 27, 2022)
Military marijuana amendments approved; WH dodges cannabis security clearances question; NJ legal psilocybin bill; IL grants to repair…
White House Deflects Question About Denying Security Clearances Over Past Marijuana Use Following Senate Action
It doesn’t appear that the White House is eager to weigh in on a proposal advancing in Congress…