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All 50 States Should Legalize The ‘Booming Business’ Of Marijuana, Brittney Griner Says
Brittney Griner, the professional basketball player who was previously incarcerated in Russia over possession of marijuana, says it’s time for cannabis to be legalized across the U.S., citing its role as a safer alternative to painkillers that athletes are commonly prescribed. “At this point, I feel like all 50 states…just might as well” legalize marijuana, she said in an interview with The Mix, a podcast published by the ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s. “It’s a booming business.
All 50 States Should Legalize The ‘Booming Business’ Of Marijuana, Brittney Griner Says
Brittney Griner, the professional basketball player who was previously incarcerated in Russia over possession of marijuana, says it’s time for cannabis to be legalized across the U.S., citing its role as a safer alternative to painkillers that athletes are commonly prescribed. “At this point, I feel like all 50 states…just might as well” legalize marijuana, she said in an interview with Into The Mix, a podcast published by the ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s. “It’s a booming business.
All 50 States Should Legalize The ‘Booming Business’ Of Marijuana, Brittney Griner Says
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VA Would Be Required To Study Medical Marijuana’s Benefits For Veterans With PTSD And Pain Under New Congressional Bill
Bipartisan congressional lawmakers introduced a bill to direct the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out studies on the therapeutic potential of marijuana for military veterans with certain conditions. An earlier Senate version of the VA medical cannabis legislation cleared a committee in that chamber and was taken up on the floor for action but was blocked from advancing by Republicans. Under the proposal as reintroduced for the current Congress on Thursday by Reps.
VA Would Be Required To Study Medical Marijuana’s Benefits For Veterans With PTSD And Pain Under New Congressional Bill
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Bipartisan North Carolina Lawmakers Say Psychedelic Research Bill Can Help Military Veterans
Bipartisan North Carolina lawmakers are stepping up the push for psychedelics reform legislation by asking colleagues to pass it as part of the budget. Several members of the Senate and House of Representatives spoke at a press conference on Tuesday in support of a bill to fund research on the therapeutic value of substances like psilocybin, ibogaine and MDMA in treating military veterans, first responders, frontline healthcare personnel and survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault.
Bipartisan North Carolina Lawmakers Say Psychedelic Research Bill Can Help Military Veterans
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Chinese Researchers Reveal Ancient Use Of Cannabis As ‘Indispensable’ Crop That Was ‘Deeply Integrated’ Into Daily Life
China’s agricultural history with cannabis is deeper than previously believed, with a new study placing the staple crop among “the five grains” (alongside rice and barely, for example) that were foundational to the ancient Eurasian economy and “deeply integrated into the daily lives of the inhabitants.” For the study, published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, researchers at Shandong University conducted phytolith extraction and analysis of 132 samples found in Beitaishang and...
Federally Funded Study Reveals Marijuana Breathalyzer Breakthrough With 3-D Printed Roadside Tool Able To Detect THC
There’s been a new breakthrough in the development of a marijuana breathalyzer, with a study partly funded by the Justice Department showing a potential pathway for a “portable, low cost” device that looks like an inhaler for asthma, built with 3-D printed material that can detect delta-9 THC without secondary lab analysis.
Drug Reform Group Lays Out Options To Address High-THC Marijuana’s Risks Without Returning To Criminalization
Advocates have long argued that marijuana legalization is a superior alternative to criminalization. But while that sentiment prevails with the public and a growing number of lammakers, a leading drug policy reform group says it’s nonetheless important to recognize and address potential public health impacts of consumer trends in state-regulated markets—including the rise of high-potency THC products.
Marijuana Rescheduling Could ‘Unlock Research’ To Treat Rare Diseases, Father Of Terminally Ill Child Tells Congressional Committee
Congressional lawmakers were recently presented with a unique argument in favor of expanding therapeutic access to cannabis and rescheduling marijuana under federal law: Doing so could mitigate threats associated with Chinese Community Party (CCP) operatives.
FBI Says Agents Can Invest And Work In Hemp Companies But Not Marijuana Industry, Newly Declassified Memo Shows
FBI agents received specific guidance prohibiting them investing in marijuana companies—but not necessarily those that make hemp or CBD products—according to a 2022 memo that the agency released last week for reasons that are unclear. The allowance for hemp investments and work contains an exception blocking involvement with companies whose packaging “promotes marijuana”—including any depiction of a cannabis leaf, however.
Virginia Officials Post New Marijuana Regulatory And Compliance Job Openings As Governor Nears Deadline To Act On Adult-Use Sales Bill
Virginia officials are ramping up hiring for a variety of cannabis regulatory roles as the state’s pro-legalization governor prepares to take action on a bill to allow recreational sales, in addition to several other reform proposals that lawmakers have sent to her desk.
Maryland Lawmakers Advance Bill To Extend Psychedelics Task Force Through 2027
Maryland House lawmakers have approved a Senate-passed bill to extend a psychedelics task force through the end of 2027 to develop updated recommendations on expanding therapeutic access to the novel drugs and potentially creating a regulatory framework for broader legalization. About a month after unanimously advancing through the Senate, members of the House Health Committee on Tuesday approved the legislation from Sen.
Hawaii Senators Pass Resolutions Seeking Federal Medical Marijuana Exemption From DEA
Hawaii senators are sending a message to the governor, state attorney general and health department to recognize their “clear legislative stance” in support of requesting an exemption from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) stipulating that Hawaii is permitted to run its medical cannabis program without federal interference.
Anti-Marijuana Groups File Lawsuit To Block Trump Administration’s Hemp CBD And THC Medicare Coverage Plan
A coalition of anti-marijuana organization is suing the Trump administration over a novel initiative set to launch this week to widen the availability of CBD and THC for certain patients by covering hemp-derived products under select federal health insurance programs.
New Hampshire House Passes Scaled-Back Psilocybin Bill, While Rejecting Measure To Protect Medical Marijuana Patients’ Gun Rights
The New Hampshire House of Representatives has approved an amended bill to establish a psilocybin advisory board to study pathways to allow patients to access the novel therapy—though lawmakers separately rejected an effort to revive separate legislation aimed at protecting gun rights for medical marijuana patients. Members took up the psilocybin and cannabis measures on Thursday, significantly scaling back the bipartisan psychedelics bill from Rep.
White House Schedules More Meetings On Cannabis Product Enforcement Policy From FDA For This Week
The White House now scheduled a total of four meetings with cannabis industry and research stakeholders this week to discuss a proposed enforcement policy for CBD products. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) under the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced earlier this month that it plans to review yet-unpublished guidance titled “Cannabidiol (CBD) Products Compliance and Enforcement Policy” that was submitted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
New York Governor Marks Five-Year Anniversary Of Marijuana Legalization, With Over $3.3 Billion In Sales And 610 Licensed Retailers
The governor of New York is marking the five-year anniversary of adult-use marijuana legalization in the state, touting $3.3 billion in retail sales, the opening of more than 600 licensed cannabis shops and achievements in promoting social equity in the industry while taking steps to mitigate the illicit market. In a press release on Friday, Gov.
AOC Slams Federal Drug Laws That Restrict Marijuana And Psychedelics Despite Their Medical Value
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) tore into the current U.S. drug scheduling system on Thursday—making the case that placing substances like marijuana and LSD in the most restrictive category runs counter to evidence showing their medical potential, hinders research and is associated with criminal penalties that haven’t effectively prevented harms from substance misuse.
AOC Slams Federal Drug Laws That Restrict Marijuana And Psychedelics Despite Their Medical Value
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About 11 years ago, DEA raided a cannabis dispensary near my off-campus apartment at UCLA. I decided to investigate and write about it. Little did I know, that'd be the first of more than 8,000… | Kyle Jaeger
About 11 years ago, DEA raided a cannabis dispensary near my off-campus apartment at UCLA. I decided to investigate and write about it. Little did I know, that'd be the first of more than 8,000 articles I'd write about cannabis/drug policy over the next decade. I produced and hosted short docs about medical cannabis refugee families in Colorado, people who smoked joints as an off-ramp from opioids in Maine.
Indiana Governor Blames GOP Leaders For Marijuana Legalization Inaction While ‘Half Of Hoosiers Probably Smoke It Illegally’
The Republican governor of Indiana says the “crescendo will rise” in the call to legalize marijuana, with regional dynamics and even law enforcement buy-in favoring reform down the line. But for now, he says GOP legislative leadership is “not interested in doing anything soon,” even if “over half of Hoosiers probably smoke it illegally.” Gov.
Congressman Demands Marijuana Rescheduling Update From DOJ, Three Months After Trump’s Executive Order
A Democratic congressman is pressing the Department of Justice for answers to a question that’s been on the minds of many Americans since President Donald Trump ordered the quick completion of the marijuana rescheduling process late last year: What’s the hold up? In a letter sent to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator Terry Cole on Friday, Rep.
Republicans Are Twice As Likely As Democrats To See Marijuana Use As Morally Wrong, Poll Shows
Americans across every demographic—age, gender, religion and political affiliation—all agree that using marijuana is not morally wrong, according to a new polling report from the Pew Research Center. However, Republicans are still twice as likely as Democrats to say consuming cannabis is a moral no-no, the survey results show. The analysis was based on a recent poll that asked Americans about their views on the morality of a variety of behaviors and policies.
White House Schedules Meeting On Cannabis Products Enforcement Policy For Next Week Original
The White House has scheduled a meeting for next week with a cannabis biotechnology company executive regarding a proposed enforcement policy for CBD products. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) under the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced earlier this month that it plans to review yet-unpublished guidance titled “Cannabidiol (CBD) Products Compliance and Enforcement Policy” that was submitted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Ohio Breweries Push Lawmakers To Override Governor’s Veto That Banned Hemp THC Drinks Last Week
A coalition of Ohio breweries are rallying residents to put pressure on their lawmakers to override the governor and give business until the end of the year to keep selling hemp-derived THC beverages as the legislature intended when they delivered a cannabis bill to his desk. While the House and Senate passed legislation last year to effectively ban the consumable cannabinoid market, it was sent to Gov.
Louisiana Senators Approve Bill To Create Psychedelic Therapy Pilot Program Funded By Opioid Settlement Dollars
Louisiana senators have approved a bill to create a psychedelic-assisted therapy pilot program, using opioid settlement dollars to fund clinical trials aimed at developing alternative treatments such as psilocybin and ibogaine. The legislation from Sen. Patrick McMath (R) passed the Senate Health and Welfare Committee, with amendments, on Wednesday.
Trump Admin’s ‘Worst Of The Worst’ Deportation List Includes Nearly 100 Immigrants Accused Of Marijuana Possession Alone
The Trump administration is claiming credit for ramping up deportations of immigrants who’ve been arrested that earned them a place on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) “worst of the worst” list. That includes at least 77 people whose sole listed offense is marijuana possession.
Delaware House Committee Approves Bill To Allow Medical Marijuana Use In Hospitals For Terminally Ill Patients
A Delaware House committee has unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill that would allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis in hospitals. About two weeks after the legislation from Sen. Marie Pinkney (D) advanced through the Senate, members of the House Health & Human Development Committee cleared it in a 9-0 vote on Wednesday. There was limited public testimony on the measure, which is being carried in the House by Rep. Kamela Smith (D).
Delaware House Committee Approves Bill To Allow Medical Marijuana Use In Hospitals For Terminally Ill Patients
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Arizona Lawmakers Advance Bill To Punish People Over ‘Excessive’ Marijuana Odor Or Smoke
Arizona House lawmakers have approved a Senate-passed bill to penalize people who create “excessive” amounts of marijuana smoke or odor—a policy that’s faced criticism from advocates who say the proposal amounts to overreach that undermines the legalization law voters enacted. The legislation from Sen. J.D. Mesnard (R), which cleared the Senate earlier this month after being significantly amended, advanced through the House Judiciary Committee in a 8-1 vote on Wednesday.
Bill Could Deport Group Marijuana Users as “Gang Members,” Warns Rep.
A top congressional Democrat is warning that a committee-passed bill meant to expedite the deportation of immigrants with certain criminal convictions is so broad that even high-school students “who regularly gather to smoke marijuana” could be defined as a “criminal gang” under its provisions.
Newsom Takes Credit For Legalizing Marijuana In California And Discusses ‘Complicated’ Experience Smoking It At The Grand Canyon
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) might have helped lead the push to legalize marijuana in the state—but that advocacy didn’t exactly come from a place of extensive personal experience. In fact, beside a “complicated” trip to the Grand Canyon involving cannabis, Newsom’s THC teetotaling was so “rigid” in his youth that even his father poked fun at him.
People Who ‘Regularly Gather To Smoke Marijuana’ Could Be Deemed A ‘Criminal Gang’ And Deported Under House Bill, Congressman Warns
A top congressional Democrat is warning that a committee-passed bill meant to expedite the deportation of immigrants who’ve committed certain crimes is so broad that even “high school students who regularly gather to smoke marijuana” could be defined as a “criminal gang” under its provisions.
New Army Rule Allows Recruits With A Marijuana Conviction To Enlist Without Needing A Waiver, Starting On 4/20
U.S. Army recruits will no longer need to obtain a waiver to enlist if they have a single conviction for possessing marijuana or drug paraphernalia on their records, according to newly released guidelines that go into effect on April 20 (or 4/20, as it’s fondly known among cannabis enthusiasts). The updated regulations, which will also raise the maximum age for recruits from 35 to 42, are generally meant to expand eligibility opportunities for service in the military.
GOP Senator To File Bill Promoting Psychedelics Research And Treatment For Veterans
A new Senate bill is being filed that would promote research into the therapeutic potential psychedelics, aiming to create a new office in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that would advance the development innovative treatments for serious mental health conditions and assist in reviewing the scheduling status of drugs like psilocybin, ibogaine and MDMA. The legislation—titled the “Veterans Health Administration Novel Therapeutics Preparedness Act”—is being sponsored by Sen.
Massachusetts Lawmakers Grill Anti-Marijuana Campaign Spokesperson About Ballot Measure To Roll Back Legalization
Massachusetts lawmakers weighing a ballot proposal to roll back the state’s voter-approved marijuana legalization law had some pointed questions for a spokesperson representing the anti-cannabis campaign, with several signaling skepticism about the motivations behind the repeal measure and its implications for consumers and businesses.
Feds Detail Plan To Cover Up To $500 In Hemp CBD And THC Products For Medicare Patients Under Program Launching Next Week
Patients enrolled in select federal health insurance programs could have up to $500 of hemp-derived products covered each year beginning as early as April 1, according to new details about the cannabis initiative that’s being implemented by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Utah Governor Signs Bill To Support Clinical Trials On Psychedelics For Veterans’ Mental Health
Utah’s governor has signed a bill to promote clinical trials into the efficacy of psychedelic-assisted therapy for military veterans with serious mental health conditions. Lawmakers passed the the legislation from Rep. Jennifer Dailey-Provost (D) and Senate Majority Leader Kirk Cullimore earlier this month, sending it to Gov. Spencer Cox (R), who signed it into law without comment on Thursday.
99% Of Colorado Marijuana Retailers Properly Checked IDs To Prevent Youth Access, State Report Shows
Colorado regulators are touting another successful year of nearly perfect marijuana business compliance with state laws prohibiting the sale of cannabis to underage youth—with 99 percent of retailers checking IDs to verify the age of covert investigators.
Canadian Conservative Leader Tells Joe Rogan Marijuana Should Be A ‘Personal Choice,’ Despite Voting Against Legalization
The head of the Conservative Party of Canada says using marijuana should be a “personal choice”—even though he voted against the bill that legalized cannabis nationwide in his country that entitled adults to freedom from the threat of criminalization for consuming it.
Idaho Medical Marijuana Initiative Exceeds Statewide Signature Count To Make November Ballot, Campaign Reports
An Idaho campaign says it’s collected enough signatures for a medical cannabis legalization initiative to exceed the statewide threshold for ballot qualification. But because it’s unclear how many are valid and whether activists have met a separate requirement for regional distribution of petitions, the Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho (NMAI) is continuing to hold signature gathering events across the state to widen their coalition of supporters in the run-up to the May 1 submission deadline.
WNBA Offers To End Marijuana Testing For Women’s Basketball Players As Part Of Reported Deal With Union
The WNBA is potentially poised to join the ranks of sports leagues that have revised their marijuana policies, with details about negotiations for a collective bargaining agreement (CBA)—which has now been agreed to in principle—indicating that the women’s basketball league is prepared to eliminate cannabis testing for players.
Indiana Will ‘Have To Address’ Marijuana Legalization Because It’s ‘Lagging’ Behind Neighboring States, Governor Says
The Republican governor of Indiana says the fact that four neighboring states have moved to legalize marijuana in some form means Hoosiers are “probably going to have to address” the issue, while also likening cannabis reform to sports betting. Lawmakers in the state have already signaled that marijuana legalization isn’t in the cards in the 2026 session, meaning another year where Indiana will be an outlier as one of the few remaining states without effective medical or adult-use cannabis laws.
Massachusetts Lawmakers Approve Bills To Create Psychedelic Therapy Pilot Programs
Massachusetts lawmakers have approved a pair of psychedelics bills that would create pilot programs allowing eligible patients to access novel treatments such as psilocybin, with the intent to gather information to inform best clinical practices and prepare for potential broader, regulated availability. Members of the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery passed the legislation—H.2203 and H.4200 from Reps. Marjorie Decker (D) and James O’Day (D), respectively—on Wednesday.
New York Senators Approve Bill Addressing Medical Marijuana Reciprocity For Out-Of-State Patients And Pre-Rolled Joints
New York senators have approved a bill related to reciprocity for out-of-state medical marijuana patients and the availability of pre-rolled joints in the medical cannabis market—even though the state has already enacted those reforms separately. The Senate Health Committee on Tuesday passed the legislation from Sen. Jeremy Cooney (D) in a 9-3 vote, advancing it to the floor for consideration, where on Thursday it advanced to third reading.
Federal CBD Health Insurance Plan Will Reportedly Allow THC Amount Far Exceeding Hemp Limit Signed By Trump
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will soon be launching a pilot program that would cover the costs of CBD products for eligible patients under certain federal health insurance plans. But newly reported details about the effort signal that it policy could conflict with a separate law redefining hemp in a way that severely restricts allowable THC content.
Marijuana Businesses Could List On US Stock Exchanges Like Nasdaq And NYSE Under New Bipartisan Congressional Bill
Marijuana businesses would be able to list on national stock exchanges such as Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under a bipartisan congressional bill filed on Wednesday that would also more broadly shield companies from being punished for providing financial, accounting, insurance, advertising or other services to the cannabis industry. Reps.
Colorado Lawmakers Reject Bill That Would Have Put Marijuana And Alcohol Tax Hike On Ballot To Fund Mental Health Treatment
Colorado lawmakers have rejected a bill that would put a measure on the state’s November ballot asking voters to increase marijuana and alcohol taxes to support mental health treatment. In line with a recommendation from the bicameral Capital Development Committee (CDC) last week, members of the House Health and Human Services Committee on Wednesday defeated the legislation from Rep. Bob Marshall (D) and Sen. Judy Amabile (D) in a 7-6 vote.
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