Second Hawaii Senate Committee Approves Psilocybin Task Force Bill, With Decriminalization Measures Still Pending – Marijuana Moment
The Maryland House of Delegates on Friday passed bills to put marijuana legalization on the state’s 2022 ballot and set initial rules if voters approve the reform in November. The chamber had debated the proposals, rejected several GOP-led amendments and advanced them to third reading on Wednesday. Now lawmakers have given final passage to the referendum and implementation measures—in votes of 96-34 and 92-37, respectfully—sending them to the Senate. “We are at the beginning of an important process where we begin to look again at how we have treated this substance, cannabis,” Del. Luke Clippinger (D), sponsor of both bills,…
Read More »Where US Marijuana Legalization Stands – theSkimm
At first glance, weed doesn’t appear to be a hazy subject. Thirty-seven states have legalized marijuana for medical use. And 18 states have given recreational weed the go-ahead. Polls show that most adults in the US (91%) support legalizing marijuana. Around the world, at least four countries have also given it the thumbs up. Even the US’s next-door neighbor Canada, eh. Despite its large approval (and use) in the US, marijuana is very much illegal at the federal level. It’s classified as a Schedule I drug — just like heroin, LSD, and ecstasy. And has been a target in the…
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Long Island hemp farmers get the green light to grow cannabis – News 12 Connecticut
Feb 23, 2022, 3:17amUpdated 8h ago By: News 12 Staff Long Island hemp farmers got the green light to grow marijuana Tuesday after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill allowing them to obtain conditional licenses to cultivate cannabis. The goal of the bill is to fast track the state’s recreational marijuana program which had been moving slowly early on. One owner of a hemp farm says he will certainly begin growing cannabis once he’s allowed. Hemp farmer David Falkowski says he’s ready to start planting marijuana at his farm, Open Minded organics in Bridgehampton. Falkowski says growing weed will earn him and…
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Stamford’s second medical marijuana dispensary opens with eye toward recreational cannabis expansion – The Advocate
STAMFORD — Almost a year after it was approved to operate, Fine Fettle Dispensary opened its doors Monday to medical marijuana patients in Stamford. Tucked in the back of a semi-industrial part of Springdale, the 5,200 square foot facility is only the second medical cannabis dispensary in Stamford. Only qualified patients can browse the Fine Fettle shelves for the foreseeable future. But even as visitors start purchasing their permitted monthly 3.5 ounces of product for the first time, a new, recreational path forward for cannabis is unfurling just as the Fine Fettle staff take their first steps forward in Connecticut….
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SCOTUS seeks government’s take on workers’ medical weed reimbursements – Reuters
U.S. Supreme Court is seen in Washington, U.S., January 26, 2022. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Summary Law firms Supreme Court could consider whether state laws are invalid under federal drug law Justices asked federal government to weigh in State courts are split over the question The company and law firm names shown above are generated automatically based on the text of the article. We are improving this feature as we continue to test and develop in beta. We welcome feedback, which you can provide using the feedback tab on the right of the…
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CT dispensaries could benefit as state ups medical marijuana purchase limits – Marijuana Business Daily
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Three In Four Florida Voters Support Legalizing Marijuana, New Poll Finds – Marijuana Moment
The governor of New York on Tuesday signed a bill to provide provisional marijuana cultivator and processor licenses for existing hemp businesses that take certain steps to promote equity in the emerging industry. Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes, who championed the state’s adult-use legalization bill that was enacted last year, and Sen. Michelle Hinchey (D) sponsored the newly signed legislation. The aim is to simultaneously expedite the process of standing up New York’s adult-use market while supporting efforts to reach ambitious equity goals with respect to cannabis business participation. Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said in a press release that she…
Read More »Can Cannabis Actually Improve Quality of Life?
For many years cannabis opponents around the world portrayed cannabis use as being one of the worst things a person could do for their overall health. New research indicates it may actually improve quality of life. Shutterstock There are still many parts of the world where the stigma surrounding the cannabis plant is as strong as ever. However, the list of places where that is the case is dwindling. Every passing year results in more jurisdictions reforming their cannabis laws to some degree, especially in regards to medical cannabis. Brazil is one of many countries ramping up cannabis research efforts and…
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