Michigan Activists File Psychedelics Legalization Ballot Initiative For 2022 – Marijuana Moment
Michigan activists have filed a statewide ballot initiative that would legalize possessing, cultivating and sharing psychedelics and set up a system for their therapeutic and spiritual use. The national psychedelics advocacy group Decriminalize Nature, its Michigan chapter and the youth-led organization Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) are partnering on the effort. The Michigan ballot measure would legalize a range of entheogenic substances for adults 18 and older. Laws currently prohibiting psilocybin, psilocyn, ibogaine, mescaline, peyote and DMT would be affected by the policy change. “We are excited to have filed language with the state of Michigan, we look forward…
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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Announces Marijuana Justice Fellowship Program Funded By Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation – Marijuana Moment
Michigan activists have filed a statewide ballot initiative that would legalize possessing, cultivating and sharing psychedelics and set up a system for their therapeutic and spiritual use. The national psychedelics advocacy group Decriminalize Nature, its Michigan chapter and the youth-led organization Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) are partnering on the effort. The Michigan ballot measure would legalize a range of entheogenic substances for adults 18 and older. Laws currently prohibiting psilocybin, psilocyn, ibogaine, mescaline, peyote and DMT would be affected by the policy change. “We are excited to have filed language with the state of Michigan, we look forward…
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Connecticut falsely linked nearly 40 overdoses to fentanyl-laced marijuana, report finds – WSHU
Concern over an increase in fentanyl-laced marijuana swept Connecticut after the state Department of Public Health reported potentially 39 overdoses on Nov. 18, but only one case was later found to be accurate. “The [Connecticut Overdose Response Strategy] assesses that the positive confirmation of marijuana with fentanyl was likely accidental contamination and an isolated incident,” Chris Boyle, a state health department spokesperson. Between July and October 2021, the state recorded 39 reports of “suspected” marijuana and fentanyl overdoses, Boyle said. In each of these cases, the person who overdosed claimed that they were only consuming marijuana, but experienced an opioid…
Read More »Cannabis banking cleared for House vote (again) (Newsletter: February 2, 2022) – Marijuana Moment
NY marijuana ‘gifting’ crackdown; Bill to increase hemp THC content; WA drug decrim ballot measure; New cannabis ‘BOWL PAC’ launched Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… *Rattling the tip jar* Got a few dollars you can spare to help Marijuana Moment pay our writers, keep our website running and grow into the kind of robust news organization the fast-paced world of drug policy deserves? William Jones: “This is an excellent resource working toward…
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Trulieve Cannabis: Worthy Investment Despite Ambiguity On Federal Legalization – Seeking Alpha
kmatija/E+ via Getty Images Investment Thesis Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (OTCQX:TCNNF) is the largest retailer of medical and recreational cannabis with 159 dispensaries in selected states in the US, including Florida, California, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. With an EBITDA margin in the range of 45% since FY2017, Trulieve reported an impressive revenue of $224.09M and an EBITDA of $91.5M in FQ3’21. It is in line with its closest competitors, Curaleaf Holdings, Inc (OTCPK:CURLF) and Green Thumb Industries Inc. (OTCQX:GTBIF), which reported revenues of $317.13M and $233.68M in FQ3’21, respectively. Despite the push for nationwide cannabis legalization, we expect the…
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Sweeping cannabis bill sails through joint committee – GazetteNET
Sweeping cannabis bill sails through joint committee News > State-Region <span class="lightgalleryimg" data-src="/getattachment/02d5e839-5535-4303-afb4-bd563e73f754/a1masscanna-hg-020222-ph01" data-sub-html="Ryan McCartney trims leaves from maturing cannabis plants about a week before harvesting at the Holistic Industries cannabis cultivation and manufacture facility in Monson, April 16. GAZETTE FILE PHOTO/KEVIN GUTTING “> Ryan McCartney trims leaves from maturing cannabis plants about a week before harvesting at the Holistic Industries cannabis cultivation and manufacture facility in Monson, April 16. GAZETTE FILE PHOTO/KEVIN GUTTING State House News Service Published: 2/1/2022 8:25:51 PM Modified: 2/1/2022 8:24:21 PM BOSTON — There was no opposition in the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy to…
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Marijuana Banking Reform Cleared For House Floor (Again) Following Committee Action On Large-Scale Bill – Marijuana Moment
Michigan activists have filed a statewide ballot initiative that would legalize possessing, cultivating and sharing psychedelics and set up a system for their therapeutic and spiritual use. The national psychedelics advocacy group Decriminalize Nature, its Michigan chapter and the youth-led organization Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) are partnering on the effort. The Michigan ballot measure would legalize a range of entheogenic substances for adults 18 and older. Laws currently prohibiting psilocybin, psilocyn, ibogaine, mescaline, peyote and DMT would be affected by the policy change. “We are excited to have filed language with the state of Michigan, we look forward…
Read More »The NFL is throwing $1 million into cannabinoid research
The NFL is throwing $1 million into cannabinoid research | Leafly Link copied to your clipboard Leafly Leafly ® Loading… Where are you from? noyes Remember me for 30 days. I confirm that this is not a shared device. Darn! You’re not old enough to use Leafly. Redirecting you to By accessing this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The NFL’s Joint Pain Management Committee awarded a $1 million research grant to two medical teams who will study how cannabinoids impact pain management and “neuroprotection from concussion” for players. The committee of NFL and NFL Players…
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