Cannabis Business Times’ Top 10 Articles of 2021 – Cannabis Business Times
2021 was another year of growth, but also uncertainty, for the rapidly expanding cannabis industry. For Jonathan Havens, co-chair of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Cannabis Law Practice and chair of the firm’s Food, Beverage and Agribusiness Practice, and Marc Adesso, partner of Saul Ewing’s Cannabis Law and Corporate practices, there are several key developments from 2021 that will impact the industry’s outlook in 2022. Here, they share their predictions. 1. Federal policy reform has stalled. While this year saw cannabis policy reform efforts gain momentum at the federal level, Havens said there was “no real advancement,” even for incremental…
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta adds to chorus of cannabis research on autism in 2021
Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Research on cannabis for autism is accelerating – 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. An autism diagnosis can feel life-shattering for the parents—a neurodevelopmental disorder that’s both incurable and often tough to treat. Many parents of kids with autism spectrum disorders report compounds in cannabis can sometimes help. But exactly…
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Senator Calls For Federal Marijuana Standard To Measure Impaired Driving – Marijuana Moment
A bill to require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct clinical trials into the therapeutic potential of marijuana for military veterans would have a negligible fiscal impact, according to a new analysis from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). However, just as when the agency issued its last analysis on the costs of an earlier version of the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act in 2020, CBO pointed to ongoing VA cannabis studies and said it “expects that those efforts would satisfy the bill’s requirement for research,” even though it’s not clear that’s actually the case. H.R. 2916, VA…
Read More »Last minute weed gifts perfect for any holiday
Last minute weed gifts perfect for any holiday – Leafly Link copied to your clipboard Leafly Leafly ® Loading… Where are you from? Which part of Canada? Darn! You’re not old enough to use Leafly. Sorry, Leafly isn’t available in your location yet. Redirecting you to By accessing this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. It’s beginning to look a lot like…we’re running out of time to shop for gifts. It’s the third week of December, which means the holidays are nearly here. Luckily in a legalized world, you can get great weed gifts in time…
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Year in review: The top 12 stories in the tri-state area for 2021 – News 12 New Jersey
Dec 20, 2021, 6:15pmUpdated 23h ago By: News 12 Staff COVID-19 dominated the news in 2021, but there were many other stories that News 12 viewers were interested in this year. As we approach the end of the year, here’s a look back at the most viewed stories on News 12 across the tri-state: 1. COVID-19 AND VACCINES As COVID-19 vaccines got emergency use approval and were distributed across Connecticut, New Jersey and New York, many wanted to know where they could get it. Click here for a guide. 2. GABBY PETITO The Gabby Petito case captivated not only the…
Read More »Planning a Winter Getaway in the California Mountains? Make a Stop at These Top Pot Shops
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. This winter, millions of us will make our way to the alpine towns across California (and Nevada!) to relish in their scenic beauty, powdery snow, and ample amounts of weed. To take the guesswork out of where to stop and buy cannabis on your trip, here are recommendations for a handful of top, high-altitude cannabis retailers. So grab your mittens and goggles, and we’ll pack your bowl. 1. Tahoe (Northern California) Embarc is a welcoming, bodega-esque retailer. One percent donation of all sales goes to the local Community Investment Fund that is directed by their…
Read More »12 Last-Minute Cannabis Gifts for the High Holidays
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A year ago, when we published our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide, we bade that calamitous year a not-so-fond farewell and looked forward to a brighter 2021. Now, older and wiser, we imbue our optimism with a bit more caution but remain steadfast in our goal to give you some of the best reasons to get out of bed in the morning. Maybe just to the couch, but, hey — it’s a start. And so, in the spirit of giving, and with our hopes that you’ll do the same, we present to you…
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AOC Calls On Biden To Use Executive Authority On Marijuana Policy As President’s Agenda Stalls In Congress – Marijuana Moment
Colorado voters could have the chance next year to vote on legalizing possession and personal cultivation of psychedelics, and creating a system of licensed businesses to produce psilocybin, DMT, ibogaine and mescaline for supervised use at “healing centers.” A national advocacy group recently filed two separate psychedelics reform initiatives for Colorado’s 2022 ballot, both of which are titled the Natural Medicine Healing Act. The first would legalize the possession, cultivation and an array of entheogenic substances, as well as establish a regulatory model for psychedelics therapy. The other is a similar, but somewhat more dialed-back proposal that would initially legalize…
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