Rhode Island House Speaker Says ‘No Consensus’ On Marijuana Legalization, But It’s ‘Workable’ – Marijuana Moment
A top Rhode Island lawmaker says that while there’s not yet a consensus among legislators and the governor on a bill to legalize marijuana, it’s still a “workable” issue and would be prioritized if a special session is convened this fall. House Speaker Joe Shekarchi (D) told The Public’s Radio that it’s “possible” that a special session will be held later in the year after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on competing reform proposals. “It really depends if we can come to some kind of resolution of consensus on a couple of major bills,” he said, referring to cannabis…
Read More »Pharmacy Students Learn Product Development in TIP – Summer 2021 – UConn Today
The School of Pharmacy has again enabled pharmacy students to take part in UConn’s Technology Incubation Program (TIP). The internships provide students opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge and experience with technology commercialization while supporting each company’s initiatives. Caroline Dealy, Ph.D. is the TIP Fellows Program Lead and Founder Director. She says: “Since 2012 the program has provided over 200 UConn students with immersive summer research experiences in technology innovation and entrepreneurship, by pairing them with host startup companies located in UConn’s technology incubators in Storrs, Farmington, or Stamford. The program offers unique opportunity for students to engage in real-world, cutting…
Read More »Why Republicans Want Biden to Reclassify Cannabis
July 29, 2021 6 min read This story originally appeared on Cannabis.net Marijuana has always been a source of political tension in America. This is because lawmakers are constantly trying to ensure it is legalized or fighting against the legalization process. Regardless of the stance lawmakers take, one thing is sure: marijuana is an essential substance that sparks political debate. RELATED: The President Maintains His Stance On Broader Cannabis Reform President Biden’s initial campaign promise During his presidential campaign, Joe Biden ran on several pledges which caught America’s attention. One of those pointers was the desire for “Modest” reforms such as: The decriminalization…
Read More »Medical Marijuana Entrepreneur Sees Racial Reckoning In Connecticut’s Legalization Of Cannabis – Themississippilink
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Focusing on social equity, a black woman whose business certifies residents for Connecticut’s medical marijuana card is taking advantage of measures in a new state law that target the issue most important to her. Kebra Smith-Bolden, a nurse and founder of CannaHealth, aims to provide security for people in her community who consume or medicate with cannabis. A groundbreaking part of the new law, which went into effect July 1, is social equity. It requires half of all licenses for entry into the state’s marijuana business be reserved for social-equity applicants, those from areas disproportionately affected by…
Read More »The Cannabis Now Guide to Summer
Summertime is here which means it’s a good idea to get outside and enjoy the sunshine while it lasts — the days are only getting shorter from here on out. For cannabis the enthusiasts, we’ve put together a guide of all things summer. The best strains, essential edibles, summer sesh ideas, a cannabis grower’s account of the Summer of Love and even cultivation tips for your grow in the summer months. PHOTO IC Collective READ: Strains of Summer Gear up for the summer with this fantastic list of sunny strains. All of these picks are absolute heavy hitters, and we’re…
Read More »Danbury bans marijuana businesses for 1 year; but it won’t stop legal weed use or a new dispensary – Danbury News Times
DANBURY — Zoning leaders passed a one-year ban on new marijuana businesses to give planners time to digest Connecticut’s new adult cannabis law, but the moratorium won’t stop legal weed use here or prevent a new medical marijuana dispensary from opening next month. “We just don’t know — that’s the point of the moratorium,” said City Council minority leader Paul Rotello, a Democrat, during a public hearing this week. “Let’s approve (the temporary ban) and then let’s have, among other things, a monetary study and give the people some insight as to what the true financials are going to be.”…
Read More »Congress rejects AOC’s psychedelics amendment but adopts CBD one (Newsletter: July 28, 2021) – Marijuana Moment
AOC’s psychedelics amendment; Congressman bulldozes marijuana plants; Vote to federally protect state laws next week; MS medical cannabis negotiations 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… Paid for by readers like you. Marijuana Moment’s newsletter and in-depth cannabis reporting is made possible by the nearly 700 people who subscribe to us on Patreon. Support our work for $25/month and gain access to valuable insider data, exclusive interview audio, and more: https://www.patreon.com/marijuanamoment/ TOP THINGS TO…
Read More »House Rejects AOC Amendment To Promote Research Into Psychedelics’ Medical Benefits – Marijuana Moment
The U.S. House of Representatives rejected an amendment on Tuesday that was designed to free up research into the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. The body also addressed several other amendments related to cannabis. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) filed the psychedelics measure, which would remove a 1990s-era provision that’s long been part of spending legislation for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The congresswoman attempted to eliminate the language via an amendment in 2019 only to have it defeated by Republicans as well as a majority of her own party members in a resounding vote of 91-331. Our amendment…
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