Florida’s Push Toward Legalizing Adult-Use Cannabis: Is 2024 the Year?
Florida’s Amendment 3 offers a chance to legalize adult-use cannabis, but it faces opposition and must overcome the challenge of securing a 60% supermajority vote in the 2024 election. As Florida braces for the 2024 elections, few topics are as charged as the potential legalization of adult-use cannabis. Amendment 3, now slated to appear on […]
Rhode Island’s Hybrid Lottery System for Cannabis Retail Licenses: A Step Forward, But With Some Questions
Rhode Island’s hybrid lottery system aims to balance fairness and efficiency in cannabis retail licensing but raises questions about whether it can truly overcome the challenges faced by similar systems in other states. Rhode Island is making headlines by introducing a hybrid lottery system to distribute new cannabis retail licenses, a decision that is being […]
Trump’s Flip-Flop on Marijuana: A Timely Shift as He Endorses Florida’s Amendment 3
Trump’s support for Florida’s marijuana legalization adds political weight, highlighting the state’s growing cannabis debate. In a move that’s left some scratching their heads, former President Donald Trump has endorsed Florida’s Amendment 3, a ballot initiative aimed at legalizing recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older. His comments have even given fodder to his opponent, […]
Kamala Roasts Donald’s ‘Flip-Flop’ on Marijuana Policy, But Don’t Ask About Her Record
Kamala Harris’ campaign highlights Trump’s inconsistencies on marijuana policy, but her own controversial record as a prosecutor raises questions about the sincerity of her current reformist stance. Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign is going on the offensive, challenging former President Trump for his seemingly indecisive and contradictory stance on marijuana policy. As the Drug Enforcement Administration […]
A New Chapter in Justice: Maine’s Law on Sealing Marijuana-Related Criminal Records
Maine’s new law allowing the sealing of marijuana-related records is a critical step toward justice, offering individuals a fresh start and inspiring similar reforms nationwide. Maine has once again positioned itself in the spotlight of criminal justice reform with the passage of a transformative new law on August 9, 2024. This legislation allows individuals to […]
Cannabis Stocks Plunge in Latest Fallout Amid DEA’s Delayed Rescheduling Decision
The DEA’s delay in rescheduling cannabis has caused a sharp drop in cannabis stocks, deepening market uncertainty and hindering much-needed reform. If you thought yesterday’s news about the DEA kicking the cannabis rescheduling decision down the road until after the November election was bad, today’s fallout makes the situation even more disheartening. As if the […]
Georgia CBD Rules Blocking Delta-9 THC: Polarizing Implications
New Georgia CBD rules, which cap Delta-9 THC levels, aim to enhance consumer safety but pose significant challenges and opportunities for the state’s hemp industry. Georgia’s hemp industry has been thrust into the spotlight with the state’s latest regulatory update, which imposes strict limits on the concentration of Delta-9 THC in CBD products. These newly […]
The DEA Delay on Marijuana Rescheduling: A Frustrating Setback
The delay in marijuana rescheduling until after the election risks further postponing necessary reform, leaving millions without access and perpetuating outdated, harmful laws. Once again, the promise of progress on marijuana reform seems to be slipping through our fingers. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced a public hearing on December 2, 2024, to discuss […]
THC-Infused Energy Drinks: Game-Changer or Risky Combo?
THC-infused energy drinks, like Red Bull Sativa and Monster Energy Kush, combine caffeine and cannabis, offering a novel yet potentially risky experience in the beverage industry. In an age where a significant portion of millennials and Gen Z’ers seem to subsist on a steady diet of vape pens and iced coffee, it’s no surprise that […]
Can Marijuana Rescheduling Alone Solve the Industry’s Banking Problem?
The cannabis industry’s banking issues won’t likely end with marijuana rescheduling; instead, comprehensive federal reform is necessary. For all the rapid expansion and increasing legal acceptance in the marijuana industry, it remains shackled by a persistent and glaring issue: access to banking services. This hurdle stems not from state regulations—where cannabis is legal in various […]
Marijuana for Runners: More Fun and Less Painful, According to Science
Marijuana may enhance your running experience by amplifying the runner’s high and reducing pain, but it also requires careful, informed use due to potential risks. If you think marijuana and running don’t mix, you might be surprised by a new study that suggests precisely the opposite. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of […]
2024 VP Hopeful JD Vance ‘Fentanyl in Marijuana’ Claim: Fact or Fearmongering?
Senator J.D. Vance’s claim that fentanyl is increasingly being found in marijuana lacks credible evidence and appears to be more about political fearmongering than factual concern. During a recent campaign event, Vice Presidential Candidate J.D. Vance ignited a firestorm of controversy with a bold claim: fentanyl, a often lethal synthetic opioid, is increasingly being found […]