Massachusetts Voters Fiercely Split on Psychedelics Law
Massachusetts voters are split on the legalization of psychedelics, with the outcome of the upcoming ballot initiative potentially shaping the future of mental health treatment and drug policy. As Massachusetts gears up for its next major election, the state finds itself at a pivotal crossroads on an issue that’s been stirring national debate: psychedelics legalization. […]
Portland Dispensary Shooting Exposes Cannabis Industry’s Cash-Driven Dangers
A fatal shooting at a Portland dispensary has reignited the conversation about the inherent risks faced by businesses in the legal cannabis sector. The tragic event, which occurred during an attempted robbery, serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities that cannabis dispensaries face, particularly those still forced to operate in a predominantly cash-only environment. […]
Trucker Fired Over CBD Drug Test Takes Case to Supreme Court
A truck driver fired for failing a CBD drug test is challenging the case in the U.S. Supreme Court, potentially reshaping CBD industry regulations. In what could become a pivotal moment for both the CBD and employment sectors, the U.S. Supreme Court recently heard arguments in a case that could reshape how cannabis-derived CBD products […]
Pennsylvania Marijuana Arrest Epidemic Prompts Urgent Need for Reform, Justice
Pennsylvania’s outdated marijuana laws disproportionately harm marginalized communities and hinder economic potential, making reform urgently necessary. Pennsylvania continues to lag behind its neighbors in the movement toward marijuana legalization. As states across the country increasingly decriminalize or legalize cannabis, Pennsylvania clings to outdated policies that are not only economically inefficient but socially damaging. Recent data […]
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 […]