More than 200 days into his term, President Donald Trump has yet to make good on his campaign promise to “unlock the medical uses” of cannabis to a Schedule III drug. Furthermore, he has yet even publicly address the issue of rescheduling.Instead, the president’s stance on how the plant should be scheduled appears to be…
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A new political committee that shares the same treasurer as President Donald Trump’s own super PAC is pushing the president to follow through on rescheduling marijuana, releasing an ad that highlights his previous endorsement of the reform on the campaign trail. The 30-second spot comes from the America First Agriculture Action Inc., a PAC that…
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Amid a series of legal challenges, the Trump administration is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a case on the federal government’s ban on users of marijuana and other illegal drugs from owning firearms and uphold the prohibition, saying it is consistent with the 2nd Amendment. To that end, the DOJ solicitor general…
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Director of Drug Markets and Legal Regulation at the Drug Policy Alliance and Ohio native, Cat Packer, has found herself at the epicenter of America’s cannabis reform movement. In 2015, Packer graduated from Ohio State University with a master’s in public policy and a law degree, and acknowledges that her interest in public policy felt…
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For the most part, mainstream markets today are completely missing out on the benefits of the versatile hemp plant, from its tiny seeds up to its hardy stalks. Hemp is an excellent crop for farmers because it requires far fewer resources to grow than traditional crops, replenishes the soil with nutrients and has a relatively…
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“I think that there’s a sincere appetite from enough members on the council that recognize there’s some problems that need to be addressed with this industry.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent A final vote on a St. Louis County bill to regulate intoxicating hemp products stalled out Tuesday night after about a dozen business owners…
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As medical cannabis becomes more widely accepted and accessible, one question still lingers: Why are so many people turning to this plant as medicine? Beyond the clichés and outdated stereotypes, the real answer lies in the science—and the stories—of healing. Cannabis is not a universal cure, but for millions, it provides relief when conventional treatments…
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For people like me, the mild, somewhat psychedelic effects from cannabis are nothing compared to the side effects of pharmaceutical pills. When people suggest that medical cannabis shouldn’t be used because of its impact on our daily functions, or because it’s slightly psychedelic, it’s always good for a good laugh. I learned this through lived…
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“Our liquor stores never fail compliance tests, whether for tobacco or liquor. We feel we can do the same thing within the cannabis industry.” By Brian Arola, MinnPost As some Minnesota cities fret over regulating newly legalized and normalized marijuana sales, others see an opportunity. Elk River is among 13 Minnesota cities considering opening municipally…
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