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Pennsylvania governor not giving up cannabis legalization push (Newsletter: August

VA senator: Legalize marijuana sales to offset fed cuts; Colombian legalization vote; Gun rights win for cannabis consumers; Congressional hemp report 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… *Rattling…

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7 Diseases That Can Be Treated with Medical Marijuana

Over the past four decades, treating diseases with medical marijuana has been on the rise. The credibility of cannabis has grown in the medical community as a possible solution to treat chronic conditions and diseases. While marijuana hasn’t demonstrated that it is the ultimate solution or cure to end a disease in general, it can…

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Colombian Lawmakers Advance New Marijuana Legalization Bill As President Criticizes

Colombian lawmakers have given initial approval to a bill that would nationally legalize marijuana—with a House committee taking the first step in an extensive legislative process to enact the reform. The First Committee of the House of Representatives passed the legislation from Rep. Alejandro Ocampo last week, clearing it for consideration in the full chamber.…

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Stepping Stones: Google Will Allow Cannabis Ads in Canada, For

For some time now, advertising has been a thorn in the side of weed companies. Censorship on multiple platforms doesn’t help matters, and the effects of these outdated measures can be seen in the numbers. But now, Google seems to be timidly moving to change this, by launching a pilot program to allow cannabis ads…

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Have A Drug Test Coming Up? Avoid Exposure To Secondhand

  Despite cannabis being legal in most states in the US, drug testing is still a reality for many places.   Even if you live in a cannabis-friendly state or country, there are liabilities, policies, and even safety concerns that may require you to undergo a drug test. In addition, cannabis is still considered illegal…

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Top Virginia Senator Wants To Legalize Marijuana Sales To Offset

A top Democratic Virginia senator says the state should move forward with legalizing recreational marijuana sales—in part to offset the Trump administration’s cuts to federal spending in support of states. While the legislature has twice passed bills to create a regulated commercial cannabis market after the state legalized possession and use by adults in 2022,…

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32 AGs Call on Congress To Implement Cannabis Banking Reforms

A bipartisan group of 32 state and territorial attorneys general is calling upon Congress to enact legislation facilitating state-licensed cannabis businesses’ access to banks and other financial institutions. In a letter to Congressional leaders and ranking members of the House and Senate banking committees, signatories urge federal lawmakers to enact the SAFER Banking Act or…

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Pennsylvania Governor Says He Won’t ‘Concede’ On Marijuana Legalization Push

The governor of Pennsylvania says he hasn’t given up on his push to legalize adult-use marijuana through the budget. Despite resistance from Republican leaders, Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said on Monday that cannabis legalization—as well as taxing skill games—remains part of his plan to offset the state’s budget deficit. Pressed on the seeming unwillingness of…

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Congressional Researchers Detail ‘Divergent’ Opinions On Hemp As Lawmakers Debate

Amid a contentious debate over federal laws on intoxicating hemp products, congressional researchers have published a report outlining current policies and options for lawmakers to resolve outstanding issues related to a proposed THC ban. The Congressional Research Service (CRS) report explains how, following the enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill during President Donald Trump’s first…

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New GOP-led federal hemp regulation bill coming to Congress (Newsletter:

MO marijuana ballot measure; PA gov candidate dodges legalization question; CO gov promotes psychedelics listening session; Cannabis petition to Trump 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… Your good…

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