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Hawaii House Panel Advances Bill To Create Psychedelics Task Force

A Hawaii House committee has approved a Senate-passed bill that would create a psychedelics task force responsible for studying and making policy recommendations on providing access to breakthrough therapies such as psilocybin and MDMA. The House Health Committee advanced the legislation from Sen. Chris Lee (D), with new amendments, in a 9-0 vote on Friday.…

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With Texas Smokable THCA Hemp Sales Ban Taking Effect Next

“There is no risk to consumers who possess or consume hemp in any form.” By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune New state rules that eliminate natural smokable hemp products and increase licensing fees will go into effect at the end of the month. Hemp industry leaders say these new regulations will eliminate a majority of…

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GOP Senator To File Bill Promoting Psychedelics Research And Treatment

A new Senate bill is being filed that would promote research into the therapeutic potential psychedelics, aiming to create a new office in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that would advance the development innovative treatments for serious mental health conditions and assist in reviewing the scheduling status of drugs like psilocybin, ibogaine and MDMA.…

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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Disagree On Best Way To Regulate Marijuana If

“I never say never. I would certainly be open to discussion.” By Ford Turner, The Center Square If Pennsylvania decides to legalize recreational marijuana, which government agency should run the show? Gov. Josh Shapiro’s (D) proposed budget for 2026-27 anticipates lawmakers will legalize it and $729 million in new revenue will be generated next fiscal…

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Mississippi Bills To Expand Medical Marijuana Access Head To Governor’s

Mississippi lawmakers have sent a pair of bills to expand medical marijuana access to the governor’s desk. One of the proposals, known as the “Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act,” would create a pathway for patients who don’t have one of the state’s specific delineated qualifying conditions to become eligible for legal marijuana access. Under…

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No Rise in Teen Problematic Cannabis Use Following Legalization

State laws legalizing marijuana access for adults are not associated with any increase in the number of hospitalized teens presenting symptoms of cannabis use disorder (CUD), according to data published in the International Journal of Drug Policy. Penn State University investigators assessed inpatient discharge records for over 2.8 million young people (ages 10-17) in 13…

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Alcohol Industry Group Launches Push To Regulate Hemp THC Drinks

A major alcohol industry trade association is launching a new campaign pushing Congress to call off a scheduled ban on hemp THC beverages and instead regulate the products for consumer access. Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) on Tuesday announced it has created an educational microsite on the issue that offers resources on the…

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Massachusetts Lawmakers Grill Anti-Marijuana Campaign Spokesperson About Ballot Measure To

Massachusetts lawmakers weighing a ballot proposal to roll back the state’s voter-approved marijuana legalization law had some pointed questions for a spokesperson representing the anti-cannabis campaign, with several signaling skepticism about the motivations behind the repeal measure and its implications for consumers and businesses. At a hearing before the Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions on…

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Feds announce hemp CBD and THC Medicare coverage details (Newsletter:

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Georgia Lawmakers Pass Bill To Expand Medical Marijuana Access, Sending

“This gives the majority of patients a form of the product that provides the quickest relief possible.” By Mark Niesse, Capitol Beat New Service In the 11 years since Georgia’s medical marijuana program started, it has slowly stumbled forward, with patients restricted to low-potency oils. The Georgia General Assembly gave final approval to a bill…

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