A Texas state senator who defied Gov. Greg Abbott’s call to regulate hemp-derived cannabinoid products in a pair of special sessions is now trying to influence the outcome of the governor’s executive order.Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, requested on Sept. 19 that the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and the Texas Department of State Health Services…
Texas Senator Who Pushed Hemp THC Ban Now Trying to Read More »
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The gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey often provide a glimpse of what’s to come nationwide in the following year’s midterm elections.Will the political tides turn to disrupt the Republicans’ federal government trifecta, pitting President Donald Trump against a Democratic House or Senate in the final two years of his term? Or will the…
Where Candidates Stand on Cannabis in Virginia, New Jersey 2025 Read More »
Federal officials have released updated data on the number of banks reporting that they work with marijuana businesses–and most financial institutions don’t seem especially concerned with their cannabis clientele. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), which falls under the U.S. Department of Treasury, has been publishing data for years about suspicious activity reports (SARs) related…
Federal Agency Issues Update On Marijuana Banking Trends As Trump Read More »
“There’s a reason the FDA has awarded psilocybin multiple breakthrough therapy designations for treatment-resistant depression and major depressive disorder.” By Christina Lengyel, The Center Square Mental health care providers are rediscovering new uses for old medicines. Recent findings demonstrating the efficacy of psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, have led some lawmakers to reconsider…
Pennsylvania Democrats Hold Hearing On Psychedelic Therapy To Treat Depression Read More »
Marijuana and veterans advocacy groups have launched a campaign to mobilize military veterans to help convince Republican lawmakers to embrace embrace federal cannabis reform. The Last Prisoner Project (LPP) and Balanced Veterans Network (BVN) announced the new effort on Monday to empower veterans to fight for access to medical cannabis and raise attention about veterans…
New Veterans-Led Marijuana Campaign Aims To Convince Republican Lawmakers To Read More »
As a cannabis attorney, I’m often asked when cannabis will finally be legalized, to which I always respond, “Cannabis has been legal for almost a decade.” This response is often met with confused looks, but it’s true. Congress first legalized “industrial hemp” in 2014. In response to the rapid rise of the market for CBD…
Cannabis Is Legal! Seriously Read More »
Recent legislative efforts like the States Act 2.0 and the MORE Act represent the most significant and forward-looking initiatives for the regulated marijuana market. While the proposed 280E tax fix is a meaningful improvement for cannabis businesses, the true game-changer is the potential for interstate commerce. Since the dawn of state-legal marijuana, the industry has…
Navigating the Green Wave: The Cannabis Industry’s Path to Financial Read More »
Even as cannabis legalization spreads across America, a stark injustice remains unresolved: veterans imprisoned for nonviolent cannabis offenses are still serving long sentences. This week, the Last Prisoner Project and the Balanced Veterans Network have joined forces to bring their stories to light and push Congress to stop penalizing those who served. Locked Up for…
Veterans Imprisoned for Cannabis Take Their Case to Congress: Here’s Read More »
“People will still try to put businesses in places that are financially viable, right? If you oversaturate a market, it’s not a financially viable business.” By Brianna Hill, Spotlight Delaware Delaware’s marijuana commissioner says his office now allows cannabis license holders to apply to transfer permits between the state’s three counties—a move that would allow…
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