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Idaho Medical Marijuana Initiative Exceeds Statewide Signature Count To Make

An Idaho campaign says it’s collected enough signatures for a medical cannabis legalization initiative to exceed the statewide threshold for ballot qualification. But because it’s unclear how many are valid and whether activists have met a separate requirement for regional distribution of petitions, the Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho (NMAI) is continuing to hold signature…

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France: A Last Bastion of Cannabis Prohibition

Paris, France: While the United States Supreme Court reviews landmark challenges regarding the rights of cannabis consumers and Germany establishes a robust framework for legal adult-use, France has taken a dark, regressive turn.The French approach serves as a significant case study of  the consequences of maintaining strict prohibitionist policies amid a shifting global landscape. Despite…

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Cannabis biz could list on stock exchanges under new congressional

THC in Medicare CBD coverage plan; Marijuana bills on VA gov’s desk; IA psilocybin; Study: Cannabis safer than alcohol & tobacco 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… Before…

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Why Cannabis Businesses Are Turning to Captive Insurance for Better

It starts with a routine test result. A mid-size cannabis brand discovers that a batch of infused edibles has failed a pesticide screening. Within 48 hours, the company issues a voluntary recall, pulls product from dozens of dispensary shelves, and begins fielding calls from anxious retail partners. The financial damage — replacement inventory, logistics, regulatory…

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Colorado Lawmakers Reject Bill That Would Have Put Marijuana And

Colorado lawmakers have rejected a bill that would put a measure on the state’s November ballot asking voters to increase marijuana and alcohol taxes to support mental health treatment. In line with a recommendation from the bicameral Capital Development Committee (CDC) last week, members of the House Health and Human Services Committee on Wednesday defeated…

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Colorado Legislative Committee Votes To Reject Bill To Put Marijuana

A Colorado legislative committee is urging fellow lawmakers to reject a bill that would put a measure on the state’s November ballot asking voters to increase marijuana and alcohol taxes to support mental health treatment. At a meeting on Thursday, the bicameral Capital Development Committee (CDC) took up the proposal from Rep. Bob Marshall (D)…

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New Mexico Governor Signs Budget Bill With Funds To Provide

The governor of New Mexico has signed a budget bill that provides nearly $800,000 in funding to support the state’s therapeutic psilocybin research efforts, including financial assistance to help low-income residents access treatment with the psychedelic. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) gave final approval to the budget legislation on Wednesday that stipulates that $150,000 will…

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Virginia cannabis sales legalization bill heads to governor (Newsletter: March

MA marijuana report; Federal rescheduling analysis; NH legalization & psychedelics bills blocked; DE medical cannabis in hospitals 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… Hold on, just one second…

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Ohio cannabis referendum faces deadline next week (Newsletter: March 13,

Senate psychedelics bill; Feds reject Snoop’s “Smoke Weed” trademark; MD medical marijuana for firefighters; Cannabis consumers’ politics 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… Hold on, just one second…

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Delaware Senate Passes Bill To Let Terminally Ill Patients Use

The Delaware Senate has unanimously approved a bill that would allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis in hospitals. After advancing through the Senate Health & Social Services Committee, with a clarifying amendment, the full chamber passed the legislation from Sen. Marie Pinkney (D) in a 21-0 vote on Thursday. It now heads to…

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