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Bipartisan Tennessee Lawmakers Push For State-Level Marijuana Reform Following Trump’s

“Our marijuana laws are stuck in the dark ages–overly punitive, out of step with our neighbors and holding our state back.” By Sam Stockard, Tennessee Lookout Tennessee lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling for new marijuana laws following President Donald Trump’s executive order to loosen cannabis restrictions. Democratic Sen. London Lamar of…

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Federal Health Programs Will Cover Up To $500 Worth Of

A top Trump administration health official said last week that his agency will soon launch a novel program to have Medicare cover the costs of CBD for certain patients. But while the administration has not yet released specific details about the initiative’s rollout, one cannabis company that says it’s partnering with the government on the…

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Massachusetts Lawmakers Vote To Legalize Psilocybin And Establish Framework For

“Law enforcement officers, first responders and veterans carry real trauma, and too many run out of options.” By Jack Gorsline, Psychedelic State(s) of America In a historic move on Friday, the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Public Health voted to advance two pivotal pieces of legislation regarding psilocybin, marking a significant shift in the state’s approach…

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Wait, What Actually Happens When The US Finally Does Reschedule

What Happens When The US Finally Reclassifies Marijuana?   Since US President Trump just signed a historic executive order instructing federal agencies to finally move cannabis out of the harshest Schedule I category and move it into Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, there have been endless speculations about what may happen next for…

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To Live and Thrive in LA

Los Angeles has no shortage of dispensaries. Every neighborhood has one—or three—and most promise the same mix of premium flower, polished interiors and loyalty points. The Chronic, in El Sereno, has managed to stand apart by leaning on something that can’t be manufactured: history. For decades, “The Chronic” has meant high-grade California weed. The name…

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6 Myths About CBD That Need Debunking

Cannabidiol, or CBD, has exploded in popularity over the past few years. You can find it in everything from gummies to lattes, with claims ranging from anxiety relief to pain management. But as CBD’s presence has grown, so has the misinformation surrounding it. Let’s separate fact from fiction with the latest scientific evidence. Myth 1:…

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Trump’s Marijuana Rescheduling Move Could Boost State Legalization Efforts, Lawmakers

If marijuana rescheduling is finalized as President Donald Trump instructed on Thursday, the practical policy impact on the federal level will be somewhat limited, as cannabis would remain illegal. But lawmakers in states like Pennsylvania and Tennessee say the political effect could ultimately prove more impactful as they work to enact local reforms in the…

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Trump Signs Executive Order To Reclassify Marijuana By Removing It

Marijuana will be federally rescheduled under an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Thursday. The directive also aims to address federal hemp laws to promote access to full-spectrum CBD that could be covered under federal health insurance plans. Months after Trump said a decision on the cannabis reform proposal was imminent, the president…

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Florida Used Taxpayer Money to Kill Legal Weed

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration diverted more than $35 million in taxpayer funds that investigators say were used to influence last year’s ballot fights over abortion and recreational cannabis, according to a months-long investigation by the Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times. The money, originally allocated for healthcare, child welfare and opioid recovery programs, was…

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Medicare May Consider Covering CBD — Here’s What That Could

A recent Bloomberg report suggests the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) may be exploring a program to cover CBD treatments for some patients, potentially starting with older adults receiving cancer treatment or palliative care. While no official policy has been announced, the discussion alone represents a meaningful shift in how cannabinoid therapies are…

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