Brazil’s Supreme Court Moves Toward Cannabis Decriminalization Amid Legislative Tensions
Brazil, which has the third-largest prison population globally, is on the verge of a significant shift in its drug policy. The country’s Supreme Court justices voted on June 25 to allow citizens to legally possess “personal” amounts of cannabis for…
President Biden’s Plan to Reclassify Marijuana: Implications for Kentucky
Last month, President Joe Biden officially announced his intention to reclassify marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act. This significant move would shift marijuana from Schedule I — the most restrictive category — to Schedule III. This reclassification would place marijuana…
DEA Proposal Could Pave the Way for FDA-Approved Cannabis Medications
The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has proposed new regulations that could significantly change the status of delta-9 THC from the cannabis plant. These rules would reclassify cannabis from a schedule I to a schedule III substance, allowing medications containing…
House Committee Approves Spending Bill to Block DOJ from Rescheduling Marijuana, Introduces Stricter Penalties for Cannabis Sales Near Schools
A significant GOP-led House committee has advanced a large-scale spending bill aimed at blocking the Justice Department from rescheduling marijuana. The legislation also modifies a longstanding provision protecting medical cannabis states from federal interference by introducing enhanced penalties for sales…
Arkansas, Nebraska, and North Dakota Push for 2024 Ballot Measures
Cannabis law reform advocates in Arkansas, Nebraska, and North Dakota have submitted signatures to place citizen-initiated measures on the 2024 ballot, aiming to expand medical and adult-use marijuana access. Arkansas: Representatives from Arkansans for Patient Access collected over 111,400 signatures…
Florida Marijuana Legalization Measure Gains Strong Support in New Polls
A recent poll indicates that Florida’s marijuana legalization measure is likely to pass in November, showing strong support among voters. The poll, reported by Florida Politics, reveals that over 64 percent of likely voters back Amendment 3. For the amendment…
California Cannabis Industry Struggles Amid Pesticide Scandal
California’s cannabis industry is facing a significant challenge as a pesticide scandal has shaken consumer confidence. Brands, retailers, and testing labs are working tirelessly to regain trust following reports of contaminated products. Independent Testing Efforts Catalyst Cannabis Co., a prominent…
Federal Judge Dismisses Massachusetts Cannabis Businesses’ Lawsuit Against Federal Prohibition
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from several Massachusetts cannabis businesses challenging the constitutionality of federal marijuana prohibition. The businesses, represented by litigator David Boies, argued the federal ban on marijuana was outdated given the evolving landscape of marijuana regulation….
NCAA Lifts Cannabis Ban for Championships, Expands On-Field Coaching Roles
The NCAA Division I council voted to remove cannabis products from the banned substance list for championships and postseason football. This decision ends penalties for athletes who tested positive for cannabinoids. Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman emphasized that cannabis doesn’t…
Cannabis Policies in the Spotlight for 2024 Election
As Election Day draws near, marijuana policy has once again become a central campaign issue for incumbent President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Both candidates’ positions on cannabis are being closely examined by voters, and their records reveal…
Nova Scotia Judge Rejects Indigenous Cannabis Sales Claims
A Nova Scotia judge has dismissed the arguments of four defendants who claimed they had treaty and aboriginal rights to sell cannabis at dispensaries on Indigenous land north of Halifax. In a decision released Thursday, Provincial Court Judge Ronda Van…
North Carolina Senators Push for Medical Marijuana Legalization Amid Uncertainty in House
North Carolina senators are renewing efforts to legalize medical marijuana, but it remains uncertain if the state House will support the measure. A Senate bill initially focused on regulating hemp products saw a significant change on Wednesday when lawmakers added…
Veterans Advocacy Groups Urge Biden Administration for Swift Marijuana Rescheduling
Leading veterans organizations are advocating for the Biden administration to rapidly modify federal marijuana regulations. This initiative, detailed in a letter shared with NBC News, aligns with a growing demand for the reclassification of marijuana, following a recommendation from the…
Hemp, CBD Industries Thankful for Less Federal Interference
Two powerful federal agencies have given some optimism to Colorado hemp farmers and CBD companies. Late last month, the United States Department of Agriculture announced a temporary suspension of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s involvement with industrial hemp testing, a factor…
Mystery Marijuana Plane Lands in Houston
Mystery Marijuana Plane Lands in Houston 25 11 2011 Monday, November 20, at the Executive Airport in Houston, Texas, a small aircraft failed to answer calls from the control tower, leaving them in the fog… After landing with the wind behind…
Pesticide Violations Persist in California’s Legal Cannabis Market
Despite the promise of legalization to regulate pesticide usage in cannabis, California’s legal marijuana market is facing challenges with pesticide violations. The state’s voters aimed to address this issue when they legalized marijuana in 2016, mandating state oversight of pesticide…
Ask a Stoner: Which Presidential Candidates Would Be Fun to Toke With?
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Cannabis in California: A local and federal divide
The recent history of cannabis in California demonstrates a split between state and federal law that is rapidly widening. The first U.S. state to have, in 1913, prohibited the use of the devil’s herb imported by Mexican immigrants that was…
Unraveling Cannabis’s Complex Impact on Athletic Endurance
In a recent study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, researcher Christian Cheung delves into the impact of cannabis on athletic endurance, highlighting the unique challenge of conducting such research. Participants were required to pass a urine test confirming…
Colorado Marijuana Sales Start Strong in 2020
Colorado marijuana dispensaries broke an annual sales record for the sixth straight year in 2019, and they’re already on track for a new high in 2020. According to data from the state Department of Revenue, Colorado dispensaries racked up just…