A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) judge has advised the head of the agency that the ball is back in her court with respect to the Biden administration’s marijuana rescheduling proposal, providing notice of a request for leave to file appeal that he granted this week in the hearing proceedings. In a letter sent to DEA […]
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Royal Queen Seeds and Mascotte Elevate Cannabis Culture With New Product Collab
Two giants in the cannabis industry, Royal Queen Seeds, the world’s largest cannabis seedbank, and Mascotte, a pioneer in premium rolling papers and accessories, proudly announce an exciting new partnership. This collaboration celebrates the power of community, shared expertise and innovation, culminating in the launch of a fresh line of thoughtfully crafted smoking products. This […]
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Treasury Secretary Yellen Says First Time Smoking Marijuana Was ‘OK’ And She’d Recommend ‘Delicious’ Psychedelic Mushrooms She Ate
As Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen prepares to leave office, she has a couple of personal observations to share: Her experience smoking marijuana for the first time was “OK,” and the psychedelic mushrooms she inadvertently ate in China amid “high-stakes meetings” representing the Biden administration were “delicious.” In fact, she’d recommend them. Yellen, whose tenure at […]
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Biden Administration Announces Commutations for Nearly 2,500 Non-Violent Drug Offenders
“This action is an important step toward righting historic wrongs, correcting sentencing disparities, and providing deserving individuals the opportunity to… Read more
Virginia Senate Committee Advances Bill To Legalize Marijuana Sales Despite Governor’s Opposition
Lawmakers on a Virginia Senate committee have greenlit a proposal to legalize and regulate adult-use marijuana sales in the state, advancing a bill from Sen. Aaron Rouse (D) on a 8–7 vote. Friday’s OK from the Senate Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services clears the first hurdle on the measure’s journey during Virginia’s short, 30-day […]
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Indiana’s Republican Governor Is ‘Amenable’ To Medical Marijuana Legalization Even As Top GOP Lawmakers Oppose It
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun (R) reiterated this week that he’s “amenable” to legalizing medical marijuana in the Hoosier state, but he acknowledged it remains an open question whether Republican lawmakers will even take up the matter. “When it comes to medical marijuana, I’m clear on record that I’m going to be amenable to hearing a […]
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Ilhan Omar Says New Cannabis Caucus Chairs Will Be ‘Louder’ And Appeal To GOP’s ‘Libertarian Senses’ To Advance Reform In 2025
One of the new Democratic co-chairs of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), tells Marijuana Moment that her plan to advance marijuana reform this session is to be “a little bit louder” than her predecessors and and to appeal to Republican members’ “libertarian senses.” Following the retirement of Cannabis Caucus leaders Reps. Earl […]
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Feds spotlight cannabis industry workers’ risks from allergens (Newsletter: January 17, 2025)
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Federal OSHA Officials Spotlight Marijuana And Hemp Industry Workers’ Risks From Allergens
Federal officials and researchers spoke on a webinar this week about the hazards of allergens to workers in the cannabis industry, part of a regional Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) program to reduce the risk of occupational injury, illness and death at marijuana businesses. Speakers for the webinar from OSHA included compliance assistant specialist […]
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Ohio GOP House Speaker Says Nobody Plans To Repeal Marijuana Legalization Law, While Backpedaling On Home Grow Opposition
Ohio’s GOP House speaker is changing his tune on the state’s marijuana law, appearing to walk back his previously stated plan to undermine provisions of the voter-approved initiative such as home cultivation rights. Speaker Matt Huffman (R), who previously served as Senate president, said in a new interview with News 5 Cleveland that while he […]
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