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Brittney Griner Cancels Speech At Marijuana Event After Discovering Threatening Message In Her Hotel Room
Brittney Griner—a U.S. professional basketball player who was previously incarcerated in Russia over possession of marijuana—has pulled out of an appearance at a cannabis event after discovering what she felt was a threatening message in her hotel room. Griner was slated to speak at the Women Grow Leadership Summit in Maryland on Monday, but the […]
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Florida Bill Would Let People With Opioid Use Disorder Qualify For Medical Marijuana
A newly introduced bill in the Florida Senate would expand eligibility for the state’s medical marijuana program by adding as a qualifying condition “an addiction to or dependence on an opioid drug.” The legislation, SB 778, was filed Monday by Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith (D). If enacted, it would take effect on July 1 of […]
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GOP Congressman Files Bill To Let Military Veterans Get Medical Marijuana Recommendations From Government Doctors
A GOP congressman has reintroduced a bill aimed at providing military veterans with access to medical marijuana. Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL), co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, filed the Veterans Equal Access Act last week—the latest attempt to enact the measure that’s enjoyed bipartisan support over recent sessions but has yet to become law. The […]
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Maine Lawmakers Vote To Investigate Possible Conflict Of Interest By Top Marijuana Official
“Members were particularly interested in a potential conflict of interest Boyer raised with John Hudak, the director of the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy.” By AnnMarie Hilton, Maine Morning Star Maine’s legislative watchdog decided Friday on the next areas of policy and government it would like to investigate. The Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee heard a […]
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Hawaii Lawmakers Advance Bill To Support Psychedelic Research And Access Programs, But Funding Questions Remain
A Hawaii Senate committee last week advanced a proposal that would create a special fund to support clinical research into psychedelic-assisted treatment using substances such as psilocybin and MDMA, both of which have been granted “breakthrough therapy” status by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The bill, SB 1042, from Sen. Chris Lee (D), […]
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Russia Frees American Charged Over Alleged Cannabis Possession Ahead Of Talks On Ukraine War
Russia has freed an American citizen who was facing charges over alleged possession of cannabis, potentially diverting another international conflict stemming from marijuana prohibition. Just days after Russian authorities confirmed police had arrested a 28-year-old U.S. citizen this month after reportedly finding cannabis products in his luggage at a Moscow airport, Kalob Byers has now […]
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New Mexico Lawmakers Vote To Strengthen Employment Protections For Medical Marijuana Patients
New Mexico lawmakers have advanced a bill that would further protect medical marijuana patients in the state from being penalized at work for off-duty use of cannabis. The House Health & Human Services Committee on Friday approved the legislation from House Majority Floor Leader Reena Szczepanski (D) in a 6-2 vote. “Our first responders are […]
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Texas Lawmakers Are Considering Nearly Two Dozen Marijuana And Hemp Bills This Legislative Session
At least 20 cannabis-related bills have been introduced in Texas for the legislative session that officially kicked off last month, including proposals to legalize adult-use marijuana, prohibit certain hemp-derived products, remove criminal penalties for cannabis possession and adjust the state’s existing medical marijuana laws, among others. With a filing deadline of March 14, even more […]
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Presidents’ Day: (In)hale to the Chiefs
A cannabis timeline featuring America’s most plant-friendly presidents.
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