Cathy Jordan, who credited medical cannabis for keeping her alive for decades after she was diagnosed with ALS, died on July 4 at her home in South Florida at the age of 74.The news was relayed to the public on Thursday by Jodi James, president of the Florida Cannabis Action Network, who said she received a phone call from Cathy’s son, John, informing her that Jordan had died … [Read more...] about Cathy Jordan, Florida’s ‘patron saint’ of medical cannabis, dies at the age of 74
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The Presidential Debate May Have Helped Marijuana
In a break from tradition, the two presidential candidate agreed to a new debate format hosted by CNN. Historically, the Commission on Presidential Debates ran the show, but both the leaders for the Republicans and Democrats went with a new, untested format for a 90 minutes, live debate. Since the June face off, media online along in person conversations continue to buzz about … [Read more...] about The Presidential Debate May Have Helped Marijuana
Public health advocates want Maine’s testing requirements for medical cannabis to change
Keri-Jon Wilson started as a hobbyist, making medical marijuana edibles on a small scale for patients suffering from chronic pain and cancer. But in 2015 she expanded her business, Portland-based Pot + Pan Manufacturing, and began to standardize her products. “Eventually you’ve got to kind of grow up and decide if you want to grow the business, and add those additional steps … [Read more...] about Public health advocates want Maine’s testing requirements for medical cannabis to change
Legal experts say Chevron ruling complicates path to federal cannabis reform
When the U.S. Supreme Court last year took up a case challenging a legal doctrine that requires courts to largely defer to regulators’ rulemaking decisions, some cannabis industry stakeholders believed a decision in favor of the plaintiffs would be helpful to legalization. But in the days after justices of the nation’s highest court struck down the precedent known as the … [Read more...] about Legal experts say Chevron ruling complicates path to federal cannabis reform
The Feds Want To Know How You Feel About Rescheduling Marijuana
The Department of Justice is considering rescheduling marijuana from Schedule I, where it sits with heroin and LSD, to Schedule III, alongside drugs like ketamine and anabolic steroids. Now, the DOJ wants to hear from you about how that should go down. Moving marijuana to Schedule III would open the door to more cannabis research and tax exemptions for people in the industry. … [Read more...] about The Feds Want To Know How You Feel About Rescheduling Marijuana
Can Marijuana Deepen Your Meditation
Between 200-300 million people practice mediation around the world. The benefits include better sleep, reduced tension, help with focus and concentration and anxiety reduction. It can benefit you even if you just do it for 5-10 minutes. But with cannabis legal to over 50% of the US population, all of Canada and other parts of the world, can marijuana deepen your mediation? The … [Read more...] about Can Marijuana Deepen Your Meditation
Clearing up the confusion on Ohio’s marijuana laws
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In Ohio, it’s legal to grow, smoke and eat marijuana. But six months after voters legalized recreational marijuana, it’s still illegal to buy it or sell it. This had led to much confusion about exactly what people can and can’t do under Ohio’s new law. For example, at the Athens Home Grow Info Expo last month, vendors lined the Community Center with … [Read more...] about Clearing up the confusion on Ohio’s marijuana laws
Florida’s Libertarian Party backs Amendment 3, recreational marijuana ballot measure
The Libertarian Party of Florida on Tuesday endorsed the recreational marijuana amendment appearing on the state’s 2024 election ballot. “The Libertarian Party of Florida is pleased to endorse Amendment 3, which marks a significant step forward in the legalization of marijuana,” said Matthew Johnson, the party's vice chair and communications committee chair, in a … [Read more...] about Florida’s Libertarian Party backs Amendment 3, recreational marijuana ballot measure
Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome: Marijuana-linked condition on the rise
Cary Quashen, Owner of Action Family Counseling, joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to dive deep into concerns over the rising demand for high-potency marijuana. As marijuana use becomes more prevalent, a severe illness linked to frequent cannabis use is also on the rise. Cannabinoid (or Cannabis) hyperemesis syndrome, also known as CHS, is an often debilitating condition that … [Read more...] about Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome: Marijuana-linked condition on the rise
Director of CT social equity council handling cannabis cash resigns
Ginne-Ray Clay resigned Tuesday as the executive director of the Social Equity Council, an agency that oversees elements of Connecticut’s cannabis industry and is the subject of an audit requested by Gov. Ned Lamont. “Regrettably, my final days in this role have been marred by unsubstantiated allegations, threats, and publicly leaked false narratives, all of which have unjustly … [Read more...] about Director of CT social equity council handling cannabis cash resigns
