THE CENTER SQUARE—The Drug Enforcement Administration plans to hold a formal hearing next week on its plan to reschedule marijuana at the federal level.The proposal is to move marijuana from a Schedule I drug, along with heroin and LSD, to Schedule III, where it would join ketamine and anabolic steroids.In May, the Department of Justice announced that it had submitted a rule … [Read more...] about DEA to Consider Loosening Federal Marijuana Restrictions
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Florida tells 22 applicants to expect medical marijuana licenses
Among the 22 successful applicants is Belushi’s Farm Florida, a team that includes actor Jim Belushi, who operates a cannabis farm in Oregon. An attorney representing the application says Belushi's Farm is more tailored to recreational markets but is OK with operating in the medical industry. The health department sent "letters of intent" to the group, but the move sets up what … [Read more...] about Florida tells 22 applicants to expect medical marijuana licenses
Lawsuit against medical cannabis ballot measures dismissed
Lincoln, Neb. — Nebraska is a step closer to officially legalizing medical marijuana after a judge’s decision. Lancaster County District Judge Susan Strong has dismissed a case against Nebraska’s medical marijuana ballot measures, although there is a strong chance that the ruling will be appealed. 71-percent of voters in the state approved Initiative 437 to legalize cannabis … [Read more...] about Lawsuit against medical cannabis ballot measures dismissed
Back on track: Grant helps Arkansas man with cannabis conviction get life restarted
When Stephen Baker showed up at a federal prison in central Louisiana, even the staff couldn’t believe he was there. The United States Penitentiary in Pollock typically holds more hardened criminals, not someone serving a sentence for conspiracy to distribute marijuana. The staff even had to double-check that he was in the right place. “Everybody laughed at me. ‘You’re really … [Read more...] about Back on track: Grant helps Arkansas man with cannabis conviction get life restarted
Will the delayed cannabis license lottery slow the rollout of Minnesota’s marijuana market?
A critical goal of Minnesota’s first lottery for people seeking cannabis business licenses was to give a select number of cultivators the opportunity to immediately begin growing, helping establish a supply chain of marijuana ahead of next year’s retail market launch.That goal is now in jeopardy after a Ramsey County judge blocked the state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) … [Read more...] about Will the delayed cannabis license lottery slow the rollout of Minnesota’s marijuana market?
Could Cannabis Be the Answer to ADHD? The Surprising Science
Studies are exploring the potential of cannabis, particularly cannabidiol, in managing ADHD, focusing on its interactions with the body’s endocannabinoid system. Despite promising early results, the complexity of both ADHD and cannabis effects poses significant research challenges. Exploring Cannabis for ADHD Cannabis, including marijuana and products containing cannabinoids … [Read more...] about Could Cannabis Be the Answer to ADHD? The Surprising Science
Foreign cannabis company buying up American brewers
A Canadian cannabis company is tapping into a flailing American industry: craft beer. The cannabis company has purchased multiple United States craft breweries, thus becoming the fifth-largest craft brewer in the U.S. as a result. According to The Wall Street Journal, Tilray Brands has purchased a total of 18 craft beer companies including SweetWater, Montauk, and Shock … [Read more...] about Foreign cannabis company buying up American brewers
Binghamton Cannabis Shop with Drive-Up Window Ready to Open
A closed A&W restaurant in Binghamton is about to come back to life as a legal marijuana store - complete with drive-up service. The building at 439 Court Street on the city's East Side has been quiet for nearly seven years since the fast-food establishment went out of business. The unused restaurant equipment and fixtures were removed early this year in a project under … [Read more...] about Binghamton Cannabis Shop with Drive-Up Window Ready to Open
Navy contractor gets suspended sentence for marijuana possession on Okinawa
NAHA, Okinawa — A Japanese court handed a U.S. Navy contractor a six-month suspended sentence for possessing a small amount of marijuana after smoking with a coworker. Tyrome Williams Jr., 28, of Urasoe, pleaded guilty Thursday in Naha District Court to violating Japan’s Cannabis Control Act. He was found with less than 2 grams of the drug in his wife’s vehicle in the Miyagi … [Read more...] about Navy contractor gets suspended sentence for marijuana possession on Okinawa
Judge orders Minnesota to delay its cannabis license lottery
About 640 applicants for social equity marijuana licenses will head to the lottery with about 280 total available, but some say the process wasn’t fair. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the details. The Brief A Minnesota judge has paused the cannabis license lottery, initially set for this week, following lawsuits from applicants disputing their denials. The state approved 640 out of … [Read more...] about Judge orders Minnesota to delay its cannabis license lottery
