The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published a new “Hemp Research Needs Roadmap” and announced a $10 million investment in studies on the crop through Oregon State University. The department is also proposing to develop a public-private consortium focused on streamlining hemp research. The 19-page hemp report, USDA said an a press release, “reflects stakeholder input … [Read more...] about New USDA Hemp ‘Roadmap’ Highlights Research Needs And Proposes Public-Private Consortium To Streamline Studies
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Denver Begins Psychedelic Training For First Responders
The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), a 34-year-old nonprofit research and educational organization “that develops medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana,” announced in a press release on Monday that it “has partnered with the City and County of Denver to provide comprehensive … [Read more...] about Denver Begins Psychedelic Training For First Responders
Connecticut’s Social Equity program provides stability to communities affected by drugs
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Connecticut’s adult use marijuana program is different from other states, mainly because of social equity.This means a large chunk of profits goes to distressed communities.We wanted to see how some of this money is making a difference.Hartford’s youth get help with their homework, and a lot more at the Hartford City Mission.Victor Rush is the executive … [Read more...] about Connecticut’s Social Equity program provides stability to communities affected by drugs
Bipartisan Lawmakers ‘Deeply Troubled’ By ‘Unacceptable’ Marijuana Research Barriers That Persist Under New Law
Two bipartisan members of Congress say they are “deeply troubled” with the “unacceptable” lack of progress in implementing a law signed by President Joe Biden that’s meant to streamline marijuana research. In a letter sent to the heads of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Tuesday, Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and … [Read more...] about Bipartisan Lawmakers ‘Deeply Troubled’ By ‘Unacceptable’ Marijuana Research Barriers That Persist Under New Law
Massachusetts Governor Announces Plan To Pardon Cannabis Misdemeanors
Calling it a “nation-leading effort,” Massachusetts Gov. Maura T. Healey on Wednesday announced her intention to take executive action to pardon misdemeanor marijuana possession convictions in the commonwealth. If it is approved by the “Governor’s Council,” Healey’s office said it “would be the most comprehensive action by a governor since President Joe Biden pardoned federal … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Governor Announces Plan To Pardon Cannabis Misdemeanors
Arizona AG Says Hemp-Synthesized Intoxicants Can’t Be Sold at Non-Dispensaries
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes recently issued a formal legal opinion on March 11, which addressed a question sent by Sen. Steve Montenegro and Sen. T.J. Shope, which inquired if selling delta-8 THC products (which also covers delta-10 products and any other “hemp-synthesized intoxicants”) at smoke shops or convenience stores violates state law. Mayes’ summary answer … [Read more...] about Arizona AG Says Hemp-Synthesized Intoxicants Can’t Be Sold at Non-Dispensaries
Students sharing marijuana-infused candy in US schools prompts heightened look at safety
WASHINGTON (CITC) — A string of recent incidents shows students nationwide are sharing marijuana-infused edibles in schools, prompting calls for parents to discuss safety precautions with their children. A Crisis in the Classroom (CITC) analysis found several such incidents in K-12 schools over the last month, with most involving infused candies. Ten children at an eastern … [Read more...] about Students sharing marijuana-infused candy in US schools prompts heightened look at safety
Bill would let CT hemp farmers partner with small cannabis growers
HARTFORD — Connecticut hemp farmers would be allowed to partner with smaller adult-use cannabis cultivators under a wide-ranging update to the state's 14-month-old retail marijuana market overwhelmingly approved Tuesday morning in a key legislative committee. The amended bill, passed in a bipartisan vote of the General Law Committee, would limit the sale of … [Read more...] about Bill would let CT hemp farmers partner with small cannabis growers
With two cultivation centers OK’ed, CT town considers a cannabis timeout
Bloomfield, one of the first towns to get a cultivation center under Connecticut’s liberalized marijuana laws, is looking to take a time-out before approving more growing center or retail outlets.The town plan and zoning commission this month intends to consider a moratorium on cannabis growing centers while it draws up better regulations, and might temporarily freeze … [Read more...] about With two cultivation centers OK’ed, CT town considers a cannabis timeout
Kentucky House passes bill focused on medical marijuana use in K-12 students
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A bill updating Kentucky's medical marijuana laws passed the House this week. Last year, lawmakers passed a law allowing cannabis use in 2025 for people with certain medical conditions. Medical cannabis would be dispensed as a topical medicine, edible version or vaporized cannabis. Vaporized cannabis would only be allowed for those over 21. This year, … [Read more...] about Kentucky House passes bill focused on medical marijuana use in K-12 students