As is the case with most progressive issues, I expect Kentucky to be one of the last states to legalize recreational marijuana. However, legal access to medical marijuana is long overdue in our state and I am thankful to have a governor who recognizes this and the benefits it can offer to thousands of people suffering in our state. Many people are misinformed about marijuana … [Read more...] about Legal access to medical marijuana is long overdue in Kentucky | Letters
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What’s next for efforts to legalize adult recreational marijuana use?
On Election Day, Amendment 3, which would have legalized recreational marijuana use for adults 21 and older in Florida, was narrowly defeated statewide — 56% to 44% — after failing to reach the required supermajority of 60%. In Collier County, however, the no votes prevailed by 53% to 47%. The defeat of the amendment came after the Smart & Safe Florida political committee … [Read more...] about What’s next for efforts to legalize adult recreational marijuana use?
DEA Counsel Dodges Question on Support for Cannabis Rescheduling
Pro-cannabis rescheduling attorney Matthew Zorn, partner at Yetter Coleman LLP, has an exchange with John J. Mulrooney, the Drug Enforcement Administration's chief administrative law judge, during preliminary proceedings Dec. 2 in Arlington, Va. Drug Enforcement Administration The Drug Enforcement Administration’s lead counsel appeared to sidestep the very first question an … [Read more...] about DEA Counsel Dodges Question on Support for Cannabis Rescheduling
Labeling error led to Missouri recall of cannabis gummies
Flora Farms took more than 3,000 Zen-brand cannabis gummy products off the shelves last month, after state regulators received a complaint the food-coloring ingredient wasn’t listed on the label. The food coloring is not a banned ingredient, said Sami Jo Freeman, spokeswoman for the Division of Cannabis Regulation, and the Flora Farms manufacturing facility in Springfield … [Read more...] about Labeling error led to Missouri recall of cannabis gummies
Hemp vs. Marijuana: The Same Plant, Different Legal Labels
Let’s clear the air—hemp and marijuana are not different plants. They’re both Cannabis sativa, belonging to the Cannabaceae family. The only thing separating them is a legal line in the sand drawn by outdated policies. Hemp is cannabis with less than 0.3% THC, the compound that gets you high. Marijuana is cannabis with more than 0.3% THC. That’s it.The Historical ContextThe … [Read more...] about Hemp vs. Marijuana: The Same Plant, Different Legal Labels
Are Cannabis Stocks a Good Investment Under Trump 2.0?
President-elect Donald Trump did not show much support for marijuana policy reforms during his first term in office. However, prior to this year's presidential election, he supported President Joe Biden's stance on rescheduling cannabis from a Schedule I drug to Schedule III. He stated, “I believe it is time to end needless arrests and incarcerations of adults for small amounts … [Read more...] about Are Cannabis Stocks a Good Investment Under Trump 2.0?
President-elect Trump’s unclear policy on cannabis extends to his nominees for government agencies
It's been a month since Election Day, so if you thought cannabis policy and political discourse would have separated by now you'd be forgiven, but you'd also be wrong. A new administration also means a new set of administrators, and President-elect Donald Trump has been fast and furious with announcing who he wants to lead various government agencies, including those that … [Read more...] about President-elect Trump’s unclear policy on cannabis extends to his nominees for government agencies
Cannabis Workforce Initiative offers guidance, tools and more to promote social justice in NYS cannabis industry
As New York State’s cannabis industry continues its growth, guidance for job seekers, prospective and current licensees looking to break into this budding field is more important than ever. The Cannabis Workforce Initiative (CWI), a state-funded effort that relies on the expertise of the nonprofit Workforce Development Institute and Cornell University’s School of Industrial … [Read more...] about Cannabis Workforce Initiative offers guidance, tools and more to promote social justice in NYS cannabis industry
Cannabis cafes could be coming to Mass. as CCC shares framework for public social marijuana consumption
WORCESTER, Mass. - Cannabis cafes are one step closer to becoming a reality in Massachusetts. Thursday the Cannabis Control Commission revealed a new social consumption framework. It includes three license types. A supplemental license, which would allow existing marijuana businesses to open adjoining spaces for consumption. A hospitality license would allow people to run … [Read more...] about Cannabis cafes could be coming to Mass. as CCC shares framework for public social marijuana consumption
Cannabis seed companies announce merger, plan public US listing
The public listing would offer investors their first opportunity to invest directly in a pure-play seed genetics company.Three major cannabis seed companies announced plans Wednesday to merge operations and pursue a U.S. public listing, marking the first time a standalone genetics company could trade on a major exchange.Amsterdam-based Barney’s Farm Genetics and Sensi Seeds … [Read more...] about Cannabis seed companies announce merger, plan public US listing
