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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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
Growth of States Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
Keystoners, it doesn’t look as if recreational-use cannabis is coming to Pennsylvania any time soon. Although another push for legalization is underway in the state legislature — the same push that’s been ongoing since before the pandemic — there still isn’t enough bipartisan support to get recreational marijuana on shelves in Pennsylvania. Last year, The Inquirer spoke with … [Read more...] about Growth of States Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
Congressional Report Predicts DEA ‘Likely’ To Approve Marijuana Reclassification
The Drug Enforcement Administration is “likely” to approve a recommendation from the Biden administration to reclassify marijuana under the nation’s drug laws, according to a report issued by congressional researchers this week. The report, which was released by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) on Wednesday, comes after a recommendation from the Department of Health and … [Read more...] about Congressional Report Predicts DEA ‘Likely’ To Approve Marijuana Reclassification
Cherokee’s budding medical marijuana operation sparks legal concerns, doctor hesitation
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Medical marijuana could soon be available to patients in North Carolina from a new operation in Cherokee. Cherokee's budding medical marijuana operation sparks legal concerns, doctor hesitation “Just because Cherokee has decided it wants to do this, it doesn’t mean it can speak on behalf of the state of North Carolina. It can’t, or on behalf of the … [Read more...] about Cherokee’s budding medical marijuana operation sparks legal concerns, doctor hesitation
It’s official: New York will open adult-use marijuana retail to multistate operators
New York regulators voted Tuesday to allow the state’s medical marijuana operators to apply for adult-use retail licenses. That means the multistate operators who years ago snapped up a majority of the state’s 10 “registered organization” permits will enter what observers say could be the largest market on the East Coast. Under the resolutions the Office of Cannabis Management … [Read more...] about It’s official: New York will open adult-use marijuana retail to multistate operators
DEA Doubles Down on Decision To Fire Agent Who Tried To Replace Opioids With CBD
The Drug Enforcement Administration recently defended their decision to fire an “outstanding” special agent fired earlier this year for using CBD oil to replace his pain medication, a decision which caused him to test positive for cannabis on a drug test. According to court documents, Special Agent Anthony Armour filed a wrongful termination lawsuit in May of this year against … [Read more...] about DEA Doubles Down on Decision To Fire Agent Who Tried To Replace Opioids With CBD
California bill that would legalize Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes hits Newsom’s desk
SACRAMENTO – Cannabis cafes could soon become legal in California – that is, if the governor signs the bill into law. Right now, it's illegal for cannabis smoke lounges to sell drinks and food that don't have pot in them. But this new legislation could change that. AB-374 is now in the hands of Gov. Gavin Newsom after passing through with broad bipartisan support. The bill … [Read more...] about California bill that would legalize Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes hits Newsom’s desk
U.S. health officials want to loosen marijuana restrictions. Here’s what it means
A worker sets up Florist Farms cannabis products on the first day of legal recreational marijuana sales at the Housing Works Cannabis Co. in New York, on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. This week, the Department of Health and Human Services asked the Drug Enforcement Agency to consider easing restrictions on marijuana upon a review of its classification under the Controlled … [Read more...] about U.S. health officials want to loosen marijuana restrictions. Here’s what it means
CBD Vapes Rising in Popularity Among Teens
(HealthDay News) -- Vaping CBD (cannabidiol) is on the rise among middle and high school students, according to a national U.S. survey, and health experts warn there can be serious risks involved. More than 1 in 5 students who use electronic cigarettes said they had vaped CBD, a component of marijuana that does not get people high the way THC does, according to results of the … [Read more...] about CBD Vapes Rising in Popularity Among Teens
