SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah (KUTV) — A man was arrested with more than 80 pounds of marijuana, six bags of psilocybin mushrooms, 4,000 MDMA pills, 200 THC cartridges, dozens of packages of edibles, and multiple pre-rolled joints after an officer pulled him over for going 10 mph over the speed limit.Duane Joseph Lee, 50, was driving at 76 mph in a 65 mph zone near milepost 148 on I-80 … [Read more...] about Man stopped for going 10 mph over speed limit found with 80 lbs of marijuana, 4,000 pills
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Utah Governor Lets Psychedelics Pilot Program Bill Become Law Without His Signature, Citing ‘Overwhelming Support’
The Republican governor of Utah has allowed a bill to become law without his signature that authorizes a pilot program for hospitals to administer psilocybin and MDMA as an alternative treatment option. Gov. Spencer Cox (R) said in a letter to legislative leaders last week that he was letting the psychedelics legislation become enacted despite his reservations due to the … [Read more...] about Utah Governor Lets Psychedelics Pilot Program Bill Become Law Without His Signature, Citing ‘Overwhelming Support’
Utah Bill Targets Cities That Refuse To Recognize Medical Pot
Two influential Utah state lawmakers have joined forces to advance legislation that would cut funding to cities that refuse to recognize medical marijuana as a legitimate medical therapy. Utah voters approved the medical use of cannabis in a 2018 ballot measure that passed with nearly 53% of the vote. Following the passage of the initiative, the state legislature approved a … [Read more...] about Utah Bill Targets Cities That Refuse To Recognize Medical Pot
Utah research partnership seeks better understanding of medical cannabis
SALT LAKE CITY — The University of Utah, in partnership with the state of Utah, has launched a new research initiative to take a deeper scientific look at medical cannabis. The research will look at the different ways people are using cannabis and try to approach an understanding of its benefits and risks. Each month, thousands of Utahns are approved to receive an active … [Read more...] about Utah research partnership seeks better understanding of medical cannabis
Center For Medical Cannabis Research Launched In Utah
University of Utah Health has launched a new research initiative to advance scientific understanding of medical cannabis and assist patients and healthcare providers make informed decisions regarding its use. In partnership with the state, the Center for Medical Cannabis Research (CMCR) will delve into the methodology of how people are using cannabis, and to create a … [Read more...] about Center For Medical Cannabis Research Launched In Utah
Cannabis retail workers in Ohio and Utah join unions
Labor unions are continuing to expand their marijuana industry membership, this time at medical cannabis dispensaries in Ohio and Utah. Budtenders at Strawberry Fields dispensary in Columbus, Ohio, recently voted to join Teamsters Local 413. According to a news release, 95% of Strawberry Fields’ eligible employees will participate, making them the first cannabis workers in … [Read more...] about Cannabis retail workers in Ohio and Utah join unions
Car carrying 69 pounds of suspected marijuana leads I-80 chase reaching 160-plus mph
CASPER, Wyo. — A Dodge Charger carrying nearly 70 pounds of suspected marijuana along Interstate 80 crashed on Thursday after a chase by the Wyoming Highway Patrol reached speeds of 160 mph. The Wyoming Highway Patrol was contacted by the Summit County (Utah) sheriff about a chase in progress headed toward Evanston. Troopers in Evanston were joined by Uinta County Law … [Read more...] about Car carrying 69 pounds of suspected marijuana leads I-80 chase reaching 160-plus mph
