Cannabis

A group of former marijuana prisoners who received clemency under former President Donald Trump gathered outside the White House this week to call on President Joe Biden to grant similar relief to those still incarcerated for federal cannabis convictions. Organized by the nonprofit Mission [Green], the event took place just ahead of 4/20, highlighting ongoing injustices …

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A Nebraska legislative committee has once again failed to advance a bill that would have created a legal and regulated medical marijuana program, leaving patients in the state without access to safe, physician-approved cannabis treatments. Despite growing public support and years of advocacy from both lawmakers and patients, the Judiciary Committee deadlocked in a 4-4 …

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Arizona has taken another step forward in modernizing its police hiring practices by loosening restrictions on prior marijuana use among law enforcement applicants. The Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) voted to reduce the required abstinence period from marijuana use to just six months, down from the previous two-year requirement. This change reflects …

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As the 4/20 cannabis holiday approaches, Colorado officials are calling on budtenders—the frontline workers of the cannabis industry—to play a larger role in educating consumers about safe driving and marijuana use. In a new op-ed, state leaders from the Department of Transportation and Marijuana Enforcement Division emphasized the need to prevent impaired driving through direct …

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A top financial office in Pennsylvania is questioning the revenue estimates presented by Governor Josh Shapiro for his plan to legalize adult-use cannabis in the state, suggesting the figures are overly optimistic and not grounded in realistic timelines. In his 2024-2025 budget proposal, Governor Shapiro outlined a plan to generate $14.8 million from recreational marijuana …

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A legislative committee in Maine has voted to advance a bill that would legalize the supervised use of psilocybin—the psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms—despite significant disagreements among its members. The bill, known as LD 1914, was introduced by Senator Donna Bailey and aims to establish a regulated system allowing adults aged 21 and over …

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Illinois lawmakers are taking a major step toward aligning cannabis policy with civil rights. The state Senate has passed a bill that would prohibit police officers from using the smell of marijuana alone as a valid reason to stop or search a vehicle. This change reflects the evolving landscape of cannabis legalization and aims to …

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Brazil is entering a new phase in its approach to drug policy following a landmark ruling by the country’s Supreme Court, which declared that individuals should not face criminal charges for possessing small amounts of cannabis for personal use. While this ruling marks a significant shift toward decriminalization, it has also prompted a controversial response …

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As 4/20 approaches, Ben & Jerry’s is once again using its influential platform to advocate for cannabis justice—but this year, they’re turning up the volume. The iconic ice cream brand has joined forces with the Last Prisoner Project (LPP) to launch a powerful new campaign urging U.S. governors to grant clemency to people still incarcerated …

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The Hawaii House of Representatives just passed a bill to create a new research program studying psychedelic-assisted therapy. This move could open the door to new treatments for mental health conditions and shows how states are rethinking plant medicine. Let’s dive into what this means for the future of health, wellness, and cannabis culture. Hawaii …

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