Politics

A Louisiana state lawmaker has introduced a bold new bill that would launch a pilot program to legalize marijuana in select regions—an approach designed to test adult-use legalization while generating new revenue for the state. If passed, this would mark a major turning point for cannabis policy in one of the Deep South’s most conservative …

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In a surprising turn, a group of physicians and medical cannabis advocates has withdrawn a lawsuit that accused the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) of stalling and mishandling the marijuana rescheduling process. The lawsuit, originally filed in 2023, alleged that the DEA was improperly interfering with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) recommendation …

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Nevada is stepping up as a national voice for psychedelic reform. In a bold move, the state’s Senate just passed a joint resolution urging Congress to reschedule psychedelics and remove the roadblocks to researching their medical potential. This comes amid growing public interest and scientific backing for psychedelic-assisted therapies. The resolution calls on the federal …

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Against the odds, the hemp industry saw growth in 2024—even as federal agencies and state governments ramped up efforts to ban popular hemp-derived products like Delta-8 THC. According to a new USDA report, the sector showed surprising resilience during a time when regulation and uncertainty loomed large. The hemp market has faced ongoing challenges, particularly …

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Colorado is once again at the forefront of drug policy reform. A newly filed bill could give the state’s governor the power to issue mass pardons for past convictions related to psychedelics. This marks a major step forward for those who have been criminalized for nonviolent drug offenses tied to substances like psilocybin and mescaline—both …

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A recent push by alcohol retailers to become the exclusive legal sellers of marijuana products has sparked new debates over fairness, control, and the future of cannabis retail. As cannabis laws evolve, so do the power struggles behind who gets to profit from legal access. Here’s what it means for consumers, dispensaries, and the future …

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A new study suggests that individuals who use psychedelics demonstrate significantly higher levels of creativity and originality compared to non-users—and this may be tied to a stronger sense of connection with the world around them. Researchers found that people who regularly consume psychedelics like psilocybin or LSD scored higher on measures of divergent thinking, abstract …

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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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