Sunday, May 28, 2023

Politics

Chuck Schumer yet again promises Marijuana Banking Bill at rally

We’ve been here before. In the third straight year of attendance at the New York marijuana rally, Senator Schumer vowed to pass the marijuana banking bill, SAFE Banking. He also promised to attached expungements and “social justice”. “We will put...

State Policy Weekly Update 5/10/2023

Marijuana reform legislation continues to advance in several states. This week’s update highlights legislative developments in Florida, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Washington.  LEGALIZATION New Hampshire  UPDATE: HB 639 and HB 360 were both previously passed members...

Washington Becomes Latest State to Ban Pre-Employment Tests for Cannabis

Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee has signed legislation (Senate Bill 5123) into law prohibiting employers from taking adverse actions against new hires because of a failed drug test for marijuana. The new law, which takes effect on January 1, 2024, states,...

Cannabis Companies Paid More Than $1.8 Billion in Federal Taxes in 2022 Alone

The United States government collected over $1.8 Billion in federal taxes in 2022 from cannabis. Compared to many other sectors in the states, this number is staggering. This excess is also forecasted to increase by another $300 million by...

Federal Report: Marijuana Use by Teens Continues Decade-Long Decline

The percentage of high school students who acknowledged having ever used cannabis or who say that they are current consumers has fallen significantly since 2011, according to data provided by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to...

My Experience Interning with NORML

Lucy Matthews, NORML Intern 1. Why were you motivated to apply to intern with NORML? a. Lucy: Growing up in Texas, I witnessed firsthand the effects of the war on drugs and the detrimental impact that harsh, racially driven criminal penalties...

Maryland: Governor Signs Measure Into Law Implementing Adult-Use Legalization

Democrat Gov. Wes Moore signed legislation today implementing a voter-approved referendum legalizing the production, sale, and use of cannabis. The measure (Senate Bill 516) permits existing medical cannabis dispensaries to apply (for a fee) for dual licensure to sell to...

State Policy Weekly Update 5/3/2023

Marijuana reform legislation continues to advance in several states. This week’s update highlights legislative developments in Alaska, California, Colorado, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Texas, and Vermont.  LEGALIZATION  Louisiana  UPDATE: HB 17 is scheduled for a hearing today in the...

Ohio: Advocates Look to Restart Ballot Initiative Campaign to Legalize Marijuana for Adults

Backers of a statewide initiative that seeks to legalize and regulate the adult-use cannabis market are once again moving forward with plans to place a citizens’ initiative on the November ballot. “It’s going to be on the ballot and it’s...

Study: Higher THC Potency Not Associated with Elevated Risk of Psychosis-Like Symptoms

Consumers of higher potency cannabis flowers are not at an elevated risk of experiencing psychosis-like symptoms, according to data published in the journal Addictive Behaviors. A team of British investigators assessed the association between cannabis potency and mental health outcomes...
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Study: No Correlation Between THC Detection and Driving Impairment

Neither the detection of THC nor its metabolites in subjects’ blood, breath, or oral fluid is correlated with psychomotor...
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