Youth cannabis use plummeted in 2020 among the coronavirus pandemic, and as more states moved to pass cannabis legalization, a recently released federal survey discovered. The latest table from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, or the NSDUH for short, is yet another instance of a federally backed research program testing the prohibitionistContinue reading “Study: Juvenile Cannabis Consumption at an All-time Low”
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How Biden’s Infrastructure Bill Expands Federal Cannabis Research
Earlier this week, President Joe Biden signed a large infrastructure bill that includes guidelines designed to permit researchers to investigate the cannabis that patients are buying from state-legal cannabis dispensaries versus those using solely government-cultivated cannabis. The bill also encourages legal cannabis states that have passed legalization laws to educate people about cannabis-impaired driving. PresidentContinue reading “How Biden’s Infrastructure Bill Expands Federal Cannabis Research”
Ohio Set to Expand Medicinal Cannabis Program
Recently, Ohio lawmakers put forth a bill that serves as a broad revamp of the state’s medicinal cannabis program. Alongside the alterations is syntax extending access to the miracle plant if a doctor ‘moderately’ maintains their patient’s ailments would be decreased or they would otherwise gain health benefits from cannabis. It’s a possibly extensive expansionContinue reading “Ohio Set to Expand Medicinal Cannabis Program”
EMS Workers No Longer Disqualified for Prior Cannabis Use
People registering as first responders in Austin, Texas, no longer need to reveal their prior cannabis use following the lobbying of advocates focusing on cannabis reform in Texas. In October, Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) changed the work policy after Texas NORML. The local EMS union noticed the matter and sent nearly 3,500 letters to CityContinue reading “EMS Workers No Longer Disqualified for Prior Cannabis Use”
New York adds Protections for Transgender and Non-binary in Cannabis Industry
A New York senator filed a bill ensuring transgender and non-binary people qualify as social equity applicants under its cannabis law. Sen. Jeremy Cooney (D-NY) proposed the legislation to fix an ‘unintended consequence’ of the adult-use cannabis law, which would ‘force specific individuals to decide between their gender identity and receive precedence for a cannabisContinue reading “New York adds Protections for Transgender and Non-binary in Cannabis Industry”
Indiana Gears up for Cannabis Legalization
The Indiana Democratic Party is positioning a campaign for cannabis legalization. If the GOP-controlled government declines to enact a cannabis legalization bill during the 2022 legislative session, the party organization stated Democrats anticipate campaigning for cannabis reform, leveraging the demand of ending cannabis prohibition amid Indiana voters. ‘Legalizing cannabis is a win-win for Hoosiers, andContinue reading “Indiana Gears up for Cannabis Legalization”
New USPS Vape Rule Could Damage the Cannabis Industry
Earlier this week, The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) released its final provision on the mailability of vaporizers, stating that devices intended for legal hemp derivatives such as CBD typically cannot be shipped through the U.S. mail. The mailing leader in the States has been expanding the statutes of compliance with legislation passed by Congress inContinue reading “New USPS Vape Rule Could Damage the Cannabis Industry”
Amazon set to Lobby for Federal Cannabis Legalization
The cannabis industry has become one of the most attractive sectors in the world. This time last year, economic theorists projected the weed sector to gross nearly $200 billion by the end of 2030. Since those projections, about five states enacted pro-cannabis laws (i.e., recreational, medical, or decriminalization.) At least one state approved medical andContinue reading “Amazon set to Lobby for Federal Cannabis Legalization”
Does Federal Decriminalization Still have a Chance?
Senator Chuck Schumer of New York has been extremely vocal about his stance on cannabis legalization since the year began. Many citizens believe the pro-cannabis bills are losing momentum. Some citizens believe that some pro-cannabis legislation will die due to a lack of strategy. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer disagrees. Senator Schumer continues to pushContinue reading “Does Federal Decriminalization Still have a Chance?”
Senate Majority Leader Likely to Legalize Cannabis on a Federal Level in 2021
Senate Majority Leader Likely to Legalize Cannabis on a Federal Level in 2021 Senator Chuck Schumer has been very vocal about his stance on cannabis legalization. Here’s what the newly-named Senate Majority Leader had to say about ending cannabis prohibition. Senator Chuck Schumer’s recent comments on legalizing cannabis In a recent interview with retired NBAContinue reading “Senate Majority Leader Likely to Legalize Cannabis on a Federal Level in 2021”