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WEBColombia’s Diverse Environments Grow Marijuana With ‘Uncommon Terpenes’ That Can Have ‘Unique Therapeutic Benefits,’ Study Shows. New research on Colombian-grown cannabis reveals “significant phytochemical diversity” in the plants, uncovering what authors say are “four distinct chemotypes...
Senators Tell DEA To Fully Legalize Marijuana, Demanding …
WEBJan 30, 2024 · Twelve senators are calling on the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to fully legalize cannabis and answer questions about the agency’s ongoing scheduling review. In a letter sent to Attorney General Merrick Garland and DEA Administrator Anne Milgram on Monday, the lawmakers—led by Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and John Fetterman (D-PA), along with Senate Majority Leader […]
Here Are The Full Details Of The New Federal Marijuana …
WEBJul 14, 2021 · The first draft of a long-anticipated Senate bill to federally legalize marijuana has been released—and its sponsors are asking for public input to further improve the legislation before it is formally introduced. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) are unveiling the draft at […]
Virginia Legislature Passes Marijuana Sales Bill, Sending Proposal …
WEBFeb 28, 2024 · Lawmakers in Virginia have given final approval to a proposal that would legalize retail marijuana sales in the state beginning on May 1, 2025. The development, which comes after weeks of sometimes contentious negotiations, now sends the reform to Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R). On Wednesday afternoon, both the House of Delegates and Senate approved identical […]
House Approves Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill For Second …
WEBApr 1, 2022 · The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday approved a bill to federally legalize marijuana for the second time in history, also adopting a pair of amendments to the legislation before final passage. Following an hour of debate on the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act from House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY)—and the approval […]
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WEBKentucky Governor Says The Nearly 5,000 Medical Marijuana License Applications Officials Received Shows ‘Incredible Interest’. The governor of Kentucky announced on Thursday that the state has received nearly 5,000 medical marijuana business license applications as of last weekend, a level of... Politics 2 days ago.
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WEBCBD May Actually Increase THC’s Intoxicating Effect, New Marijuana Study Finds, Contrary To Conventional Wisdom. A recent study examining the combined effects of THC and CBD suggests that, contrary to widespread belief, CBD may actually heighten the experience of a marijuana... Science & Health 6 days ago.
U.S. Senate Unanimously Approves Marijuana Reform Bill On …
WEBMar 24, 2022 · The Senate on Thursday unanimously approved a marijuana bill—but not the federal legalization measure that advocates have been eagerly awaiting Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to bring to the floor. Rather, it’s a modest bipartisan piece of legislation that’s simply meant to promote research into marijuana. The bill—sponsored by Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Brian […]
Texas Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Unanimously Approved By …
WEBMar 8, 2023 · A Texas legislative panel has unanimously approved a bill to decriminalize marijuana possession. The House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee voted 9-0 on Tuesday to advance Rep. Joe Moody’s (D) legislation, which would remove the risk of arrest or jail time for low-level possession of cannabis and allow people to eventually erase cannabis issues from their criminal […]
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