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Federal Legalization
Pot Legalization Boosted as Schumer Makes Issue a Top Priority
BLOOMBERG GOVERNMENT
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is bolstering the prospects for marijuana initiatives on Capitol Hill by throwing the weight of his office behind them.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is bolstering the prospects for marijuana initiatives on Capitol Hill by throwing the weight of his office behind them.
Amazon Endorses GOP-Led Bill To Federally Legalize Marijuana
MARIJUANA MOMENT
Amazon, the second largest private employer in the U.S., is backing a Republican-led bill to federally legalize, tax and regulate marijuana. The company’s public policy division said on Tuesday that it is “pleased to endorse” the legislation from Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC), who filed the States Reform A…
Amazon, the second largest private employer in the U.S., is backing a Republican-led bill to federally legalize, tax and regulate marijuana. The company’s public policy division said on Tuesday that it is “pleased to endorse” the legislation from Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC), who filed the States Reform A…
Social Equity
Have license caps exposed a fault line in the cannabis industry’s effort to be inclusive?
MARIJUANA BUSINESS DAILY
Twenty-seven states have limited-licensing schemes that lead to the lack of diversity in the marijuana industry, a study on equity shows.
Twenty-seven states have limited-licensing schemes that lead to the lack of diversity in the marijuana industry, a study on equity shows.
WA House bill aims to make cannabis industry more racially equitable
SEATTLE TIMES
A bill before the Washington Legislature would work to include more people of color, especially Black Washingtonians, who have been kept out of the cannabis retail-and-producing boom.
A bill before the Washington Legislature would work to include more people of color, especially Black Washingtonians, who have been kept out of the cannabis retail-and-producing boom.
Connecticut’s $3 million fee for social equity cannabis grower permits raises obstacles - and eyebrows
MARIJUANA BUSINESS DAILY
Connecticut began accepting social equity applications to operate adult-use cannabis cultivation facilities totaling up to 250,000 square feet.
Connecticut began accepting social equity applications to operate adult-use cannabis cultivation facilities totaling up to 250,000 square feet.
California
Tax relief planned for California’s legal pot industry
COURTHOUSE NEWS
In recent weeks Governor Gavin Newsom and multiple lawmakers have expressed support for easing the tax burden on California’s cannabis growers and retailers. The industry says high taxes are killing jobs and propping the black market.
In recent weeks Governor Gavin Newsom and multiple lawmakers have expressed support for easing the tax burden on California’s cannabis growers and retailers. The industry says high taxes are killing jobs and propping the black market.
New Bill Would Refelonize More Than 6 Pot Plants
LA WEEKLY
Two new cannabis bills hit Sacramento last week with very different ideas on what criminal justice reform will look like.
Two new cannabis bills hit Sacramento last week with very different ideas on what criminal justice reform will look like.
Casino and ... cannabis? California tribe opens marijuana dispensary in Fresno area
FRESNO BEE
The dispensary just off Highway 41 hosts its grand opening Saturday.
The dispensary just off Highway 41 hosts its grand opening Saturday.
Missouri
Booming Missouri medical marijuana industry bets on full legalization in 2022
ST. LOUIS TODAY
Legal Missouri 2022’s proposed constitutional change gives current medical marijuana business licensees first crack at recreational sales.
Legal Missouri 2022’s proposed constitutional change gives current medical marijuana business licensees first crack at recreational sales.
New York
New York targets illegal practice of marijuana ‘gifting’
MARIJUANA BUSINESS DAILY
New York is cracking down on unlicensed marijuana firms engaged in gifting - selling a product or service and giving away cannabis in return.
New York is cracking down on unlicensed marijuana firms engaged in gifting - selling a product or service and giving away cannabis in return.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Governor Says Voters Misunderstood Medical Marijuana Ballot Measure They Approved
MARIJUANA MOMENT
The governor of Oklahoma said on Monday that voters were mislead when they overwhelmingly approved a 2018 ballot initiative to legalize medical marijuana in the state, arguing that the measure may require legislative reform. Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) said during his State of the State address that the ba…
The governor of Oklahoma said on Monday that voters were mislead when they overwhelmingly approved a 2018 ballot initiative to legalize medical marijuana in the state, arguing that the measure may require legislative reform. Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) said during his State of the State address that the ba…
Oregon
Portland’s $1.3M Cannabis Emergency Relief Fund now accepting applications
As of February, Portland’s cannabis businesses can now apply for grants under the city’s new Cannabis Emergency Relief Fund (CERF), approved by city council in December.
Calling All Filmmakers (and Stoners): Submissions are Now Open for the 2022 SPLIFF Film Fest!
Dear lovers of film and stoner culture: Have we got a film fest for YOU! Submissions are now being accepted (due March 4) for the 4th Annual SPLIFF Film Festival—the Mercury’s one-of-a-kind short movie festival made by stoners for stoners! What do you like to watch when you’re stoned? Well, SPLIFF i…
South Carolina
South Carolina Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill Officially Approved In Senate, Heads For House Consideration
MARIJUANA MOMENT
A bill to legalize medical marijuana in South Carolina officially passed the Senate on third reading on Thursday, sending the reform measure to the House of Representatives for consideration. While final passage in the Senate was expected after Wednesday’s initial bipartisan vote to advance the bill…
A bill to legalize medical marijuana in South Carolina officially passed the Senate on third reading on Thursday, sending the reform measure to the House of Representatives for consideration. While final passage in the Senate was expected after Wednesday’s initial bipartisan vote to advance the bill…
Business
Flower still king of marijuana market, though supremacy waning
MARIJUANA BUSINESS DAILY
Marijuana flower is still by far the most sought-after product in the market, but its dominance is slipping slightly.
Marijuana flower is still by far the most sought-after product in the market, but its dominance is slipping slightly.
Science & Health
Study: Use of Cannabis Flowers with Nearly Equal Ratios of THC and CBD Associated with Greater Overall Subjective Effects
NORML
Investigators reported, “CBD may mitigate the negative psychotomimetic effects of THC without diminishing the effects of THC that individuals report liking.”
Investigators reported, “CBD may mitigate the negative psychotomimetic effects of THC without diminishing the effects of THC that individuals report liking.”
Cannabis-Based Drug Aimed At Covid Prevention Seeks Emergency Use Authorization In Colombia
FORBES
Flora Growth is seeking Emergency Use Authorization in Colombia for a cannabis-based product aimed at Covid prevention.
Flora Growth is seeking Emergency Use Authorization in Colombia for a cannabis-based product aimed at Covid prevention.
Culture
Super Bowl Won’t Air Cannabis Ads
FORBES
The National Football League (NFL) championship game’s broadcaster, NBC-TV, has rejected a television commercial from the cannabis marketplace and delivery service Weedmaps for Super Bowl LVI (56).
The National Football League (NFL) championship game’s broadcaster, NBC-TV, has rejected a television commercial from the cannabis marketplace and delivery service Weedmaps for Super Bowl LVI (56).
Sex And Weed: Survey Shows Cannabis Consumers Have More Sex Than Non-Consumers, Prefer Pot For V-Day
Exclusive data from a recent survey on cannabis and sex, in time for Valentine’s Day.
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