Pennsylvania marijuana arrest. A bill that would triple the THC limit for hemp. Medical cannabis in Ukraine. MI Legalization of psilocybin. How to store terpenes & trichomes
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/ Important things to know
Sens. Bob Casey (D-PA) and Rand Paul (R-KY) are introducing a new bipartisan bill that would require automatic sealing of federal criminal records for certain marijuana and other drug convictions. Submitted.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has introduced legislation that would triple the amount of THC legally in hemp and make other changes to federal regulations regarding hemp crops to address industry concerns. Submitted.
Pennsylvania State Police arrest an average of 32 people for marijuana each day, new data shows. The statistics come amid growing pressure from lawmakers to join neighboring states in enacting legalization legislation.
Ukraine's Ministry of Health has approved a list of conditions under which patients can access medical cannabis under the country's new program created by a bill recently signed by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Michigan lawmakers have introduced a new bill that would legalize psilocybin mushrooms for people with PTSD.
New research reveals how certain post-harvest drying techniques for marijuana can better preserve terpenes and trichomes and deliver higher quality cannabis compared to traditional methods.
A Nebraska judge has rejected some challenges to two medical marijuana legalization initiatives on the November ballot, but allowed other lawsuits to proceed.
Although Illinois officials have touted the diversity of marijuana industry ownership, less than one-third of professional businesses actually operate in the state's cannabis sector.
/ federal government
Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) are joined by Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NJ). (New York) and Congressman Jim Himes (D-Connecticut) to discuss their ideas. Vice President Kamala Harris' marijuana record.
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) sent a letter to the House Ethics Committee, stating that he “does not use illegal drugs unless there is a law in a U.S. jurisdiction that authorizes their use.” I haven't used it.'' I believe this is a drug that is illegal for medical or over-the-counter use throughout the United States. ”
Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.) said in a speech on the House floor that an effort to toughen penalties for certain drug crimes on California's November ballot would be “an arrest made for a small amount of marijuana that Kamala Harris made famous.” It has no effect on the man who was killed.” ”
/ state
Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) has not interviewed a new candidate for the state's top cannabis regulator more than a year after his predecessor resigned amid scandal.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' (R) PAC, which is campaigning against a marijuana legalization initiative on the November ballot, has received a $1 million donation from the prohibition group Save Our Society From Drugs. I received it.
The Missouri Court of Appeals is considering a case regarding the accumulation of city and county marijuana taxes.
California regulators have issued a notice of recall of marijuana products due to the presence of Aspergillus and inaccurate labeling that reports more cannabinoid content than the product contains.
A spokesperson for the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission defended its testing regulations in the face of media investigations showing that results are often unreliable.
Vermont regulators will stop accepting new cannabis dispensary license applications next month.
Washington state regulatory officials have recommended denying a petition seeking changes to the cannabis social equity program.
Oregon regulators have approved a stipulated settlement agreement for cannabis business violations.
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/ local
The New York City Sheriff's Department is under investigation over whether it improperly seized cash from an unlicensed marijuana business.
Three Jersey City, New Jersey, police officers fired for off-duty marijuana use have been reinstated, but they are not allowed to possess guns.
/ international
Germany's federal cabinet has approved the cannabis plan.
Conservative Party leaders in British Columbia and Canada have vowed to close down safe consumption sites for illegal drugs.
/ Science and Health
One review concluded that “there is growing evidence that CBD acts as an antipsychotic and anxiolytic, with some reports suggesting neuroprotective effects.”
/ Advocacy, opinion, analysis
A poll of mental health providers around the world found that 94% would be willing to incorporate psychedelic treatments into their practice if legalized in their country.
/ work
Simply Solventless Concentrates Ltd acquires ANC Inc.
A complaint was filed seeking to place Pelorus Fund REIT LLC Statehouse Holdings, Inc. into receivership.
Ignite International Brands Ltd. was charged with fraud.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman spoke about the use of psychedelics.
/ Culture
Bill Maher is asking California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) to sign a bill that would legalize cannabis cafes.
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