A Republican-controlled House subcommittee has voted to back a bill that makes most hemp-derived cannabinoid products, including edibles, illegal at the federal level. On Thursday, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies endorsed the 138-page bill in a 9-7 vote. Newsweek contacted Republican Representative Andy Harris of Maryland, …
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There has been immense progress in the legalization of medical cannabis in countries around the world, including some that have legalized or decriminalized the plant for adult recreational use. Nonetheless, navigating the many jurisdictions can be tricky. Rules and regulations surrounding cannabis vary wildly from country to country. And though there are some countries where weed …
Germany has served as the largest legal medical cannabis market in Europe for several years, with cannabis pharmacies being the foundation of Germany’s emerging industry. Legal medical cannabis sales first launched in German pharmacies in 2017. Since the launch of initial sales, safe access to medical cannabis via Germany’s pharmacies has increased dramatically, as demonstrated by …
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Democratic congressional lawmakers have announced the filing of a bill that would remove a restriction that’s prevented the White House drug czar from advocating for the legalization of marijuana or other Schedule I drugs under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). http://www.marijuanamoment.net/white-house-drug-czar-could-endorse-marijuana-legalization-under-new-bill-to-repeal-ludicrous-restriction/
Adult-use cannabis legalization has generated more than $20 billion in tax revenue across different states since sales first began in 2014, according to new data from the Marijuana Policy Project. The latest update, which includes figures through the first quarter of 2024, shows the economic scale of legal marijuana markets and the range of policy …
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A group of North Carolina lawmakers this week introduced legislation to legalize medical cannabis in the state, online news source Marijuana Moment reported on Friday. The measure, House Bill 1011, was filed on Tuesday with primary sponsorship from Democratic Reps. Aisha Dew, Pricey Harrison and Zack Hawkins. http://www.forbes.com/sites/ajherrington/2025/04/18/north-carolina-lawmakers-file-medical-marijuana-legalization-bill/
Elon Musk joined as an early investor of the car company Tesla in 2004, later becoming CEO and product architect in 2008. Taking the technology, he pushed the company and grew the brand and the following. Using the expanded platform, he has become a global player and now has joined the current administration. But what about Elon Musk and the potential …
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On 4/20, you might find yourself in more conversation about types of cannabis (marijuana or hemp) and cannabinoids (THC, CBD, for example). Why it matters: It’s not just the plant, itself: Wrapping your head around cannabis terminology, uses and legal status can be dizzying. State of play: Hemp was federally legalized in 2018, and marijuana is legal for medical use in …
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A Florida House panel on Tuesday unanimously approved a bill that would exempt military veterans from state registration fees for medical marijuana cards, allowing them to obtain the certifications for free. The House Health and Human Services Committee advanced the legislation, HB 555 from Rep. Alex Andrade (R), on a vote of 21-0. http://www.marijuanamoment.net/florida-lawmakers-unanimously-approve-bill-to-make-medical-marijuana-cards-free-for-military-veterans/
Bipartisan Pennsylvania lawmakers are asking their colleagues to join them on a forthcoming bill to legalize marijuana for adult use in the state. In a cosponsorship memo that was circulated on Monday, Reps. Emily Kinkead (D) and Abby Major (R) touted the state’s “robust” medical cannabis program—but pointed out that “all but one of our neighboring …
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