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TuesdayMar 05, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Maryland Legislators Consider Bills Against Workplace Discrimination for Cannabis Users

Legislative committees in Maryland’s state House of Delegates and Senate convened last week to deliberate on proposed measures aimed at shielding workers from repercussions due to off-duty marijuana use. The bills’ essence lies in shifting the burden of proof onto employers, requiring them to demonstrate on-the-job impairment before taking disciplinary action against an employee. Introduced as SB 513 by Senator Alonzo Washington and as HB 525 by Delegate Jheanelle Wilkins, both bills share near-identical language. The Finance Committee in the Senate heard testimonies on SB 513 on Thursday, while the House’s Economic Matters Committee followed suit with HB 525 a…

MondayMar 04, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Official Records Show Recreational Marijuana Sales in Canada Exceeded C$5B in 2023

In 2023, Canada’s recreational marijuana market boasted a value of approximately C%5.07 billion ($3.8 billion), a recent government report on retail sales stated. This reflects a 12.2% increase from the previous year, showcasing a trend of growth, albeit at a slower pace compared to earlier years, marking more than five years since the legalization of recreational marijuana in 2018. Brad Poulos, an entrepreneurship professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, explains this slowdown as a normal evolution of the market. He points out that a big part of the increase in sales of legal marijuana comes from customers moving away from illegal…

FridayMar 01, 2024 9:30 am

Advocates Say Biden Missing Huge Opportunity by Not Pursuing Cannabis Legalization

At the moment, marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. This is despite the fact that 38 states have legalized its medical use while another 24 states legally allow recreational use. Marijuana advocates believe the Biden administration is missing out on a chance to attract young voters by not legalizing the drug federally. Thus far, the administration has availed different avenues for cannabis reform, including initiating the process of possibly rescheduling the drug’s status and issuing federal pardons for simple possession. Advocates argue that this isn’t enough, however, noting that President Joe Biden is not addressing marijuana’s criminalization, which has…

FridayMar 01, 2024 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Modified Ballot Measure to Broaden Medical Marijuana Approved in Arkansas

Efforts to enhance accessibility to medical marijuana are gaining traction in Arkansas as advocates and industry stakeholders push for a constitutional amendment slated for the November ballot. Tim Griffin, the state’s attorney general, recently gave the green light to the proposed amendment’s ballot language after making some revisions. Now, supporters have until July 5, 2024, to secure approximately 90,704 registered voters’ signatures, a crucial step in securing a spot on the Nov. 5, 2024, general election ballot. The ballot committee supporting the proposal, Arkansans for Patient Access, is led by Bill Paschall, executive director of the Arkansas Marijuana Industry Association.…

ThursdayFeb 29, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — New Poll Shows Voters Want Cannabis Taxes to Fund Housing, Education

Opinions among adults in New Jersey vary regarding how the state should utilize revenue from the marijuana tax. However, a recent study sheds light on the prevailing sentiment that most residents do not favor directing marijuana tax funds toward antidrug or law-enforcement initiatives. The study, which was published in the “International Journal of Drug Policy,” polled 1,006 New Jersey residents and gave them seven alternatives for how marijuana tax revenue should be spent, including financing for law enforcement, affordable housing and public health. The study’s findings, compiled by researchers from Drexel and Rutgers Universities, showed that financing for community-based programs…

WednesdayFeb 28, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Pennsylvania Bill Seeks to Allow Medical Cannabis Users to Own Guns

Pennsylvania’s Erie GOP Senator Dan Laughlin is initiating a measure to change the gun ownership laws, enabling medical cannabis users to possess firearms. Laughlin argues that Second Amendment rights shouldn't be violated because medical marijuana is a legitimate treatment for symptoms. Laughlin notes that the amendment is aimed at defending constitutional rights and personal liberty. However, changing state laws will not be enough because federal law forbids marijuana users from owning firearms. The senator, who is surprised by the federal government’s passivity, takes inspiration from a case filed by the district attorney of Warren County against federal limits. Robert Greene,…

TuesdayFeb 27, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Why the Federal Government Is Not Acting Fast to Reform Cannabis Laws Despite Public Support

The legal status of cannabis remains complex in the United States, with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) playing a central role. For years, the agency has maintained that cannabis is a highly dangerous and addictive drug and lacks medical value, despite contrary evidence from public opinion, medical research and state laws. This has led to a situation where marijuana is readily accessible in certain states, heavily penalized in others and federally illegal throughout the country. According to Carmel Shachar, a professor at Harvard School of Law, the U.S. courts or Congress could resolve this confusion, but so far, there’s been…

MondayFeb 26, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Legal Opinion Asserts That Rescheduling Cannabis Won’t Violate US International Obligations

A recent legal opinion has challenged the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (“DEA”) stance, suggesting that international treaties related to drugs should not hinder cannabis rescheduling as recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”). According to the opinion, doing so would be more in line with the country’s duties under international legislation to regulate marijuana in a manner that safeguards public safety and health. Prepared by lawyers from Vicente LLP and Porter Wright LLP firms, the opinion aims to counter the DEA’s assertion in 2016, when it denied a previous request for a cannabis rescheduling. At the…

FridayFeb 23, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Medical Cannabis Could Be Legalized in Spain, But Not Everyone Is Thrilled

Spain is making strides toward legalizing marijuana for medical use, with the Health Ministry initiating the introduction of new legislation to sanction its therapeutic application across various conditions. Reports from the Spanish media indicate that the proposed law is currently undergoing a phase of consultation and discussion. Residents, professionals and experts are asked to contact the ministry via email during this period to express their views on the subject. Recently, Spain health secretary Javier Padilla had talks with scientific societies and professional associations after holding conversations with the EU Observatory of Marijuana Consumption and Cultivation. Further consultations are planned with…

FridayFeb 23, 2024 9:45 am

New Poll Finds 7 in 10 Nebraskans Want Medical Marijuana Legalized

A new poll has found that 70% of individuals in Nebraska are in favor of medical cannabis being legalized. The survey, carried out by Neilan Strategy Group, also found that the majority of the respondents would like a new alternative to income, sales and property taxes to be approved. These findings are much like those of another poll, which determined that 80% of registered voters in the state favored marijuana legalization. Neilan Strategy Group founder Perre Neilan stated that from the results it was clear that Nebraskans were ready to legalize cannabis. This sentiment was echoed by Crista Eggers of…

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