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ThursdayNov 21, 2024 10:00 am

Cannabis Stakeholders Walk Tight Rope by Seeking to Contribute to Rescheduling Hearing

Business leaders and marijuana advocates were recently invited to take part in a hearing about cannabis rescheduling set for next month. The participants, all twenty-five of them, were listed in a letter penned by Chief Administrative Law Judge John Mulrooney II of the Drug Enforcement Administration. The witnesses were selected by DEA Administrator Anne Milgram. During the hearing, the participants will be required to explain why maintaining the drug’s current schedule is unjustified. The legal threshold also requires that witnesses explain how they will be impacted negatively by cannabis’ rescheduling to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. This means…

WednesdayNov 20, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Scientists Doubt Findings of Study Indicating Federally-Sourced Research Marijuana Doesn’t Differ from State-Legal Products

A recent study conducted by Mahmoud ElSohly, one of the few individuals authorized by the federal government to grow cannabis for research, has found that marijuana available in the U.S. market has a consistent cannabinoid profile, primarily shaped by genetics rather than regional factors. The research indicates that THC levels in cannabis samples seized or sourced from state-legal programs are similar, typically falling between 10 and 20% THC content. The study, published in Frontiers in Public Health Journal, presents a possibly contentious claim: that cannabis available in state-legal dispensaries is chemically similar to the marijuana provided for research by the…

TuesdayNov 19, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Advocates in Idaho File Ballot Measure to Legalize Marijuana in 2026

Public use would remain off-limits, ensuring that cannabis consumption is kept private and not visible in open areas. The measure specifically avoids creating a commercial cannabis market, unlike the recent ballot efforts in other states that sought to legalize the production and sale of marijuana. Joe Evans, treasurer for Kind Idaho, highlighted this distinction in a statement back in September when the group first submitted the measure. He noted that the group’s approach is based on the belief that people should be allowed to manage their health and well-being privately, without interference from the state, as long as they’re acting…

TuesdayNov 19, 2024 10:00 am

Marijuana Recalls in California Underscore Importance of Decontamination

A few months ago, the Department of Cannabis Control in the state of California issued 5 cannabis product recalls. The recalls drew attention to the presence of aspergillus, which brought the total number of recalls to twenty-one for the year. The significant increase in recalls related to mold, in particular aspergillus, has made marijuana cultivators across the state to become more vigilant. So, what do we know about aspergillus? This mold can be found in decaying vegetation, soil and the air. It thrives in humid and warm environments, with its spores possessing the ability to travel long distances. This makes…

MondayNov 18, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Study Finds That Not Everyone Can Improve Their Sleep by Using Marijuana

A recent study suggests that marijuana’s impact on sleep may differ depending on an individual’s mental health background. The study, conducted by the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine, revealed that marijuana enhanced sleep for young adults with anxiety or depression. In contrast, those without any pre-existing mental health issues experienced more frequent sleep issues when using marijuana. The study analyzed data from the university’s Happiness and Health Survey, which tracked the health, emotional well-being, and substance use habits of 3,300 Los Angeles public high school students from 2013 to 2023. Researchers compared sleep issues in individuals who…

FridayNov 15, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — The GOP to Be Tested on its Readiness for Marijuana Policy Reform

With recent shifts in political power, many are questioning if a Republican-led government might better support cannabis reform than one led by Democrats. As former President Donald Trump returns to the White House and Republicans take control of the Senate, the $32 billion U.S. cannabis industry stands at a crucial point, uncertain about the future of legalization. The recent elections delivered three defeats for state-level adult-use cannabis legalization. This shift may signal a transition from state-driven legalization efforts toward a more federal approach in Washington, D.C. Advocates and lobbyists now face the challenge of uniting and presenting a cohesive message…

FridayNov 15, 2024 10:00 am

Appeals Court in Missouri Declares That Marijuana Tax Stacking is Unconstitutional

Earlier this week, the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, ruled that the stacking of cannabis sales taxes was unconstitutional. The state legalized adult-use sales in 2022 when 53.1% of voters in the state approved Amendment 3, a ballot initiative that sought to legalize adult-use marijuana. The initiative also legalized the possession, purchase, consumption, manufacture, delivery and sale of cannabis for individuals aged 21 and above. This is in addition to allowing persons with specific offenses related to cannabis to petition for release from prison or probation and parole and have their records expunged. This approval saw the state issue…

ThursdayNov 14, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Researcher Files Lawsuit to Block Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing

David Heldreth, CEO and founder of Panacea Plant Sciences, has filed a federal court lawsuit, claiming the DEA breached several legal protocols in preparing for a hearing on the Biden administration’s proposal to reclassify marijuana. The suit urges the court to issue an injunction halting the DEA’s scheduled hearing until these legal concerns are addressed. Heldreth’s complaint argues that the DEA has not complied with important legal requirements related to administrative procedures and federal consultation obligations. At the core of his argument is the agency’s decision to hold a hearing on moving marijuana from Schedule 1 to 3 of the…

ThursdayNov 14, 2024 10:00 am

Missouri’s Booming Marijuana Industry Eclipses Other State Markets

The recreational marijuana market in the state of Missouri has already hit $1.4 billion, less than 2 years since its launch. Voters in the state approved Amendment 3, a ballot initiative that legalized recreational marijuana in November 2022. Medical dispensaries were then given the go ahead to expand into recreational sales in February 2023. The market’s current valuation is higher than states that’ve legalized the drug for longer periods, like Nevada, Colorado and Arizona. During a recent conference, LKP Impact Consulting CEO Laurie Parfitt discussed the state’s burgeoning recreational market. The conference, held in St. Louis, brought together over 1000…

WednesdayNov 13, 2024 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Florida Measure to Legalize Recreational Marijuana Fails to Garner Supermajority

A ballot initiative to legalize marijuana for recreational use in Florida failed Tuesday, receiving 55.9% of the vote but falling short of the 60% threshold needed to amend the constitution. The initiative, known as Amendment 3, sought to allow adults over 21 to purchase cannabis for adult use from already-existing medicinal dispensaries, with the potential to extend to other retailers if the Legislature approved. The primary financial backing for Amendment 3 came from Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF), Florida’s leading medical cannabis company, which contributed approximately $145 million to the campaign. This made up the great majority of…