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Legislators Fund Marijuana Psychosis Study

Members of Congress approved spending $250,000 to examine ties between marijuana use and “psychosis,” a theory supported by a controversial …

by Michael Sands/ July 20, 2021/ Cannabis, Legislation, marijuana, Research, Science and medicine, study/

Minor Cannabis Arrests In Arizona Can Now Be Expunged

Arizonans who have been charged with minor marijuana offenses can now apply to have their records expunged. Some people are …

by Michael Sands/ July 17, 2021/ Cannabis, Crime, Decriminalization, Law Enforcement, Legalization, Legislation, Lifestyle, marijuana, Politics, regulation/

Newsom Signs Bill To Create Department Of Cannabis Control

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 141, creating the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). Three departments will merge into …

by Michael Sands/ July 16, 2021/ Business, California, Cannabis, Industry, Legislation, marijuana, medical cannabis, Politics, regulation/

New Jersey Dismisses 88K Cannabis Cases Under New Law

As the state works out its new commercial cannabis market details, New Jersey has canceled or dismissed tens of thousands …

by Michael Sands/ July 15, 2021/ Cannabis, Decriminalization, Law Enforcement, Legalization, Legislation, Lifestyle, marijuana, regulation/

Cannabis Legalization Decreases Opioid-Related Emergencies

Recent study shows that cannabis legalization reduced opioid-related emergency visits to young and old men. According to a study sponsored …

by Michael Sands/ July 15, 2021/ Cannabis, Health & Fitness, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, medical cannabis, Science and medicine/

NJ Governor Signs Medical Cannabis Telehealth Bill

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D) recently signed legislation allowing healthcare practitioners to recommend medical cannabis via telemedicine or telehealth …

by Benjie Cooper/ July 7, 2021/ Cannabis, Health & Fitness, Industry, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, Medical, medical cannabis, Politics, regulation, Science and medicine, Technology/

Connecticut Launches Legal Cannabis Info Website

On the heels of statewide cannabis legalization, Connecticut has launched an informational website to keep residents up to date on …

by Benjie Cooper/ July 6, 2021/ Business, Cannabis, Decriminalization, Industry, Legalization, Legislation, Lifestyle, marijuana, Politics, regulation, Technology/

South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program Goes Into Effect

The South Dakota Department of Health has released a preliminary list of qualifying conditions for the state’s new medical cannabis …

by Benjie Cooper/ July 1, 2021/ Business, Cannabis, CBD, Decriminalization, Industry, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, medical cannabis, regulation/

TOCC Advocates Alternative Program Amid Opioid Death Surge

A Texas medical cannabis provider says it will continue advocating for an opioid alternative program amid an increase in opioid-related …

by Benjie Cooper/ June 29, 2021/ Cannabis, Decriminalization, Health & Fitness, Industry, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, Medical, medical cannabis, Research, Science and medicine, study/

Connecticut Governor Signs Cannabis Legalization Legislation

Adult-use cannabis is officially legal in Connecticut. On the afternoon of Tuesday, June 22, Governor Ned Lamont signed Senate Bill …

by Benjie Cooper/ June 23, 2021/ Agriculture, Business, Cannabis, Decriminalization, Industry, Legalization, Legislation, Lifestyle, marijuana, medical cannabis, Politics, regulation/