Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced three new bills to make state-legal marijuana businesses eligible for federal small business services, including loans, disaster relief and grant programs. The package of legislation is aimed at establishing parity for cannabis businesses, which are currently prohibited from receiving federal aid due to marijuana still being
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A bill to legalize marijuana in Minnesota is set for a House floor vote this week, and the sponsor of the legislation is optimistic that it could pass the full legislature—if only the GOP-controlled Senate would just allow a vote on it. This measure—filed by House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (D), Speaker Melissa Hortman (D)
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A bill to legalize marijuana in Minnesota has been approved by its final House committee and will now advance to the floor. The road to get to this position has been long and winding, with 12 panels hearing and voting on the measure since it was introduced in February. House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (D),
A bill to legalize marijuana in Minnesota has been approved by its final House committee and will now advance to the floor. The road to get to this position has been long and winding, with 12 panels hearing and voting on the measure since it was introduced in February. House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (D),
LA House votes to legalize medical marijuana flower; NY legalization revenue projection; IL sees record sales; Study: Cannabis consumers aren’t lazy Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Before
A bill to legalize marijuana in Minnesota has been approved by its final House committee and will now advance to the floor. The road to get to this position has been long and winding, with 12 panels hearing and voting on the measure since it was introduced in February. House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (D),
A bill to legalize marijuana in Minnesota has been approved by its final House committee and will now advance to the floor. The road to get to this position has been long and winding, with 12 panels hearing and voting on the measure since it was introduced in February. House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (D),
A bill to legalize marijuana in Minnesota has been approved by its final House committee and will now advance to the floor. The road to get to this position has been long and winding, with 12 panels hearing and voting on the measure since it was introduced in February. House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (D),
A bill to legalize marijuana in Minnesota has been approved by its final House committee and will now advance to the floor. The road to get to this position has been long and winding, with 12 panels hearing and voting on the measure since it was introduced in February. House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (D),
A bill to legalize marijuana in Minnesota has been approved by its final House committee and will now advance to the floor. The road to get to this position has been long and winding, with 12 panels hearing and voting on the measure since it was introduced in February. House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (D),
A bill to legalize medical marijuana in Alabama is headed to the governor’s desk following its passage by the legislature. After clearing two House committees last month, the measure passed the full chamber by a vote of 68-34 on Thursday. The Senate, which had previously approved an earlier version of the legislation in March, then
The Texas House of Representatives on Thursday approved to a bill that would require the state to conduct a study into the therapeutic potential of psychedelics like psilocybin and MDMA. This comes as numerous marijuana reform measures move through the legislature. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Alex Dominguez (D), passed by a vote of 134-12.
The Texas House of Representatives on Thursday approved to a bill that would require the state to conduct a study into the therapeutic potential of psychedelics like psilocybin and MDMA. This comes as numerous marijuana reform measures move through the legislature. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Alex Dominguez (D), passed by a vote of 134-12.
European Commission is allowing health & beauty product manufacturers to incorporate Cannabigerol (CBG) into their products. EU regulators have added CBG as a legal ingredient for cosmetics and skincare products. You can read the full story below, as reported by Hempindustrydaily.com. High Purity Natural Products believes this to be a great move by the EU
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An eleventh Minnesota House committee on Wednesday approved a bill to legalize marijuana—the latest development in its long path to a vote on the floor, which is expected this month. The House Taxes Committee cleared the legislation by a vote of 12-6. Its next and final committee stop is Ways and Means. House Majority Leader
Since the National Hemp Association began its Standing Committee for Social Equity (SCSE) last year, the response has been overwhelmingly positive and it’s our goal to remain vigilant about addressing social equity issues. However, I was recently dismayed to get an email in response to a post about the committee saying: (edited for vulgarity) “Don’t
A medical marijuana bill that has already passed the Alabama Senate was filibustered on the House floor on Tuesday. After previously clearing two House committees last month, the measure came to the floor for consideration—but a small number of opponents drew out the process by making a series of speeches and asking questions until the
A medical marijuana bill that has already passed the Alabama Senate was filibustered on the House floor on Tuesday. After previously clearing two House committees last month, the measure came to the floor for consideration—but a small number of opponents drew out the process by making a series of speeches and asking questions until the
A Kansas House committee on Tuesday approved a bill to legalize medical marijuana in the state. Members of the House Federal and State Affairs Committee adopted a series of amendments before advancing the legislation in a 12-8 vote. This is the second time that panel has approved the reform proposal this session. After passing in
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Mexican lawmakers have failed to meet a Supreme Court deadline to end marijuana prohibition after spending months going back and forth on a legalization bill that passed both chambers of Congress in differing forms. The result is a lot of uncertainty. The court first deemed prohibition unconstitutional in 2018, ordering legislators to enact a policy
A new study out of Washington State University suggests cannabis may inspire entrepreneurs to come up with big, bold business ideas—but could also lead them down a rabbit hole of wishful thinking. Researchers found that entrepreneurs who were frequent marijuana consumers came up with business pitches that were more original but less feasible, according to
“DANGEROUS DELTA-8?” MASS CBD MANUFACTURER HIGH PURITY NATURAL PRODUCTS WARNS CONSUMERS AND MANUFACTURERS ABOUT POTENTIAL UNDETECTED AND HARMFUL CHEMICALS. May 3, 2021 Southbridge MA – High Purity Natural Products today announced a warning for consumers and manufacturers about potentially harmful chemicals within Delta-8 THC. Delta-8 THC, derived through a chemical process from hemp, is “said
A Maine House committee on Friday discussed a bill to decriminalize possession of all currently illicit drugs—and the Maine Medical Association (MMA) and a church coalition were among the organizations that testified in favor of the proposal. The legislation, LD 967, would make illicit drug possession a civil violation punishable by a $100 fine. People
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A House panel in Rhode Island considered an adult-use marijuana legalization proposal from Gov. Daniel McKee (D) on Thursday along with three separate bills that would make significant reforms to the state’s current medical cannabis system. While lawmakers did not act on any of the proposals, they asked detailed questions of the governor’s administration about
A Maine House committee on Friday discussed a bill to decriminalize possession of all currently illicit drugs—and the Maine Medical Association (MMA) and a church coalition were among the organizations that testified in favor of the proposal. The legislation, LD 967, would make illicit drug possession a civil violation punishable by a $100 fine. People