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A new report compiled by the Marijuana Policy Project demonstrates that legalizing recreational cannabis has not led to increased cannabis use among youth. In fact, data that was recently released shows decreases in youth cannabis use in 19 of the 21 states with before-and-after data. “Over a decade into state-level cannabis legalization, the data is …
Hawaii Bill Allowing Telehealth and Easing Out-of-District Access …
1 day ago · Hawaii House Bill 600, introduced by State Representatives Diamond Garcia (R) and Gene Ward (R), cleared its first hurdle today, passing its initial reading in the state’s House of Representatives. This legislative proposal focuses on refining regulations for the medical use of marijuana, including addressing qualifying out-of-state patients and allowing for telemedicine appointments. The ...
Nebraska Legislation Filed to Restrict Medical Marijuana to Pills …
1 day ago · A month after two voter-approved medical marijuana initiatives took effect in Nebraska, State Senator Jared Storm has introduced a measure that would significantly restrict allowable forms of medical cannabis. The bill, filed today, seeks to limit medical marijuana products to pills and liquid tinctures, excluding other forms such as edibles, concentrates, and smokable products. This ...
Marijuana’s Move to Schedule III: 15 Changes and 15 Constants
The DEA is moving marijuana to Schedule III, officially proposing the change on May 21. Here’s a breakdown of the 15 most significant changes this will bring, and the top 15 changes it won’t bring.. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has taken a significant step by proposing to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III …
New Jersey Now Has 175 Licensed Marijuana Stores: Here's Where …
New Jersey’s legal marijuana market has continued to expand, albeit at a relatively slow pace, with the state nearing the milestone of 200 licensed recreational retail outlets. New Jersey legalized recreational marijuana during the November 3, 2020, election. The law allows those 21 and older to legally possess and use up to an ounce of … Continue reading
Medical Marijuana Legalized in 39 States: A State-By-State …
39 states—78% of the entire country—have legalized medical marijuana. In 1996, California became the first state to legalize medical marijuana, paving the way for nationwide reform. In the 28 years since, 38 additional states have enacted similar programs, with several others also allowing low-THC marijuana oil for limited use. Nebraska was …
DEA Judge Urges Broader Participation in Marijuana Rescheduling …
5 days ago · Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) judge has informed the agency’s leader that responsibility now rests with her regarding the Biden administration’s marijuana rescheduling proposal. This comes after he approved a request to file an appeal earlier this week, leading to the cancellation of scheduled hearings. In a letter addressed to DEA Administrator Anne Milgram on Wednesday ...
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President Biden has commuted the sentences of nearly 2,500 people charged with non-violent drug charges. “Today, I am commuting the sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of non-violent drug offenses who are serving disproportionately long sentences compared to the sentences they would receive today under current law, …
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Marijuana news and information. House Bill 75, a measure to legalize recreational cannabis for everyone 21 and older, is set for a public hearing on January 23 at 10 a.m. in the Legislative Office Building, Rooms 202-204.. The hearing will be held by the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee, which will hold a hearing on a different legalization bill —House Bill 198— at 1:30pm ...
Legislation Filed in Hawaii Would Protect Medical Marijuana …
4 days ago · A group of eight Hawaii State Representatives, led by Jeanne Kapela (D), filed House Bill 325 this week to address employment discrimination against medical marijuana patients. The bill seeks to establish explicit workplace protections for registered medical marijuana patients while maintaining safety standards for specific occupations. Since legalizing medical marijuana in 2000 and launching ...