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Is Jeff Sessions’ Justice Department Actively Blocking Cannabis Research?
Gage Peake - Published on August 15, 2017Read moreFederal applications to grow cannabis for research purposes have languished as Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ Justice Department fails to act on them.
FDA Declares CBD ‘Beneficial,’ Wants Your Input ASAP
Bruce Barcott - Published on August 14, 2017Read moreThe FDA just declared that ‘CBD has been shown to be beneficial’ in experimental use. Now the agency wants input about how the United Nations should schedule it.
Cannabis States Try to Curb Smuggling, Fend off Administration
The Associated Press - Published on August 14, 2017Read moreLegal cannabis states are trying to clamp down on “diversion” even as U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions presses for enforcement of federal laws against marijuana.
Judge Halts Feds’ Cannabis Case, Citing Rohrabacher-Blumenauer
Ben Adlin - Published on August 11, 2017Read moreStill need a reason to care about that obscure federal spending provision known as the Rohrabacher–Blumenauer amendment? Here’s one.
What Does It Mean to Declare the Opioid Epidemic a ‘National Emergency’?
Dave Schmader - Published on August 11, 2017Read moreThe opioid crisis is raging and plans to declare it a national emergency are in the works. What does a formal declaration of a national emergency entail?
Utah Initiative for Medical Cannabis Moves to Signature Drive
The Associated Press - Published on August 11, 2017Read moreCoalition members say they’re done waiting for lawmakers who rejected proposals to pass a broad medical cannabis law three years in a row.
NY to Allow Use of Medical Cannabis Lozenges, Lotions, and More
Leafly Staff - Published on August 11, 2017Read moreHealth officials announced new regulations that will permit new products, including chewable and effervescent tablets and lozenges as well as topical lotions, ointments and patches.
The Haymaker: Polis Party Is a Pivot Point in Canna-Politics
Bruce Barcott - Published on August 10, 2017Read moreNext-gen candidates for governor are embracing the cannabis industry, not just tolerating it. Jared Polis led the way last night.
California Auditor Accuses Sheriff of Misusing Cannabis Fees to Fund Raids
The Associated Press - Published on August 10, 2017Read moreThe Calaveras County auditor says the sheriff improperly spent some of the $1 million his office made from legal cannabis fees to go after illegal operators.
Nevada Regulators Could Scrap Home Cannabis Delivery
Ben Adlin - Published on August 10, 2017Read moreHome cannabis delivery has been allowed since the state’s adult-use cannabis market launched July 1. But all that could change in January.