Cory Booker And Rand Paul File Revised Bill To Reschedule Psychedelic Breakthrough Therapies

Bipartisan and bicameral congressional lawmakers have filed an updated version of a bill to streamline the federal rescheduling of “breakthrough therapies” like psilocybin and MDMA in order to promote research and drug development. Sens. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rand Paul (R-KY)—along with Reps. Madeleine Dean (D-PA) and Nancy Mace (R-SC)—announced on Thursday the introduction of […]

Virginia cannabis advocates push for changes to approved delta-8 bill

The Virginia Cannabis Association (VCA) wants the state’s recently passed delta-8 THC bill to be amended because it is too restrictive and could hurt the local hemp industry. The VCA sent a letter to the governor warning that the bill contains language that bans CBD in addition to higher-THC products, according to The Progress-Index of […]

Hawaii Senate Approves Marijuana Legalization And Psychedelic Research Bills

The Hawaii Senate has approved a bill to legalize marijuana, and two psychedelics research measures, ahead of a key legislative deadline. And the House separately passed a companion to one of those psychedelics proposals. The Senate cannabis legalization bill, sponsored by Sen. Joy San Buenaventura (D), cleared the chamber in a 22-3 vote on Tuesday. […]

Altieri steps down as chief of marijuana advocacy group NORML

Erik Altieri, who has served as executive director of NORML since November 2016, announced his departure from the Washington DC-based marijuana advocacy organization. ADVERTISEMENT He is stepping down from the position “to pursue projects outside of the marijuana policy reform space,” according to a Tuesday news release. NORML Treasurer Randy Quast, who serves on the […]

Delaware House Approves Marijuana Legalization Bill, With Action Pending On Complementary Regulation Measure

The Delaware House of Representatives has approved a bill to legalize marijuana possession, with a complementary measure to establish basic regulations for a commercial adult-use market also advancing. The full chamber passed the legalization legislation from Rep. Ed Osienski (D) on Tuesday in a 28-13 vote, sending it to the Senate for consideration. Osienski is […]

Canadian producer Atlas buying more Israeli cannabis pharmacies

Canadian marijuana producer Atlas Global Brands entered into binding letters of intent to buy majority positions in two cannabis pharmacies in Israel. The Chatham, Ontario-based cannabis firm would control seven pharmacies when the proposed acquisitions close. ADVERTISEMENT “We believe that these acquisitions will not only benefit our patients and shareholders but will continue to solidify […]

Nevada marijuana sales shrank 3.8% to $965.1M from mid-2021 to mid-2022

Nevada marijuana consumers spent $965.1 million on adult-use and medical cannabis between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022, a 3.8% decline from the previous-year period. That’s according to a Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) report, which includes marijuana sales figures for the regulator’s 2022 fiscal year. ADVERTISEMENT The report was prepared for state legislators in […]