New Mexico adds insomnia as medical marijuana qualifying condition

New Mexico’s regulated medical marijuana program will permit insomnia as a qualifying condition effective June 1, a move that could potentially expand the state’s MMJ market. Insomnia will be the thirtieth qualifying condition for medical cannabis in New Mexico, alongside other ailments including anxiety disorder, opioid use disorder, severe chronic pain, and Alzheimer’s disease. ADVERTISEMENT […]

Key GOP Congressman Says He’ll Review Federal Ban On Marijuana Sales In D.C. After Mayor Raises Safety Concerns

A key Republican lawmaker signaled on Tuesday that he’s interested in reassessing the federal ban that has blocked Washington, D.C. from legalizing, regulating and taxing recreational marijuana sales. The comments came at a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing in response to testimony from D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D), who said that the congressional appropriations rider […]

Canadian cannabinoid firm MediPharm slashing 30% of workforce

Barrie, Ontario-based cannabinoid company MediPharm Labs said it is cutting its workforce by approximately 30% . The move came after the company reported negative first-quarter adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of 3.1 million Canadian dollars ($2.3 million). ADVERTISEMENT In addition to MediPharm itself, the job cuts also cover Vivo Cannabis, a […]

Minnesota House Could Take Final Vote On Marijuana Legalization Bill Imminently Following Completion Of Conference Report

A bill to legalize marijuana in Minnesota could receive its final vote in the House as early as Wednesday now that a conference report has been finalized and signed. Rep. Zack Stephenson (D), the measure’s House sponsor, said late on Tuesday that he signed the 320-page conference report that was processed by non-partisan legislative staff […]

DEA Official Says New Rules Are Coming For Synthetic Cannabinoids, Including CBD And Delta-8 THC

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will soon be proposing new rules to clarify that synthetically manufactured cannabinoids like delta-8 THC are prohibited controlled substances. At the agency’s 2023 Supply Chain Conference earlier this month, Terrance Boos, chief of DEA’s Drug and Chemical Evaluation Section, said that officials have received “multiple petitions” on the issue and […]

Minnesota Lawmakers Vote To Legalize Drug Paraphernalia, Residue, Testing And Syringe Services

The Minnesota legislature has approved large-scale legislation that contains provisions to legalize drug paraphernalia possession, syringe services, residue and testing—a win for harm reduction advocates in the state. As part of a criminal justice and public safety omnibus bill, bicameral lawmakers agreed to a final conference report last week that includes the drug policy reform […]

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