Nebraska Legislature Passes Landmark Medical Cannabis Law After Decade of Delays
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Legislature has passed its first-ever bill addressing a state medical cannabis program, which regulators highlight as essential for making the medicine available to Nebraskans. Lawmakers voted 46-2 in favor of Legislative Bill 1235, spearheaded by the General Affairs Committee. This bill grants the voter-created regulatory commission the authority to set fees […]
Casper Cannabis Shops Under Scrutiny in THC Product Crackdown
CASPER, Wyo. — In response to an impending crackdown, cannabis retailers are significantly reducing their inventory of products containing delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol and closely related psychoactive substances, which are broadly banned under Wyoming law. District Attorney Dan Itzen, along with local chiefs and the sheriff, alerted stores in a letter regarding potential illegal sales. The letter emphasized […]
Nebraska Legislature Passes Historic Medical Cannabis Bill, Marking a New Era in Healthcare
Lawmakers on Wednesday approved the first-ever bill concerning Nebraska’s medical cannabis program with a 46-2 vote. This milestone follows nearly two years after voters statewide endorsed a medical marijuana initiative. The new legislation empowers the state’s Medical Cannabis Commission to establish application fees for dispensaries and manufacturers, along with requiring applicants to submit fingerprints for […]
CDU/CSU Urges Reevaluation of Cannabis Legalization in Germany Two Years On
Government ministers from Germany’s conservative CDU and CSU parties have called for revisions to the 2024 partial legalization of cannabis, initiated by the previous left-leaning coalition government. This request follows the release of a two-year report assessing the impacts of the legislation. Conservative Ministers’ Reactions Health Minister Nina Warken of the CDU labeled the legalization […]
Texas Enacts Smokable Hemp Cannabis Ban: Key Details You Need to Know
New regulations that eliminate natural smokable hemp products and raise licensing fees are set to take effect on March 31 in Texas. Industry leaders express concerns that these changes will significantly reduce inventory for many businesses and force those unable to finance the increased fees to shut down. Overview of New Regulations Earlier this month, […]
Experts Divided on Impact of German Drug Legalization: High Times or Low Blows?
In a significant development for cannabis legislation, Germany’s prior center-left government enacted a law legalizing personal recreational cannabis use for adults over 18. This move has sparked ongoing debate, with critics expressing concerns about potential increases in drug usage, particularly among teenagers, and an uptick in organized crime. Two years later, the controversy persists, as […]
Celebrate National Cannabis Awareness Month: Understanding Benefits and Responsible Use
National Cannabis Awareness Month is observed annually in April. The cannabis plant has been intertwined with human history for over 10,000 years, offering a wealth of medicinal, spiritual, and practical uses. This complex botanical compound presents vast, transformative opportunities. National Cannabis Awareness Month aims to highlight both the historical significance and the immense potential of […]
Judge Denies SAM’s Temporary Restraining Order; CBD Pilot Program Launches
This article was updated on April 1. A U.S. District Court judge denied Smart Approaches to Marijuana’s (SAM) motion for a temporary restraining order on March 31, allowing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) CBD pilot program to commence on April 1. The federal pilot program is to allow doctors to recommend hemp-derived […]
Mike Tyson’s Premium Cannabis Brand, Tyson 2.0, Launches in Mississippi
Boxing Legend Mike Tyson’s Award-Winning Cannabis Brand Launches in Mississippi CANTON, Miss., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Tyson 2.0, the acclaimed cannabis brand founded by boxing icon Mike Tyson, has officially entered the Mississippi market in collaboration with Southern Sky Brands, a leading state-licensed cannabis operator. Residents can now access premium eighths of flower and […]
Mississippi AG Urges FCC to Permit Cellphone Jammers in Prisons to Enhance Security
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch emphasized the vital role of correction officers and staff during an Officers Memorial Service at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Pearl, Mississippi, on May 9, 2023. The event honored individuals who lost their lives in the line of duty. In her remarks, Fitch joined over 20 other attorneys general […]
National Cannabis Research Center Announces Inaugural Stakeholder Meeting to Shape Future Policies
The Resource Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research (R3CR), a collaboration among the University of Mississippi, US Pharmacopeia (USP), and Washington State University under the auspices of NIH, is set to host its inaugural annual stakeholder meeting in May. Mississippi’s Role in Cannabis Research This event emphasizes Mississippi’s growing importance in the cannabis industry, particularly […]
Mississippi Hemp Products Remain on Shelves as Legislation to Regulate Fails
The Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Sean Tindell, asserts that federal standards for hemp and cannabis are necessary, given the existing discrepancies between state and federal laws. This remark comes amidst a legislative setback, as House Bill 1502, aimed at regulating hemp products containing THC, has failed to progress this session. Legislative […]