Elton John Calls Legalizing Marijuana A Huge Mistake

Views: 5 Elton John, recently named Time’s Icon of the Year, has publicly denounced the legalization of marijuana, calling it a misguided decision with far-reaching consequences. In an interview published Wednesday, the legendary musician spoke candidly about his views, rooted in personal experience and decades of advocacy for sobriety. “I maintain that it’s addictive. It […]

NFL Increases Amount Of Marijuana That Players Can Test Positive For

Views: 5 The NFL and NFL Players Association (NFLPA) have agreed to significant changes to the league’s substance abuse policy, particularly regarding marijuana use. The updated policy, which goes into effect immediately, raises the threshold for a positive THC test and reduces financial penalties for violations. Previously, the threshold for a positive THC test was […]

GOP Leaders Block Schumer’s Bipartisan Marijuana Banking Legislation

Views: 4 Republican House and Senate leadership have reportedly blocked Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) attempt to include bipartisan marijuana banking legislation in a government funding bill, according to a Senate source familiar with the negotiations. As lawmakers worked to finalize a continuing resolution to keep the government funded, Schumer repeatedly advocated for the […]

MJBizCon 2024 Just Wrapped Up, Here’s What The Hot Topics Were

Views: 3 The cannabis industry’s largest B2B event, MJBizCon 2024, wrapped up another dynamic week in Las Vegas, cementing its role as a pivotal gathering for professionals seeking to shape the future of cannabis. From insightful panels to vibrant after-parties, the event underscored a shift in focus toward strategic opportunities and long-term resilience as the […]

Lawmakers Ask Biden To Use Clemency Powers On Non-Violent Prisoners Including Those In Prison For Cannabis

Views: 7 A group of 66 members of Congress is calling on President Joe Biden to take decisive action against mass incarceration, urging him to use his clemency authority to address longstanding inequities in the U.S. legal system. In a letter sent November 20, the lawmakers pressed Biden to act during the remainder of his […]

Beer Institute Calls for More Regulations On Cannabis, And Higher Taxes On The Products

Views: 5 The Beer Institute, a prominent trade organization representing American brewers and beer importers, has issued new guiding principles addressing what it calls the “proliferation of largely unregulated intoxicating hemp and cannabis products.” The group warns of potential risks to consumers and communities from THC consumption, advocating for stricter regulations to mitigate these dangers. […]

Kamala Harris Didn’t Talk With Rogan About Legalization, She Should Have

Views: 2 In the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, podcaster Joe Rogan revealed that Vice President Kamala Harris declined an invitation to appear on his show due to her reluctance to discuss marijuana legalization. Speaking on a recent episode, Rogan claimed the Harris campaign imposed restrictions on topics for the interview, with cannabis policy […]

All Possible Senate Majority Leaders Oppose Marijuana, So What’s Next?

Views: 5 Last week’s U.S. Senate election victory by Republicans has led to speculation over the future of cannabis reform, with three GOP senators—John Cornyn (TX), Rick Scott (FL), and John Thune (SD)—emerging as potential candidates for majority leader. Each has demonstrated opposition to ending federal marijuana prohibition, raising concerns for advocates hoping for progress […]

What Trump’s Second Term Means For The Marijuana Industry

Views: 4 Former President Donald Trump has reclaimed the White House, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump’s campaign combined a hardline stance on illegal drugs with unexpected support for limited marijuana reforms, including the rescheduling of cannabis and allowing state-level legalization efforts to continue. While Trump’s campaign speeches were often punctuated by calls for severe […]

New Study Shows Food Service, Hospitality, Construction Workers Have The Highest Levels of Cannabis Consumption

Views: 7 A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that U.S. workers in the food service and hospitality sectors report some of the highest levels of cannabis use, with similar high rates seen in the arts, entertainment, sports, and media fields. The study, published in the *American Journal […]

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