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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
