Virginia Governor Vetoes Leisure Cannabis sales bill
On March 24, 2025, the governor of Virginia, Glenn Youngkin, made a veto against laws that aimed to build a regulated market for the sale of leisure -cannabis in the state. This is
Pennsylvania Lawmaker Pushes Cannabis Decriminalization Bill
A Pennsylvania lawmaker is leading an effort to decriminalize cannabis, aiming to address social justice concerns and move away from punitive drug policies. This proposed legislati
Will Hemp Survive the New Farm Bill?
The millions of hemp consumers in the U.S. continue to face a patchy landscape of rules and regulations that are as varied as the countless (and occasionally strange) Thanksgiving
Pennsylvania marijuana legalization bill receives bipartisan support for economic and social reforms
Pennsylvania lawmakers are making waves with a new bipartisan bill that seeks to legalize recreational marijuana in the state. Supported by Democrats and Republicans alike, the bil
Louisiana vetoes marijuana pardon bill
Louisiana's governor has vetoed a bill to pardon first-time marijuana offenders. The decision has sparked debates about the social justice system and the potential economic imp
Marijuana Funding Bill | Fifth Ave Green House
Landmark marijuana funding bill overcomes major hurdle in Senate A groundbreaking marijuana financing bill has cleared a major hurdle in the Senate, bringing the industry closer to
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoes bill decriminalizing psychedelics
An attempt to decriminalize psychedelic substances was thwarted after California’s governor vetoed the bill, saying the bill lacked dosing guidelines and other key provisions
California governor vetoes cannabis cafe bill
California Gov. Gavin Newsom last week vetoed a bill that would have allowed cannabis cafes to offer weed, food and drinks to patrons in licensed establishments reminiscent of the
Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Allowing MDMA, Psilocybin Prescriptions as Fed Changes Date
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that would allow California doctors to immediately begin writing prescriptions for MDMA and psilocybin drugs if the federal government decides t
Two amendments related to cannabis and psychedelic research have been added to the Defense Bill
The House Rules Committee recently approved two amendments related to cannabis and psychedelics on September 23, which will then be discussed in full. Days later, on September 27,
Wisconsin lawmakers introduce bill to legalize cannabis
The push to legalize the Badger State began in earnest last week when Democratic lawmakers in Wisconsin announced a bill on Sept. 22 that would lift the ban on recreational cannabi
Bill to ban chemicals in Peeps moves forward in California, exposing the food industry’s dirty little secret
The original recipe for bright pink Peeps is at the center of a controversy over potentially problematic chemicals found in many foods. While it’s common knowledge that junk
Congressman introduces bill to deprive states with legal weed of federal funding
Rep. Chuck Edwards, representing a county in western North Carolina, introduced the Stop Pot Act on Friday, saying the bill will “withhold 10 percent of federal highway funds
New version of German cannabis legalization bill may come out next week
German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said in a recent interview with the Rheinische Post on Aug. 9 that the federal cabinet would soon approve the proposed legalization plan for
Bill Gates confesses to Seth Rogen that he smoked weed in high school ‘to be cool’
Microsoft founder Bill Gates shared with actor and celebrated stoner Seth Rogen that he too has a history of cannabis (although we can assume Gates’ tolerance is much lower t
US lawmakers introduce bill to ease state employment restrictions on cannabis use
A bipartisan pair of U.S. lawmakers last week introduced legislation to ease state employment restrictions on cannabis use, barring job opportunities for past and current marijuana
House of Representatives approves spending bill amending veterans’ medical cannabis treatments
On July 26, the US House of Representatives approved the changes and added a substantial spending bill. Among those changes was an addition that would allow US Department of Vetera
Senators back bill to combat skyrocketing Big Pharma prescription drug prices
Built-in structures that incentivize raising drug prices in pharmacies and taking advantage of seniors may soon be dismantled. Sens. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Bob Menendez (DN.J.) w
Lawmakers propose bipartisan CBD regulation bill
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday to ensure hemp-derived CBD products are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, while on the same day a
North Carolina Medical Cannabis Bill Expected to be Dead by 2023
A bill that would legalize medical marijuana in North Carolina is likely dead for the 2023 legislative session, House Speaker Tim Moore said Tuesday. Though he supports bipartisan