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Sri Lankan with Rs. 47.7 Mn worth ‘Hashish’ held at BIA
Officers from the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) at Katunayake Airport arrested a Sri Lankan passenger early yesterday morning (10) while he was attempting to smuggle a stock of ‘Hashish’ worth Rs....
3 months ago
Zambia: Major Policy Shift – New Controlling Body Aims to Integrate Cannabis into Public Health System
Cannabiz Africa Zambia is to introduce cannabis into its medical system for the benefit of the local population. This is a radical departure from its ‘export only’ licensing regime and has profound...
3 months ago
White House Drug Strategy Shows Trump Administration’s Conflicts On Marijuana And Other Issues, Experts Say
“The administration, on the one hand, is moving in a direction of liberalizing access to cannabis, but at the same time, in the strategy, it talks about the dangers of doing so.” By Aneri Pattani,...
3 months ago
Trump’s Marijuana Rescheduling Move Is A ‘Step Forward,’ But Still ‘Falls Well Short’ Of Needed Changes (Op-Ed)
“To rectify this state/federal conflict…cannabis must be removed from the Controlled Substances Act altogether.” By Paul Armentano, NORML The Trump administration’s decision to reclassify...
3 months ago
Blank Rome Adds Two Partners to Cannabis Practice
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Sean P. Coyle and Vijay S. Choksi have joined Blank Rome LLP as partners in the Corporate, M&A, and Securities group and the Cannabis industry team in its West Palm Beach...
3 months ago
Congressman Pledges To Help Virginia Hemp Farmers As Federal THC Product Ban And State Marijuana Changes Loom
“You’re a constituent. Let’s see what is in the realm of possibility.” By Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury “We needed this rain,” farmer and entrepreneur Graham Redfern said from his front...
3 months ago
Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana And Hemp Regulation Bill Sets The State Up For Broader Recreational Legalization, GOP Senator Says
“This bill does not legalize adult-use cannabis, but eventually we probably will. If we have this board set up ahead of time, they can do it in a professional manner.” By Ian Karbal, Pennsylvania...
3 months ago
Oklahoma Officials Say Medical Marijuana Businesses Must Register With Federal DEA To Avoid Punishment
Oklahoma drug officials have issued guidance warning medical marijuana businesses that they must register with the federal government in order to avoid facing punishments, including potentially...
3 months ago
Minnesota Lawmakers Pass Bill To Legalize Psilocybin Therapy
Minnesota House lawmakers have voted to legalize the regulated therapeutic use of psilocybin for adults 21 and older. The reform was added to broader health policy legislation via an amendment on the...
3 months ago
FBI Raids Dispensary Co-Owned By Virginia State Senator
Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Wednesday raided a medical cannabis dispensary co-owned by Virginia state Sen. Louise Lucas (D), the Virginia Mercury reports. Carried out by...
3 months ago
Investigation Deems Kentucky Medical Cannabis Licensing Process ‘Transparent and Fair’
The Kentucky Office of the Inspector General announced Thursday that it has concluded an investigation into the medical cannabis licensing process implemented by the state’s Office of Medical...
3 months ago
More Older Adults Are Using Marijuana As An Alternative To Pharmaceuticals, Federally Funded Study From American Medical Association Shows
Most older adults who seek out marijuana do so to avoid negative effects associated with traditional pharmaceuticals or because they’ve exhausted other options to treat conditions like pain or sleep...
3 months ago
White House Drug Czar Clarifies That Marijuana Is ‘Still Illegal’ Following Trump Administration’s Rescheduling Move
The Trump administration’s drug czar is clarifying that move to federally reschedule marijuana doesn’t make cannabis broadly legal. “It’s still illegal,” Sara Carter Bailey, director of the White...
3 months ago
Study Shows Consumers Want Clean Cannabis
Concerns over pesticides grows The post Study Shows Consumers Want Clean Cannabis appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
3 months ago
Louisiana House Passes Bill To Create Psychedelic Therapy Pilot Program Funded By Opioid Settlement Dollars
Louisiana lawmakers have passed a bill to create a psychedelic-assisted therapy pilot program, using opioid settlement dollars to fund clinical trials aimed at developing alternative treatments such...
3 months ago
Massachusetts Supreme Court Hears Case Challenging Marijuana Legalization Rollback Initiative (Op-Ed)
“Even if the the court ultimately rules against the plaintiffs and allows the petition to be placed on the ballot, this litigation challenge has already served a vital public purpose.” By Christine...
3 months ago
Congress considers veterans’ medical cannabis amendment (Newsletter: May 8, 2026)
GOP senator urges IN gov not to legalize; Lawmakers push FDA on psychedelics; CA marijuana drive-thrus vote; Study: Psilocybin for cocaine addiction Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter...
3 months ago
Shaleen Title Joins Rudick Law Group
Posted to Linked In 7 May 2026 Fatima Afia I don’t think I’ve ever in my life been more excited about a work-related announcement, but it’s true – THE @shaleentitle has joined RLG and we couldn’t be...
3 months ago
Bill to create psychedelic therapy program in Louisiana passes unanimously, heads to governor
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Louisiana is one step away from creating a state-backed psychedelic-assisted therapy initiative focused on clinical research into treatments for mental health and substance...
3 months ago
The best travel weed gear of 2026
Recommendations on the best travel weed gear are made by Leafly Picks editors after firsthand tests, extensive research, and internal debate. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a...
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