Four legislators announced on March 7 that they have refiled their psychedelic therapy bill. Rep. Nancy Mace, Rep. Madeleine Dean, Sen. Cory Booker, and Sen. Rand Paul introduced the Breakthrough…
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Arkansas Bill Seeks Ban on Delta-8, Other Hemp Products
One Arkansas lawmaker wants to ban the hemp products that have taken over shelves at gas stations and convenience stores. Republican state Sen. Tyler Dees introduced a bill last week…
Ohio Cannabis Industry Announces Opposition to Medical Weed Revamp Bill
A group of medicinal cannabis operators and advocates in Ohio have joined forces in “strong opposition” to a bill that would dramatically alter the state’s medical marijuana program. The measure,…
Pennsylvania Bill Would Give Doctors More Flexibility To Prescribe Cannabis
A pair of lawmakers in Pennsylvania want to make it easier –– a lot easier –– for doctors in the state to prescribe medical cannabis to patients. The proposed, bipartisan…
Legalization Bill Moving Along in Hawaii Legislature
A bill to make Hawaii the next state to legalize recreational cannabis cleared a legislative hurdle this week. The legislation “advanced out of two state Senate committees Thursday — and…
Rhode Island Lawmakers Introduce Magic Mushroom Bill
If the federal government signs off on psilocybin, a pair of Rhode Island lawmakers want the state to be ready to benefit. The bill under consideration would “decriminalize the use…
North Carolina Senate Approves Medical Pot Bill
The North Carolina Senate this week approved a bill to legalize marijuana, bringing the measure one step away from heading to the state House of Representatives for consideration. The bill,…
Bill Seeks To Ease Medical Cannabis Restrictions for New Mexico Firefighters
The proposed legislation “would narrow the definition of ‘safety-sensitive position’” under the state’s medical cannabis law, according to the Santa Fe New Mexican. That provision has precluded first responders and firefighters…
California Bill Would Ban Tobacco Sales to All Born After 2006
The strongest and wildest approach yet to deter teen tobacco use at the state level is taking shape. A new California bill would ban all tobacco sales for any resident…
Washington Senate Passes Bill Banning Hiring Discrimination for Pot Use
The Washington Senate this week approved a bill that would protect cannabis users from pre-employment job discrimination. The measure, Senate Bill 5123, was passed by the state Senate on Wednesday…