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Here is a list of bills introduced during the 2024 legislative session that are aimed at legalizing marijuana in Indiana. The legalization of marijuana could be a big topic ahead of this year's legislative session. There are currently nine different bills that have been introduced that include

Americans convicted of marijuana possession or use are stuck with things on their records that can hurt them — even though they never did anything to hurt anyone else. Biden has done something about that. President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of

German associations have called for wider reforms to medical cannabis regulations to ‘reduce bureaucracy’ and open up access for patients. In July 2023, Germany’s federal government commissioned the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) – the body responsible for determining which medical treatments are

Wisconsin Republicans Introduce Limited Medical Marijuana Bill, Facing Senate and Public Scrutiny. Assembly Republicans introduced a bill Monday that would allow Wisconsinites with one of 15 eligible health conditions to access smokeless medical marijuana products at five state-run dispensaries. The

Recent court filings in the ongoing lawsuits over Alabama’s medical cannabis licensing hint at a conspiracy. wo medical cannabis companies that have filed suit against the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission appear to believe that the AMCC commissioners and/or staff conspired with one or more

A significant proportion of Americans are reportedly turning to hemp-derived alternative cannabinoid products, such as CBD, delta 8, CBG, and CBN. These products are not currently regulated by the federal government, leading to growing concerns regarding their safety and efficacy. A quarter of

Opponents Seek to Overturn Maryland Law Prohibiting Police from Using Marijuana Odor as Probable Cause for Stops and Searches. When leaving a meeting at Prince George’s Community College one night, the Rev. Robert L. Screen and his wife were shocked when a car drove past them smelling so strongly of

New research challenges the fantasy that all cannabis use is medicinal. A great deal of excitement continues to be generated by the legalization of nonmedical cannabis use, also known as recreational or social use. Thankfully, cannabis users no longer need to fear arrest and harsh incarceration

Kentucky Governor Proposes Expansion of Medical Marijuana Program with New Regulations and Qualifying Conditions. Governor Andy Beshear announced on Thursday calls for expansion of the state's medical marijuana program, including new regulations, new qualifying conditions, and more. In a news

Alabama Faces Temporary Halt on Issuing Medical Marijuana Licenses Amid Legal Battle. A judge has temporarily blocked Alabama from issuing licenses to medical marijuana facilities amid an ongoing legal battle over how the state selected the winning companies. Montgomery Circuit Judge James Anderson

Inhaled Cannabis Influences Feeding Behavior and Neurobiological Mechanisms in Rodents, Study Finds. In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers investigated how cannabinoid-1 receptor (CB1R) expressing neurons in the mediobasal hypothalamus ( MBH) regulate the

Alabama Judge Temporarily Blocks Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses Amid Legal Battle. A judge temporarily blocked Alabama from issuing licenses to medical marijuana dispensaries amid an ongoing legal battle over how the state selected the winning companies. Montgomery Circuit Judge James

A new study reports that people using cannabis to get a good night's sleep are less reliant on traditional sleep aids. Most people who reported using cannabis to get a good night’s rest in a recent study have quit using over-the-counter or prescription sleep aids all together. More than 80% of the 1

Former top FDA official Howard Sklamberg doesn’t see how loosening federal restrictions will lead to a crackdown on state-legal markets. President Joe Biden’s administration is poised to make the biggest shift in federal drug policy in decades by loosening marijuana restrictions, but the move is

The law legalising medical marijuana in Ukraine was adopted with 248 votes in favour, 16 votes against, 33 abstentions and 40 members not voting. Ukraine, that has been in war with Russia for almost two years now, has adopted a new law legalising medical marijuana to help treat post-traumatic stress

Seniors in Walnut Creek Push for Local Cannabis Dispensary. Seniors in an East Bay retirement community are pushing for a new local cannabis dispensary but the city of Walnut Creek remains opposed. A vocal group believes a new change at the top could mean a win in their fight for a dispensary. They

Everything you need to know about the two dominant cannabis species, how hybrids work and much, much more. Whether you're a newcomer or an old head, you're probably aware that there's a lot of vocabulary to know relating to cannabis. Even the plant itself has many names: cannabis, weed, marijuana

Arkansas Judge May Rule Cannabis Advertising Limits Unconstitutional. A new advertising landscape could await the state cannabis industry in 2024 if a Pulaski County judge rules in favor of a Pine Bluff cultivator arguing that the state’s limitations on medical marijuana ads are unconstitutional. At

Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says Republicans plan to unveil a proposal soon to legalize medical marijuana in the state and could vote on it sometime in 2024. Republicans have been working behind closed doors for years on a medical marijuana bill. Along the way, they have rejected calls from

That high number also means there likely will be several thousand broken hearts. New York cannabis regulators probably took in about 7,000 business license applications for marijuana companies during its latest submission window, which closed on Monday, according to one attorney who was heavily