CannaNews 11/19 Biden to receive Senate passed research bill, TX begins filling cannabis bills for 2023
The Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act passed the Senate today and is headed to Biden’s desk. The 88th Texas Legislature will convene to begin on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at noon. Read more information in our weekly podcast and article update,
Marijuana research bill headed to Biden’s desk
The Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act passed the Senate today and is headed to Biden’s desk. Read
more about the bill in our article.
CannaNews 11/5/2022 – Court dismisses Florida medical cannabis gun lawsuit, Senate bill filed to prep for legalization
This week in our short news segment A 2019 appointed federal judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit from Florida’s agriculture commissioner that challenged a ban on medical marijuana patients’ rights to buy and possess firearms. A new Senate Bill Would Create Federal Marijuana Commission To Prepare For Legalization. check out the article to hear the whole story in under 5 minutes.
CannaNews Update 10/22/2022 – Louisiana explores workplace protections for medical users, Border Patrol loses case in federal court
This week in our short news segment the state of LA had 3 subcommittee task forces convene to discuss workplace protections with medical cannabis users in the state. The CBP lost another federal lawsuit on it’s attempts to ban the imports of paraphernalia to legal states.
Week of 10/8/2022 CannaNews: Biden Pardons Cannabis Possession, TX Marijuana March Freedom Festival
This week in our short news segment President Biden has pardoned all federal simple cannabis possession charges and urges state governors to pardon and expunge for the same offense on a state level. The #Texas MJ March and Freedom Festival took place in Fort Worth. @DFW NORML executive director Shaun McAllister speaks on Greg Abbott’s response to cannabis pardons. Audio player (for those on the go) and YouTube video included to see some of the turnout of the event.
Biden pardons thousands of federal marijuana offenders
The POTUS has pardoned federal marijuana convictions and us called for changes to be investigated on a federal level. Texans will voice their opinion Saturday in Ft Worth on the POTUS call for governors to follow suit.
Week of 9/24/2022 CannaNews: DoJ likens marijuana users to wife beaters in recent filing on firearms, Oklahoma marijuana ballot question 820 won’t be on ballot
This week in our short recap, Oklahoma Supreme Court has denied Yes to 820’s petition that the state be forced to put the ballot initiative on the upcoming November 2022 ballot. In a battle between the DOJ and the Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried, the DOJ has likened federally illegal marijuana users to domestic violence perpetrators saying they cannot exercise proper judgement and should not have firearms rights. Audio player included for those on the go.
Week of 9/17/2022 CannaNews: Poll shows Republicans favor marijuana reform, FDA’s response on cbd insufficient, drug testing and supply chain issues
How drug testing could be feeding into the labor supply issues, Republicans nationally were polled to highly support medical cannabis reform, and FDA disappointment all in this week’s update.
Week of 9/10/2022 CannaNews – Human Trafficking w/ illegal marijuana, Biden & Fetterman quiet on decrim talks
This week the state of California has seen issues with illegal grow operations using immigrants to tend to their illegal grows. The illegal grows have popped up due to supply issued caused by the state’s licensing system. John Fetterman had a meeting with Joe Biden, but Karine Jean-Pierre led reporters to repetitive details in the recent press conference where she was asked. Audio player included for those on the go.
Week of 8/28/2022 Cannabis News: FBI says CBD off-limits for applicants, Cannarock coverage, and the DEA backs off psychedelic scheduling proposal
FBI noted online that applicants to join the FBI cannot have consumed cannabis including CBD for at least one year, Cannarock took place at Come and Take it Live in Austin, TX, and the DEA has backed off a proposal to place two psychedelic compounds in the Schedule 1 classification after two groups put up a challenge to the item. Read more of listen to the audio version if you are on the go.