Week of 07/23/2022 Cannabis News: US Senate legalization bill, Heming in Texas Expo, NIDA contractor for marijuana research
This is our short weekly review of what’s going on in cannabis in the week of 07/23/2022. This week in review the US Senate has unveiled a new marijuana legalization bill, we discuss the Hemping in Texas expo, and NIDA plans to issue new contract for a marijuana research supplier. Audio player included for those on the go.
Federal cannabis legalization bill unveiled in Senate
Senate Democrats unveiled a bill that has been long in the works to propose marijuana legalization, placing the matter in the hands of state legislatures. While the bill aims to not only legalize marijuana, it will establish FDA monitoring requirements like those that already in place for tobacco and alcohol. Read the article for more analysis on this new bill.
Ag Commissioner candidate Susan Hays speaks on cannabis at Democratic Convention
This past week has been quite an interesting one for both Susan Hays and Sid Miller, the two major candidates looking to fill the next 4 years of the Texas Ag Commissioner role. Hays gave a speech to a filled Democrat Convention Cannabis Caucus with standing room only.
Ag Commissioner Sid Miller shows cannabis support in strongest example yet
Politicians notoriously flip flop on issues more than the weather changes in Texas. But Miller has stayed consistent for several years on his evolving views on the cannabis/hemp plant and its many helpful qualities, both medicinally and agriculturally. Although last week, Miller may have made his strongest statement in support of medical cannabis yet.
Week of 7/16/2022 Cannabis News: Sid Miller, Weed and Auto Insurance, Brittney Griner Update
This week in review Sid Miller has penned an opinion piece posted to the Texas Agriculture website supporting medical marijuana expansion, Brittney Griner’s attorney submitted to the court the Griner is a medical patient, and a new study showed the auto insurance rates decrease when marijuana is legalized because accidents go down. Audio player version included for those on the go.
Episode 45: Jay Maguire of Texas Hemp Federation
Texas Hemp Federation Executive Director Jay Maguire is this weeks guest on Lonestar Collective. Jay talks about his background, his work with Texas Hemp Federation, his work with fraternities at UT Austin, etc. Jay elaborates on the the work THF is doing to include helping farmers and shops caught in legal battles, helping citizens with hemp legal issues, and promoting better practices in the industry and in the legislative sessions. There is a discussion about the Sky and Hobbs case, and a possible state and federal future case that may happen as well. Check out the episode today.
Week of 7/09/2022 Cannabis News: Brittney Griner pleads guilty, White House affirms Griner being held wrongfully, TX NFL star gets possession charges, VA home loans for marijuana workers
This week in review Brittney Griner has plead guilty to bringing marijuana vape cartridges into Russia. The White House has doubled down on its claims that Griner is being held wrongfully even after the guilty plea. Texas NFL star David Moore was arrested for felony possession of marijuana and weapons charges on July 4th. The VA released a letter stating that veterans are eligible to get a COE for a home loan while working in a state legal marijuana industry. Audio player version included for those on the go.
Episode 44: Julie Oliver of Ground Game Texas
Julie Oliver of Ground Game Texas is the guest this week on the show. Jesse and Austin interview Julie about the founding of Ground Game Texas, how Texans are feeling about decriminalizing cannabis and marijuana in the state of Texas, issues with voter turnout and registered voters, and what organizations are learning from all of this. Visit the site today to listen to the amazing interview.
Week of 6/25/2022 Cannabis News: SCOTX upholds smokable hemp ban, Killeen weighs decrim measure legality, TOCC opens permanent pick up location
This week in review the Texas Supreme Court has upheld the manufacture and processing ban on smokable hemp products while upholding the distribution and sales ban injunction put in place by lower courts. Killeen weighs on the legality of having a decriminalization measure on the ballot in the upcoming election cycle. Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation has opened a permanent pick up location for prescriptions in Houston, Texas. Audio player included for those on the go.
Another reason why Texas possibly won’t legalize marijuana any time soon
Almost 3 years ago I wrote a similar article titled This Is The Biggest Reason Why Texas Won’t Legalize Marijuana Any Time Soon. So far the article hasn’t really been inaccurate. Accurate, even with the growing number of people supporting the legalization of marijuana in the state. This new article adds a layer of recent events and 3 years of observation on the topic.