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Industry Florida Dems Pounce On Grand Jury Finding That DeSantis Admin ‘Misappropriated’ Medicaid Funds To Fight Marijuana Legalization

“The scheme defunded healthcare services for poor children to instead advance the political agenda of Gov. Ron DeSantis.” By Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix Florida Democrats went on the offensive Thursday against Republican leaders after the release of a blistering statewide grand jury report that found $10 million in Medicaid funds were “misappropriated” and wound up […] The post Florida Dems …

Industry Kentucky’s Medical Marijuana Program Is ‘Halfway’ To Becoming ‘Fully Operational,’ Governor Says

The governor of Kentucky says that the state’s efforts to get medical cannabis dispensaries open is now past the “halfway mark” to becoming “fully operational.” Gov. Andy Beshear (D) noted at a press briefing on Thursday that he recently attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for a medical marijuana cultivation business, saying it is “just the […] The post Kentucky’s Medical Marijuana Program Is ‘Ha…

Industry Decriminalizing Psychedelics Improves Safety And Wellbeing, Study Concludes

“This study suggests a beneficial impact of psychedelic decriminalization on the people who use them.” By Jack Gorsline, Psychedelic State(s) of America A newly published community survey of individuals who use psychedelics suggests that local decriminalization efforts are overwhelmingly associated with perceived improvements in safety, therapeutic access and psychosocial wellbeing, directly count…

Industry Federal Appeals Court Sets Schedule For Lawsuit Challenging Medicare Hemp Coverage Program

A federal appeals court has laid out the schedule for a lawsuit brought by a coalition of anti-marijuana groups and a cannabis-focused biopharmaceutical corporation that are challenging the Trump administration’s initiative to cover up to $500 worth of hemp-derived products each year for eligible Medicare patients. In May, Judge Trevor N. McFadden dismissed the challenge […] The post Federal Appea…

Industry Virginia Hemp Businesses Want Lawmakers To Hold Hearing On New THC Product Limits

Virginia hemp businesses that say they are harmed by the state’s newly enacted restrictions on THC products are pushing a legislative cannabis committee to hold a hearing on the issue. The Cannabis Small Business Association (CSBA), which represents hemp companies, is asking the legislature’s Joint Commission to Oversee the Transition of the Commonwealth into a […] The post Virginia Hemp Businesse…

Industry States Should Start Planning Now For FDA Approval Of Psychedelics, Federal Report Says

A federal health agency has published a new report on recent advances in psychedelic medicine, along with recommendations for state policymakers on how to prepare for formal approval of drugs like psilocybin and MDMA. It also notes how the Schedule I status of many psychedelics has hampered scientific studies on their effects for decades. “Psychedelic-assisted […] The post States Should Start Plan…