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Industry Nebraska Officials Approve Start Of Medical Cannabis Cultivation

“Every day that goes by, we’re losing time and availability.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission cleared the way Monday for the first state-licensed cultivator to put marijuana plants in the ground, while another is taking steps to fight a local zoning decision. The four-member commission voted unanimously to ratify the […] The post Nebraska Officials Appr…

Industry DEA’s Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing Includes The Wrong Voices (Op-Ed)

“A decision about whether to continue one of the most outdated and destructive drug policies in American history should not exclude the people and advocates most directly affected by it.” By Jason Ortiz, Last Prisoner Project The federal government has finally admitted what millions of people have known for decades: cannabis never belonged in Schedule […] The post DEA’s Marijuana Rescheduling Hear…

Industry Maine GOP Lawmaker Gears Up To Fight Anti-Marijuana Ballot Initiative

“It’s never great politically if your opponent’s on TV and you don’t have the funds to respond back.” By Emma Davis, Maine Morning Star As voters exited the Woodfords Club polling location in Portland on June 9, Alex Perez and Hairo Roque, both from Connecticut, asked them to sign a petition to roll back the recreational […] The post Maine GOP Lawmaker Gears Up To Fight Anti-Marijuana Ballot Initi…

Industry Hemp-Derived CBD Is A ‘Promising’ Treatment For Acne Inflammation And Redness, Scientific Review Says

CBD seems to be effective in the management of acne, according to a new scientific review. Researchers looked at findings from more than a dozen studies from 2010 to 2024 analyzing hemp-derived CBD and acne-related outcomes such as inflammation and the production of oily and waxy lipids from the sebaceous glands. The review, published in […] The post Hemp-Derived CBD Is A ‘Promising’ Treatment For…

Industry Congressional Amendment Would Expand Marijuana Waivers For Military Recruits Who Test Positive For THC

A Republican member of Congress has filed an amendment that would expand waivers for military recruits who’ve tested positive for marijuana. The amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) filed by Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH) acknowledges that the Army and Navy have already “taken positive steps in their work to design and implement a waiver […] The post Congressional Amendment Would Exp…

Industry Bill To Put Marijuana On The Ballot In North Carolina Unlikely To Advance, GOP Senate Leader Says

“I’m not sure that we’re in a place where legalizing marijuana is going to be taken up.” By Brandon Kingdollar, NC Newsline A new bill proposed by North Carolina Senate Democrats would put constitutional amendments to legalize recreational and medical cannabis on the ballot. But its odds of getting a vote in the Senate are […] The post Bill To Put Marijuana On The Ballot In North Carolina Unlikely…