New Mexico Launches Medical Psilocybin Producer Permit Applications
“The state is working really hard to operationalize this program as quickly as possible. People are suffering and they want to address that suffering.” By Leah Romero, Source NM New Mexico’s Medical Psilocybin Program recently opened up applications for producers of the psychedelic mushroom, marking a significant step toward the therapeutic program becoming fully operational. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Alabama’s Second Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens
“Having more dispensary locations throughout the state is vital for patient access and affordability.” By Anna Barrett, Alabama Reflector Alabama’s second medical cannabis dispensary opened Friday in Talladega about three months after the first storefront opened in Montgomery. The dispensary is the second location of Callie’s Apothecary, the first medical cannabis dispensary to open in […]
Federal Rescheduling Sets The Stage For Marijuana Business Acquisitions As Pharma And Ag Firms Eye Industry (Op-Ed)
“The practical question isn’t whether this is something to celebrate, it’s whether your business is positioned to be a consolidator, an attractive acquisition target or something different.” By Christopher B. Lynch, Dickinson Wright PLLC There are a lot of rumors and misinformation out there about what the April 23 federal marijuana rescheduling order means. Some […]
Colorado Governor Pardons More People For Marijuana Convictions
Colorado’s governor has issued additional pardons for past marijuana convictions, adding to the thousands of such acts of cannabis clemency he has granted to date. Gov. Jared Polis (D) on Wednesday pardoned 29 people—several of whom were sentenced for cannabis-related crimes. Jonathan Carey, for example, was convicted of possessing more than 8 ounces of marijuana […]