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President’s marijuana chat with CBD biz owner; State AGs want hemp action; German cannabis plan; HI & PA legalization hearings; Psilocybin study Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Before you dig into today’s cannabis news, I wanted you to know you can keep this resource free and published daily by subscribing to Marijuana Moment on Patreon. We’re a small independent publication diving deep into the cannabis world and rely on readers like you…

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In this week’s cannabis news round-up, Massachusetts governor grants pardons for misdemeanor cannabis convictions; Minnesota takes aim at illegal cannabis sales ahead of adult-use market launch; and a new study reveals cannabis offers hope for migraine patients. Massachusetts State House, Boston. PHOTO King of Hearts Massachusetts Governor to Pardon Misdemeanor Cannabis Convictions Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced her intention to issue pardons for tens of thousands of individuals convicted of misdemeanor cannabis possession charges spanning back decades. This initiative marks another significant step by a state toward rectifying the injustices faced by low-level drug offenders. “Massachusetts decriminalized possession for personal use…

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In a twist of irony, a powerful drug that battles lung cancer might be delivered safer via inhalation versus surgery, injection, and other invasive methods, a new study suggests. Researchers associated with Columbia University observed rat models and determined that a new inhalable lung cancer treatment is capable of delivering localized immunotherapy to difficult-to-treat tumors. Lately researchers have been looking for a safe and non-invasive alternative to current approaches to tackling cancerous tumors that require direct injection of immunomodulators into the tumors. But when cancer is found in the lungs, it is typically hard to reach and treat with drugs…

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Sitting on this airplane, not high, I am still distraught over what transpired this morning. Let me first start with the reflection that I take full responsibility for my actions and I’m in no way dismissing the fact that everyone needs to abide by the law of the country they are in. I am, however, trying to make sense of my experience of being detained for cannabis, as most of my professional work lies within the cannabis industry. As a freelance journalist and on-camera host based in Los Angeles, I had the golden opportunity to host the International Cannabis Awards…

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POTUS marijuana prisoners letter; Congressional psychedelics & cannabis hearing; HI & NH legalization; IN psilocybin; IL cannabis for orgasm disorder Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Hold on, just one second before you read today’s news. Have you thought about giving some financial support to Marijuana Moment? If so, today would be a great day to contribute. We’re planning our reporting for the coming months and it would really help to know what…

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Lawmakers in Washington State “recently passed a bill granting an exemption from the 37% excise tax for medical marijuana patients and designated providers,” according to Forbes. The passage of the measure eliminates  what has been characterized as “one of the highest tax rates imposed on medical marijuana products.”  The bill, HB 1453, was originally introduced last year.  Per an official legislative summary of the proposal, the bill aimed to provide “a tax exemption from the 37 percent cannabis excise tax for qualifying patients and designated providers with a recognition card on purchases of cannabis products that are labeled as Department…

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Biden keeps DC marijuana ban in budget; NH gov on legalization; HI House cannabis momentum; VA gov veto pushback; CBD & menstrual symptoms Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Your good deed for the day: donate to an independent publisher like Marijuana Moment and ensure that as many voters as possible have access to the most in-depth cannabis reporting out there.Support our work at https://www.patreon.com/marijuanamoment/ TOP THINGS TO KNOWPresident Joe Biden’s new budget…

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Using cannabis for pain relief is nothing new. Across the U.S., most states include chronic pain as a qualifying condition for medical cannabis. Looking broader, individuals around the globe are already embracing cannabis for these pain-relieving qualities alongside the additional benefits it may offer. While we’re still learning exactly how cannabis can work to treat symptoms and provide relief for specific conditions, many are taking matters into their own hands with promising results — and these trends could very well help to shape further research and policy. A recent survey published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology took a closer…

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In this week’s cannabis news round-up, President Biden advocates cannabis reform in reelection State of the Union address; Florida legislature passes bill to ban delta-8 and hemp products; how to land the ultimate stoner dream job; and Mike Tyson to face Jake Paul in ring comeback. PHOTO Elvert Barnes President Biden Forcefully Advocates Cannabis Reform in Historic State of the Union Address President Joe Biden utilized a portion of his State of the Union address to advocate for cannabis reform, marking a significant milestone for the industry. In his historic speech, which licked off his re-election bid, the president highlighted the…

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The use of cannabis was associated with lower rates of subjective cognitive decline (SCD), according to the findings of a new study from researchers affiliated with the State University of New York (SUNY). The research found that participants who use marijuana for recreational or medicinal purposes reported less confusion and memory loss compared to those who do not use weed.  The new study, which was published online last month by the journal Current Alzheimer Research, found that recreational cannabis use had the most significant impact on cognitive decline. “Compared to non-users,” the authors wrote, “non-medical cannabis use was significantly associated…

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