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Louisiana lawmakers have passed a bill to create a psychedelic-assisted therapy pilot program, using opioid settlement dollars to fund clinical trials aimed at developing alternative treatments such as psilocybin and ibogaine, also adopting a new amendment that adds MDMA to the scope of the legislation. The proposal from Sen. Patrick McMath (R) was amended and approved by the House of Representatives in a 97-0 vote on Thursday, weeks after passing the Senate in a unanimous vote. Because an amendment adopted on the House floor added MDMA to the bill, and the Health and Welfare Committee . . .

“Even if the the court ultimately rules against the plaintiffs and allows the petition to be placed on the ballot, this litigation challenge has already served a vital public purpose.” By Christine Baily, C Bailey Law LLC The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) heard arguments concerning the fate of ballot initiative petition that threatens to eliminate the legalized adult-use marijuana industry on Monday. The case, Caroline Pineau, et al. v. Attorney General and Secretary of State, SJC-13927, involves a challenge to the certification and summary of the petition by the state attorney . . .

THE BIG IDEA Hi all, It was another not-boring week in the cannabiz. Don’t miss next week’s WeedWeek Wonks where I’ll be discussing the industry’s ongoing accounts receivable crisis with Brett Gelfand of CannaBiz Collects and FundCanna’s Adam Stettner. Read up, Alex Send tips, press releases, concerns, feedback and criticism to hello@weedweek.com. Sensitive material to share? Contact Alex on Signal. FROM WEEDWEEK “Unscientific, false, fraudulent, illegal”: Lawsuit challenges MSOs’ health claims A federal lawsuit filed against three big MSOs alleges the companies have made unsupported claims . . .

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In this installment of ASA Partner Spotlight, we feature Tetragram, a company building the foundation for integrating cannabis into healthcare.

The Jersey City Council approved Xena dispensary in McGinley Square on the West Side to open the first legal cannabis consumption lounge in the city. Jersey City Cannabis Lounge Details Questions They first debated the issue during their Caucus on Monday before voting on Wednesday. Commerce Director Maynard Woodson explained the resolution for Xena dispensary [ . . . ] Source: Jersey City Council Approves Xena for 1st Legal Cannabis Lounge in City from Heady NJ

A bipartisan coalition of 32 members of Congress is urging federal health officials to expedite ongoing reviews of psychedelic therapies. “For many individuals, current treatment options remain insufficient, deepening an already urgent public health crisis,” the lawmakers, led by Reps. Jack Bergman (R-MI) and Lou Correa (D-CA), co-chairs of the Congressional Psychedelics Advancing Therapies Caucus, wrote in a letter to the head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “As Members of the House of Representatives, we have heard from countless Veterans, clinicians, and families seeking . . .

Mother’s Day and Memorial Day weekend fall back-to-back, which means you have two excellent excuses to shop for CBD, delta-9, and THCA. The post Celebrate moms and Memorial Day with these CBD, delta-9, and THCA deals appeared first on Leafly.

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A bill that would allow California marijuana stores to offer drive-thru windows to serve customers is heading to a floor vote in the state Assembly. The measure, which cleared the Assembly Appropriations Committee in a 13-1 vote on Wednesday, says that licensed cannabis retailers and microbusinesses with storefronts could sell marijuana products “to a customer in a motor vehicle in a drive-through located on the premises.” Under AB 2697 from Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D), which last month was approved by the Assembly Business and Professions Committee, cannabis businesses would need . . .

A single dose of psilocybin, coupled with psychotherapy, appears to be a “safe and efficacious” treatment option for people with cocaine use disorders (CUD), according to a new study published by the American Medical Association (AMA). The findings about the psychedelic, published in JAMA Substance Use and Addiction on Thursday, are especially promising given that “no medications have been proven effective” in the treatment of CUD. Psilocybin-assisted therapy could represent a solution to that “elusive” problem, researchers at the University of Alabama, Johns Hopkins University and the . . .

Bipartisan congressional lawmakers have filed an amendment that would allow military veterans to receive recommendations for medical marijuana through their doctors at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The proposal from Reps. Brian Mast (R-FL), Dave Joyce (R-OH) and Dina Titus (D-NV), if enacted, would prevent VA from enforcing a longstanding directive that has blocked its providers from assisting veterans with registering for state medical cannabis programs. Under current policy, VA doctors can discuss marijuana use with their patients, but they cannot fill out forms to help them . . .

“This bill completely put my clients out of business. There were no ways to get rid of the inventory except to destroy it.” By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal A new law banning low-level THC hemp products and changing the state’s marijuana laws hurts Ohio businesses, plaintiffs argued during a preliminary injunction hearing Monday. Happy Harvest and Get Wright Lounge filed a lawsuit in Franklin County Court of Common Pleas after Ohio Senate Bill 56 took effect March 20 after Ohioans for Cannabis Choice failed to get enough signatures to get a referendum on the November ballot for voters to . . .

“Regulation works. That is among the many reasons why voters prefer these policies over a return to criminal prohibition and why there exists little to no appetite among the public to reverse these voter-approved adult-use legalization laws.” The post Arizona: Campaign Abandons Effort to Place Marijuana Repeal Measure on November’s Ballot appeared first on NORML.

“I still think it doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to have a cap. But if people felt strongly about it, we agreed to it.” By Emilia Otte, CT Mirror The House and Senate voted Tuesday to reinstate a cap on the amount of THC content in cannabis flower after an attempt to remove that limitation a few weeks ago was met with pushback from lawmakers. Prior to this year’s legislative session, Connecticut law capped the THC content in cannabis flower at 35 percent. A bill passed in April removed that cap. At the time, Rep. Roland Lemar, D-New Haven, said cannabis plants have their own natural limits . . .

Indiana’s Republican governor recently said that his state is “more likely” to legalize marijuana now that the Trump administration is moving to federally reschedule cannabis-but a GOP senator is pressing Gov. Mike Braun (R) to maintain criminalization. “Recently, you suggested that Indiana will have to address marijuana legalization. I urge you to prioritize public safety and the well-being of Hoosiers-especially those under the age of 18-and maintain the state’s prohibitions on marijuana use,” Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN) wrote in a letter to the governor last week. “Marijuana is not a harmless . . .

A class action lawsuit filed in federal court Monday claims three Chicago, Illinois-based multi-state cannabis operators have made false medical claims about their products, the Chicago Tribune reports. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of 42 customers in a dozen states, claims Cresco Labs, Inc., Green Thumb Industries, Inc., and Verano Holdings Corp. are causing “tragedy and human misery” by making unsubstantiated claims about the medical efficacy of their products. A similar lawsuit was also filed in Marion County, Illinois, and in Connecticut against Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. The lawsuit . . .

The Pennsylvania Senate Law & Justice Committee on Monday voted in favor of a bill that would create a Cannabis Control Board, The Center Square reports. If approved, the board would regulate the existing medical cannabis program and an adult-use program should the reforms occur in the future. State Sen. Dan Laughlin (R) said the Cannabis Control Board would allow an adult-use cannabis program to be carried out “in a professional manner” if it were ultimately legalized in the state, the report says. He added that adult-use legalization is “probably on the horizon” for Pennsylvania. Gov. . . .

A bill proposed in North Carolina would put two cannabis legalization questions on November ballots, WNCN reports. If passed, voters would consider two constitutional amendments during the general election – one to legalize cannabis for medical use and one to legalize cannabis for adult use. State Sen. Caleb Theodros (D), one of the bill sponsors, said the drafters of the legislation – three Democrats – “wanted to put it up to the voters.” “I think for over a decade now, the General Assembly has failed to act on this question. The only folks who are willing to act are voters.” – Theodros to . . .

Mother’s Day gifts can get pretty repetitive. Flowers wilt. Chocolates disappear in a day (or are enjoyed by the whole family). Bath sets end up shoved in the back of the cupboard. If your mom loves cannabis, this is your chance to actually get her something she’ll use and enjoy. Whether she’s into smoking, edibles, cooking, sleep, or just winding down at the end of the day, there’s no shortage of gifts for weed-loving moms that feel thoughtful without being cheesy. These are the perfect Mother’s Day gifts for the moms who know their strains, keep gummies in their handbag, and probably taught . . .

A multi-instrumentalist and singer, MARKNOXX is a Sacramento native who’s been living in Los Angeles since his music career first drew him there over a decade ago. When not working at Haus of Grams dispensary, NOXX is usually in the recording studio. You’ve probably heard him performing vocals on 2019’s “I Wanna Thank Me” with Snoop Dogg or playing bass on E-40’s “Rick Rock Horns.” For this California-based musician, Cannabis is therapy. “When I smoke, it relaxes my mind, and I can think things through,” he said. “It puts me in a space where I can relax, be creative and really focus on . . .

Cannabis complements music in magical ways, but when it comes to concerts, consumers are often left without ways to light up legally. Many generations have snuck smokables past security, stuffing them into secret stash pockets or whatever crevice their clothes could provide passage in. But gone are the days of smuggling smokes, bridled in bras and warm boots – smashed and suspiciously damp – only to be speedily sucked down among the legs of strangers, crouched in the chaotic safety of their shadows.Today, as Cannabis laws and event organizers catch up, there’s a growing movement of music . . .

A federal lawsuit filed against three big MSOs alleges the companies have made unsupported claims about cannabis’ health benefits while selling products linked to schizophrenia, psychosis, heart disease and other conditions. Proposed as a class action which could potentially attract millions of plaintiffs, the suit seeks substantial remedies comparable to those paid out by the tobacco industry in the 1990s. The industry uses a “public relations megaphone” to promote cannabis as “the antidote to ailments of all kinds” the 320-page suit alleges, “part of a calculated strategy” to “unleash an . . .

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Open a journalist’s inbox covering cannabis right now and the shift is obvious. There are more pitches than ever. They’re cleaner. Faster. More polished. And increasingly, easier to ignore. Artificial intelligence has removed friction from public relations. Tasks that once took days, building media lists, researching reporters, drafting outreach, can now be completed in minutes. On paper, that should be a win. In practice, it’s exposed a deeper problem: most teams were struggling with an overfill of vague storytelling. More Content, Less Substance AI has made it easier to produce more, but . . .