Nine-year-old Krystal Mattis is unable to attend full days at school because she uses cannabis tincture to treat epilepsy and autism spectrum disorder. Sabrina and Tim Mattis, her parents, told CBS News they want their daughter to receive a full-time education, which up until now she has been unable to do because of her symptoms. […]
Author: Eric Sheetz
Michigan Lawmakers Call On Congress To Consider Psychedelic Treatment For Vets
Lawmakers in Michigan last week passed a resolution in which they called on members of the United States Congress, as well as the Department of Defense, and Department of Veterans Affairs, to “prioritize research and investment in non-technology treatment options for servicemembers and veterans who have psychological trauma as a result of military service.” The […]
Pot Odor Does Not Justify Probable Cause for Vehicle Searches, Minnesota Court Affirms
If Minnesota police search a vehicle solely based upon the smell of pot, they can’t justify searching a vehicle, even if there is evidence found of other alleged crimes. Even after appealing a lower court decision to suppress the evidence—twice—the Minnesota Supreme Court agreed, and the dismissal of his charges stands. In a ruling filed […]
Washington State Pays Out $9.4 Million in Refunds Relating to Drug Convictions
In July, Washington State recently opened its online reimbursement center, called the Blake Refund Bureau, to cover court-ordered fines or costs in relation to drug possession convictions. Since then, the state has already approved reimbursements for a total of $276,000. The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) launched the Blake Refund Bureau more than two […]
Republican Legislators Call on DEA To Reject Recommendation To Reschedule Cannabis
A group of Republican legislators recently sent a letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) asking for the agency to reject the recent recommendation to reschedule cannabis, which was suggested by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Aug. 29. The list included lead authors Sen. James Lankford (Oklahoma) and Rep. Pete Sessions […]
Connecticut Cannabis Sales Continue To Rise in August with $25 Million in Sales
New data on monthly cannabis sales in Connecticut shows that numbers have increased yet again. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) said in a press release that between Aug. 1-31, the combined total of both adult-use cannabis and medical cannabis sales reached almost $25 million. “The adult-use market recorded more than $14 million in […]
New Mexico Sets New Marijuana Sales Record, With $48 Million In Purchases In August
New Mexico set a new record for marijuana sales in August, with more than $48 million in combined medical and adult-use cannabis purchases, state data shows. The New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department’s (NMRLD) cannabis reporting portal shows $34,707,557 in recreational marijuana sales and $13,525,500 from medical cannabis last month, for a total of $48,233,057. […]
North Carolina Tribe Votes To Legalize Recreational Cannabis
For North Carolina, where both recreational and medical cannabis are both illegal under the state’s law, the outcome clears the way for the Tar Heel State’s first dispensary. The Associated Press reported that unofficial results of the vote on Thursday showed “that 70% of voters said ‘yes’…in a referendum that opens the door to the […]
Connecticut Saw A Record $25 Million Worth Of Marijuana Sold In August, State Officials Report
Connecticut broke another marijuana sales record in August, with $25 million worth of medical and adult-use cannabis purchases, state data shows. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) reported that recreational marijuana sales hit $14 million last month—another record for the adult-use market—while medical marijuana purchases amount to about $11 million. That combined $25 million […]
Maine Sets New Marijuana Sales Record For Fourth Month In A Row, With Nearly $22 Million In Purchases In August
Maine marijuana sales reached a record high in August, with nearly $22 million worth of purchases, according to new data from the state Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP). This summer has seen numerous states hitting cannabis sales highs, and Maine is no exception. August was the fourth month in a row of record-breaking adult-use purchases […]