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Lawmakers and government bodies across the U.S. are again noting—and in some cases openly celebrating—the unofficial marijuana holiday 4/20, with numerous posts touting past reform accomplishments and pledges to continue working to advance the issue. While Thursday is a time of celebration within the cannabis community, politicians have increasingly used it as a platform to advocate for more reform. That’s no different this year, and top congressional lawmakers are even speaking about the issue at a first-of-its-kind event inside the Capitol Building on the holiday. Officials at various stages of government are playing into the culture. The list of lawmakers…

It’s that time of year again—the unofficial marijuana holiday 4/20. And as has become tradition, a lot of brands, celebrities and organizations are leveraging the occasion to promote cannabis-themed campaigns and products. There are some of the usual suspects—like Jack in the Box, Weedmaps and Ben and Jerry’s—as well as general mainstream brands like Red Lobster that are getting in on the cannabis culture festivities. With more states moving to legalize marijuana, and markets expanding across the country, it seems that U.S. brands are becoming more comfortable openly embracing the 4/20 holiday and tapping into the consumer base, despite federal…

We’re thrilled to announce that SOMAÍ Pharmaceuticals will be joining us as a Silver Sponsor of Cannabis Europa London, 2023. SOMAÍ Pharmaceuticals is a manufacturer of cannabinoid formulations for the European markets and is committed to revolutionising healthcare through cannabis-based treatments. SOMAÍ is home to a state-of-the-art facility in Lisbon, Portugal, which is equipped with the latest technology and staffed by a team of industry experts who use their knowledge to create the most effective active ingredients. With a clear vision for creating innovative pharmaceutical products from cannabis, SOMAÍ have mastered every aspect of the formulation and manufacturing process, producing…

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), along with the organization’s Ohio chapter, has filed a proposed amicus brief supporting Afroman in a civil lawsuit brought against him by seven police officers who are upset the hip hop artist used footage of their marijuana raid on his home in a music video. Afroman, whose real name is Joseph E. Foreman, was sued last month by members of the Adams County, Ohio Sheriff’s Office who conducted a 2022 search of his house that targeted “unknown quantities of marijuana” and “paraphernalia used for the sale and administration of drugs” as well as suspicion…

The Cop List is back in print, baby! If you’ve been paying attention to our coverage online you probably already know what this is. I’ve done about 35 of these collections so far, profiling the best of the best new products I’ve found from across the globe. I can’t let the gang get duped by fancy marketing, so we’re out in the streets digging through the nonsense so you don’t have to. Over 350 products have been added to this collection so far, which is admittedly a lot, but things keep getting better so I’m not slowing down. Thanks for…

4/20 is the only holiday I enjoy. Christmas hits me right in the swing of seasonal depression. Halloween was fun when I was younger, but now that I can wear slutty costumes and worship the dead in the comfort of my own home, it seems silly to limit myself to one day a year. 4’th of July is a farce. Easter can’t decide whether it’s a Christian celebration of Jesus becoming a zombie or a pagan celebration of orgasms and…rabbits? Maybe I’m an old washed-up Scrooge who needs to smoke less and breathe more fresh air, but 4/20 is my…

A Republican North Carolina lawmaker and a bipartisan group of cosponsors have filed a bill to create a $5 million grant program to support research into the therapeutic potential of psilocybin and MDMA and to create a Breakthrough Therapies Research Advisory Board to oversee the effort. The legislation from Rep. Edward Goodwin (R) wouldn’t legalize the psychedelics, but it would provide funding for two competitive grants through the state Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for eligible research initiatives focused on “breakthrough therapies.” Psilocybin and MDMA are cited as examples of such therapies that have received the special designation…

We’re thrilled to announce that Metrc will be joining us as a Silver Sponsor of Cannabis Europa London, 2023. Metrc is the most trusted and experienced provider of cannabis regulatory technology systems in the United States. Their solution combines advanced software, radio-frequency identification (RFID), a dedicated customer support team, and a secure database to track cannabis from growth, harvest, and processing to testing, transport, and sale. Metrc is engaged in 23 government contracts and serves more than 345,000 users, including growers, testing facilities, dispensaries, state regulators, and law enforcement officials and are proud to play a leading role in ensuring…

Colorado’s Senate president has filed a bill to enact regulations for the possession, cultivation and use of certain psychedelics for personal, therapeutic and spiritual purposes—giving a preview of the policy landscape that may emerge following voter approval of a legalization ballot initiative last year. The legislation seeks to set rules on “healing centers” where adults 21 and older could receive psychedelic treatment, tighten up policies on cultivation and facilitators, establish licensing requirements, dictate state agency regulatory responsibilities and impose penalties for unsanctioned activities. While possession, cultivation and sharing certain entheogenic substances became legal for adults after Gov. Jared Polis (D)…

A new congressional bill to allow marijuana businesses to take federal tax deductions that are available to other industries would actually result in the government bringing in more revenue, the House sponsor said on the eve of the cannabis holiday 4/20. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), founder of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, spoke about his recently refiled tax legislation, as well as the prospects of interstate marijuana commerce and the tension between efforts to enact reform incrementally and comprehensively, during a press briefing on Wednesday. The congressman told Marijuana Moment that his Small Business Tax Equity Act would address the “hopelessly…