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The Justice Department is seeking White House approval to update its data collection process related to marijuana pardon certificates that it is issuing under the president’s recently expanded clemency proclamation. In a notice published in the Federal Register on Friday, DOJ’s Office of the Pardon Attorney said it’s requesting authorization to gather information about people who are applying for pardon certificates under the proclamation President Joe Biden issued in December for those who’ve committed federal cannabis possession offenses, including cases that took place on federal lands. The department has already been collecting data on certificate applicants from the initial round…

The leaders of Germany’s coalition government say they have reached a final agreement on a bill to legalize marijuana, resolving outstanding disagreements that had delayed action and setting the stage for a vote in the final week of February and enactment in April. In a joint statement, leaders of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Free Democratic Party (FDP) and Greens said the proposed regulations “are a real milestone for a modern drug policy that strengthens prevention and improves health, child and youth protection.” The legislation, originally brought forward last year by Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach, is expected to be…

“The amount of sales that they’ve had with commercial marijuana has been just record-breaking and exceeded all expectations and projections.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent The Missouri Veterans Commission will likely receive about $19 million from marijuana sales revenue before the current fiscal year is over on July 1, Amy Moore, director of the Division of Cannabis Regulation, told a House committee this week. Next year it will be $22 million, she said, if the governor’s budget recommendations are approved. “The governor’s recommendation is quite a bit more than expected,” Moore told members of the House Veterans Committee, “and that…

A House subcommittee in Florida voted on Thursday to advance a medical marijuana bill that would waive patient registration and renewal fees for service-disabled military veterans, approving the measure from Rep. Susan L. Valdés (D) on a 14–1 vote. “Medical cannabis has shown promise in alleviating symptoms commonly experienced by military veterans, like managing chronic pain, alleviating the effects of PTSD, improving sleep and reducing the dependency of opioids,” Valdés said of her legislation, HB 1435. “This bill will eliminate the financial barriers that veterans face when accessing medical marijuana, their chosen healthcare solution.” Currently, it costs $75 annually to…

As Pennsylvania lawmakers prepare to meet again to discuss marijuana legalization next week, a new poll shows that about two-thirds of voters in the state support enacting the reform. The survey published on Thursday by Franklin & Marshall College shows that 63 percent of registered Pennsylvania voters agree that “the use of recreational marijuana should be made legal,” including 44 percent who said they “definitely” back the policy change. Support for legalization has increased by three percentage points since the same institute polled voters on the issue in 2021. But despite the consistent majority support, comprehensive cannabis reform has so…

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In 1966, all four members of The Beatles painted a piece in oil and watercolor on Japanese paper, “Images of a Woman,” at the peak of their fame while on tour in Japan. The piece went up for auction Feb. 1 at Christie’s New York in New York City, and sold to a buyer with astounding results, for over $1.7 million, after a lively bidding round. The high-end auction features lavish, upscale art dating back centuries. The Beatles classic lineup—John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr—all painted a quarter of the piece and signed the painting. Bidding for…

If you had doubts about the state of cannabis culture in 2024, The Astor Club’s bicoastal launch from New York to LA will put them to rest.The dankest club in high society was packed for its grand opening in Los Angeles on January 13. The private, members-only cannabis lounge made a name for itself in lower Manhattan by appealing to every type of cannabis connoisseur—unique genetics, pop-up brand activations with limited drops, and unforgettable vibes. And now, the cannabis community in LA has a new safe, sociable smoking haven.On the evening of the grand opening, cannabis from Wonderbrett and tunes…

GOP House and Senate lawmakers well-known for opposing marijuana reform have introduced a concurrent resolution calling on federal agencies to study the potential risks of high potency THC products. Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX) and Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) filed the legislation, which they promoted alongside the leading prohibitionist group Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) at a press conference on Thursday. The whereas section of the measure says that “high-potency marijuana has become increasingly prevalent across the United States,” which it claims carries “greater health risks,” particularly for young people. It goes on to say that “education and awareness programs are…

Hello Stargazers, and welcome to February: the month of love, chocolate, and all things cozy. This month’s marvelous alignment in the stars catalyzes a month of innovation and personal development. We find ourselves in the midst of Aquarius season, known for focus, progression, and originality, compounded by the movements of Mercury, Mars, and Venus. This planetary shift encourages us to review our ways of communicating, our passions, and our relationships. Now is the time to consider novel ideas and fresh approaches in various aspects of life, particularly our past obstacles.The new moon in Aquarius in the middle of the month…