A New Hampshire commission charged with preparing legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis through a system of state-run stores heard testimony from leaders of the state’s medical marijuana program on Thursday, during a meeting that at times was marked by visible...
Politics
Feds Clarify That Medical Marijuana Recommendations From Doctors Don’t Excuse Positive Drug Tests
A top federal health agency is proposing changes to drug testing policies for federal workers to clarify that having a doctor’s recommendation for medical marijuana or any other Schedule I drug is not a valid excuse for a positive drug test. The proposal from...
Bill Passed To Fund Psychedelics Research And Access For Veterans
The Maryland House of Delegates on Friday gave initial approval to a Senate-passed bill that would create a state fund to provide “cost-free” access to psychedelics like psilocybin, MDMA and ketamine for military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder...
Delaware House Committees Approve Complementary Marijuana Legalization And Regulations Bills
A pair of complementary bills to legalize marijuana and set up regulations for cannabis commerce in Delaware were approved in separate House committees on Wednesday. Rep. Ed Osienski (D), sponsor of both measures, previously tried to pass a comprehensive bill that...