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Massachusetts lawmakers are advancing a bill to establish a pilot program for the regulated therapeutic use of psychedelics, with a focus on mental health treatment. The bill, S.1400, would allow the Department of Public Health (DPH) to license up to three health facilities to administer and study psychedelics, collecting patient outcome data for conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use disorder. The bill emphasizes that participating organizations cannot be affiliated with cannabis or pharmaceutical companies. Separately, lawmakers are considering other psilocybin-related measures, including a broader legalization proposal, and have heard testimony on the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. This comes after Massachusetts voters rejected a statewide ballot measure to legalize psychedelics last year, though local decriminalization initiatives have passed in several cities. < Back Massachusetts Lawmakers Advance Psychedelics Pilot Program Bill As Committees Weigh Additional Psilocybin Measures Oct 1, 2025 Kyle Jaeger Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Massachusetts lawmakers have approved a bill to establish a pilot program for the regulated therapeutic use of psychedelics. And two committees have separately held hearings to discuss additional psilocybin-related measures. Less than two weeks after advancing out of the legislature’s Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Hearing, the pilot program legislation from Sen. Cindy Friedman (D) moved through the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing on Tuesday with a “do pass” recommendation. The bill, S.1400, is light on specifics, leaving many details of the pilot program up to regulators with the Department of Public Health (DPH). But in general, it calls for a “pilot program to allow for the monitored mental health care of clinically appropriate patients using psychedelic materials.” It would involve the “on-site administration by a multi-disciplinary care team in a supervised licensed mental health clinic setting.” DPH could only issue licenses for up to three health facilities to administer and study the psychedelics in the state. They would be tasked with “establishing the best and safest clinical practices for psychedelic mental health treatment programs in the commonwealth and for the purposes of collecting patient outcomes data regarding the benefits of psychedelic pharmacotherapy.” “Eligible pilot program organizations must exclusively focus operations and treatment on mental health and cannot be subsidiaries, affiliates or members of cannabis industry organizations, psychedelic molecule development companies or pharmaceutical companies,” the bill text states. The department would be required to develop rules for the program, including setting standards for people to apply to participate, patient assessments and ongoing monitoring, clinical staffing and the administration of psychedelic medicines. “All pilot program participant organizations must track patient care outcomes data related to the identification, diagnosis and psychedelic treatment of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorder,” it says. “These data sets must be shared with the department to assist in the refinement of best clinical protocols and final regulatory frameworks for the safe use of psychedelic material in Massachusetts.” Jamie Morey, executive director and co-founder of the advocacy group Mass Healing said the bill’s advancement “brings the promise of healing one step closer for Massachusetts residents suffering from trauma, depression, and other treatment-resistant conditions.” “We thank Senator Friedman and the committee for seeing the desperate need for new treatment options to help reduce deaths of despair and taking bold action to put Massachusetts at the forefront of a mental health revolution that will save countless lives,” she said. The bill, as well as a separate measure to provide a more limited pilot program for psilocybin therapy alone, will also be the focus of a hearing on November 10 before the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. At separate hearings on Monday, lawmakers considered a psilocybin pilot program proposal from Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa (D), as well as a broader measure to legalize and regulate psilocybin for adults that’s being sponsored by Rep. Patrick Kearney (D). Members of the Joint Committee on Revenue took up the legalization measure, while the Joint Committee on Public Health discussed the psilocybin pilot program proposal. Members in both panels took testimony from experts about the therapeutic potential of the psychedelic and ramifications of criminalization, but did not act on the bills. Graham Moore, educational director for Mass Healing, told the revenue panel that “blanket prohibition can actually cause more harm than good.” “The largest preventable cause of death in this state is tobacco, and psilocybin has been shown to help people break that addiction among many other improvements to behavioral health,” he said. Joe McKay of Clusterbusters told lawmakers about how using psilocybin has helped to manage cluster headache condition he began experiencing after 9/11, when he was one of many firefighters who responded to the World Trade Center attack in New York City. “I would take a low dose a few times a year to keep the attacks away. And during one experience, I had this 10,000-foot view of my life and I realized how I had changed since 9/11 and that I was living with PTSD. I also realized that I was taking the painkillers to numb the emotional pain and not the physical,” he said. “I sought out help from an underground therapist, and today I no longer drink alcohol and I have not taken a painkiller since,” McKay said. “And I can honestly say that psilocybin healed me, both physically and mentally.” While multiple cities across Massachusetts have enacted local psychedelics decriminalization initiatives, voters rejected a statewide ballot measure last year that would have legalized substances such as psilocybin, ibogaine and DMT for adults. Ahead of that vote, the governor signed a military veterans-focused bill that includes provisions to create a psychedelics working group to study and make recommendations about the potential therapeutic benefits of substances like psilocybin and MDMA. Meanwhile, the legislature’s Joint Committee on the Judiciary in July held a hearing on four of 12 psychedelics-related bills that were filed for this session, with the Massachusetts Psychiatric Society (MPS) endorsing one that would decriminalize certain entheogenic substances. *— Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments.* *Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. —* Separately in Massachusetts, the state attorney general recently certified and prepared summaries for dozens of proposed 2026 ballot initiatives—including a pair that would roll back adult-use marijuana legalization in the state. Regulators are also working to finalize rules to allow for a new cannabis consumption lounge license type, which they hope to complete soon. The legislature’s Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy last month approved bills to provide employment protections for marijuana consumers and expand the state’s medical cannabis program, in part by adding post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and opioid use disorder to the list of qualifying conditions. State lawmakers have also been considering setting tighter restrictions on intoxicating hemp-derived products and a plan to allow individual entities to control a larger number of cannabis establishments. *Photo elements courtesy of carlosemmaskype and Apollo.* The post Massachusetts Lawmakers Advance Psychedelics Pilot Program Bill As Committees Weigh Additional Psilocybin Measures appeared first on Marijuana Moment. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... 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Performance—enhanced. The post Poll: What’s the best exercise to do stoned? appeared first on Leafly. < Back Poll: What’s the best exercise to do stoned? Jan 10, 2025 Leafly Staff Leafly Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Performance—enhanced. The post Poll: What’s the best exercise to do stoned? appeared first on Leafly. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... Cookies & Alt Sol "Madrina" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Madrina, cultivated by Alt Sol and available at Takoma Wellness Center in Washington, DC, comes with a reputation as bold as its name. In... 1 2 3 4 5

Trump DHS repeats accusations of child labor against marijuana cultivator < Back Trump DHS repeats accusations... Jul 14, 2025 Chris Roberts MJbizDaily Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Despite claims from top federal authorities that Glass House Brands used child labor, state marijuana regulators said no minors were observed during a May site visit. Trump DHS repeats accusations of child labor against marijuana cultivator is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... Cookies & Alt Sol "Madrina" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Madrina, cultivated by Alt Sol and available at Takoma Wellness Center in Washington, DC, comes with a reputation as bold as its name. In... 1 2 3 4 5

TerrAscend Corp. is exiting the Michigan cannabis market by selling its assets, including cultivation and processing facilities, 20 retail dispensaries, and real estate, to pay down debt. This "strategic" decision, according to Executive Chairman Jason Wild, is due to the difficulty of the Michigan market and will allow the company to focus on its core markets in the northeastern U.S. (New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Ohio). The exit will result in a 21% workforce reduction (approximately 1,200 employees) by the end of Q3 2025. Following the plan's completion, TerrAscend will operate 19 dispensaries and four cultivation/processing facilities across five U.S. states and Toronto. The Michigan exit is expected to be mostly completed in the second half of 2025 and will be reported as discontinued operations starting in Q2 financial results. < Back TerrAscend Announces Plan to Exit ‘Extremely Difficult’ Michigan Market Jul 3, 2025 TG Branfalt Ganjapreneur Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Multi-state cannabis company TerrAscend Corp. on Tuesday announced it is exiting the Michigan market, planning to sell or divest the company’s assets in the state, which include four cultivation and processing facilities, 20 retail dispensaries, and real estate. The company plans to use proceeds from the sales to pay down existing debt. In a statement, TerrAscend Executive Chairman Jason Wild called the decision “strategic” and said it followed “an extensive evaluation.” “Michigan is an extremely difficult market, and we have come to the realization that our resources can be better utilized in our other markets. This move will unlock value for TerrAscend and its shareholders. By concentrating our efforts and resources in the company’s core northeastern U.S. markets – New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Ohio – I am confident that we are now positioned to deliver stronger financial performance, including improved margins and operational efficiencies.” — Wild in a press release The actions associated with the Michigan exit plan are expected to include a reduction of approximately 21% of the company’s overall workforce, TerrAscend said, which consists of about 1,200 employees as of June 30, 2025. Most of the reduction is expected to occur by the end of the third quarter of fiscal year 2025. Following the completion of the plan, the company will operate 19 dispensaries and four cultivation and processing facilities across five U.S. states, including New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio and California, along with facilities in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Michigan exit is expected to be mostly completed in the second half of this year and the company’s business in Michigan will be reported as discontinued operations beginning with the company’s financial results for the second quarter. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... Cookies & Alt Sol "Madrina" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Madrina, cultivated by Alt Sol and available at Takoma Wellness Center in Washington, DC, comes with a reputation as bold as its name. In... 1 2 3 4 5

House Spending Bill Provision Seeks to Block Cannabis Rescheduling Process < Back House Spending Bill Provision Seeks to... Jul 15, 2025 Graham Abbott Ganjapreneur Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Republican lawmakers in the House Appropriations Committee are pushing a spending bill provision that would prevent the Justice Department from allocating any funds toward efforts to reschedule cannabis under federal law, Marijuana Moment reports. It is the second year in a row that GOP lawmakers have included the provision in the spending bill for federal Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS). The effort directly counters the federal rescheduling process that the Biden Administration formally kicked off in 2024, and which President Trump vocally supported during his second presidential campaign. The rescheduling process, however, may have stalled out permanently under the second Trump presidency after a DEA judge canceled a long-anticipated hearing for expert testimony on the issue. And in April, an unnamed White House official said the administration had “no action” planned for a cannabis policy update. “SEC. 607. None of the funds appropriated or other wise made available by this Act may be used to reschedule marijuana (as such term is defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802)) or to remove marijuana from the schedules established under section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812).” — Excerpt of the spending bill Notably, the spending bill does include a longstanding provision that protects state-legal medical cannabis programs from federal interference. The latest version of that provision, however, would increase penalties for distributing cannabis near schools, colleges, playgrounds, or public housing, the report said. Meanwhile, in the Senate Appropriations Committee, lawmakers have proposed a spending bill provision that would ban the sale of intoxicating hemp products nationwide after one year. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... Cookies & Alt Sol "Madrina" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Madrina, cultivated by Alt Sol and available at Takoma Wellness Center in Washington, DC, comes with a reputation as bold as its name. In... 1 2 3 4 5

The Pacific Legal Foundation filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to take up a case challenging federal marijuana prohibition (*Canna Provisions v. Bondi*), arguing that federal regulation of purely intrastate activity—like Colosi's property dispute over the Florida scrub-jay—misinterprets the Commerce Clause and represents unconstitutional government overreach. The brief contends that the Court should use this case to revisit and correct past precedents regarding the scope of the Commerce and Necessary and Proper Clauses to protect property rights and limit federal authority. < Back Supreme Court Should Hear Marijuana Case That Could Affect Other Issues, Man In Endangered Species Act Dispute Says Nov 28, 2025 Kyle Jaeger Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link A public interest law firm representing a man who says federal law unconstitutionally infringed on his property rights has joined the chorus of voices urging the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a case challenging a key underpinning of federal marijuana prohibition. In an amicus brief filed with the court on Wednesday, the Pacific Legal Foundation—representing Florida resident Michael Colosi—said their client’s property dispute “exemplifies” how the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution has been misinterpreted and misapplied, giving the federal government unsanctioned authority over intrastate commerce. In Colosi’s case, he was told by his local government that, in order to build a home on a specific property in Charlotte County, he needed to pay $200,000 development fee because a bird species known as the Florida scrub-jay could someday populate the area. That’s because the federal government classifies the species as “threatened.” “Colosi sued, alleging that the federal government has no authority to regulate an intrastate species without a direct connection to interstate commerce,” the brief says. “Colosi and Petitioners face the same dilemma: they are injured by federal regulation of activities the Constitution does not authorize the federal government to regulate.” To that point, the Massachusetts-based marijuana businesses that are asking the Supreme Court to take their case similarly argue that federal law unconstitutionally prohibits intrastate cannabis activity, contravening the Commerce Clause. “Canna Provisions is not the first petitioner to ask this Court to clarify the Commerce and Necessary and Proper Clauses’ scope, but its case presents a unique opportunity to temper wrongly decided past precedent and protect property rights,” the filing says. “Colosi’s effort to build a house was blocked by federal regulation because a threatened, intrastate species, the Florida scrub-jay, may nest on the land. When challenged as to the condition it placed on Colosi’s planned land use, the federal government used the Commerce and Necessary and Proper Clauses to justify its regulation of intrastate species with no aggregate impact on interstate commerce. Its argument is made possible by this Court’s acceptance of the rational basis test in its Commerce and Necessary and Proper Clause jurisprudence. Colosi is not the first, and will not be the last, landowner harmed by government overreach under unconstitutional federal laws.” “This Court should seize this chance to correct its Commerce and Necessary and Proper Clause precedents before federal overreach harms more people,” it says, adding that the policy dissonance “has broad negative impacts on property owners, local governments, and the liberty that the enumerated powers are meant to protect. This Court should grant the petition.” The filing highlights how the cannabis case, if taken up by the high court, could end up having broad implications beyond the marijuana issue specifically, depending on how the justices rule. The amicus brief was filed one day after The Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank, similarly implore justices to consider the case, *Canna Provisions v. Bondi. *The court scheduled a closed-door meeting for next month to consider addressing the issue. The powerhouse law firm Boies Schiller Flexner LLP last month submitted their petition for writ of certiorari from the court on behalf of their clients, and the Justice Department earlier this month declined the opportunity to file a brief for or against the case’s consideration by the justices. A lead attorney representing the petitioners recently told Marijuana Moment that he’s “hopeful”—albeit somewhat “nervous”—about the prospect of justices ultimately taking up the matter and deciding to address the key legal question about the constitutionality of federal cannabis prohibition. “Time is of the essence,” Josh Schiller said, noting the dramatic shift in public opinion and state laws governing cannabis. “We think that this is the right time for this case because of the need—the industry needs to get relief from federal oversight at the moment.” Before the conference was scheduled, the Koch-founded Americans for Prosperity Foundation also submitted an amicus brief encouraging justices to take the case. A U.S. appeals court rejected the arguments of the state-legal cannabis companies the firm is representing in May. It was one the latest blows to the high-profile lawsuit following a lower court’s dismissal of the claims. But it’s widely understood that the plaintiffs’ legal team has long intended the matter to end up before the nine high court justices. Four justices must vote to accept the petition for cert in order for the court to take up the case. While it is not clear if SCOTUS will ultimately take the case, one sign that at least some on court might be interested in the appeal is a 2021 statement from Justice Clarence Thomas, issued as the court denied review of a separate dispute involving a Colorado medical marijuana dispensary. Thomas’s comments at the time seemed to suggest it’d be appropriate revisit the precedent-setting case, *Gonzales v. Raich*, where the Supreme Court narrowly determined that the federal government could enforce prohibition against cannabis cultivation that took place wholly within California based on Congress’s authority to regulate interstate commerce. The initial complaint in the current case, filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, argued that government’s ongoing prohibition on marijuana under the CSA was unconstitutional because Congress in recent decades had “dropped any assumption that federal control of state-regulated marijuana is necessary.” *— Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments.* *Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. —* At oral arguments on appeal late last year, David Boies told judges that under the Constitution, Congress can only regulate commercial activity within a state—in this case, around marijuana—if the failure to regulate that in-state activity “would substantially interfere [with] or undermine legitimate congressional regulation of *inter*state commerce.” Boies, chairman of the firm, has a long list of prior clients that includes the Justice Department, former Vice President Al Gore and the plaintiffs in a case that led to the invalidation of California’s ban on same-sex marriage, among others. Judges, however, said they were “unpersuaded,” ruling in an opinion that “the CSA remains fully intact as to the regulation of the commercial activity involving marijuana for non-medical purposes, which is the activity in which the appellants, by their own account, are engaged.” The district court, meanwhile, said in the case that while there are “persuasive reasons for a reexamination” of the current scheduling of cannabis, its hands were effectively tied by past U.S. Supreme Court precedent in *Raich*. This comes in the background of a pending marijuana rescheduling decision from the Trump administration. President Donald Trump said in late August that he’d make a determination about moving cannabis to Schedule III of the CSA within weeks, but he’s yet to act. Meanwhile, last month the Supreme Court agreed to hear a separate case on the constitutionality of a federal law prohibiting people who use marijuana or other drugs from buying or possessing firearms. The Trump administration has argued that the policy “targets a category of persons who pose a clear danger of misusing firearm” and should be upheld. The post Supreme Court Should Hear Marijuana Case That Could Affect Other Issues, Man In Endangered Species Act Dispute Says appeared first on Marijuana Moment. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... Cookies & Alt Sol "Madrina" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Madrina, cultivated by Alt Sol and available at Takoma Wellness Center in Washington, DC, comes with a reputation as bold as its name. In... 1 2 3 4 5

Virginia lawmakers approved a bill that mandates automatic resentencing hearings and punishment adjustments for individuals convicted of certain felony marijuana offenses that occurred before July 1, 2021, provided they are still incarcerated or under community supervision by July 1, 2026. The legislation, which includes those sentenced through the juvenile justice system, next heads to the House Appropriations Committee. < Back Virginia Lawmakers Approve Bill To Provide Marijuana Sentencing Relief To People With Prior Convictions Jan 29, 2026 Tom Angell Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Virginia lawmakers have approved a bill to provide relief for people convicted of past cannabis crimes, mandating that individuals with certain offenses automatically receive resentencing hearings and have their punishments adjusted. The legislation is similar to proposals passed by lawmakers in recent sessions that were vetoed by former Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R). The current proposal, sponsored by Del. Rozia Henson, Jr. (D), would create a process by which people who are incarcerated or on community supervision for certain felony offenses involving the possession, manufacture, selling or distribution of marijuana could receive an automatic hearing to consider modification of their sentences. HB26 was approved by the House Courts of Justice Committee on Wednesday, and it next heads to the House Appropriations Committee before potentially reaching the floor. The legislation “creates a process for automatic hearing to consider modifying sentences of persons convicted of certain felony offenses committed prior to July 1, 2021 that involved possession, manufacture, selling, giving, distribution, transportation or delivery of marijuana, if the person is still incarcerated or on community supervision on by July 1, 2026, ” House Courts of Justice Criminal Subcommittee Chair Vivian Watts (D) said prior to the full committee action. Senate President Pro Tem Louise Lucas (D) is sponsoring a companion marijuana resentencing bill that has yet to receive a hearing in that chamber. The legislation applies to people whose convictions or adjudications are for conduct that occurred prior to July 1, 2021, when a state law legalizing personal possession and home cultivation of marijuana went into effect. A substitute version of the bill adopted by a House subcommittee last week expands the scope to cover people with non-conviction adjudications and those sentenced through the juvenile justice system. “The substitute clarifies that someone adjudicated delinquent as a minor can participate in the process, and the substitute also indicates that the modification of a sentence can be for probation, but that any such modification shall only be for the marijuana convictions and not for any other conviction that the individual received,” Watts said on Wednesday. *— Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments.* *Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. —* The advancement of the sentencing relief bill in the House comes as lawmakers are also working on legislation to legalize and regulate recreational marijuana sales to build on the state’s current noncommercial legalization law. Youngkin also vetoed such proposals in the past, but current Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) has pledged her support for cannabis reform. Meanwhile, Virginia lawmakers have filed other marijuana-related legislation for the 2026 session, including a proposals to let terminally ill patients use medical marijuana in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Separately, the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry recently published a new outlining workplace protections for cannabis consumers. The post Virginia Lawmakers Approve Bill To Provide Marijuana Sentencing Relief To People With Prior Convictions appeared first on Marijuana Moment. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... Cookies & Alt Sol "Madrina" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Madrina, cultivated by Alt Sol and available at Takoma Wellness Center in Washington, DC, comes with a reputation as bold as its name. In... 1 2 3 4 5

This post from MJBizDaily discusses why marijuana prohibitionists prefer Schedule 2 in the reclassification process. < Back Why marijuana prohibitionists prefer Schedule 2 in reclassification process Jul 11, 2025 Kevin Huhn MJbizDaily Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Why marijuana prohibitionists prefer Schedule 2 in reclassification process is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... Cookies & Alt Sol "Madrina" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Madrina, cultivated by Alt Sol and available at Takoma Wellness Center in Washington, DC, comes with a reputation as bold as its name. In... 1 2 3 4 5

Wanda James, a figure in the cannabis industry, is attempting to unseat Diana DeGette, who has been a Congresswoman for Colorado's First Congressional District for almost 30 years. This news comes from MJBizDaily. < Back Cannabis pioneer Wanda James challenges Colorado US Rep. Diana DeGette Sep 17, 2025 Margaret Jackson MJbizDaily Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Cannabis industry trailblazer Wanda James is making a bid to unseat longtime Congresswoman Diana DeGette, who has represented Colorado’s First Congressional District for nearly three decades. Cannabis pioneer Wanda James challenges Colorado US Rep. Diana DeGette is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... Cookies & Alt Sol "Madrina" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Madrina, cultivated by Alt Sol and available at Takoma Wellness Center in Washington, DC, comes with a reputation as bold as its name. In... 1 2 3 4 5

nuEra Cannabis is hosting fundraisers in June in partnership with Howard Brown Health and the Care Moor Foundation for Civic Engagement. They will donate 5% of net revenue from House of Brands products to the Care Moor Foundation on June 19 and to Howard Brown Health on June 28. Customers can also make direct donations at checkout. These fundraisers support LGBTQ+ healthcare and Black communities through civic engagement and healthcare services. < Back nuEra to Donate Percentage of June Sales to Charity Jun 19, 2025 Staff MG Magazine Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link *CHICAGO —* nuEra Cannabis is hosting two fundraisers this June in partnership with Howard Brown Health and the Care Moor Foundation for Civic Engagement. Aligned with both Pride Month and Juneteenth, thee initiatives reflect nuEra’s ongoing commitment to inclusion, wellness, and social equity through cannabis. Juneteenth Fundraiser On June 19, nuEra will donate 5% of net revenue from all nuEra House of Brands products and Black Owned Brands to the Care Moor Foundation for Civic Engagement. The Care Moor Foundation for Civic Engagement empowers Black communities through civic engagement, education, leadership development, and social justice advocacy — driving systemic change and uplifting underserved populations across Illinois. From June 19–22, customers can also make direct donations at checkout in all nuEra dispensaries, further supporting Care Moor’s vital voter education, leadership training, and social equity work. Pride Month Fundraiser On June 28, nuEra will contribute 5% of net revenue from all House of Brands products to Howard Brown Health. Founded in 1974, Howard Brown Health is one of the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ healthcare providers, now serving over 40,000 patients across 12 Illinois locations. They deliver affirming, culturally competent care including primary healthcare, HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, mental health services, dental care, and wellness programs. From June 27–30, customers may also make direct donations at the register to further support Howard Brown Health’s mission to eliminate healthcare disparities and provide compassionate, equitable care for LGBTQ+ individuals regardless of ability to pay. “This Pride, shopping at nuEra means more than your regular trip to the dispensary. Your purchase directly contributes to the wellbeing of the over 40,000 patients who rely on Howard Brown Health for equitable, affirming care regardless of their ability to pay. We’re thrilled to partner again with nuEra, and are honored to be selected as their partner for Pride,” said Michael Brigance, Annual Fund Coordinator for Howard Brown Health. Why These Fundraisers Matter These June fundraisers highlight nuEra’s deep-rooted values of equity, inclusion, and authentic local engagement: Howard Brown Health delivers vital healthcare services tailored to the unique needs of LGBTQ+ individuals, fostering safe, affirming spaces for physical and mental wellbeing. Care Moor Foundation for Civic Engagement empowers Black communities through civic participation, voter engagement, leadership development, and social justice reform — creating pathways for systemic, sustainable change. “Whether shopping for our curated brands, donating at checkout, or simply sharing these causes with friends and family, every action helps build a healthier, more inclusive future for all,” said Jonah Rapino, nuEra Director of Marketing. “nuEra is proud to use cannabis as a platform for real social impact.” About nuEra Cannabis nuEra Cannabis is an Illinois-born, family-owned and -operated cannabis company with deep roots in the state’s medical cannabis history. As one of the original license holders, nuEra has helped shape the market from day one and now stands as one of the largest independent, vertically integrated operators in Illinois. With nine dispensaries across the state, its operations span cultivation, product manufacturing, wholesale, and retail. The name “nuEra” reflects a belief that cannabis legalization in Illinois did more than change laws — it marked the beginning of a new era. An era of safer, higher-quality cannabis, greater access, and deeper community impact. From seed to sale, nuEra is committed to delivering premium products, empowering education, and building lasting partnerships across Illinois. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... 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The cannabis company achieved its 13th consecutive quarter of positive cash flow from continuing operations. < Back TerrAscend Reports $65M in Q3 Revenue; Net Loss of $9.5M Nov 6, 2025 Staff Cannabis Business Times Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link The cannabis company also reported its 13th consecutive quarter of positive cash flow from continuing operations. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... Cookies & Alt Sol "Madrina" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Madrina, cultivated by Alt Sol and available at Takoma Wellness Center in Washington, DC, comes with a reputation as bold as its name. In... 1 2 3 4 5

Minnesota signed a new cannabis compact with the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, allowing state-licensed businesses to work with the tribal cannabis operation to increase the state's supply of legal cannabis. The Red Lake Nation's NativeCare dispensary hosted the first legal sales under Minnesota's adult-use reforms, and this agreement marks the sixth tribal-state cannabis compact for the state. < Back Minnesota Signs Cannabis Agreement with Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians Dec 18, 2025 Graham Abbott Ganjapreneur Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced Monday that the state has signed a new cannabis compact with the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians. The agreement is the latest partnership allowing state-licensed cannabis companies to do business with tribal cannabis operations. “This partnership opens a new outlet for state-licensed cannabis businesses to access and sell legal cannabis and honors the independence of the members of the Red Lake Band. We look forward to their cooperation in bringing more cannabis supply to the state and seeing their cannabis operations develop and thrive while respecting the Red Lake Band’s autonomy.” — OCM Executive Director Eric Taubel, in a press release Darrell G. Seki, Sr., Chairman of the Red Lake Nation, noted in the release that the Red Lake Nation’s NativeCare dispensary was the site of the first legal sales under Minnesota’s adult-use reforms, and that its operators have since been perfecting their trade. “The Red Lake Nation is eager to share our top-tier cannabis and cannabis products with the Minnesota market,” Seki said. The state of Minnesota has now signed cannabis agreements with the following tribes: - Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians - White Earth Nation, the - Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, the - Prairie Island Indian Community, the - Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and the - Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe The governor’s office noted that additional tribal-state compacts are expected soon. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Cake Boss - Fluent, Clearwater (Florida Medical) Cake Boss, available at Fluent dispensary in Clearwater, Florida, is a slightly indica-dominant hybrid strain (60% indica, 40% sativa) th... Cherry AK-47 by Grow West - RISE Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) When a strain name includes both "Cherry" and "AK-47," you can expect two things: a blast of fruity goodness and the kind of impact that... Cookies & Alt Sol "Madrina" Strain Review - Takoma Wellness Center Madrina, cultivated by Alt Sol and available at Takoma Wellness Center in Washington, DC, comes with a reputation as bold as its name. In... 1 2 3 4 5