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Send us Fan Mail There has been a recent rumor circulating about the rescheduling of cannabis, creating a buzz among enthusiasts and advocates alike. While we await official confirmation, it is important to stay informed and prepared for any potential changes in cannabis legislation. In exciting news, the popular cannabis legalization news podcast with Tom and Miggy is celebrating its 5th annivers...

Send us Fan Mail Several senators are in such fervent support of the measure that they have put their signatures on a document urging the DEA to fully deschedule the plant all together. This letter highlights the growing support for medical marijuana and emphasizes the need to remove it from Schedule I classification. This classification is reserved for drugs with no accepted medical use and carri...

Send us Fan Mail The Future of Cannabis The Biden administration's move is a sign that the tide is turning on cannabis policy. With more and more states legalizing marijuana for medical and recreational use, it's only a matter of time before the federal government catches up. The rescheduling process is a critical step in this direction, and it could pave the way for a more regulated and...

Send us Fan Mail The HHS recently provided a recommendation to the DEA that suggests updating the scheduling status of marijuana. The majority of Americans waited hesitantly to see how that recommendation would be received and more anticipation was added to the mix when the memo in question was released nearly entirely redacted. In the recent weeks, some clarity has been gained and the memo was ma...

Send us Fan Mail The big memo is in the headlines again this week with the announcement that the HHS will be releasing an un-redacted version of the memo an attorney pursued litigation to force the agency to produce the document. A highly redacted version was released last year which amounted to almost no information for the public. This followed a FOIA request that missed the deadline to produce...

Send us Fan Mail The historic memo by the Department of Health and Human Services recommending that cannabis be rescheduled as a schedule III substance has the nation on the edge of their seat waiting to hear how this is received. The DEA has ultimate authority on how controlled substances are scheduled but made no formal statement at the time the memo was leaked. Pro cannabis Representative Blume...

Send us Fan Mail This episode gives a year in review of 2023 for cannabis legalization across the nation and looks at what is in store for 2024. Welcome to another episode of the Cannabis Legalization News! As we near the end of 2023, it's time to reflect on the past year and look ahead to what's in store for cannabis legalization in 2024. From legislative changes to new product innovati...

Send us Fan Mail The latest news this week comes as 29 former federal prosecutors urge the Biden administration to maintain marijuana's Schedule I classification! According to the prosecutors, marijuana has become more dangerous, potent, and addictive since its last review in 2016. They argue that legalizing marijuana has benefited drug cartels and highlight concerns about youth safety and th...

Send us Fan Mail 📰🌿 The U.S. Health and Human Services Department has released more details about its recommendation to reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III substance. 🚀 The documents were heavily redacted, but it's clear that the analysis was made to determine if marijuana has accepted medical use in the United States. 💼💡CollateralBase.com offers asset management solutions and legal ex...

Send us Fan Mail 🌿📢 December 2023 Cannabis Legalization News Update 🌱💨 Join us this month as we dive into the latest developments in the world of cannabis legalization! 🚀 From groundbreaking legislation to industry trends, we've got all the highlights covered. 🎥💡 🔎 In this episode: New Laws and Regulations: What's changed in the cannabis landscape this December? 📜🔍 Licensing Up...

Send us Fan Mail 🌱✨ Exciting news for the hemp industry! 🌿💼The recent extension of the Farm Bill means that hemp will continue to flourish and grow bigger in 2024. 🚀📈💥 According to a recent article by Rod Kight, an international hemp and cannabis business law attorney, the "Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024" includes a provision that allows the autho...

Send us Fan Mail Elections were held this week and yielded some promising results for cannabis in several states. Another state joined the list of those that have legalized cannabis for adult-use, while others approved medical cannabis and cannabis decriminalization. This is a positive step for the progress of cannabis reform in the United States. Although this week’s elections had some great news...

Send us Fan Mail The latest bill to federally legalize cannabis was reintroduced to Congress last week calling for the amendment of the Controlled Substance Act. This latest measure, known as the STATES Reform Act is one of several legislative attempts to ease federal restrictions on what is still currently a Schedule I substance. The bipartisan bill sponsored by Senator Nancy Mace was first intro...

Send us Fan Mail The HHS Letter, issued August 29th 2023, rescheduled cannabis from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug. This move has been widely praised by members of the medical and scientific communities, as it paves the way for further research into the potential medicinal benefits of cannabis. Additionally, it reduces the stigma associated with cannabis use and possession, making it eas...

Send us Fan Mail New research from the Federal Reserve Bank finds that states with legal marijuana see a significant economic boost, but also experience an increase in social costs. The report found that states that legalized marijuana for adults saw moderate economic gains after the policy change was implemented, with the number of jobs directly in the marijuana industry growing from less than 12...

Send us Fan Mail Cannabis News for October 15 2023 | Tom & Miggy on the Road This week Tom & Miggy are on the road and cover new federal workplace guidelines for THC testing do not create any new laws. Rather, they clarify that medical marijuana use is not a protected activity under federal law, and that employers are still able to fire employees for testing positive for THC, even if they...

Send us Fan Mail Cannabis Legalization News for October 2023 The House of Representative had quite the shake-up this week leaving many to wonder how that will impact cannabis policy with the recent proposal by the HHS to reschedule cannabis and efforts to pass the SAFER Banking Act. Currently, marijuana is federally illegal, but legal in some states for medical and/or recreational use. This create...

Send us Fan Mail The SAFER Act in the Senate | Easy DOT Physicals Dr. Nuesse The Senate Banking Committee voted 14-9 on Wednesday to advance the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act. This is the first time that a Senate committee has approved a marijuana banking bill, and it is a significant step forward for the cannabis industry. The SAFER Banking Act would allow banks to wo...

Send us Fan Mail Federal Cannabis Legalization News | Safter Banking Act Update This week we saw a major push by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to legalize cannabis at the federal level when he circulated a petition, asking for signatures from supporters. These types of email campaigns are often used to build up their own email lists for political fundraising; however, Schumer has been an ou...

Send us Fan Mail Federal rescheduling of cannabis has been a big topic in recent news. A government analysis predicts the DEA is likely to reschedule cannabis. The analysis, conducted by the Congressional Research Service (CRS), is based on the DEA's past practices and the HHS's recent recommendation to reschedule marijuana. The CRS analysis states that the DEA has historically been relu...

Send us Fan Mail Has a federal court legalized delta-8 THC with a recent federal court order that temporarily blocked the DEA from enforcing a rule that would have classified delta-8 THC as a controlled substance? The order was issued by a U.S. District Court judge in Washington, D.C., and it is still in effect. However, it is important to note that this is just a temporary order, and it is not ye...

Send us Fan Mail The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently recommended that cannabis be rescheduled from Schedule I to Schedule III under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Schedule I controlled substances are considered to have no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Schedule III controlled substances are considered to have a moderate to l...

Send us Fan Mail #Cannabis #Legalization #News is a professional and informative podcast that serves as the ultimate source for all the latest news and updates on the cannabis industry. Hosted by Tom & Miggy; the show aims to empower listeners by providing accurate and up-to-date information about cannabis legalization. The podcast explores a wide range of topics, including industry trends, re...

Send us Fan Mail The DEA has recently confirmed that it believes delta-8 THC synthesized from CBD is federally illegal. This is based on a 2021 letter from DEA's Drug & Chemical Evaluation Section Chief Terrence Boos. Boos states, “Arriving at delta-8-THC by a chemical reaction starting from CBD makes the delta-8-THC synthetic and therefore, not exempted by the Agriculture Improvement Act...

Send us Fan Mail The New York State Supreme Court granted a temporary injunction this week that prevents the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) from issuing and approving retail marijuana licenses to social equity applicants, which could potentially delay hundreds of conditional adult-use retail dispensary (CAURD) operators from opening for months. A recent lawsuit filed by a group of disabled mi...