A federal appeals court heard oral arguments on Thursday in a case concerning the constitutionality of the federal ban keeping medical marijuana patients from purchasing or possessing firearms. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit...
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Understanding CBD: A Beginner Guide
Cannabidiol, commonly referred to as CBD, has seen a surge in popularity over the recent years. This compound, which is derived from the cannabis plant, has sparked interest among consumers and researchers alike due to its potential therapeutic benefits and its...
DEA Defends Firing ‘Outstanding’ Special Agent For Using CBD As An Opioid Alternative
The Justice Department is defending the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) decision to fire an “outstanding” special agent after 16 years of service because he tested positive for THC after taking a CBD product for pain that he said he believed to be legal hemp....
Podiatrists In Pennsylvania Could Soon Recommend Medical Marijuana To Patients
Supporters say podiatry patients live with neuropathy and intractable pain—two of the 24 conditions approved for medical cannabis use. By Christen Smith, The Center Square Podiatrists may soon recommend medical marijuana in Pennsylvania, that is if the legislature...
Pennsylvania House Approves 280E Tax Cut For Marijuana Businesses Over GOP Objections
The Pennsylvania House has approved a large-scale tax reform bill that contains language to provide state-level relief to medical marijuana businesses as they continue to struggle under federal financial barriers. The reform has drawn the ire of Republican members—who...
Ahead Of Early Voting On Marijuana In Ohio, State AG Publishes New Analysis And Campaign Launches TV Ad
With early voting in Ohio beginning next week, the campaign behind a ballot measure to legalize marijuana released a new campaign ad on Friday in support of the policy change. Attorney General Dave Yost (R), meanwhile, published an analysis of the initiative that he...