In an ongoing lawsuit over the legal status of an Iowa-based church that wants to incorporate ayahuasca into its ceremonies, the Department of Justice (DOJ) is downplaying the significance a recent deal hammered out between the federal government and a separate,...
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California Governor Newsom Vetoes Psychedelics Legalization, But Calls For New Bill On Therapeutic Access Next Year
The governor of California has vetoed a bill to legalize certain psychedelics and create a pathway to regulated access—a move that comes at a time when two states have already enacted comprehensive psychedelics policy reform and as two campaigns are working to put the...
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....
Connecticut Saw A Record $25 Million Worth Of Marijuana Sold In August, State Officials Report
Connecticut broke another marijuana sales record in August, with $25 million worth of medical and adult-use cannabis purchases, state data shows. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) reported that recreational marijuana sales hit $14 million last...