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Lobbying for the Industrial Hemp Act of 2023 in Washington, DC. The Industrial Hemp Act of 2023, also known as the Hemp Exemption, would create a new legal definition of hemp grown for fiber and grain, separating those sectors from hemp grown for flower or cannabinoids. Advocates argue that the

The cannabis industry is dramatically scaling back its presence in Washington. Curaleaf, one the largest cannabis companies in the world, spent nearly 40% less on lobbying in the first half of 2023 than it did at its peak in 2019. Others like Columbia Care and Pax Labs got rid of their entire

The Secret Service Uniformed Division confirmed Thursday that it had discovered marijuana in the White House twice last year. The news comes on the heels of finding cocaine in the West Wing. ( Benzinga ) What happened: A couple of hours after the agency closed its investigation into cocaine

Federal meddling in local laws has created a challenging and preposterous gray market for DC's canna-businesses—and their customers. When I first signed up for a bus tour of the Washington area conducted by Lucky Chuckie Tours, the $70 price seemed a bit high. It was only after I boarded a small

Washington - The American Transportation Research Institute is asking truck drivers to take a survey on the impact of marijuana legalization on driving and industry operations. Open until April, 28, the survey includes the following questions: Do you think roadway safety has been impacted by legal

Senate Bill 5123 would ban most pre-employment drug testing for cannabis in the state of Washington. Washington state is poised to become the next state to ban most pre-employment drug tests for cannabis. As detection of THC is a poor way to measure impairment, given how long cannabis stays in the

For people using a legal substance, locking them out of jobs based on a pre-employment test is just plain unfair. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A bill passed by Washington’s House of Representatives on Wednesday aims to make Washington the third U.S. state to ban pre-employment marijuana tests. The bill

Residents of Washington, D.C. can now take steps to have marijuana-related convictions expunged from their record, thanks to a new law that took effect last week. The measure that was approved by the Council of the District of Columbia late last year mandates an “automatic sealing for non-dangerous

BETHESDA - A new business in Montgomery County is marketing itself as the first marijuana smoking lounge in Maryland. If you’re an adult, grabbing a drink at a bar with some friends is part of life. The Ceylon House in Burtonsville is going after that same concept – but instead of drinks, it's

A study finds that increased cannabis use among students, including vaping, is common on college campuses. Opponents and proponents of legalizing marijuana have long debated whether prohibiting or decriminalizing it would lead to increased usage of the drug by young people. The jury may still be out

Washington DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed a new bill that is making some major changes to the capital’s medical cannabis program. The recently passed bill, called the Medical Cannabis Amendment Act of 2022 (B24-0113), was sponsored by Chairman Phil Mendelson of the Washington, D.C. Council in

‘This will lead to increased patient access to plant-based medicine and will introduce new patients to the flourishing local medical marijuana landscape’ Tourists will soon be able to buy medical marijuana in Washington, D.C., a measure predicted to boost tourism and encourage people to travel to