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Portuguese Parliament Approves Decriminalization of Synthetic Drugs

Portugal approved the decriminalization of synthetic drugs, The Portugal News reports. Portugal has had the most liberal approach to all drugs across Europe for decades. The drug strategy, put in…

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House Approves Spending Bill with Amendments for Veteran Medical Cannabis Treatments

On July 26, the U.S. House of Representatives approved amendments and added a large spending bill. Among those amendments was an addition that would permit doctors from the U.S. Department…

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New York Approves New Retail Licenses, Cannabis Farmers Markets

New York’s cannabis regulator approved more than 200 additional retail pharmacy licenses this week, adopting new rules that allow cannabis growers to sell directly to consumers at farmers’ markets. The…

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South Dakota Police Commission Approves Officer Applicants with Cannabis Records

In South Dakota, two law enforcement officers were recently allowed to use cannabis by the South Dakota Law Enforcement Standards Board.according to south dakota searchlight, the Commission has made decisions…

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Senate Committee Approves Bill Allowing VA To Recommend Pot to Veterans in Legal States

Senate Appropriations Committee approved the spending bill This includes amendments to allow U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) physicians to recommend medical marijuana to patients in legal states. It will…

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FDA Approves Nasal Spray To Reverse Fentanyl Overdoses

food and drug administration monday Said The company said it has granted regulatory approval to a nasal spray that has proven effective in reversing fentanyl and other opioid overdoses. The…

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New York Approves Bill Legalizing Overdose Prevention Center

New York State Senate Committee passed the bill Authorize the establishment of state-licensed overdose prevention centers (OPCs, also known as supervised consumption points or safer consumption spaces). A safer space…

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Maryland Governor Approves Bills on Cannabis Reform, Abortion Protection, Gender-Affirming Treatment

Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed six new bills into law on Wednesday, Reported by CBS NewsThe bill is a state- and national-wide social libertarian victory, collectively covering protections for gender-affirming…

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Minnesota House Approves Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill

The Minnesota House of Representatives passed a bill this week that would legalize cannabis for adult use and establish a regulatory system for the production and sale of recreational marijuana.…

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Missouri House Approves Psilocybin Research Bill

The Missouri House of Representatives first approved a bill this week directing the state to study the therapeutic potential of psilocybin, the main psychoactive ingredient found in magic mushrooms. The…

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Delaware Senate Approves Cannabis Legalization Bills

first measures, House Bill 1A bill to legalize cannabis for adults passed the Senate by a vote of 16 to 4. House Bill 2a law establishing a framework for regulated…

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Delaware House Approves Legalization Bill

Members of the Delaware House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a bill to legalize adult-use marijuana in the state, but the governor’s veto continues to hamper efforts. The bill passed…

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North Carolina Senate Approves Medical Pot Bill

The North Carolina Senate this week approved a bill to legalize marijuana, making it a step closer to consideration in the state House of Representatives. The bill is entitled North…

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Virginia Subcommittee Approves Psilocybin Rescheduling Bill

Virginia Senator Gazala Hashmi’s bill, Senate Bill 932which was recently passed by the Senate Education and Health Subcommittee on Jan. 25. Hashmi explains how many psilocybin bills have been introduced…

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House Committee Approves Two Bills To Expunge, Seal Pot Records

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday introduced two laws aimed at providing relief to individuals convicted of marijuana on the record. Reported by NORML The Democratic-led committee said it…

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Las Vegas City Council Approves Cannabis Consumption Lounges

The Las Vegas Strip is about to get even brighter. City council members cleared the way for cannabis consumption lounges to open on Wednesday and opposed a motion to prevent…

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New Zealand Approves Domestic Medical Cannabis Products

New Zealand health officials last week began allowing domestic medical cannabis products to be used, ending patient dependence on imported medical marijuana products. The Department of Health will allow access…

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Mississippi Senate Approves Alternate Medical Marijuana Program, Hours After Defeating It

Senate Mississippi approved an alternative bill for the medical marijuana program on Friday after failing to win a majority of three-fifths of the required votes early Thursday. The bill was…

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