The Drug Policy Alliance, Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, Human Rights Watch and other organizations criticized Congress for extending the Schedule I status of fentanyl-related substances as part of omnibus appropriations legislation.
Previously he reported for Marijuana.com and MassRoots, and handled media relations and campaigns for Law Enforcement Against Prohibition and Students for Sensible Drug Policy.
The Kentucky Democratic Party tweeted, “The vast majority of Kentuckians support legislation — like @CherlynnForKY’s HB 582 — to legalize medical marijuana, offering much-needed relief for patients with chronic pain, PTSD and other debilitating health issues. New York City’s mayor included a pledge to “build the country’s most equitable cannabis industry” in an economic recovery blueprint, and also spoke about the rollout of legal marijuana sales at a press conference.
Researchers retracted a previously published study that found “medical marijuana law were associated with a statistically significant decrease” due to methodological errors.
Russian authorities released a photo of American basketball player Brittney Griner, who is being detained after allegedly being caught with cannabis vape cartridges at an airport.