Kentucky residents can now take the first step towards obtaining a medical marijuana card, opening doors to alternative treatment options next year. Streamlined Process for Certification...
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Will the Florida Legislature Crush Floridians’ High Hopes for Recreational Marijuana?
Last month, Floridians showed strong support for Amendment 3, a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana. However, falling just short of the 60% threshold with 56% of...
Massachusetts Sets the Stage for Public Social Marijuana Consumption
Regulators in Massachusetts are gearing up to transform the public consumption landscape for marijuana, aiming to create safe and regulated spaces for social use. As Massachusetts...
An important step unfolds in the ongoing debate over marijuana’s legal status in the United States.
An administrative law judge for the Department of Justice started hearings on Monday to consider moving marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug....
Nebraska’s Medical Marijuana Law Faces Critical Rollout Questions
Nebraska is set to implement its medical marijuana law soon, but uncertainties loom over its execution and accessibility for patients. Tight Deadlines and Unclear Regulations Nebraska’s...
GoM Proposes 35% GST on Tobacco and Aerated Drinks
The Group of Ministers (GoM) on Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate rationalisation has recommended a new 35% tax slab for tobacco products and aerated beverages,...
PhilHealth Budget and Tobacco Tax: A Double-Edged Sword
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) relies heavily on tobacco excise tax revenue for its funding, a dependency that has sparked intense debates. While health activists...
Nikhil Kumaraswamy Pushes for Fair Prices for Karnataka Tobacco Farmers
Nikhil Kumaraswamy, the president of the Janata Dal (Secular) [JD(S)], has made an impassioned appeal to the central government to address the plight of tobacco farmers...
When Cannabis Goes Wrong: Understanding the Risks of Overconsumption
Cannabis has become a popular choice for people of all ages, offering a range of benefits from therapeutic relief to recreational enjoyment. However, while many enjoy...
Government Closely Monitors Growth of Emerging Cannabis Industry
The government has acknowledged the challenges facing the Island’s cannabis industry, describing it as “nascent” and highlighting that high startup costs have so far prevented the...