Cannabis And Culture

Texas officials are taking steps to implement a law that significantly expands the state’s medical marijuana program. Draft rules have been posted to allow physicians to recommend new qualifying conditions for cannabis and establish standards for permissible inhalation devices. The state Health and Human Services Commission is expected to formally file the proposed rules next […]

Dallas, TX — City officials in Dallas have agreed to temporarily halt enforcement of the city’s voter-approved cannabis decriminalization amendment following legal threats from the Texas Attorney General’s office, according to a report by FOX 4. The amendment, passed by 67% of Dallas voters in November 2023, aimed to reform local cannabis enforcement policies. Dallas

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has vetoed a controversial proposal that would have banned all hemp-derived THC products in the state, effectively preserving Texas’s thriving hemp industry. The veto, delivered just ahead of the deadline, ends a monthslong push led by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) to crack down on intoxicating hemp products. Senate Bill

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) announced during a Juneteenth address, that his administration is issuing pardons for nearly 7,000 individuals previously convicted of low-level offenses. The move builds on last year’s sweeping action in which the governor pardoned more than 175,000 convictions, impacting approximately 100,000 people. The latest wave of pardons reaffirms Moore’s commitment to

The Chicago Police Department (CPD) has officially adopted a significant policy shift that prevents officers from searching vehicles based solely on the smell of raw plant material. The decision, reported by WTTW, comes in response to a long-standing legal battle and marks a notable change in law enforcement protocol for the city. The revised policy